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Offline RAGIII

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Re: WNW's 'Wooden Wonders' Albatros D.va
« Reply #120 on: October 04, 2013, 07:33:08 AM »
GUY,
The wood looks great! I am looking forward to seeing this with the nails and markings!
RAGIII
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Re: WNW's 'Wooden Wonders' Albatros D.va
« Reply #121 on: October 04, 2013, 10:24:56 PM »
Nails done ;)


This is a great little product - very effective - In these close up shots they look a little over scale and too obvious, but the pictures are magnified. From about 6 inches back - they blend in - and more so once the details and decals are added.




They go on like a decal then after an hour or so you can remove the top film leaving the nails in place. They're very slightly raised, but not like rivets. Not strictly right I know - but from an artistic point of view - I'm pretty pleased - definitely better than me drawing them on anyway! They are quite time consuming, and the compound curves are tricky as they come as straight lines - but I'm planning the LVG next and, believe it or not, they do a set specifically for that kit - so this should make the process a whole lot easier.




What do you reckon?

Thanks,

Guy


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Re: WNW's 'Wooden Wonders' Albatros D.va
« Reply #122 on: October 04, 2013, 11:33:15 PM »
I reckon it's beautiful, Guy. Really great effect. Makes me want to pick up an Albie just to use the decals.

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Re: WNW's 'Wooden Wonders' Albatros D.va
« Reply #123 on: October 05, 2013, 12:34:50 AM »
The nails really look good, Guy and add alot to the model.  It is looking great!
Keep up the good work, my friend.

Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Re: WNW's 'Wooden Wonders' Albatros D.va
« Reply #124 on: October 05, 2013, 01:59:17 AM »
The nails look fantastic, Guy.  I'll have to see if they make them in 1/48 scale.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: WNW's 'Wooden Wonders' Albatros D.va
« Reply #125 on: October 05, 2013, 02:20:32 AM »


Thanks Lindsay, Bud & Ernie.. ;)

Bud - yes they do.. They look better in the flesh than in the close ups..
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Re: WNW's 'Wooden Wonders' Albatros D.va
« Reply #126 on: October 05, 2013, 04:25:15 AM »
Are nail should not be yet in these locations as pointed out?



Plywood must be nailed on each side, unless I'm wrong .
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Re: WNW's 'Wooden Wonders' Albatros D.va
« Reply #127 on: October 05, 2013, 05:29:25 AM »
Hi Jacek,

Not according to a plan I've come across (or pictures of the TVAL aircraft)

But logically, I would agree with you. Maybe the panels interlocked? Perhaps someone with a greater knowledge could shed some light on it?

But looking at the TVAL Alby - it has made me realise the HGW nails are over scale - maybe it would be better using 1/48 nails?  :(

Guy

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Re: WNW's 'Wooden Wonders' Albatros D.va
« Reply #128 on: October 05, 2013, 06:12:39 AM »
Looks like you have Nailed it  ::) Well somebody had to say it right! The nails certainly add to the overall look, Well done!
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Re: WNW's 'Wooden Wonders' Albatros D.va
« Reply #129 on: October 05, 2013, 03:51:05 PM »


Morning all,


Very good Rick - you're clearly wasted here on the forum..  ;D

Managed to get a few stickers on last night  ;)

I'm really liking this scheme - the Wingnut decals are really top notch.

The photo etch fuselage 'furniture' is next up...





Cheers

Guy




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Re: WNW's 'Wooden Wonders' Albatros D.va
« Reply #130 on: October 06, 2013, 12:42:48 AM »
Quote from: Jacek on October 05, 2013, 04:25:15 AM
Are nail should not be yet in these locations as pointed out?

Plywood must be nailed on each side, unless I'm wrong .

Jacek,
No, that is not how they were constructed. The plywood skin panels are joined to one another using glued scarf joints. A scarf joint is made by beveling the edges of the panels and overlapping them. The visible seams will not be directly over the structural members. The nails and screws are simply to clamp the skin to the structure while the glue sets up.



For a complete explanation, please refer to Koloman Mayerhofers 1:1 build logs to be found on the aerodrome forum. Everything you could ever want to know about how these fuselages were constructed can be read there.
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Re: WNW's 'Wooden Wonders' Albatros D.va
« Reply #131 on: October 06, 2013, 01:09:49 AM »
Thanks Bo, useful information. There you go Guy, the nails are fine as they are. :)
The Alby looks great with the decals on!

Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Re: WNW's 'Wooden Wonders' Albatros D.va
« Reply #132 on: October 06, 2013, 02:14:24 AM »
Oh, my!  That's nice!  Love the markings, Guy.

Thanks for that info, Bo.  Very useful, as usual.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: WNW's 'Wooden Wonders' Albatros D.va
« Reply #133 on: October 06, 2013, 02:32:54 AM »
Thank you Bo for telling me, now I'm a little wiser  :D
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Re: WNW's 'Wooden Wonders' Albatros D.va
« Reply #134 on: October 06, 2013, 08:36:31 PM »


Well done Bo  ;)

I suspected you'd come through with the greater knowledge!

Here are a few more shots with the photo etch in place - I guess that really wraps up the wood now bar a light filter or two. Very pleased with the Uschi product  ;D











I'm hoping my Lozenge will arrive soon from Wood and Wire then I can crack on with the wings  ;)

Comments welcome as usual..

Guy


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