Author Topic: Show us your - Albatross D.V/D.Va (Read 59049 times)

Rip Van Winkle · « **Reply #135 on:** August 07, 2019, 04:37:17 AM »

1/72 scale Eduard Albatros D.V. I followed the wingnuts instructions for painting and marking so no upper wing chevron. Overall this is a good kit although I do not understand how Eduard forgot the radiator pipes. I used fuse wire for that. Had to hand paint the tail red outline as I had fits with the decals. Rigging with .006 Nitinol black oxide wire. Added some detail to the engine using an unbuilt Roden kit as a guide. Some observations from this build were:
1. This was the first reasonable model I have completed in almost 46 years. This forum has been invaluable and I thank all who have answered my questions.
2. My goal is to improve my skills and this forum is the best place to do just that.
3. Do not attempt any critical steps if you are tired from work. I can't tell you how many times I screwed something up or lost a part because I was not at my best. Also failure is easier to take when you are well rested.
4. There is some amazing talent here. Keep posting everyone.
https://flic.kr/p/2gRfYQZ
https://flic.kr/p/2gRgJR5
https://flic.kr/p/2gRfYXH https://flic.kr/p/2gRgJZw

RAGIII · « **Reply #136 on:** August 07, 2019, 07:35:43 AM »

Nicely done! Nice work on the pipes!
RAGIII

pepperman42 · « **Reply #137 on:** August 07, 2019, 10:52:29 AM »

Great scheme and nice work!

Steve

Alexis · « **Reply #138 on:** August 07, 2019, 09:27:46 PM »

Neat , I really like the scheme and you did a nice job with the painting . Is this hand painted ?

Terri

dr 1 ace · « **Reply #139 on:** August 08, 2019, 02:09:58 AM »

Gazzas, Ondra, Rick, Lance & Rip- all well done and such a variety in scale and schemes !!

Ed

RAGIII · « **Reply #140 on:** August 08, 2019, 04:47:34 AM »

Quote from: dr 1 ace on August 08, 2019, 02:09:58 AM

Gazzas, Ondra, Rick, Lance & Rip- all well done and such a variety in scale and schemes !!

Ed

Thanks Amigo!
RAGIII

Rip Van Winkle · « **Reply #141 on:** August 08, 2019, 05:28:19 AM »

In response to Terri about the painting. The fuselage and tail were hand painted. The wings were sprayed with some touch up when needed.

Alexis · « **Reply #142 on:** August 08, 2019, 11:31:58 AM »

Thanks for the reply back , nice brush work

Terri

RAGIII · « **Reply #143 on:** September 30, 2019, 12:25:34 AM »

My latest... and possibly last WNW Albatros DV. Jasta 10 vzfw. Bamsner:

RAGIII

Link to the build:
https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=10308.0

lcarroll · « **Reply #144 on:** September 30, 2019, 02:57:03 AM »

Very nice addition to this Thread Rick. I believe this topic more then any other illustrates the diverse modelling styles and particularly the wealth of talent we have in this group. A wonderful collection of masterfully completed models, and many more to come I am sure!
Cheers,
Lance

aircare84 · « **Reply #145 on:** September 30, 2019, 07:59:49 AM »

Here are my 3 Albatros builds;
All WNW 1/32nd scale Albatros D.V & D.Va
The Jasta 5 machine is my latest.

Larry

lcarroll · « **Reply #146 on:** September 30, 2019, 11:15:24 AM »

Beautiful, all three Larry, and proves my point regarding the talent we have here! All three schemes are, I would say, high up on the difficulty scale and you've aced them all. Congratulations on three very fine models!
Cheers,
Lance

Rip Van Winkle · « **Reply #147 on:** September 30, 2019, 11:27:50 PM »

All of them are works of art. Love the detail and color schemes!

RAGIII · « **Reply #148 on:** October 01, 2019, 07:07:30 AM »

Thanks Lance for your comments on My Albatros!
RAGIII

Larry,
All are excellent and Tempt Me to get another

RAGIII

aircare84 · « **Reply #149 on:** October 01, 2019, 09:05:47 AM »

Thanks Lance!
Thanks Rick!
I have 4 or 5 more Albatros' to build yet.
That's if I don't buy any of the forthcoming releases.