supersonic Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 (edited) Hello Chaps, since my engine teaser '' Rollout'' several month ago i went on pretty slow but build up the cockpit and inner fuselage parts and hopefully can close the fuselage over the weekend...... Since this is not a classic ''Work in progress'', i'm building way too slow for that i will add further pics from time to time.... For now some cockpit shots, hope you like it... Cheers Hans Some Prop & Parts.... Edited October 13, 2018 by supersonic 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theclay Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Hey man, your pics aren't showing up. looking forward to the build though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 Impressive work on this .. The Albatros V series is my favorite WW1 aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 I can see the pictures, looking very nice Hans Cheers, Stew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 As an affirmed WnW fan, all I can say is...... Awesome!! The paintwork on the exhaust is astonishingly good and the propeller, aftermarket? If not, then can I commission you to do some for me? What material did you sue to lag the inlet manifold? Anyway Hans, that is stunning work!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted October 13, 2018 Author Share Posted October 13, 2018 (edited) Thanks Mark for your kind words, the prop is the kit one paint with a mix of oil and pencil, plate with a metal mix. For the manifold i used dental floss. Concerning commissions, i did some in the past but at the moment i don't have the time to do it but will contact you when i have more again. Edited October 13, 2018 by supersonic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 Great looking work on this- My Albatros is still in the box I shall follow your work with interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev The Modeller Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 She's coming on very nicely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 Thanks mates for your very kind words! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share Posted November 8, 2018 (edited) Time for a little update Gentlemen.... Since the fuselage is right now in the dry dock i started to work on the wings, since my Albi should be an example that has been in use for some time it has severe stains of weathering...so a little preshading is necessary... On my search for a more convincing alternative to the original WNW Lozenge decals i've chosen Richard's (Aviattic) Faded Version and Ribtapes from HGW It's a bit time consuming to cut out the patterns from the full joined but the result is worth it..... Upper side Downside Some Metalwork... Radiator That's it for now.... Cheers Hans Edited November 9, 2018 by supersonic 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny1000 Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 love this. looking great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Marvellous work! 👍 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsyouruncle Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Beautiful work. I love the lagging and the fabric looks so realistic on those wings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marklo Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Really beautiful work. Although I can't help but think that in providing such a good kit WNW make us do a bit less actual modelling... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 One of the really nice touches is the fabric repair patches to cover bullet holes, little things like that make all the difference. And you'd swear that radiator was real life size especially the lower part with the louvres. This is turning out to be one of the best. 9 minutes ago, Marklo said: Really beautiful work. Although I can't help but think that in providing such a good kit WNW make us do a bit less actual modelling... You could be onto something there! But in a way they demand such attention to detail that there's scope to put enormous effort even into the smallest of pieces and assemblies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted November 9, 2018 Author Share Posted November 9, 2018 Thank you all very much for your kind comments mates! @Marklo, in my opinion the opposite, at least in my case, is the truth, with providing such superb kits WNW motivates the willing modeller to put maximum effort into all details & parts because the effort and attention to detail will get a splendid payback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Love the fabric effect. I will never build anything that large a scale but I can see the attraction! Regards, Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marklo Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Funnily enough I find that the more the kit provides the less I do. That said I've never tried a WNW kit, they look beautiful but are extremely expensive, I do have one or two kits in my stash that approach their level of detail and I'm genuinely intimidated by them. But at the end of the day this hobby is all about what you get out of it and what level of kitting you enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted November 9, 2018 Author Share Posted November 9, 2018 Completely agree Marklo and don't get me wrong i'm not an advocat only for the overengineered &superdetailed kits. As much as i deeply appreciate the fact that we live in Modeller's heaven nowadays with all that diversity of brands and provided aftermarket quality i do have a deep sympathy for modeller's who work the best out of an old Airfix or Frog kit and achieving beautiful results! Looking at those it's like a trip down memory lane for me who grew up in ancient times of modelling in the early '70s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 Time for an update Gentlemen..... Some Undercarriage parts... For sure we have some wheels too😊 Stress effects & Weathering came out nicely.... Since it was the first time for me to create a wooden structure it took several attempts & techniques on the fuselage before i liked the result..... That's it for now and as always hope you like it.... Cheers Hans 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Well, you've certainly nailed the varnished spruce! Amazing. Superb weathering and wear on the painted metal pieces too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 Thanks for the kind words John! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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