My 1/32 Roden Albatros build

[StevePratt]

Just finished this wonderful kit. Here's a few practice pics. It's painted with Misterkit acrylics and detailed with the Eduard PE set.

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...onttopview.jpg

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...frontclose.jpg

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...ockpitview.jpg

I started out to imitate Ray Rimmel's build in which he left the engine cowling off. This was my first attempt at detailing an engine by adding spark plugs, wiring and valve springs, so I didn't want to then hide that work. However, I decided to just leave that whole piece off because I liked the cockpit too, and wanted it to be more visible. I will attempt some better photos of the engine soon.

Cheers,

[Scimitar]

The Vera is the one I will build this year... Good example for me!

Thanks Steve, and well done Sir!

[StevePratt]

Here's a closeup of the engine....I see I already lost a valve spring

It's difficult to photograph, but one thing I experimented with on this build was using a Tamyia weathering kit to "silver" the invisible thread rigging. You might be able to see the effect a bit better in the photo below:



There are two lines running across the Tamiya box. The lower one was silvered using the sponge tip that comes with the weathering kit. This image is from the Eduard 1/48 D.V Weekend Edition kit I'm working on. I didn't think of trying this until I had already finished rigging the 1/32 Albatros, and I found it a bit difficult to manuever the brush, plus I didn't want powder residue to mess up the finish. So, I'm trying it on the D.V before installing the top wing. This way I can be sure to get the effect on all sides of the thread.

I wish I could photograph this better, because when the light is right it looks quite convincing.

I made a simple little mask to help keep the powder residue off the model:

[StephenLawson]

Nicely Done Steve!

[curtisswright]

Sweet Build Steve. Wood grain is very tastefully done and subtle enough to be realistic. Excellent job. Congratulations

[curtisswright]

Oh yea, how did you like using the powder for weathering? I use pastels and charcoal and they are a magnet for fingerprints.

[RAGIII]

Steve,
Great build! Very impressive wood grain. I like it!!!
RAGIII

[John Masters]

Excellent build....like the others said. Nice weathering and detail work all around.


From the Factory on the hill,
John

[bobs_buckles]

Well done, Steve.

Keep up the great work.

[Ed]

Steve:
Are those valve springs made from ball point pen springs, or are they from a hobby shop supply? That is a nicely detailed model. Well done.