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Offline lcarroll

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Re: Albatros B.II
« Reply #15 on: February 10, 2016, 08:17:38 AM »
Quote from: bobs_buckles on February 10, 2016, 07:41:54 AM
Cracking start, Guy  ;)
I'm hoping you elect to use the kit decals for the wood :)

Cheers,
vB

   I'm with Bob on this one Guy, I'd like to see what you think of the Kit's "wood" decals as well.
Cheers,
Lance
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Re: Albatros B.II
« Reply #16 on: February 10, 2016, 08:41:22 AM »
Excellent start Guy! I am looking forward to the next update!
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Offline Suffolk Lad

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Re: Albatros B.II
« Reply #17 on: February 10, 2016, 08:50:56 AM »
Great Start Guy, looking forwards to more in due course

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Re: Albatros B.II
« Reply #18 on: February 10, 2016, 11:04:02 AM »
Really looking good! I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of the build come together.
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Re: Albatros B.II
« Reply #19 on: February 10, 2016, 05:20:37 PM »
Sad news on your Felix. I hope you will receive some kind of compensation for that.

And please try out the kit "wood" decals.

Stefan
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Offline Pgtaylorart

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Re: Albatros B.II
« Reply #20 on: February 10, 2016, 08:16:07 PM »
Looking very nice, Guy!

I got to the same point on my B.II, but after experimenting with the kit decals and painting the wood with oils and acrylics, I'm not really satisfied with my results. I'm now waiting for delivery of wood decals from Uschi van der Rosten. James Machin (FarEast) got great results using these decals so I'm going to follow his lead. I'll be back to building when they arrive.

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Re: Albatros B.II
« Reply #21 on: February 10, 2016, 08:21:09 PM »
Love those leather arm chairs!
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Offline Gisbod

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Re: Albatros B.II
« Reply #22 on: February 11, 2016, 05:50:15 PM »
Thanks for all the comments,

Yep, I was hoping to use the kit decals - I've done some experimenting, but not sure I like them after all. For the internals, at least, I'm going to use the good old fashioned oils! I just think they look better.

I'll post some pictures later..

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Re: Albatros B.II
« Reply #23 on: February 11, 2016, 10:24:40 PM »

Done the oils - they don't look much in the photos, but I'm actually quite pleased with them in the flesh.

I tried a couple of the kit decals, but much prefer this look overall - shame really, as I wanted them to be great.

Their decals are beautiful, but I don't think they have the lozenge or the wood quite right in my opinion...





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Re: Albatros B.II
« Reply #24 on: February 12, 2016, 12:58:31 AM »
You have achieved a very nice, and subtle grain effect. Well Done!
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Re: Albatros B.II
« Reply #25 on: February 12, 2016, 02:16:46 AM »
Beautiful painting.
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Re: Albatros B.II
« Reply #26 on: February 12, 2016, 06:41:01 AM »
Very nice wood grain effect Guy, a lovely colour.

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Offline Suffolk Lad

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Re: Albatros B.II
« Reply #27 on: February 12, 2016, 06:26:32 PM »
Some nice painting there Guy, you are off to a good start on this one. Looking forwards to the rest of your build on this one.

Regards - Tug
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Offline Nigel Jackson

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Re: Albatros B.II
« Reply #28 on: February 12, 2016, 10:51:18 PM »
Very classy-looking, Guy.

Best wishes
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Offline Gisbod

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Re: Albatros B.II
« Reply #29 on: February 12, 2016, 11:01:38 PM »
Thanks..

Another update..

Pretty much finished the engine - some token detailing with wire springs and leads - combination of Alclad and dry brushed with Humbrol Metalcote.





View of the seat - acrylic base, some oil work & some buffing.





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