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Re: WnW Albatros, Ltn Wolf, Jasta 5
« Reply #105 on: December 16, 2019, 02:57:41 AM »
The prop is looking Fantastic!
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Re: WnW Albatros, Ltn Wolf, Jasta 5
« Reply #106 on: December 16, 2019, 05:05:14 AM »
Thumbs up ! 8)


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Re: WnW Albatros, Ltn Wolf, Jasta 5
« Reply #107 on: December 17, 2019, 09:14:32 PM »
Thank you for stopping by Giuseppe, Edo, Ken, Rick and Terri for your comments AND all those of you who just looked - that is ok too!

Quote from: kensar on December 16, 2019, 12:00:51 AM
Your attachment of the control wires to the elevator came out exceptionally well.  I like the results. 
Kudos for making your own prop.  Same method I use.
One thing, though.  Don't try to economically evaluate and justify your hobby purchases!  Just appreciate what you can accomplish!

It wasn't really an effort to justify the purchase financially... but you're right about the fact that one should be happy with the results regardless of ambition, skill and amount of machinery used.

The propeller has been given a few more clear coats and I might be able to post pictures of a finished model soon. Since I've painted the model semi-flat (gloss), do you think I should do the same to the propeller?!
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Re: WnW Albatros, Ltn Wolf, Jasta 5
« Reply #108 on: December 17, 2019, 10:14:48 PM »
I typically put a gloss coat on the prop first.  Then spray dull coat over the leading edges of the prop.  The leading edges will be contacting dirt, sand, and other particles that would wear the varnish off.  At least that's my logic for painting props.
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Re: WnW Albatros, Ltn Wolf, Jasta 5
« Reply #109 on: May 09, 2020, 01:53:35 AM »
Finally finished! Thank you all for your help and encouragement!



Full set of photographs in the Completed models section.
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Re: WnW Albatros, Ltn Wolf, Jasta 5
« Reply #110 on: May 09, 2020, 06:53:29 AM »
Awesome! I Love your results!
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Re: WnW Albatros, Ltn Wolf, Jasta 5
« Reply #111 on: May 09, 2020, 07:47:55 AM »
Beautiful Fredrik, I was so impressed with the prop that read back through the thread to see how it was done. I was amazed to find you made it with paper. My first attempt using it was truly awful. After seeing what can be done I might have to try again. Love the colour scheme too, you must be very pleased with how this has come out.
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Re: WnW Albatros, Ltn Wolf, Jasta 5
« Reply #112 on: May 09, 2020, 03:46:14 PM »
Thanks Rick and Richie!

I found the paper route quite straightforward. You have to use enough thin superglue for each lamination to fully cover the propeller area. I took my inspiration from Des' posted tutorial - https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=8688.msg159481#msg159481.

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Re: WnW Albatros, Ltn Wolf, Jasta 5
« Reply #113 on: May 09, 2020, 08:51:58 PM »
Great job!  It;s a great scheme for the Alb!
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