Author Topic: Albatros D-V (Roden 1/72)  (Read 20395 times)

Offline RAGIII

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Re: Albatros D-V (Roden 1/72)
« Reply #60 on: May 25, 2014, 11:09:25 AM »
Truly extraordinary work, Vincent!  As fine as any larger scale Albatros I've seen.  Looking forward to seeing her completed.
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Bud

As usual I have to agree with my amigo! Beautiful work in any scale but especially in  the Tiny scale!
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Re: Albatros D-V (Roden 1/72)
« Reply #61 on: May 25, 2014, 07:23:06 PM »
I really love the weathering, and this for a scale 1/72, super, very well crafted.

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Re: Albatros D-V (Roden 1/72)
« Reply #62 on: May 26, 2014, 02:02:40 AM »
Thanks. I have a rather long experience of 1/72 WWII warbird models, but I have to admit the work is actually more difficult on WWI aircraft at this scale, as they're definitely smaller. I realize that starting with an Alby was a good idea however, as it is of a quite "reasonable" size compared to a Nieuport or Fokker...

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Re: Albatros D-V (Roden 1/72)
« Reply #63 on: May 26, 2014, 02:24:47 AM »
An exellent work Vincent.
Martin

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Re: Albatros D-V (Roden 1/72)
« Reply #64 on: May 26, 2014, 06:15:29 AM »
Fantastic work Vincent, your weathering is stunning, as is the rest of your build!
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Re: Albatros D-V (Roden 1/72)
« Reply #65 on: May 26, 2014, 05:34:28 PM »
This just gets  better and better. As others have said your skill sets in this scale are truly amazing. I wish I had them.
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Re: Albatros D-V (Roden 1/72)
« Reply #66 on: May 27, 2014, 02:06:12 AM »
Thanks to you all.
Except a handful of trials with 1/48, 1/32 aircraft (and 1/24 car models), I've always built 1/72 models, so I'm quite used to building small stuff. But enough talking, I have a batch of wires to make...

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Re: Albatros D-V (Roden 1/72)
« Reply #67 on: May 27, 2014, 09:38:38 AM »
Just wonderful Vincent.  I would love to see what you could do with
a 1/32 version.  In the meantime, thank you for sharing your talents.
Looking forward to your next updates. :D

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Re: Albatros D-V (Roden 1/72)
« Reply #68 on: May 28, 2014, 12:32:33 PM »
Hello Vincent:

You are doing outstanding work here.  I especially like the scheme you have chosen and the work you are doing is amazing in this small scale.  I am looking forward to seeing you finish her up.

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Re: Albatros D-V (Roden 1/72)
« Reply #69 on: May 28, 2014, 04:53:43 PM »
Excellent job Vincent.
I really like the work on the wing I think it's very realistic.
The fuselage is wonderful, and I have not got words for tires.
Very good start to vignette.
I look forward to develop a whole.

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Re: Albatros D-V (Roden 1/72)
« Reply #70 on: May 29, 2014, 12:12:23 AM »
Thanks,
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I would love to see what you could do with a 1/32 version
Not much more I'm afraid, and it wouldn't look as nice as the gorgeous 1/32 models you can see here...
I could probably make more detailed turnbuckles with rings at each end, that's all.
Moreover, I already have a collection of WWII 1/72 warbirds so I want all kits to be at a consistent scale.

About the wings, next time I'll have to make a bird with lozenges, I'll probably try to give them a more light and dullish look so the post-shading gets more visible.

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Re: Albatros D-V (Roden 1/72)
« Reply #71 on: May 31, 2014, 09:07:26 AM »
A part of the wires is attached to the upper wing prior to its installation. In the center, the aileron cables that will come into the fuselage (typical to D-V version only. But everyone here knows about this...):


Lower wings glued in place with the wires that go to the engine and already help give rigidity to the lower wings.


Fitting the upper wing:
First, the jigs, which have been drawn on the scale plan, are attached to the lower wings with rubber-band:


After small adjustments, the upper wing goes in place.


An important step: the cabanes are glued, everything is aligned:


Then I removed the left jig to fix the V-mast. As I suspected, those tiny masts may not be strong enough to keep the upper wing in place while making the "knitting" on the wires. So I started the rigging right after, so the wires help maintain both wings together. More pics when the rigging is done.
« Last Edit: May 31, 2014, 09:11:45 AM by vincentm »

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Re: Albatros D-V (Roden 1/72)
« Reply #72 on: May 31, 2014, 11:04:01 AM »
I know it has been said already but if you hadn't posted the scale I would think this was a WNW 1/32nd Albatros! So very WELL DONE!
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Re: Albatros D-V (Roden 1/72)
« Reply #73 on: May 31, 2014, 11:38:13 AM »
Looks awesome Vincent!

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Re: Albatros D-V (Roden 1/72)
« Reply #74 on: May 31, 2014, 12:57:31 PM »
Extraordinary, Vincent - very nice indeed!
 I do think those turnbuckles and loops are way too big though, and getting them to scale would be next to impossible....I think drilling and threading would give a more scale look, with the turnbuckles just painted on the wires.....but that's just my preferance and opinion. Still outstanding work though!

Ian