Albatros D.III (1/72, Roden, Part, Eduard)

[NigelR]

Brad is correct, and this is also the case afaik for all aircraft with lozenge covered wings. But don't worry, only detail nerds will notice  It won't detract from a superb model.

I should know better than to make pronouncements like this. It wasn't always the case, I just happened to find a photo I took of the original, unrestored Halberstadt CLIV in Brussels, and it has rib tapes on the aileron. So maybe this DIII was an exception to the general rule.....  

[PrzemoL]

Thank you guys for the invaluable input. 

My feeling was that ailerons were taped quite frequently. That is why I did it on my model - in the photo of my example the upper wing is not clearly visible, so I assumed they were together with the wing.
Additionally, it is most probable that that plane serving in 8. Squadron was assembled from pieces - the left aileron is certainly coming from another aircraft as indicated by the misaligned cross. So, I feel anything was possible - even the taped ailerons.

On the other end - I am debating if I should add the tape around the elevator... Any hints here?

[NigelR]

On the other end - I am debating if I should add the tape around the elevator... Any hints here?

Logic says yes - without them, the edges would likely fray.

FWIW I just found a picture of an SSW DIII with rib tapes on the ailerons......

[PrzemoL]

I have also looked at some photos. Found Pfalz D.XII and SSW D.III with tapes on ailerons and Fokker D.VII OAW without them...

On the other end - I am debating if I should add the tape around the elevator... Any hints here?

Logic says yes - without them, the edges would likely fray.

You convince me, also the photo of my Albie gives some  hints that the elavator was taped on the circumference. So here it is, the work on it underway



And here are all the PE fittings for the fuselage and wings ready for the airbrush.

[NigelR]

More lovely work. Question - how do you prepare your etched parts for airbrushing? Do you use a special primer like the VMS Metal Prep? 

[PrzemoL]

More lovely work. Question - how do you prepare your etched parts for airbrushing? Do you use a special primer like the VMS Metal Prep?

You may be surprised but I generally do not do anything to PE bits before spraying. 
Only, in the rare cases when they may be masked with tape for airbrushing (e.g. panels on the fuselage) I wash them (when they are installed on the model) with a mild detergent to remove fingerprints and grease. Then, if I decide to use my primer (MiG one shot primer) on the model, they may also be covered with it.

[Dutch522]

Not that this is conclusive in any way, shape, or form, but I ran an enlargement of the aileron through Photoshop last night and found, after manipulating the levels, that there are in fact very faint light streaks that might be rib tapes:



They could also be the ridges from the ribs catching the light, but it does give some support to an alternate interpretation.

For what it's worth...

Dutch

[lone modeller]

I am catching up Prez - I did not notice before that this is in God's Own Scale and therefore one to be followed carefully.

I have just read through the thread and been reminded that you are a true master in this scale. Incredible details - just mind - blowing. A mini-masterpiece in the making.

Stephen.

[PrzemoL]

Dutch, thanks for your contribution. It makes me more comfortable with my choice. 

Thanks, Stephen, your kind words are always appreciated.

More colours. And decals. Closer and closer...

[Thumbs up]

I am catching up Prez - I did not notice before that this is in God's Own Scale and therefore one to be followed carefully.

I have just read through the thread and been reminded that you are a true master in this scale. Incredible details - just mind - blowing. A mini-masterpiece in the making.

Stephen.
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Yeh! Prze always knocks them out the park!!! I love this forum!

[PrzemoL]

One more colour

[Dutch522]

Every post on this thread just increases my enjoyment of it, and also my appreciation of your skills as a modeler, Prze. An Albatros is an inherently beautiful thing, but this one is simply stunning.

Dutch

[PrzemoL]

Thank you, Dutch.

So here is one more. I have just been convinced by a friend that there is evidence for overpainting the underside crosses. And here it is, the decalling "overpainting" underway.

[WD]

I'm behind again!  Prze, all of your builds are wonderful, but this is just fantastic. I must peruse this thread more thoroughly tomorrow as it's a holiday.

Warren

[NigelR]

Ooh, that is looking really good......