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Offline Whiteknuckles

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Re: Albatros D.III 253 OEFFAG, 1:48, Eduard vs. Blue Max
« Reply #15 on: June 09, 2012, 10:05:03 PM »
These two are looking good and building up nicely Krzysiek ;)

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Re: Albatros D.III 253 OEFFAG, 1:48, Eduard vs. Blue Max
« Reply #16 on: June 10, 2012, 12:49:39 AM »
  Krztsiek,
Great works to date my friend. Which one is which? Anyway I'm looking forward to your next update. No doubts it will be another great one too.
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Re: Albatros D.III 253 OEFFAG, 1:48, Eduard vs. Blue Max
« Reply #17 on: June 10, 2012, 02:21:13 AM »
You're doing a fantastic job on both of these kits, Krzysiek.  With all the additional work you've put into them, it's hard to tell one from the other.  If it weren't for the 2 curved lines on each side of the nose on the Eduard kit, I wouldn't be able to tell at all.  The Blue Max kit looks great and holds up well against the Ed kit.  I'm really enjoying this project and look forward to more.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: Albatros D.III 253 OEFFAG, 1:48, Eduard vs. Blue Max
« Reply #18 on: June 10, 2012, 02:28:15 AM »
beautiful work, I ditto the above comments.

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Re: Albatros D.III 253 OEFFAG, 1:48, Eduard vs. Blue Max
« Reply #19 on: July 22, 2012, 12:57:28 AM »
Hello...project is still alive..

Imitation of plywood was made. All was enhanced by oil color giving each segment a different hue. I am going to use the dry pigments for final outcome...small steps have been made.

to be continued..








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Re: Albatros D.III 253 OEFFAG, 1:48, Eduard vs. Blue Max
« Reply #20 on: July 22, 2012, 04:15:30 AM »
Beautiful decal and paint work, Krzysiek.  Glad to see you're still working on this one.
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Re: Albatros D.III 253 OEFFAG, 1:48, Eduard vs. Blue Max
« Reply #21 on: July 22, 2012, 05:26:58 AM »
Very nice
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Re: Albatros D.III 253 OEFFAG, 1:48, Eduard vs. Blue Max
« Reply #22 on: July 22, 2012, 10:19:56 AM »
Well done!!!

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Re: Albatros D.III 253 OEFFAG, 1:48, Eduard vs. Blue Max
« Reply #23 on: July 22, 2012, 10:29:20 AM »
Very nice woodwork! Looking great!

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Re: Albatros D.III 253 OEFFAG, 1:48, Eduard vs. Blue Max
« Reply #24 on: July 23, 2012, 06:40:47 AM »
   Krzysiek,
Outstanding works my friend. Normally I'm not a big fan of wood grain decals,but I do have to admit yours efforts are excellent.Looking forward to your next update.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Re: Albatros D.III 253 OEFFAG, 1:48, Eduard vs. Blue Max
« Reply #25 on: July 23, 2012, 08:25:02 AM »
It looks like real plywood to me, so I'd say you hit the mark.

Cheers,

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Re: Albatros D.III 253 OEFFAG, 1:48, Eduard vs. Blue Max
« Reply #26 on: August 01, 2012, 04:15:49 AM »
Thanks for support! I must admit that these swirl decals effectively deceive the eye. I have put the top sheet dividing it into two parts. They were seated neatly with just a little help of SOL. I have put the no. 2 afterwards but a bit of disappointment occurred as the decal became well visible. I have come up an idea how to eliminate that disadvantage and give some realism to replica, but more on that later.




The upper wing of the second bird was shaded and waits for imitation of painting. Just wondering if those shades are too sharp…but the paint layers should calm down the final view…










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Re: Albatros D.III 253 OEFFAG, 1:48, Eduard vs. Blue Max
« Reply #27 on: August 01, 2012, 04:25:53 AM »
   Krzysiek,
Outstanding work on your Swirl decaling my friend. I must admit though it makes my eyes want to cross if I look at it too long. Might it be possible to overlay the two with a second numeral two?Excellent pre- shading on the second wing as well. I'm looking forward to seeing more of this project.
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Re: Albatros D.III 253 OEFFAG, 1:48, Eduard vs. Blue Max
« Reply #28 on: August 01, 2012, 04:26:04 AM »
Very nice. The swirl camo is awesome.
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Re: Albatros D.III 253 OEFFAG, 1:48, Eduard vs. Blue Max
« Reply #29 on: August 18, 2012, 06:02:10 AM »
Speaking of props..in order to perform wood grain I have implemented AIZU tape and enhanced the outcome by oil paints. As the last the gloss varnish is going to be spayed.






 
I have encountered the enormous difficulties with polish checker on upper wings…the decals were so thin an visible that I had to risk and prepare the mask on swirls..:( Those decals have been well protected previously but I am always afraid on doing anything on decals)
I have decided to limit the contact layer to minimum and used AIZU once again.
The checkers were surrounded by AIZU and rest of risky areas covered by some paper sheets. The outcome is satisfactory :P



Same will be prepared for second wing part
 
As I did not have any additional decals with no.2, a layer of white dry pigment+akryl pactra+water has been done several times.



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