« previous next »
Pages: 1 2 3 [4]

Author Topic: Albatros D.III (Early) - 1/32 Roden  (Read 7663 times)

Offline jeroen_R90S

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1060
Re: Albatros D.III (Early) - 1/32 Roden
« Reply #45 on: October 13, 2020, 06:11:01 PM »
Looking great, Kent! :)

I too think the plywood is a bit too coarse (kind of looks like the underlayment boards for a floor) but now that it had the markings and the rest on it looks pretty neat! Also a nice idea putting the nails on later over the decals -I can't imagine myself having the patience doing line after line of nail decals. This looks quite effective!

Jeroen
Logged

Offline kkarlsen

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 398
  • 'Old modeller' - Trying to catch up!
Re: Albatros D.III (Early) - 1/32 Roden
« Reply #46 on: October 14, 2020, 03:44:09 AM »
Woohoo! My first Albatros!
Some of you may not agree with my 'homebrew' plywood, but now it's all brought together I'm very happy with the result!



It looks a little rough around the edges, but overall I like the appearance of the well used WW1 Albatros fighter of Werner Voss.









A nice photo of the real 'bird'.

Kent
« Last Edit: October 14, 2020, 06:30:25 AM by kkarlsen »
Logged

Online RAGIII

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 18854
Re: Albatros D.III (Early) - 1/32 Roden
« Reply #47 on: October 14, 2020, 05:04:49 AM »
Kent, I am Gobsmacked by your results! A True inspiration and example of just how Great the Roden DIII can be built by a true Modeler!
RAGIII
Logged
"A man has to know his limitations": Harry Callahan

"Don't slop it on" Lynda Geisler

Offline kkarlsen

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 398
  • 'Old modeller' - Trying to catch up!
Re: Albatros D.III (Early) - 1/32 Roden
« Reply #48 on: October 14, 2020, 05:16:18 AM »
Thank you Rick, well as this is my first Albatros, I wouldn't know how much better the WNW's is?

Kent
Logged

Online macsporran

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1673
Re: Albatros D.III (Early) - 1/32 Roden
« Reply #49 on: October 14, 2020, 05:29:25 AM »
Lovely result Kent.
I too am making Voss' machine (although later with the offset rad) and am hugely impressed with your model - and your speed.
Can't understand the Roden detractors: this is an excellent kit.
Sandy
Logged

Offline mgunns

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2255
Re: Albatros D.III (Early) - 1/32 Roden
« Reply #50 on: October 14, 2020, 05:44:13 AM »
I gotta say, (write) seeing the completed model against the photo, the wood grain is really nice.  An outstanding job Kent and as has been mentioned, just shows how nice a Roden Kit can turn out.
Logged
Mark

We few, we happy few.....

Offline Alexis

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 7947
  • Love the self
Re: Albatros D.III (Early) - 1/32 Roden
« Reply #51 on: October 14, 2020, 10:14:10 AM »
Man , Kent ..that turn out beautiful and your wood effect just adds even more to the build .  :)


Terri
Logged
Hurra ! , Ich Leben Noch
Body and life is a vessel we use to travel the planet . Femininity is the gift , The miracle comes from what we do with it .

Offline kensar

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2505
  • Reshaping the world - one piece at a time.
Re: Albatros D.III (Early) - 1/32 Roden
« Reply #52 on: October 14, 2020, 09:32:05 PM »
Yes, the wood grain is not bad at all.  Makes an interesting visual feature.
Any particular areas to watch out for when building a Roden Albie D.iii?  Got one in the stash that's coming up soon.
Logged

Offline kkarlsen

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 398
  • 'Old modeller' - Trying to catch up!
Re: Albatros D.III (Early) - 1/32 Roden
« Reply #53 on: October 14, 2020, 11:21:04 PM »
The Roden Albatros, fit and detailing is ok. But what do I know, this is my first Albatros?

All parts need some cleaning up, drilling holes etc.
I think you need to add some kind of rib tape, at least on the top sides. Maybe it can be done with paint only?
The major issue is the softness of the plastic, the struts bend like rubber!
As with the Wingnut Mercedes D.III you can add details, scratched or detail parts from Taurus.
Maybe you can get away with EZ-Line rigging but for monofilament rigging I replaced the struts with brass rod.
PE LMG, seatbelts...

Kent
« Last Edit: October 14, 2020, 11:26:01 PM by kkarlsen »
Logged

Offline Borsos

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3324
Re: Albatros D.III (Early) - 1/32 Roden
« Reply #54 on: October 15, 2020, 12:24:32 AM »
That’s without doubt a wonderful Albatros that shows it’s sleek lines and a great wooden texture. Really nice!
Andreas
Logged
"Deux armées aux prises, c'est une grande armée qui se suicide."
Barbusse.
"Ein Berg in Deutschland kann doch einen Berg in Frankreich nicht beleidigen. Oder ein Fluß oder ein Wald oder ein Weizenfeld."
Remarque.

Offline Europapete

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 433
Re: Albatros D.III (Early) - 1/32 Roden
« Reply #55 on: October 15, 2020, 12:35:40 AM »
That has come out really nice Kent, well done. Regards, Pete in RI
Logged

Offline kkarlsen

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 398
  • 'Old modeller' - Trying to catch up!
Re: Albatros D.III (Early) - 1/32 Roden
« Reply #56 on: October 15, 2020, 03:21:46 PM »
Quote from: RAGIII on October 14, 2020, 05:04:49 AM
Kent, I am Gobsmacked by your results! A True inspiration and example of just how Great the Roden DIII can be built by a true Modeler!
RAGIII

Thank you Rick!

Quote from: macsporran on October 14, 2020, 05:29:25 AM
Lovely result Kent.
I too am making Voss' machine (although later with the offset rad) and am hugely impressed with your model - and your speed.
Can't understand the Roden detractors: this is an excellent kit.
Sandy

Thank you Sandy!

Quote from: mgunns on October 14, 2020, 05:44:13 AM
I gotta say, (write) seeing the completed model against the photo, the wood grain is really nice.  An outstanding job Kent and as has been mentioned, just shows how nice a Roden Kit can turn out.


Thanks Apprediate it!

Quote from: Terri on October 14, 2020, 10:14:10 AM
Man , Kent ..that turn out beautiful and your wood effect just adds even more to the build .  :)

Terri

Thank you Terri!

Quote from: Borsos on October 15, 2020, 12:24:32 AM
That’s without doubt a wonderful Albatros that shows it’s sleek lines and a great wooden texture. Really nice!
Andreas

Thank you Andreas!

Quote from: Europapete on October 15, 2020, 12:35:40 AM
That has come out really nice Kent, well done. Regards, Pete in RI

Thank you Pete!

Regards: Kent
Logged

Offline PrzemoL

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 4889
  • There was Eru... and he made first the Ainur...
    • Przemysław Litewka
Re: Albatros D.III (Early) - 1/32 Roden
« Reply #57 on: October 15, 2020, 08:36:55 PM »
Gorgeous model! Great work with a very fine final result. I do like the plywood, even if it might be too much overscaled, but it does look like plywood - very realistic.
Logged
Ash nazg durbatuluk, ash nazg gimbatul,
Ash nazg thrakatuluk, agh burzum-ishi krimpatul.

Offline bobs_buckles

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3734
  • Freedom isn't free.
    • Bobs Buckles
Re: Albatros D.III (Early) - 1/32 Roden
« Reply #58 on: October 15, 2020, 10:20:43 PM »
She's a beauty, Kent and no mistake.
Well done!

von B  ;)
Logged



https://www.bobsbuckles.co.uk/

Last Minute Man Of Faith

Offline FAf

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1077
Re: Albatros D.III (Early) - 1/32 Roden
« Reply #59 on: October 15, 2020, 10:42:39 PM »
Great result and the wood looks good I think. We're back to the issue of representing something in scale that in order to look like we want it to, might have to be out of scale. If you're happy with it, then that's good I think!

It was quite interesting to learn that you made them yourself!
/Fredrik
Logged
Pages: 1 2 3 [4]
« previous next »