Author Topic: Albatros W.4, Eduard 1/48, Update 24.11.2019 Final parts (Read 22605 times)

AndRoby67 · « **Reply #15 on:** September 10, 2019, 09:53:34 PM »

Outstanding work!
With some tricks that everyone of us may use for next projects.
The W.4 was a beautiful seaplane and your work will delight us.
Cheers,
Roberto

Bughunter · « **Reply #16 on:** September 13, 2019, 03:45:58 AM »

Thank you for your comments Lance, Ken, Rick, Terri, Bud and Roberto!

Quote from: p9o1r1sche on September 09, 2019, 09:56:40 PM

Is this an early version or late version? (the early version has the radiators on the sides of the fuselage).

Ken, I mentioned the serial numbers last time, but I want to point out more major differences between the 5 (ore more) production batches (additionally there are some prototypes):
- single or twin machine guns
- side radiator or airfoil radiator
- ailerons only on upper wings or also on lower
- various shapes of floats due to damages
- different paintings and camouflage fabric applications

Quote from: p9o1r1sche on September 10, 2019, 06:36:44 AM

Everybody needs a floatplane.

You have already a floatplane. And what a floaplane that is, a winning one!

SCNR

Cheers,
Frank

Gisbod · « **Reply #17 on:** September 13, 2019, 04:07:47 AM »

Super job Frank,

(As always)

Guy

kensar · « **Reply #18 on:** September 13, 2019, 06:05:55 AM »

Yes, there are numerous 'versions' of the W4. I have done a little research already and they were constantly changing and improving it.

( I need another floatplane

)

lone modeller · « **Reply #19 on:** September 13, 2019, 06:42:00 AM »

All good model collections need both floatplanes and flying boats! Not to mention some pushers!!

I really like the markings Frank, and the extra details on the ailerons are taking this model to the usual very high standards that I associate with all of your models.

Stephen.

Bughunter · « **Reply #20 on:** September 23, 2019, 02:55:53 AM »

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lcarroll · « **Reply #21 on:** September 23, 2019, 06:39:46 AM »

Frank,
I've been meaning to order some gold of this product for the same purpose. I've used the chrome and matte Aluminum versions and like them a lot, it might provide a solution if given a coat of clear or flat satin once applied.

https://www.bare-metal.com/bare-metal-foil.html

Cheers,
Lance

lone modeller · « **Reply #22 on:** September 23, 2019, 08:14:26 AM »

That seat cushion looks real Frank! Wonderful sculpting there. The propelloer also looks fabulous (and by the way I like a nice behind too!) I cannot comment on the brass tip because I have no experience of this but you could try Lance's idea.

Stephen.

kensar · « **Reply #23 on:** September 23, 2019, 09:49:50 PM »

This would be a good application for Bare Metal Foil. I have used a lot of it for car modeling.

RAGIII · « **Reply #24 on:** September 23, 2019, 10:23:10 PM »

The prop is amazing as always. I absolutely love the seat and cushion. Your builds are always great to follow along with and learn from!
RAGIII

Juan · « **Reply #25 on:** September 23, 2019, 11:07:20 PM »

Great detail Frank, love what you have done with both the seat and propeller.

Borsos · « **Reply #26 on:** September 23, 2019, 11:59:50 PM »

Great stuff as always, Frank. I also would go with masking and painting the brass propeller tips. Your seat and cushion look fantastic. Maybe some careful highlighting with grey tones to show off all the beautifully sculpted wrinkles?
Best regards
Andreas

Bughunter · « **Reply #27 on:** September 24, 2019, 03:51:02 AM »

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RAGIII · « **Reply #28 on:** September 24, 2019, 05:18:58 AM »

Outstanding work on the fuselage, tail surfaces, and the interior painting...of course we expect No Less from you

RAGIII

lcarroll · « **Reply #29 on:** September 24, 2019, 05:44:49 AM »

Frank,
I suspect the gold version of the Bare Metal Foil will be very bright and shiny however some subtle work with grey or almost black "filters" might do the trick. I really like the results you produced with the silver experiment, it looks very good! I'll be following closely to see how this works for you.
Cheers,
Lance