Author Topic: Roden Albie rolling off the assembly line (Read 22631 times)

RAGIII · « **Reply #60 on:** March 08, 2022, 04:17:02 AM »

Quote from: kensar on March 08, 2022, 03:27:39 AM

Thanks, Rick. I cut the cowling panels to get it around the engine. My spark plugs are too long and they interfere when trying to put the cowling on from above. The small forward part will slide on from the front. Did you have any issues mounting the machine guns? There is a tight fit around the breeches when the cowling panels are in place.

RAGIII
PS:
OK, I don't know what I did to lose My lengthy answer but here it is again. Of the 5 Roden Albatri I have built/worked on I had no issues I remember. Tight yes, but mounted after the cowling was attached no real problem. I used the Kit Provided parts with PE jackets so can't comment on if the Gaspatch Guns make a difference. I did end up with the Spandaus at an Odd Angle on the Jasta 6 DIII. This was due to the ammo container part breaking loose after the fuselage was joined. My repair must have left the butt ends too low so that a slight upwards angle resulted.

Alexis · « **Reply #61 on:** March 08, 2022, 08:24:53 AM »

Really nice paint work ken

Alexis

gedmundson · « **Reply #62 on:** March 09, 2022, 01:47:55 AM »

Incredible work, Ken. When I first looked at your spoked wheels, I thought that they were examples made by Steve Robson. You've done an amazing job on those and all other aspects of your build.
Cheers,
Gary

kensar · « **Reply #63 on:** March 10, 2022, 11:01:45 PM »

Thanks for relating your experience, Rick. I think the Gaspatch guns are wider at the breech. I have mounted the left gun before putting the cowling on. The right gun will go on after.

Thanks for the paint gush, Alexis. Did I say that right? Not always sure about the latest slang.

Hi Gary. I thought if Steve R can do it, I can do it.

I studied pictures of his wheels and I'm still not sure exactly how his spokes are configured around the hub. Eventually, I just forged ahead with my own ideas. I may make another set of wheels to adjust the dish some and add a valve stem.

I'm doing some detail work on the cowling piece. I thought it looked too plain. Pictures soon.

KiwiZac · « **Reply #64 on:** March 11, 2022, 04:00:12 AM »

Quote from: kensar on March 10, 2022, 11:01:45 PM

I'm doing some detail work on the cowling piece. I thought it looked too plain. Pictures soon.

I'm keen to see it! Waiting patiently.

Rookie · « **Reply #65 on:** March 11, 2022, 05:21:34 AM »

Great progress Ken.

Same as Zac, I also am looking forward to what magic you are going to perform on the cowling.

Willem

kensar · « **Reply #66 on:** March 11, 2022, 10:25:39 AM »

A few more random pictures.

Another look at the interior.

And the painted crosses. I used the pattern from the Meng triplane, which are narrower and I think more sinister looking.

I thought the coaming looked too plain, so I added the lacing that holds it in place. I first drilled 0.013" holes and then laced it up with 0.005" monofilament.

Taped up for paint.

It's still very subtle.

I added 1/4 turn fasteners on the shell chute. I'll add more fasteners to the cowling after its mounted in place.

That's it for now. Thanks for looking.

RAGIII · « **Reply #67 on:** March 12, 2022, 03:01:58 AM »

Amazing work on the padding and fasteners Ken! The crosses also look terrific.
RAGIII

Alexis · « **Reply #68 on:** March 12, 2022, 03:31:55 AM »

Nice attention to the details Ken

Alexis

PrzemoL · « **Reply #69 on:** March 12, 2022, 04:05:20 AM »

Spectacular. I could watch that engine and cockpit coaming for hours.

KiwiZac · « **Reply #70 on:** March 12, 2022, 06:18:19 AM »

Quote from: PrzemoL on March 12, 2022, 04:05:20 AM

Spectacular. I could watch that engine and cockpit coaming for hours.

I'm with Prze - The lacing is just superb!

WD · « **Reply #71 on:** March 12, 2022, 06:40:02 AM »

Beautiful work.

WD

kensar · « **Reply #72 on:** March 14, 2022, 09:37:27 PM »

Thanks, everyone. Your comments are most welcome.

I'm now tackling the job that is the impetus for this build - decaling the wood grain on the fuselage. It's a tedious job and I had some doubts at the beginning, but so far, it's gone okay - at least the easy panels have. I'm using HGW decals and find they are very fragile. I plan to put a coat of Future over what I have done so far, to protect them from scratches while handling the model. I think it does look good, though. Very comparable to what modern reproductions with new wood looks like. Based on Kolon Mayerhofer's D.III, I think the real Albatros have fewer separate panels than this kit does. (The kit has panel lines where the real ones just have lines of nails.)

RAGIII · « **Reply #73 on:** March 14, 2022, 11:24:01 PM »

Looking great Ken! This will be another Stunner in your case.
RAGIII

gedmundson · « **Reply #74 on:** March 15, 2022, 05:01:32 AM »

Awesome work, Ken. That cockpit coaming is spectacular.
Cheers,
Gary