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Offline coyotemagic

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Albatros Dr.II 1/48 scale
« on: February 15, 2015, 03:37:28 PM »


This is a project I've been dreaming of for years, but just didn't have the nerve to simply jump in and start it.  It all began with the acquisition of Albatros Productions excellent Datafile Special on Albatros Experimental Aircraft.


I figure now's the time.  Although I still have a couple projects in the works, I'll squeeze this one in when I can.  I think all of our new paper model members have provided me with the impetus to finally get it going.  This will be a plastic model, but the idea came from a paper model download I found online: http://www.paperinside.com/download/1/albatrosDrII-1_48.pdf

I started by printing the download, cutting out the parts and pasting them on the appropriate thicknesses of Evergreen sheet styrene.


On the right side of the screen, you'll see that I've assembled the basic cockpit tub.  I'll add detail and paint it over the next few days while I finish up my last Fokker D.VII for a while.  I also plan on participating in the seaplane group build, so I'll work on this one intermittently.  Stay tuned.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: Albatros Dr.II 1/48 scale
« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2015, 05:32:31 PM »
Very interesting subject Bud, and a good idea with printing the paper model then transferring to styrene, looking forward to seeing how this one comes together.

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Offline ondra

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Re: Albatros Dr.II 1/48 scale
« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2015, 06:05:29 PM »
Looking forward to this build, Bud, very interesting subject. I will be following this one.

Best luck

Ondra
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Re: Albatros Dr.II 1/48 scale
« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2015, 06:56:27 PM »
An interesting hybrid paper, plastic approach. I'll be watching to see how this develops. I'm all for using different materials for their unique strengths and qualities.

George
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Re: Albatros Dr.II 1/48 scale
« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2015, 07:06:06 PM »
It's a great idea! I am very looking forward to see more! This is a very interesting and promising approach!
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Re: Albatros Dr.II 1/48 scale
« Reply #5 on: February 15, 2015, 10:13:53 PM »
Bud, this is a really cool project!  Brilliant idea of transferring
the paper to plastic.  Intermittent or not, this is one project
I won't be missing, my friend. ;D

Cheer,
Ernie :)
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Re: Albatros Dr.II 1/48 scale
« Reply #6 on: February 16, 2015, 07:04:42 AM »
Very nice project Bud. I will follow your thread.
Martin
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Re: Albatros Dr.II 1/48 scale
« Reply #7 on: February 16, 2015, 07:55:20 AM »
This I want to see. I've downloaded many card models over the last few years with this sort of thing in mind, but never had the resolve to push past the dreaming stage.
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Re: Albatros Dr.II 1/48 scale
« Reply #8 on: February 16, 2015, 01:16:57 PM »
Well Amigo you are off to a running start even if the work from here will be on and off! I am looking forward to following this one!
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Re: Albatros Dr.II 1/48 scale
« Reply #9 on: February 16, 2015, 02:30:48 PM »
Following with great interest Bud...
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Re: Albatros Dr.II 1/48 scale
« Reply #10 on: February 16, 2015, 03:45:13 PM »
Hello gentlemen,
Very interesting.
Best regards.
Alain.
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Re: Albatros Dr.II 1/48 scale
« Reply #11 on: February 17, 2015, 11:25:44 AM »
Quote from: RAGIII on February 16, 2015, 01:16:57 PM
Well Amigo you are off to a running start even if the work from here will be on and off! I am looking forward to following this one!
RAGIII

Ditto here from Amigo #3

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Re: Albatros Dr.II 1/48 scale
« Reply #12 on: February 17, 2015, 01:16:41 PM »
Looks like a neato keen project, Bud!
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Re: Albatros Dr.II 1/48 scale
« Reply #13 on: February 17, 2015, 01:30:54 PM »
Thanks for your interest and support, guys!  Really not so sure exactly how to proceed, but I will anyway.  I'll be leaning heavily on our new friends from the paper community for advise and hopefully won't make a pest of myself.
Hope to get a little interior work done this week.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: Albatros Dr.II 1/48 scale
« Reply #14 on: February 17, 2015, 03:06:21 PM »
what a great project bud. i got a link to download this one a while back and thought maybe i could do something like what you propose. will enjoy this one.
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