Jagdstaffel 5 - july 1917 - Albatros D.V - 1:72

[frame]

Hi lone modeller,
For the manufacture of seat cushions I used kneaded eraser (knetgummi).
It is used by artists, is soft, not dry, allowing you to shape it as you want.
That not dries can be a problem since the workpiece is not to be touched, but the scale of 1:72 is suitable .
Here's how it looks:
http://www.impresia.bg/photo.php?s=photo&id=5719
I have used more copper wire stitch and foals I imitated with medical needle.
I personally prefer to use available materials when possible instead of buying expensive modeling materials.
Otherwise can be made by specialized modeling materials: clay, or Milliput.
I hope I was helpful.
Best Regards
Hristo

[Ssasho0]

Did I mentioned that I really like the fuel tanks? They look exactly like been repaired, taken on and off, trown around, got their nicks and kinks and installed back into the aircrafts:)
Can't wait for the next updates!
поздрави,
Sasho

[Des]

Very impressive work so far Hristo, I have a very deep admiration for those who work in 1:72 scale and for you to be doing four at the one time is amazing.

Des.

[mgunns]

Hello Hristo:

Outstanding workmanship so far.  As has been mentioned, outstanding level of workmanship in such a small scale.  I had to remind myself this was 1/72nd!

Best

Mark

[frame]

Hello everyone,
I finished work on machine guns. I removed the plastic part of the cooling rack and then swapped to PE from kit.
For the preparation of the tubes used medical needles.
Base color painting with 36M of Agama, then with a dry brush moved MC 218 Gunze Mr.Metal Color.







Finished and the controls, levers and pumps in the cabin.



Continue to struggle with the engines ...
Best Regards
Hristo

[lone modeller]

Outstanding modelling especially the parts for the cockpit. Are they PE and transfers? Whatever they are they are really very good indeed. (x4)

[frame]

Hi lone modeler
Pumps and control equipment with holder are scratch builds, the rest is PE.
They are made ​​from materials at hand - needles, copper wires and appliances are printed.
The water pump greaser is slightly larger than it actually is, but at this scale it's kind of hard to work out the actual size
Best Regards
Hristo

[radio]

It is an exellent work Hristo.
Martin

[vincentm]

Very nice detailing. I had to do the same on the weapons of my own 1/72 D-V. I only kept the original breeches and rebuilt the rest from PE and scratch.

at this scale it's kind of hard to work out the actual size

Glad to see I'm not the only one to have this problem with 1/72 kits...Eventually, I consider this is part of their "charm": the fact that some of the smallest details have to be slightly oversized so they can be handled and remain visible.

[RAGIII]

Your detail in this scale is continuing to amaze me!
RAGIII

[ALBATROS1234]

very , very nice work in 1/72. you could have told me it was 1/48 with all scratch interior and i would believe it.

[frame]

Hello all.
I'm glad you like my work on the models.
Really work in scale 1:72 is quite difficult, and the fact that aftermarket of WWI models is relatively limited leads us to develop imagination in handmade details.
But that is part of the enjoyment of the hobby.
Vintsentm I follow with great interest the work on your model, and I am glad that there are others who share the pleasure of working in this scale.
Best Regards
Hristo

[vincentm]

Yes, WWI birds in 1/72 scale are even more difficult than I had thought. I'm impressed with the amount of details you made on your kits. What kind of paint do you use to get so realistic effects on metal parts?

[frame]

Hi vincentm,
For the metal parts I used Gunze MR. Metal Color paints.
Before laying them painted with black paint, preferably glossy, but and Matt is good for small details.
I work with a brush and work with these paints requires little training.
Otherwise work with airbrush far as I know are perfect.
When dry, I make oil wash.
Well it is, I hope I've been helpful.

Best Regards
Hristo

[jknaus]

Fantastic work. I dont know how you can see such tiny parts. Watching with interest.
James