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Offline GazzaS

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Re: 1:48 Eduard Albatros D.III
« Reply #105 on: July 02, 2020, 07:01:07 PM »
Looks good to me, SP!
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Re: 1:48 Eduard Albatros D.III
« Reply #106 on: July 02, 2020, 09:22:52 PM »
It certainly doesn't show that anything went wrong with the top wing. You've clearly overcome the problems because it looks fantastic.
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Re: 1:48 Eduard Albatros D.III
« Reply #107 on: July 02, 2020, 09:26:30 PM »
Your albbie is coming along wonderful so far SP , whats wrong with the wing ?


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Re: 1:48 Eduard Albatros D.III
« Reply #108 on: July 03, 2020, 01:19:36 AM »
Gaz, Richie and Terri, thanks for the compliments.
Terri, I was afraid someone would ask. It seemed every step of the way that wing fought back. I used extra care notching the wing and ailerons. Still mismatched and required repair. Painted the underside and then managed to smear it half dried. Had to clean it off and repaint. Three colors on the top. I forgot which light green I used and had to re paint that. Re masking left a line, had to sand re mask and paint again. Yellow tape masking around the radiator left smudges that had to be sanded and repainted. And the decals all tried to turn under and scrunch up. Took a lot of work with a wet brush to get them right side out and aligned. It was the biggest 2 day comedy of errors I have ever put myself through. Hopefully it is out of my system now and I can get on with drilling rigging holes and mounting the top wing. We'll see.
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Re: 1:48 Eduard Albatros D.III
« Reply #109 on: July 03, 2020, 02:29:49 AM »
The colors look Perfect SP! I can't see any evidence of your difficulties in the finished product!
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Re: 1:48 Eduard Albatros D.III
« Reply #110 on: July 04, 2020, 03:08:31 AM »
Thanks Rick. After all the trouble I made myself, all I can see are the warts, but the fixes did improve things.

My order of veneers came today. The real light and real dark pieces will do nicely for the German props. A couple of the mid tones will be good for props that don't have alternating layers. The sheets started to go wavy due to the Florida humidity within minutes of opening the package. I weighted them down with some heavy steel plates. I figure a while or two weighted down to adapt to the humidity will help. I can't wait to glue up a blank and start whittling.
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The place I got them is called Rockler Woodworking
https://www.rockler.com/domestic-3-square-foot-veneer-packs
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Re: 1:48 Eduard Albatros D.III
« Reply #111 on: July 04, 2020, 03:28:54 AM »
Very much looking forward to seeing a prop from those veneers, some nice looking wood there.
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Re: 1:48 Eduard Albatros D.III
« Reply #112 on: July 04, 2020, 03:36:53 AM »
Have fun, and don't expect to much on the first one!
Sanding a prop will need some experience ... The next one will be better ;)

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Re: 1:48 Eduard Albatros D.III
« Reply #113 on: July 04, 2020, 04:16:09 AM »
Frank
As you undoubtedly know, that is the beauty of scratching parts, just keep at it until you get it right. I have been practicing, but expect a few more failures before I get one in the acceptable range. I am just pleased as I can be with the sample of light and dark veneer, just perfect for the light and dark laminated props. Have to wait though as SWMBO wants some interior painting done. At least it is inside in the AC.
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Re: 1:48 Eduard Albatros D.III
« Reply #114 on: July 04, 2020, 07:15:24 AM »
Quote from: smperry on July 04, 2020, 04:16:09 AM
Frank
As you undoubtedly know, that is the beauty of scratching parts, just keep at it until you get it right. I have been practicing, but expect a few more failures before I get one in the acceptable range. I am just pleased as I can be with the sample of light and dark veneer, just perfect for the light and dark laminated props. Have to wait though as SWMBO wants some interior painting done. At least it is inside in the AC.
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Well said SP! I am looking forward to your props!!
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Re: 1:48 Eduard Albatros D.III
« Reply #115 on: July 04, 2020, 11:45:28 AM »
I have cut two 3/8" wide strips each from the light and dark veneers. That gave me four 3" lengths from each strip. I made up one blank with a dark center and another with a light center. I used Elmer's wood glue to laminate, wrapped the stack in clear plastic and firmly clamped. I will let it cure that way until tomorrow some time, (still painting walls for the Mrs.)  No idea how this will go, but it looks good so far.
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Re: 1:48 Eduard Albatros D.III
« Reply #116 on: July 05, 2020, 02:10:08 AM »
I like to call those mishaps " scale modeling adventures "  ;) Very nice recovery SP . Looking forward on seeing how your props turn out . Looks like your set to go  :)


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Re: 1:48 Eduard Albatros D.III
« Reply #117 on: July 05, 2020, 06:48:46 AM »
I pulled the two blanks out of the clamps and gave the edges a little sanding to bring out the layers. I think they need another 24 hrs in the open air to finish curing solid enough to be carved.



I tried my hand at carving the blank I made up of strips of 1/64" ply. As lance and others have said, it is easier and quicker than it looks.


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Re: 1:48 Eduard Albatros D.III
« Reply #118 on: July 05, 2020, 08:00:16 AM »
Glad to see your process is back on track!
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Re: 1:48 Eduard Albatros D.III
« Reply #119 on: July 05, 2020, 08:09:08 AM »
Very promising SP, that is way better than the first one I carved. It's fun eh? :)
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