Author Topic: WNW Albatros D.V/Albatros D.Va Triple - and one more Jasta14 Albatros D.II (Read 66060 times)

Umlaufmotor · « **Reply #105 on:** September 05, 2022, 05:35:01 AM »

I also made a small change to the tail-skid.
This was cut out of the fuselage.

The missing metal fitting was supplemented with some Evergreen plastic.
The cast-on rubber cord was also removed.
I only left a small "nose" which will later serve as a stop so that the tail-skid can be glued at the correct height.
This "nose" will later be covered by a thin wire, which represents the rubber cord.

The three tail-skids were primed with Tamiya XF-59 "desert-yellow".

Servus
Bertl

Umlaufmotor · « **Reply #106 on:** September 05, 2022, 05:38:41 AM »

The metal parts on the tail-skid were painted with RLM02.
The wood grain was done with oil paint.
In this case with "burnt sienna".

After that, a small weathering with highly diluted dark brown oil paint broth
BtW:
The previously described "nose" as a stop can be seen very well at the end of the tail-skid.

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Bertl

Umlaufmotor · « **Reply #107 on:** September 05, 2022, 05:43:39 AM »

Since the tail-skid was cut out of the fuselage, a bracket had to be installed to attach the rubber cord.
A thin wire made of brass serves this purpose.
A groove must be milled in the right place on both sides of the fuselage for this purpose.
Goes quite well with the Dremel and a small ball end mill.

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Bertl

Umlaufmotor · « **Reply #108 on:** September 05, 2022, 05:52:06 AM »

The tail-skid in the original was wrapped with canvas, soaked in glue, so that it becomes very stable and can not break.
Here as an example the D.Va from TVAL

I thought I could try this on the model.
I used very thin tissue paper and cut a strip about 1mm wide.
The strip was fixed with wood glue and wrapped around the tailskid.
At the end, the stripe was fixed again with wood glue.
I am not 100% satisfied with the result, but I will leave it that way.
Maybe a rip tape decal would have been a better choice in this case.

That's it for today - thanks for looking.

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Bertl

phil2015 · « **Reply #109 on:** September 05, 2022, 09:15:38 AM »

Very impressive construction work. But I'm also very impressed by your research on the mechanics of the planes. What reference material do you use?

Luftace · « **Reply #110 on:** September 05, 2022, 11:11:55 AM »

Very nice work! I love reading each new update, something new to learn each time, thanks for sharing your skills with us.

Chad

Tim Mixon · « **Reply #111 on:** September 05, 2022, 03:49:52 PM »

Fantastic work you are doing here. I am in awe at the talent in this forum.

pepperman42 · « **Reply #112 on:** September 06, 2022, 10:41:37 PM »

Beautiful work(again) I think the tail skid wrap works as it represents clearly that the skid is, in fact, wrapped. Any tighter/smoother and it would just appear painted.

Steve

Umlaufmotor · « **Reply #113 on:** September 07, 2022, 05:41:04 AM »

@phil2015
I use all the information material I can get my hands on. Datafiles, Pics on the Internet or my well-filled library.
Also always interesting picture information on the Wingnut and the vintage aviator - Webside.

Here as an example:

https://thevintageaviator.co.nz/content/albatros-dva-framework

@Luftace
Thank you for the kind comments Chad.
I see you are building a super Albatros in 1/48.
Everything is one size smaller and more difficult.
Hats off to this great work.

@Tim Mixon
I saw your excellent work in the "Completed Models" section. Absolute masterpieces.
I would never have the patience and skill to build vacuum models.
This is what I call talent and craftsmanship. Thank you for posting your fine models.

@pepperman42
You're probably right about that Steve, it was looking wrapped and thats OK.
I'm not going to change anything now, but I think you know what it's like when you're not completely happy with your own work.
I never am....

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Bertl

Umlaufmotor · « **Reply #114 on:** September 07, 2022, 05:47:14 AM »

The fuel distributor and switching valve.
I used a 3D printed part from Shapeways this time.
A few matching copper wires represent the fuel lines.
Don't forget the drain line.
At this point, a piece of pipe will also be inserted on the outside of the fuselage later, which is the continuation of the inner drain line.

Servus
Bertl

Umlaufmotor · « **Reply #115 on:** September 07, 2022, 05:51:12 AM »

The grease pump pipeline was represented with a sleeve and two hose clamps.
The sleeve is the insulation of a thin cable which was pushed over the copper wire.
The hose clamps were made from thin wires.