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Offline FAf

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Re: Albatros Dr.I, Eduard 1/48, Upd 23.5.2020 Tail
« Reply #90 on: May 24, 2020, 03:52:16 PM »
Looks great Frank! I'm sure you've written it somewhere in the thread, but whose lozenge decals is that?! Aviattic?
/Fredrik

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Re: Albatros Dr.I, Eduard 1/48, Upd 23.5.2020 Tail
« Reply #91 on: May 24, 2020, 07:12:45 PM »
Thank you Fredrik!
but whose lozenge decals is that?! Aviattic?
Yep, this is Aviattic in 1/48, 5 color lozenge, in "factory fresh" (there is also "faded" available).
The page is of format A4 and has 6 stripes upper and 4 stripes of lower color.

Cheers,
Frank

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Re: Albatros Dr.I, Eduard 1/48, Upd 23.5.2020 Tail
« Reply #92 on: May 24, 2020, 11:25:56 PM »
Don't blame for taking your time with the tapes , but with ever step forward she is looking better and better  :)


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Re: Albatros Dr.I, Eduard 1/48, Upd 23.5.2020 Tail
« Reply #93 on: May 27, 2020, 07:16:18 PM »
I think that looks awesome!  I've yet to tackle my first set Aviatik decals.
There are only two states to be in:  Queensland and blotto.

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Re: Albatros Dr.I, Eduard 1/48, Upd 23.5.2020 Tail
« Reply #94 on: May 27, 2020, 10:38:37 PM »
really great build, kinda sad that this kit is rare because I'm a lot into project/prototype

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Re: Albatros Dr.I, Eduard 1/48, Upd 23.5.2020 Tail
« Reply #95 on: May 27, 2020, 10:46:21 PM »
Frank, I just caught up to this build, and your work on this is brilliant.  Great job on wood painting and lozenge decals!  All looks really sharp.  Well done!

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Bob

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Re: Albatros Dr.I, Eduard 1/48, Upd 23.5.2020 Tail
« Reply #96 on: May 28, 2020, 12:18:22 AM »
Wow, thank you all for your interest and feedback!
I think the best is the adjustable seat and the air screw ;)
To avoid to much decaling at once I'm switching now back and forth between both triplane projects.

Cheers,
Frank

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Albatros Dr.I, Eduard 1/48, Upd 30.5.2020 Crosses
« Reply #97 on: May 31, 2020, 05:41:14 AM »
Crosses


Today the decals on the rudder crumbled when I wanted to make the cut for the separation seam. Really great!
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So I was forced to cut masks for the crosses for the first time, which became much nicer. 8)
Again improvement by accident!

I was not sure about the order, but I don't want to paint white over black. So I used at first the outer mask only:



Then inserted the inner small ring and painted black:



I painted on both sides the, because I do not know, how much paint goes through the seam.



The result. The best thing: no fiddling with decal setter ....



I think, I should use my cutting machine more often.
Had only trouble, which cost me time today, that my machine do not work anymore after an update of my OS and applications. Tried to fix it myself before realizing, that a newer version of the Inkscape plugin was available and fixed the problem ::)

Cheers,
Frank

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Re: Albatros Dr.I, Eduard 1/48, Upd 30.5.2020 Crosses
« Reply #98 on: May 31, 2020, 06:28:35 AM »
One of those happy accidents you told me about Frank. That's a great result, the cross looks superb. Inkscape and a cutting machine are the stuff of model making dreams!

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Re: Albatros Dr.I, Eduard 1/48, Upd 30.5.2020 Crosses
« Reply #99 on: May 31, 2020, 07:18:32 AM »
Good results! Isn't it really fun to remove the masks and see the result?!
/Fredrik

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Re: Albatros Dr.I, Eduard 1/48, Upd 30.5.2020 Crosses
« Reply #100 on: May 31, 2020, 07:37:15 AM »
That cross looks great!  I'm glad the decal didn't peel when you lifted the mask.
There are only two states to be in:  Queensland and blotto.

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Re: Albatros Dr.I, Eduard 1/48, Upd 30.5.2020 Crosses
« Reply #101 on: May 31, 2020, 07:42:07 AM »
I am seeing such Great Results with these plotters! Yours is another Superb example. I guess I need to start saving for one  8)
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Re: Albatros Dr.I, Eduard 1/48, Upd 30.5.2020 Crosses
« Reply #102 on: May 31, 2020, 05:14:37 PM »
I am seeing such Great Results with these plotters! Yours is another Superb example. I guess I need to start saving for one  8)
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Re: Albatros Dr.I, Eduard 1/48, Upd 30.5.2020 Crosses
« Reply #103 on: May 31, 2020, 09:31:47 PM »
Thank you my friends!

Inkscape and a cutting machine are the stuff of model making dreams!
Yes Sir! 8)


Isn't it really fun to remove the masks and see the result?!
Fredrik, I guess you have seen the smile big grin on my face via the net? ;D


I'm glad the decal didn't peel when you lifted the mask.
Gaz, the risk is not that high since I use the "Oramask 810" masking foil with a very low adhesive strength. I think that is even less compared to our beloved Tamiya tape! I reduce it further with putting on back of the hand.
But you are right, on the wings I should take special care due to the rib tapes.


I guess I need to start saving for one  8)
Rick and Andreas, the cutter is a nice machine, but I don't like that the price has nearly doubled in a short time for this unchanged piece of hardware! So I suggest to wait for the Black Friday - you will find it then for nearly the old price. Still a half year, so a lot of time for saving some bucks for it.

Cheers,
Frank

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Albatros Dr.I, Eduard 1/48, Upd 31.5.2020 Tapes on the trailing edge?
« Reply #104 on: May 31, 2020, 09:54:16 PM »
Tapes on the trailing edge?


The lozenge was applied on all pieces, 'only' some edges need attention.

At the moment I still applying rib tapes - a hard task! The slight elevation on the wings is hardly visible due to the shadows and the camouflage fabric. In English we call it "lozenge" but in German it is "Tarnstoff", which means camouflage fabric and it really lives up to its name! Also the consumption of the tapes is impressive, I hope my stocks are sufficient.

At the leading edge I also apply the tapes, here at the tail plane:



And here on the leading edge of a wing:





But how the hell are you supposed to attach the narrow tapes to the trailing edge? Do you have a trick or an idea?
I didn't do it on my Fokker D.VII either.

Cheers,
Frank