Author Topic: Albatros D.III Julius Buckler, Jasta 17. Eduard 1/48 (finished) (Read 11945 times)

RAGIII · « **Reply #15 on:** December 24, 2019, 07:56:56 AM »

excellent work on the gear and Cabane struts! The results will certainly add strength to the structure!
RAGIII

Robin · « **Reply #16 on:** December 25, 2019, 08:40:42 AM »

Thanks Rick!

Still somewhat paranoid about misaligning the engine and/or Spandaus...I check about all I can check.
Found (part of?) the problem!

The frame in between the magazines and (missing) fuel tank is too small.
When you glue it to one side...there will be a gap on the other side...and the magazines will be off centre.
Easy to overlook...easy to fix also. A 0,25mm thick strip of Evergreen wrapped around the frame and it will fit like a glove.

Furthermore...
Opened the frame, adjusted the floor board and pit upgrades.

The NZ D.II replica photo's from James Fahey (Jamo) and the Brad Cancian Roden 1/32 D.III photo's are very helpful.

Merry Christmas!

Robin

RAGIII · « **Reply #17 on:** December 27, 2019, 01:56:09 AM »

Great fix to the fit issue and nice job on removing the material from the former!
RAGIII

Robin · « **Reply #18 on:** December 27, 2019, 09:41:51 AM »

Thanks Rick.

Ready for paint now...

Some extras, but most important...all the frames are now centered and "touch" both sides of the fuselage.
Endless dry fitting and many thin strips of Evergreen to get it all in line. Eduard...pffff.

Okey...let's say the build starts...now.

Robin

Alexis · « **Reply #19 on:** December 27, 2019, 10:51:22 AM »

Nice job on those details Robin

Terri

kensar · « **Reply #20 on:** December 27, 2019, 10:32:23 PM »

Yes, nice details. At least you are moving forward as opposed to correcting kit issues.

RAGIII · « **Reply #21 on:** December 27, 2019, 11:59:10 PM »

Excellent detailing! It will pay off in the end!
RAGIII

Robin · « **Reply #22 on:** December 29, 2019, 08:07:49 AM »

Thanks milady, thanks guys.

Threw some paint on here and there...

Interior ready for oils now.

More soon,

Robin

RAGIII · « **Reply #23 on:** December 30, 2019, 12:12:23 AM »

WOW! Your interior is turning into one of the best I have seen in 1/48th scale!
RAGIII

Alexis · « **Reply #24 on:** December 30, 2019, 12:34:27 AM »

Sweet !

Terri

Robin · « **Reply #25 on:** December 30, 2019, 04:07:47 AM »

Thanks T. and Rick.

Almost finished the pit.
A couple of wires and the fuel tank to do before I can close the fuselage.

More soon,

Robin

RAGIII · « **Reply #26 on:** December 30, 2019, 04:36:10 AM »

Really looks Terrific! Better than some 1/32nd Roden interiors I have seen!
RAGIII

Alexis · « **Reply #27 on:** December 30, 2019, 05:13:08 AM »

I like the wood tones , nice job Robin !

Terri

Bughunter · « **Reply #28 on:** December 30, 2019, 07:08:51 AM »

Sensational!

Frank

lcarroll · « **Reply #29 on:** December 30, 2019, 08:09:10 AM »

Very nice work thus far Robin, the interior is a real beauty. I have the book as well and really enjoyed it; Buckler was an interesting and accomplished man.
Cheers,
Lance