WNW Albatros D.V/Albatros D.Va Triple - and one more Jasta14 Albatros D.II

[NigelR]

Wow, what an update! So much amazing modelling here Bertl, just a joy to see what you are able to achieve. The rib tapes created with paint are very effective, and I'm glad to see you using watercolour pencils for creating the internal structure, that's something I have started experimenting with. Your results look great!

One point to remember next time you need a compass that you can tilt it its mounting - Aviattic do a lovely set of 3D printed German cockpit instruments that includes a compass with separate mounting (and the compass moves in its mount).

[Umlaufmotor]

Thank you all for your kind comments!! 

@NigelR:

As always, I painted the interior wood using Radome as a base coat and oil paint on top to create the wood grain.
I often experiment with different shades from one model to the next, but my basic technique is (mostly) always the same.
I've also tried using colored pencils to depict the wood grain over a larger area, but for me, for my needs, and for my eye, I've always achieved the best results with oil paints.
However, when it comes to depicting the wood grain on the propellers, I always reach for colored pencils - and now I also finish with a thin, fine layer of oil paint as a glaze. Usually Siena Natural.

Here in the picture are the interiors of the Roden Albatrosses (D.II and D.III) that are currently in progress.













About the compass:
Yes, I'm familiar with those finely printed 3D instruments and compasses - I even have a few in my stash - but for some reason, when the part broke, it didn't even cross my mind at the time.
Generally speaking, I only wanted to invest very little time in the D.II anyway and finish it quickly, so no separate details, etc. etc.
Painting the interior was also a pretty quick job - quick and dirty, so to speak.
I didn't put much effort into it - but as luck would have it, suddenly this and that gets added, and some accessories end up in the box too - and now I'm spending significantly more time on the model than planned.
But I think in the end it was worth it.
And as always, the more time you spend on it, the more you grow attached to the built.
These Encore/Roden D.I - D.III and D.III (OAW) Albatrosses aren't bad - they're really not bad kits at all... but they're definitely not "shake-and-bake" kits.

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Bertl

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[RAGIII]

Superb Modeling as we always see from you. The details and the simulated leather are awesome!
RAGIII

[Alexis]

Really like how that seat cushion tuned out , brilliant !


Alexis

[Richtrad]

Holy smokes! This is very enjoyable to follow.

Warren Q

[Umlaufmotor]

Thank you very much Rick, Alexis, and Warren.

@Alexis
Yes, I?m also satisfied with the seat cushion so far.
After installing a modified Wingnut Wing Albatros D.V/D.Va seat in this Roden Albatros, I had to make the corresponding seat cushion myself.

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Bertl

[Umlaufmotor]

The D.II fuselage has also been covered with wood grain in the meantime.
The base color is Gunze "Radome", which was shaded slightly depending on the panel.
The rows of nails were lightly highlighted with Tamiya Desert Yellow.
The grain itself consists mainly of natural sienna oil paint, a touch of burnt umber, as well as tiny streaks of reddish-brown oil paint.
I sanded down most of the molded-on fuselage fittings, as well as a few maintenance hatches on the underside of the fuselage and the rudder fin; these will be replaced later with photo - etched parts and 3D decals.

For now, the fuselage will be placed in the display case to let the oil paint dry before it can be sealed with varnish.
For this Jasta 14 Albatros D.II, I'm going to add some clear orange and a drop of NATO brown to the clear coat, since I want the fuselage to be a bit darker than "honey yellow".









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Bertl


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[Rafael Berlin]

So good 

[NigelR]

That is superb and shows that you cannot beat oil paints for a wood finish. Of course, the oil paints have to be in the right hands, and yours are definitely the right hands! 

[RAGIII]

Perfect! Not overdone on the grain as we often see 
RAGIII

[bobs_buckles]

[gedmundson]

Very nice work Bertl. You have a very good eye for detail, and can carry off the task better than most.
Cheers,
Gary

[Umlaufmotor]

Thank you so much for your kind comments, @Rafael, @Nigel, @Rick, @ Biker Bob, @Gary.

Yes, that's right - there's really no better way to depict wood grain than with oil paints.
At least for my part, I haven't been able to achieve a better result with decals or any other methods.
However, I agree with Rick on this, it's all too easy to overdo the wood grain - too much butter on too little bread, as Bilbo Baggins used to say.

The wood grain on the fuselage is now sealed.
I used clear varnish, a bit of clear-yellow, and just a tiny bit of brown to achieve a slightly darker finish.
Unfortunately, my camera doesn't capture the effect well in normal daylight, but it looks better with a flash.
It turned out a bit darker than in the pictures. I'm currently satisfied with the result.





The upper wing has also been weathered and given some weathering effects.

The Iron Crosses on the wings were painted on - in the original photos, it appears as though the white borders of all the Iron Crosses on this Albatros D.II were generally painted slightly wider than was customary.







I was almost afraid of overdoing it, but here in the original, the underside of the upper wing looks significantly dirtier.



The image shows the Albatros D.II D.1783/16, which is exactly the next aircraft built (based on the serial number) after "our" model, the D.1782/16.

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Bertl

[DaddyO]

  Everytime I peek at this thread there's more beautiful understated modelling to enjoy - fabulous Bertl

Think the weathering on the wing looks just about there; perhaps leave it for a few days and then have another look. It's so easy to overdo things I think you're always better off stopping early

Paul

[Umlaufmotor]

Thank you Paul 

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Bertl