Eduards SSW D.III

[Alexis]

Not sure I've got it right about the ribs see-through: you have painted them with light tan on the lozenge decal itself?? the effect is really interesting, looks like the entire wing is translucent.

Sorry for the late reply back Vincent . Since Aviattic lozenge is transparent cutting the rib tapes with the same decal will not look right , the rib tapes aren't transparent so by spraying the kit decals an tan or even off white and laying these down first and then going back over them again with the Aviattic lozenge . This is a lot of work dealing with rib tapes . I went about shading my wings different . Rather than post shade I like to do per-shading ( it really opens up the playing field for colour variations ) . This is why right now the ribs appear to be white . The final steps aren't finished yet for the final appearance .


Since then my plan has changed and will not be spraying the kit decals and won't use the Aviattic lozenge for the ribs . I found some Microsculpt lozenge which I will use for the tapes instead and save myself a bit of work .





Terri

[Alexis]

Over the past few days I have managed to be able to get some bench time in , even for a snails pass it is what I'm able to do at the moment .

Here is what the 5 colour lower lozenge from Microsculpt looks like over the Aviattic lozenge . It does contrast very well .

Note , only the right side has been done .

[Alexis]

And a close up ...






Terri

[lcarroll]

Looking good Terri, and nice to see you starting back at it.............go slow!
Cheers,
Lance

[xmald]

Very nice work Terri sounds like a lot of effort with the rib tapes but I think it pays off!

[lone modeller]

That looks really good to me. It seems that you are working at about my pace at the moment!

[Epeeman]

Terri,

Glad to see you are getting back to the model bench - looking very good now you have the paint and markings on.

Regards

Dave

[Jamo]

Hi Terri

Thanks for sharing your build with us, its looking really good. Here is some vintage artwork to celebrate:



Cheers
James

[Alexis]

A little and a little there works for me  It was pure torture sitting and not being able to build , movement is coming back in my arm so It's all good .

Thank -you James for the poster ! Haven't seen this one before .





Terri

[Ernie]

Terri, your build is looking great.  Really nice work on the lozenge and good to hear
your arm is improving.

Cheers,
Ernie  

[RAGIII]

Nice progress Terri!
RAGIII

[radio]

Very well done Terri.
Today I am back from hospital.
Martin

[Alexis]

Thanks guy's  I managed to finish the left side on the lower wing and starting work on the underside of the top wing .

Martin , glad to hear that you are back home 




Terri

[Alexis]

A small little package arrived in the mail and this what was inside ...

Karaya Siemens Halske Sh.III engine . Donated by Tony ( Benz ) as his contribution towards this project  A big to you Tony !


Terri

[vincentm]

Thanks for the reply about rib tapes. Now I got it. A pre-shading would surely lead to the same effect under transparent lozenges. I think I'll try that on my coming  Pfalz, as I also use translucent lozenge sheets (not Aviattic but home made).