sandbagger Posted October 2, 2021 Author Posted October 2, 2021 Hi all, Upper surfaces camo painted. Mixed ‘Tamiya’ J.A. Green (XF13) with White (X2) and Flat Brown (XF10) with White (X2) to an approximate ratio of 80/20. Mike 5 1
Peterpools Posted October 4, 2021 Posted October 4, 2021 MIke Nice progress on the Albatross and your cammo work and color mixing is simply superb Keep 'em comin Peter 2
sandbagger Posted October 9, 2021 Author Posted October 9, 2021 Hi all, Some progress on the Albatros D.I. The smoothed and grey primed surfaces were clear gloss coated with 'Alclad' Aqua Gloss 600. The undersides of the wings and tail unit had the ‘Aviattic’ German blue linen (ATT32077) white backed decal applied. The upper surfaces of the wings and tail unit had the ‘Aviattic’ clear Linen Weave effect (ATT32236) decal applied. All surfaces were then airbrushed with 'Alclad' Light Sheen (ALC311) lacquer. The 'Roden' kit supplied decals were as expected very thin and fragile and were easily broken when applied. Also this particular aircraft had marking not available as decals. Therefore I inkjet printed all of the decals required onto white decal paper then sealed them with two coats of acrylic sealer. I decided to try out the 'Quinta Studios’ 3D printed Albatros D.I set (QD32076). The model raised details were already sanded away before painting. Due to the time it took for the set to arrive in the UK from Russia (via Poland), I had already closed up the fuselage. Therefore I only used the Part 1 sheet which had the external details. These were brush painted to match the surrounding colours on the model parts. I did not used the two strips on the upper surface of the lower wing roots as they were way too thick. Instead I used strips of painted photo-etch. All surfaces were then airbrushed again with 'Alclad' Light Sheen (ALC311) lacquer. Weathering was applied using the 'Flory Models' Dark Dirt fine clay wash. All surfaces were then finally airbrushed with 'Alclad' Light Sheen (ALC311) lacquer to seal it all. Mike 8 1
Peterpools Posted October 9, 2021 Posted October 9, 2021 Mike Fantastic progress and right with Harv. I 've used the Quinta 3D decals a few times and I just can't say enough good things about them. Keep 'em comin Peter 1
sandbagger Posted October 15, 2021 Author Posted October 15, 2021 Hi all, Just a small update. I've added photo-etch mesh to the front and rear of the 'Windhoff' radiators. The photo-etch was heated slightly to create a heated look and then given a dark wash. I've also added the bottom drain cock, made from 'Taurus Models' engine fuel primer. Finally I added the radiators upper and lower attachment plates to the fuselage, Mike 8 1
Kaireckstadt Posted October 15, 2021 Posted October 15, 2021 Stunning details. Looks like the real thing! 2
Peterpools Posted October 16, 2021 Posted October 16, 2021 Mike Added details to the radiator looks terrific. Keep ‘em comin Peter 2
sandbagger Posted October 17, 2021 Author Posted October 17, 2021 Hi all, The rudder, elevator and landing gear has now been fitted. I've also pre-rigged the various flight and control wires, prior to fitting the upper wing. The lines are 0.12 mm diameter mono-filament with blackened 0.5 mm diameter Brass tube. The turnbuckles are from the 'GasPatch' 1:48th scale series. There is a slight bow one of the rear landing gear struts, which I need to sort out, Mike 6 2
sandbagger Posted October 19, 2021 Author Posted October 19, 2021 Hi all, During fitting of the upper wing both front struts of the fuselage cabane strut assembly snapped. Looking at them it looks like they snapped cleanly and I think along stress points, possibly created during release from the moulds. So rather than pin and glue them together, I decided to make replacement struts from Brass tube shaped around Brass rod. Mike 1 2
sandbagger Posted October 20, 2021 Author Posted October 20, 2021 Hi all, I've replaced the front cabane struts using profiled 1.4 mm diameter Brass tube with internal reinforcing 0.5 mm diameter Brass rod and 0.2 mm thick plastic card. The remainder is the kit parts, Mike 6 1
HubertB Posted October 20, 2021 Posted October 20, 2021 Excellent fix, as one could expect from a talented modeller like you 👍 ! Hubert 3
Peterpools Posted October 21, 2021 Posted October 21, 2021 MIke Terrific progress and your scratch work in replacing kit parts is remarkable. Keep 'em comin Peter 1
sandbagger Posted October 22, 2021 Author Posted October 22, 2021 Hi all, The rigging is now complete. Blackened 0.4 mm and 0.5 mm Brass tube, 'GasPatch' 1:48th scale turnbuckles and 0.08 mm and 0.12 mm diameter mono-filament. Mike 5 2
Peterpools Posted October 22, 2021 Posted October 22, 2021 MIke Perfect rigging as always - I tip my hat to you. Keep 'em comin Peter 1
sandbagger Posted October 22, 2021 Author Posted October 22, 2021 Hi all, Just a few more details to add for this particular aircraft. Then it's on to the figure and display base. I've added the bungee suspension cords and tail skid. What's left to do: Propeller and spinner. Exhaust. Windscreen. Cooling system vent pipe. External airspeed indicator. Mirror and instrument. Mike 6 1
sandbagger Posted October 26, 2021 Author Posted October 26, 2021 Hi all, The pilot figure is finished - ‘Wings Cockpit Figures’ leaning pilot (LSK 06). Painted with a mix of 'Tamiya', 'AK Interactive' and 'Citadel' paints. I'm just waiting for the case and information plaque to arrive. Once the display is done I'll post up completed photographs. Thanks to everyone's encouraging comments, appreciated, Mike 3 2
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