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Offline kkarlsen

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Albatros D.III (Early) - 1/32 Roden
« on: September 12, 2020, 05:44:00 AM »
I've decided to take a little detour to get some more experience with some techniques.

The subject chosen is Roden's 1/32 Albatros D.III.





The decals will be Pheons - Werner Voss.



The wooden parts for the interior.



Some rib tapes have been added to the wings.



Wings...



Sub-assemblies for the interior - Cockpit, Mercedes D.III engine (WNW), fuel tank etc...

Kent

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Re: Albatros D.III (Early) - 1/32 Roden
« Reply #1 on: September 12, 2020, 06:09:44 AM »
looking great already! What are you using for the rib tapes?
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Re: Albatros D.III (Early) - 1/32 Roden
« Reply #2 on: September 12, 2020, 11:42:48 AM »
Excellent start, Kent.  Looking forward to following along.
Cheers,
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Re: Albatros D.III (Early) - 1/32 Roden
« Reply #3 on: September 12, 2020, 01:25:28 PM »
It looks like your experimenting is paying off.  You are off to a great start.  This is on my to do list and I will be following along with interest as you progress through the build.  Based on what I see here this is going to be a real Barn Burner of a model.
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Re: Albatros D.III (Early) - 1/32 Roden
« Reply #4 on: September 12, 2020, 08:56:46 PM »
Got the same kit and markings (Aviattics version ) waiting in the stash, been collecting all the aftermarket I can find for it. Will be following with interest Kent, regards, Pete in RI
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Re: Albatros D.III (Early) - 1/32 Roden
« Reply #5 on: September 12, 2020, 09:18:50 PM »
Beautiful work, Kent... I love your colour choices and shading effects... Marc.
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Re: Albatros D.III (Early) - 1/32 Roden
« Reply #6 on: September 12, 2020, 10:26:37 PM »
Excellent start Kent. The wood parts look great. I Love the wing colors and your rib tape additions. I am looking forward to your progress!
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Re: Albatros D.III (Early) - 1/32 Roden
« Reply #7 on: September 12, 2020, 10:41:27 PM »
Most excellent start indeed Kent  :)


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Re: Albatros D.III (Early) - 1/32 Roden
« Reply #8 on: September 13, 2020, 12:14:07 AM »
Thanks Guy's - I'm glad to have your support for this one.
It doesn't feel like Roden kit is lagging very far behind the WNW's, so I hope to get a decent result in the end.

Petrov: The rib tapes are made from self adhesive aluminum insulation tape. Approx 0,8 mm strips are cut avoiding to cut the backing paper.
When mounted the 'ends' are fixed with a little CA to prevent the tape from loosening again.

I've have been using ordinary Tamiya masking tape before for rib tape, but this is a bit easier to work with and the result is a little more subtle.
 
I think it would even be possible to add some stiching with a 'rosie the rivetter' tool. But I'm not going to experiment with that now!

Cheers: Kent
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Re: Albatros D.III (Early) - 1/32 Roden
« Reply #9 on: September 13, 2020, 12:26:37 AM »
Looks great, Kent. Voss's aircraft is a great subject. I'm also interested in how you did your rib tapes?
Cheers,
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Re: Albatros D.III (Early) - 1/32 Roden
« Reply #10 on: September 14, 2020, 10:03:02 PM »
Some progress on the interior...



I should have mounted the interior to the other fuselage half, now I will have to fit the hand air pump after assembly.



Added some bits and pieces to the cockpit, including a magnetic compass.



Front of the fuselage has been thinned as much as possible. Mercedes D.III engine ready for installation...

Kent
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Re: Albatros D.III (Early) - 1/32 Roden
« Reply #11 on: September 14, 2020, 10:46:32 PM »
Looking great, Sir!

Everything has that 'lived in' look....
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Re: Albatros D.III (Early) - 1/32 Roden
« Reply #12 on: September 15, 2020, 05:52:13 AM »
Engine and interior are fantastic Kent! You have convinced Me to save for another DIII!
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Re: Albatros D.III (Early) - 1/32 Roden
« Reply #13 on: September 15, 2020, 11:31:41 AM »
Might fine indeed , excellent work Kent  :) Hope the pressure pump will be easy fit


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Re: Albatros D.III (Early) - 1/32 Roden
« Reply #14 on: September 21, 2020, 04:23:09 AM »
Fuselage is closed up and the painting proces has begun...






I've decided to try out some 'plywood' transparent decals, lets see how it goes...
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