Author Topic: Build Log - Eduard 8113 Albatros DV (Read 10732 times)

Brad Cancian · « **Reply #45 on:** April 22, 2023, 05:56:42 PM »

Hi there everyone - another long time between drinks here, but after two WW2 builds between times I am back at the bench with this one. The interior is now largely complete.

I added a seat cushion from milliput, some wiring and details here and there, and added a compass. Otherwise, the rest of the bits and bobs come from the Eduard etched fret.

Here's the core part of the cockpit:

And the engine with oil tank (in the end, I had to remove the former to get everything to fit, but this isn't too noticeable when one peers through the cowling):

The sidewalls:

And it all dry fitted together:

Naturally, most of this can't be seen with the fuselage halves together... but hey, I know it's there...!

Cheers,

BC

Brad Cancian · « **Reply #46 on:** April 23, 2023, 07:09:49 PM »

Hi all - while the glue dries on the now joined fuselage halves, I've turned my mind to colour schemes.

I want to do an early D.V with the headrest characteristic of the early production models. So far I have a few candidates.

Sticking with wooden fuselages to start:

A factory fresh scheme, from the line up famously destined for Jasta 11:

D.1187/17 from Jasta 10:

Karl Thom's machine from Jasta 21 (Thom would later go on to earn the Pour Le Merite in November 1918, so I like this one as a candidate. There's speculation as to whether this machine had a varnished wood fuselage, or a fuselage painted light blue):

Others that appeal to me that don't have varnished fuselages:

Von Schleich's famous machine:

Eberhard Von Seel's stiped D.V of Jast 17 is also appealing:

As is Windisch's similar machine from Jasta 32b:

What say you all? I am inclined to stick with a varnished wood fuselage, but interested to see any other early D.V schemes that might fit the bill...?

Cheers in advance!

BC

pepperman42 · « **Reply #47 on:** April 23, 2023, 08:06:09 PM »

Nice progress! I like the Karl Thom machine. Any chance the fuselage is varnished wood ahead of the stripes and light blue behind? Looks like the blue continues onto the vertical and ends roughly on the rudder - not white. A darker wood or varnish for the headrest too?

Steve

FAf · « **Reply #48 on:** April 23, 2023, 08:15:49 PM »

Excellent work on that interior!
/Fredrik

KiwiZac · « **Reply #49 on:** April 24, 2023, 10:11:58 AM »

Nice to see you back on this Brad, and with a great update!

Gisbod · « **Reply #50 on:** April 24, 2023, 04:24:59 PM »

Gotta be one of the best builds I’ve ever seen Brad!

Awesome.

Guy

Borsos · « **Reply #51 on:** April 24, 2023, 06:52:45 PM »

Quote from: pepperman42 on April 23, 2023, 08:06:09 PM

Nice progress! I like the Karl Thom machine. Any chance the fuselage is varnished wood ahead of the stripes and light blue behind? Looks like the blue continues onto the vertical and ends roughly on the rudder - not white. A darker wood or varnish for the headrest too?

Steve

I’d also go for Thom’s Albatros, this mixture of warm wooden tones and cold black and white makes it attractive in my eyes. Great work on that Eduard fuselage!
Andreas

pepperman42 · « **Reply #52 on:** April 24, 2023, 11:14:11 PM »

I know it's a 100 year old photograph but the Thom machine is in mostly direct sunlight. The significant panel line does not appear past the vertical stripes and the "textures" seem different in front of the stripes vs behind. Just a thought. Are there other pictures of this machine?
Steve

Tim Mixon · « **Reply #53 on:** April 25, 2023, 12:12:44 AM »

Beautiful work Brad! Really like the wood effect you have achieved.
I’m liking the Karl Thom Jasta 21 machine as well. Seems to me the rudder is some other color than white given the contrast between it and the white cross outline. Probably just doped linen.

All the best,
Tim

Tim Mixon · « **Reply #54 on:** April 25, 2023, 12:18:14 AM »

Here’s a different profile picture from the web:

Rookie · « **Reply #55 on:** April 26, 2023, 06:37:08 PM »

Beautiful work so far Brad.

I would go for the varnished wood fuselage version.

Cheers,

Willem

Brad Cancian · « **Reply #56 on:** April 26, 2023, 06:40:15 PM »

Thanks gents - really appreciate the feedback!

Looks like Thom's machine has the vote

I note the serial number range indicates green / mauve wings. I do wonder if the rudder may have been a replacement rudder, i.e. lozenge...?

Cheers,

BC

RAGIII · « **Reply #57 on:** April 29, 2023, 03:00:41 AM »

Beautifully detailed and painted interior surfaces Brad! I am looking forward to your overall paint scheme. For what it is worth I liked the Jasta 10 scheme

RAGIII

Brad Cancian · « **Reply #58 on:** May 07, 2023, 12:01:02 PM »

Hi all - some more slow but steady progress.

The fuselage, lower wings and tail feathers are attached. I've added the headrest, which didn't fit too well and needed a bit of sanding. I also made a headrest cushion from putty:

The horizontal tail feathers also didn't fit too well. They needed to be shimmed out at the roots:

The lower wing generally fit well, but benefitted from some shimming at the aft end:

One of the enduring criticisms of this kit are its short undercarriage legs; they give the model a 'squat' appearance which, in conjunction with the bulbous spinner, makes the whole front end of the aircraft look 'fat'. As such, I'm also replacing the undercarriage legs with extended resin replacements (can't remember the name of the chap who made them). They are rough and need some clean up, but should look much better than the kit legs and give the model a better 'sit':

And here's where I am up to; she's primed and ready for some paint...

Now the fun really starts...!

Cheers,

BC

RAGIII · « **Reply #59 on:** May 08, 2023, 01:32:21 AM »

Your work on your Albatros continues to be impressive Brad! The simulated nail heads should look amazing with a wood finish on top of them!
RAGIII