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Offline NinetythirdLiberator

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Roden 1/32 Albatros D-I Modified to Prototype
« on: May 11, 2014, 08:20:31 AM »
Hello Everyone,

I started this kit a couple weeks ago before having good references...and now I got a few and it seems the top wing cutout needs to be much shallower and the elevators were not balanced.  Here is what I've done so far.




I also go some interior done and have made turnbuckles...but that's for another post.

Thanks for looking!

Dan
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Re: Roden 1/32 Albatros D-I Modified to Prototype
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2014, 08:52:03 AM »
Excellent correction/conversion work! I am looking forward to your further progress!
RAGIII
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Re: Roden 1/32 Albatros D-I Modified to Prototype
« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2014, 08:52:33 AM »
This will be a very interesting build Dan, I lookforward to the next update.

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Re: Roden 1/32 Albatros D-I Modified to Prototype
« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2014, 09:45:43 AM »
I'm really going to enjoy following this, Dan.  I love conversions.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: Roden 1/32 Albatros D-I Modified to Prototype
« Reply #4 on: May 11, 2014, 01:30:19 PM »
it had that horn looking exhaust too. this is gonna be neat.
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Re: Roden 1/32 Albatros D-I Modified to Prototype
« Reply #5 on: May 11, 2014, 01:35:56 PM »
Thanks, Folks... ;)

I've been away from WWI modeling too long and this is so much fun to be rigging etc. again.  Nice to get lots of inspiration from this site.

Here's a bit of work making a new elevator that's less angular than the kit item...



Here's the kit part...


And an overall rather poor shot (but you get the idea!  ;))


Thanks for looking...Dan
Dan
« Last Edit: May 11, 2014, 03:04:58 PM by NinetythirdLiberator »
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Offline rhallinger

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Re: Roden 1/32 Albatros D-I Modified to Prototype
« Reply #6 on: May 11, 2014, 08:33:01 PM »
Looking very good indeed Dan!  It's nice to see someone taking the time to get all of this right.  I never would have known, and I've got a couple of these in the stash. :D. Thanks for guiding us on this one.  Superior modeling at work here!

Cheers,

Bob
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Re: Roden 1/32 Albatros D-I Modified to Prototype
« Reply #7 on: May 11, 2014, 10:12:15 PM »
Nice work on the elevator! All is looking beautiful so far!
RAGIII
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Re: Roden 1/32 Albatros D-I Modified to Prototype
« Reply #8 on: May 12, 2014, 01:31:21 AM »
Looks very nice so far Dan.
Martin
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Re: Roden 1/32 Albatros D-I Modified to Prototype
« Reply #9 on: May 15, 2014, 01:39:52 PM »
All,

A tiny update:  I tried making a turnbuckle.  I think it's ok, but a little clunky on the one end.  I'll work on those. 



I also made the throttle and cables on the joy stick (and with the digital camera...I just noticed a break in my handle!  :-[)



Finally, I got the top wing finished and ready for paint so now the opening is closer to the prototype (which was much shallower).



That's all for tonight!  Keep on rigging...

Dan
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Re: Roden 1/32 Albatros D-I Modified to Prototype
« Reply #10 on: May 15, 2014, 01:42:49 PM »
Terrific work! The wing cutout looks awesome! never know it was altered!!
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Re: Roden 1/32 Albatros D-I Modified to Prototype
« Reply #11 on: May 15, 2014, 02:45:51 PM »
Most interesting subject, Great craftmanship! I'll follow this Thread. Richard
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Re: Roden 1/32 Albatros D-I Modified to Prototype
« Reply #12 on: May 15, 2014, 03:05:24 PM »
She is taking shape nicely Dan, the interior work looks very good and your turnbuckle is fine, the wing cutout is superb and very well executed.

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Re: Roden 1/32 Albatros D-I Modified to Prototype
« Reply #13 on: May 15, 2014, 04:14:42 PM »
Great work so far Dan, the turnbuckle is a fantastic piece of craftmanship!

Antonio
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Re: Roden 1/32 Albatros D-I Modified to Prototype
« Reply #14 on: May 15, 2014, 09:06:50 PM »
Great painting and work Dan.
Martin
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