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Re: WNW Sopwith Snipe: Early: Albatros DVa Jasta 6
« Reply #105 on: March 24, 2014, 02:28:58 AM »
funny thing has happened. I just REALLY LOOKED at the WNW paint suggestions and Noticed they call for PC 12 on the Fabric surfaces. I have posted this question on the Camo and Markings section: All input is appreciated:

http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=3221.0

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Re: WNW Sopwith Snipe: Early: Albatros DVa Jasta 6
« Reply #106 on: March 30, 2014, 09:06:43 PM »
A small verbal update with pictures soon, maybe this evening  :-\
The Albatros: I have added some variations to the wood panels using future and Tamiya clear orange. I still need to add just a little more variation. I also have painted the tail feathers in Jasta 6 black and white stripes.

The Snipe: I have masked the 2" turnarounds on the lower wing surfaces and am ready to paint the CDL. I am still in limbo as to what my final shade of PC 10 will look like  ???

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Re: WNW Sopwith Snipe: Early: Albatros DVa Jasta 6
« Reply #107 on: April 01, 2014, 11:21:58 AM »
Here are the Pictures I promised yesterday: Camera Batteries needed recharging.
Albatros: Jasta 6 Tail Feathers and Lozenge on 1/2 of the rudder. Aviattic 5 color.
Snipe: Unders painted in Tamiya Deck Tan. The bottom wing will have just a little see through going where oil seeped in internally.

 Next up Post shading the wings of the Snipe and Applying Lozenge to Albatros Wings.
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Re: WNW Sopwith Snipe: Early: Albatros DVa Jasta 6
« Reply #108 on: April 01, 2014, 04:56:54 PM »
Hi Rick,

Absolutely sweet colors. As I said before your a painting ace. You always produce the colors I have in mind, but am not able to obtain. The Alby is so magnificent to look at. Well done my friend!

Kind regards
Patrick

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Re: WNW Sopwith Snipe: Early: Albatros DVa Jasta 6
« Reply #109 on: April 01, 2014, 08:16:53 PM »
I really like your subtle wood tone on the Alby fuselage Rick. ;D  Reminds me of Brad Cancian's Voss D.III build.  How did you achieve that finish?  Tail feathers look very sharp as well!  Great work. :)

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Re: WNW Sopwith Snipe: Early: Albatros DVa Jasta 6
« Reply #110 on: April 02, 2014, 06:14:21 AM »
Looking good Rick. The Albatros fuselage is just the colour I would picture an Albatros.

You'll be overtaking me with the Snipe soon too and I don't have an Albatros to worry about!

Great job on both.

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Re: WNW Sopwith Snipe: Early: Albatros DVa Jasta 6
« Reply #111 on: April 02, 2014, 06:45:57 AM »
Good painting, Rick.
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Re: WNW Sopwith Snipe: Early: Albatros DVa Jasta 6
« Reply #112 on: April 02, 2014, 07:55:37 AM »
Rick,

Agree with others regarding your wood effect tones - nice and light and very realistic.

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Re: WNW Sopwith Snipe: Early: Albatros DVa Jasta 6
« Reply #113 on: April 02, 2014, 12:22:11 PM »
I will do a Thanks to all post here. I really appreciate those following my builds! As for the Wood, remember I am a LESS is BEST person. I don't subscribe to showing too much GRAIN and or very heavy panel weathering showing strong lines. Here is the simple formula mentioned earlier:
 The Wood tones are what I normally do on Albatros Models, Polyscale CDL, Raw Sienna, then a mix of raw and burnt sienna. Blended and brushed together. It is really that simple! I then did something new for me adding just a touch of Tamiya Clear Orange on the panel lines and covering a couple of complete panels. Next is a clear coat of Kleer with Future shine.  By the way, someone mentioned my painting and Brad Cancians DIII Voss build in the same sentence. That is a first for me and Very complimentary! I think Brads DIII was his finest work on wood grain( perhaps a resin 2 seater Albatros? comes close) so I truly feel honored by the comment!!
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Re: WNW Sopwith Snipe: Early: Albatros DVa Jasta 6
« Reply #114 on: April 05, 2014, 05:17:42 AM »


Both builds are coming along nicely. I'm with you on the less is more on the grain and heavy panel lines !

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Re: WNW Sopwith Snipe: Early: Albatros DVa Jasta 6
« Reply #115 on: April 05, 2014, 05:54:43 AM »
    Rick,
   Got to compliment you on the incredibly good "woodwork", it's spectacular. Nice scheme as well. You've got a couple more winners underway again.
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Re: WNW Sopwith Snipe: Early: Albatros DVa Jasta 6
« Reply #116 on: April 12, 2014, 11:47:11 AM »


Both builds are coming along nicely. I'm with you on the less is more on the grain and heavy panel lines !

Your Amigo,

Ed

Thanks Amigo!

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    Rick,
   Got to compliment you on the incredibly good "woodwork", it's spectacular. Nice scheme as well. You've got a couple more winners underway again.
Cheers,
Lance

Thanks so Much lance! I appreciate the comments!
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I have made very little progress since my last update.(Work and Family). I have completed applying the Aviattic Lozenge to the lower wing surfaces. On my past builds I got the Pre Shading too ligh and it disappesred. On this one I may have gone too far the other way. That being said I think it will be OK once pink rib tapes are applied, along with crosses and some dirt and oilo on the lower wing:
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Re: WNW Sopwith Snipe: Early: Albatros DVa Jasta 6
« Reply #117 on: April 12, 2014, 12:09:38 PM »
That shading looks terrific, Rick.

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Re: WNW Sopwith Snipe: Early: Albatros DVa Jasta 6
« Reply #118 on: April 12, 2014, 01:06:43 PM »
Rick, thanks for the explanation of your technique for the woodwork on the Albatros.
Excellent ideas and the proof is in the pudding.  Beautiful job!  I don't think you have
overdone the shading on the wings.  Still early stages.  I would think that it will look
pretty much perfect when you are finished. :D

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Re: WNW Sopwith Snipe: Early: Albatros DVa Jasta 6
« Reply #119 on: April 12, 2014, 05:36:20 PM »
Hello Rick,

Like my friend Ernie, I think the shading is not overdone, on the contrary it is magnificent. The lozenge is extremely well done. Great progress my friend!

Kind regards
Patrick