Author Topic: Albatros C III FA(A) 211, April 3 1916, Verdun Front (Read 8582 times)

ALBATROS1234 · « **Reply #30 on:** March 24, 2016, 03:33:49 AM »

I clear coat all my models w dull cote.it will destroy decals if not applied properly . my method is as follows. After I'm finished paint and decal, I coat with future(klear) leave dry for several hour or a day. Then build up very very sparse light coats of dull cote.you must let each thin coat completely dry. After about 4 thin coats cure you can spray thicker coat. Sometimes especially if decals are thick it can develop a raised area over decals. I use fine abrasive paper or pads to sandit back and repeat the process.if done right you end up with decals that appear to be painted on with a consistent matte coat overall.

Borsos · « **Reply #31 on:** March 26, 2016, 06:59:14 AM »

Operation rescue:

If I hadn't rigged the right side of my model yet I would have the wing stripped off paint too, but now I just repainted cosmetically. At last I gave it a little more mud splatter than I had intented to do. But an observation airplane at Verdun in the spring of 1916 prepairing the big offensive went through a lot of mud...
You can see the difference in shade between the new and the original stabilizer. Well, I'll have to live with that. It was obvious that the original shade wouldn't be replicatable...
I wanted to finish that built immediately, but I run out of brass rod for the rigging. For luck Bob's buckles are delivering as fastly and as reliable as always, but for Eastern there's no postage delivery here... So at least I achieved the status quo ante.
Thank you all for your encouraging words and hints! Now I'm happy that I didn't throw it into the bin.
best wishes
Borsos

Des · « **Reply #32 on:** March 26, 2016, 07:08:22 AM »

It was a near disaster but you managed to bring this model back to life again, you have done a great job with the repairs and the model is looking really nice.

Des.

RAGIII · « **Reply #33 on:** March 26, 2016, 07:44:57 AM »

Quote from: Des on March 26, 2016, 07:08:22 AM

It was a near disaster but you managed to bring this model back to life again, you have done a great job with the repairs and the model is looking really nice.

Des.

I can't say it any better than Des!
RAGIII

BigBlue · « **Reply #34 on:** March 27, 2016, 06:19:27 AM »

Borsos,

Like the others I am glad you resisted the urge to bin this one. Really nice work despite the troubles. Looks lovely.

Chris

Borsos · « **Reply #35 on:** March 30, 2016, 07:39:12 AM »

Well.... finally I got her finished. Pew! Tomorrow I'll post more pics (and the story behind this airplane) in the "complete" section.
Thanks for your interest and your kind words!!

Borsos

Ernie · « **Reply #36 on:** March 30, 2016, 08:37:38 AM »

Thank you for not giving up on the Alby, Borsos! It is an absolute sublime model
and you have done a wonderful job of the build and the restoration. Bravo, my friend!

Cheers,
Ernie

BigBlue · « **Reply #37 on:** March 30, 2016, 09:14:19 AM »

So glad to see her finished. Well done!

Chris

IanB · « **Reply #38 on:** March 30, 2016, 09:50:01 AM »

Well saved! The different shades can always be put down to replacement parts fitted due to battle damage!

Ian

Adam · « **Reply #39 on:** March 30, 2016, 10:45:53 PM »

The good job, just you and we will know about this disaster.

After your repair nobody else will see it.

Adam

radio · « **Reply #40 on:** April 01, 2016, 08:49:52 AM »

Your repair and build for this kit is exellent.
Cheers
Martin