1/48 Eduard Albatros DII done as D.491/16

[Snowbird3a]

got a good start to this project and paused to take a few in-progress snaps.   A step I usually forget until it's too late.

Using the Kagero/Techmod decal sheet and for reference the excellent Ace Profile No3 by James F Miller

wood grain by the Tamiya Deck Tan/Burnt Sienna oil paint trick, propeller done similarly but with judicious use of thin strips of masking tape and a dip in the Tamiya Clear Yellow.  The seat is from Barracuda with kit PE belt extensions.

I may forego the Woodgrain Decals for the exterior and just continue with the Deck Tan/Burnt Sienna method (we shall see)

Tony


 

[NigelR]

Very nice start, that's a great looking engine and interior. Looking forward to seeing more....

[gedmundson]

Nice work there, Bro! Your woodgrain turned out very well indeed.
Cheers!
Gary

[Vickers]

Very nice interior and propeller, Snowbird3a. Well detailed and the colors look spot on!

[Brad Cancian]

Great work Tony - the wood effect looks excellent!

Looking forward to seeing more!

Cheers,

BC

[Snowbird3a]

A couple more in progress pics here;
the wings were given a coat of very light blue, them masked , then a overspray of a 'darker' more accurate light blue.   The contrast is more apparent in these pics than is is in real life.
 

The fuselage was sprayed with Tamiya Deck Tan, given a coat of Future then brushed with Burnt Sienna oils, then sealed with more Future.

[NigelR]

Nice work Tony, this is progressing well and is going to be a cracker when done. The wood looks very nice, very effective use of oils. No need for decals IMO.

Hope you had a good trip back from SMW, it was a pleasure to meet up with you there.

[gedmundson]

Good progress, bro! I find oil paints are a bit tedious to work with because of their drying times...but it does allow one to get busy on other sub-assemblies & projects whilst waiting to progress the build.
Cheers,
Gary

[Snowbird3a]

laid down some decals today and continue on with the weathering

[gedmundson]

Looking nice, Bro...the re-done fuselage wood grain turned out very well indeed.
Cheers,
Gary

[NigelR]

That is looking very nice indeed Tony. I thought the wood grain looked good before but it is even better now. I love the way you have handled all the details and the prop looks very nice as well. This is going to be a lovely build when it's done.

[Snowbird3a]

now starts the pre-rigging before the upper wing is attached; (prop is only hanging)

[Brad Cancian]

This is turning into a real masterpiece Tony! Von Richthofen would give you a nod of approval, I am sure!

What paints did you use for the upper side colours? They look very good.

Do I also spy some replaced wheels (Barracuda)? I agree the kit ones are a bit small (not as bad as in their D.III kit, but still too small). The right sized wheels really adds to the look.

Cheers!

BC

[NigelR]

Ooh yes, this is coming together very nicely!!

[Monty]

This is really great build coming together well! Lovely wood and metal shades, Tony! We're looking forward to more! Regards, Marc