Albatros C.V Sierra Scale Vacform 1/48th

[NinetythirdLiberator]

All,

I'm doing this one for Des' 2-seater GB but thought I'd put it here as well.  Parts are cut out and today I'll drill all strut and rigging holes.  I'm loving these Sierra models!

Cheers,

Dan

[GAJouette]

  Way to go Dan.

[NinetythirdLiberator]

Just a tiny update 

I have the interior almost done with some scraps etc.  I'm experimenting with getting "straw" color for the plywood by using a light tan and then clear coating with clear yellow thinned a bit.  I think I ended up with something that looks a little green...even in real life!

But the other parts look ok like the formers and cross pieces so I'll close it up tomorrow after some seat belts since there are more fish to fry!

More soon...Dan

[coyotemagic]

Very nice interior work, Dan.  I'm really excited about this build.
Cheers,
Bud

[RAGIII]

Beautiful interior! I am still looking at all of these builds as inspiration to work on my Sierra Rumpler.
RAGIII

[GAJouette]

  Dan,
Outstanding interior my old friend. Keep'em coming.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

[NinetythirdLiberator]

All,

A bit more on the C.V.  I sealed up the fuselage and got the cabanes installed.  As you can see in this mock-up, things are pretty well lined up and looking ok.  Next I'll start addressing seams etc. but this sucker should be on the fast track to completion-ville.  It is almost falling together now!

Thanks for looking...Dan

[Des]

This kit is coming together very nicely Dan, looking forward to seeing the next progress photos.

Des.

[pepperman42]

Looks very good. Whats your strut material?

Steve

[NinetythirdLiberator]

Thanks, Des and Steve...it's been fun and really moving along now!

Steve:  I just crushed some 1/16 inch aluminum tubing in a vice.  Just enough to make it squash and not be round.  Seems ok in 1/48th!

More soon...Dan

[pepperman42]

Thanks for the info. I will give that a try

Steve

[NinetythirdLiberator]

All, 

I have some basic colors on this guy including my own interpretation of three colors used on the upper surfaces and the base coat for the start of some wood grain on the fuselage.  We'll see how that turns out!

I also started some wheels out of plastic sheet and o-rings from the hardware store.  After looking at it, the landing gear might be a little squat, but it's hard to tell.  Maybe I'm just being too sensitive 

I'll start delineating wood panels and maybe do some oils tonight.  I think the fuselage treatment will make or break this puppy so wish me luck.  I'm planing on a nice black and white stripe around the fuselage with perhaps a little ID number as well.  I'll try the fuselage wood first.  If that works, then I'll add all the markings, give it the "Bud Effect" and start assembly soon! 

Cheers and thanks for looking.

[NinetythirdLiberator]

Fellow Vac Form Nuts  ,

I experimented with wood grain using a colored pencil and various clear oranges, diluted and some clear yellow as well.  I know that grain is too pronounced and would not be seen to this degree...especially in 1/48th...but it was fun to do and I liked the look so here it will stand.  This model has several experimental finishes so just getting it done will be a victory!

I also used normal pencil to delineate the different plywood panels, added the front gun and painted the exhaust.  I also used Des' trick of graphite but on the machine gun.  Gives a very pleasing sheen I must say! 

This is good practice for the 1/32nd Roden Albatros D-III I have waiting in the wings...

More soon when I try to paint on some markings.

Cheers.

Dan 

[coyotemagic]

Outstanding job on the wood grain, Dan.  I like it!
Cheers,
Bud

[pepperman42]

Nice approach to the wood panels. Looks good!!

Steve