1/48 Eduard Albatros DV

[RAGIII]

Now that I'm looking again, is it applied spanwise on the upper wing bottom? I did my 1/72 version in up-and-down bolts. I must admit I'm probably a bit cross-eyed after doing mine, however!

Curses. You are correct. I was going by the underside of the lower wing and I assumed it would be the same for the underside of the top wing. I just checked with another DV kit I have and it is as you say. Thanks for the heads up. Oh well more business for Aviattic.

Just a note here. Although rare there were occasions when wings on the same aircraft had lozenge applied in different ways. In the Old Albatros Data File there is even one that has half of the upper wing done Spanwise and half cord wise. So unless there are clear photos it is possible, even if unlikely,  that the lozenge was applied spanwise on the undersurface.
RAGIII

[radio]

Nice update.
Cheers
Martin

[ALBATROS1234]

true rick, i am sure isolated incidents like this did happen but in general ,as you know, chord wise lozenge application is the norm, many times if a bolt could cover a lower wing those might be spanwise.ailerons were mostly spanwise as well.and of course some aircraft like the seimens schuckert d.iii had 45 degree to the chord.may i suggest an article on the subject:

http://www.aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=SquawkBox&file=index&req=viewtopic&topic_id=87962&page=1

[TobyCoulson]

Lozenges now on the correct way. One thing I did find out is that a uniform  undercoat is vital as the decals are transparent and any mistakes such as over painting the surrounds of the radiator(I assumed the decals would cover this )or blemishes can be seen.  Not too bothered as it's underneath but will pay extra attention to make sure the topside is spot on. Next up is the ribbing which I notice is a different colour(reddish brown)as opposed to the blue  on the top of the wings. Was there any reason for this?

[radio]

Wonderful wing Toby.
Cheers
Martin

[TobyCoulson]

Ribbing done and a dry run on the main struts.

[bobs_buckles]

Looks great, Toby.
Precision rib tape  work  Nice!

VB

[TobyCoulson]

Thanks Bob. Not sure if I'm brave enough to use some of your buckles yet. I may wait a bit longer for my skills to improve in that department.

[Des]

Looking really good Toby, awaiting the next update.

Des.

[radio]

Very good update Toby.
Cheers
Martin

[RAGIII]

Very nice work on the tapes Toby! I am looking forward to the next update.
RAGIII

[TobyCoulson]

Thanks all. Attaching the top wing is proving to be a pig of a job as I've attached the main struts and cabanes to it and aligning is proving to be very difficult. I have got he cabanes angled in but not enough it would seem. Not sure whether to glue the main struts or cabanes first. Doing them both at the same time doesn't seem to be an option and the the assembly jig I've got is too cumbersome and just gets in the way of everything. Worked fine on the SE5a though.

[moustique]

very nice Toby

[RAGIII]

Toby,
I have had success in the past with Eduard Albatri by mounting the cabanes to the fuselage and making sure they lined up properly, then attaching the Interplane struts to the upper wing allowing them to fall vertically while drying. I then turn the model upside down and attch the cabanes to the wing and pop the interplanes into the lower wing holes. I am sure you will work out your issues. Lovely work to date!
RAGIII

[dtomko]

Ditto what Rick said.  And to add my experience: I've found drilling out the holes in the forward fuselage for the cabanes helps.  Just add a little depth so the ends have a distinct hole to pop into. My experience also has been that one of the interplanes tends to be out of vertical a bit.  On a couple of mine it's noticeable.  I've never measured the distance between the center of the wings and the location holes, so I don't know exactly where the issue is. 

Drew