Online Build - Roden 1/32 Albatros D.III

[mgtaylor]

Stephen < I don't get your reference to a 32nd scale Model Cellar Voss ?

I thought that was a only a 1/48th scale Figure new release ?

Yours Mike

[sfb1962]

Mike,

Model Cellar are also releasing a 1/32nd scale version of the figure - again sculpted by the excellent Mike Good (who has really shown his exceptional talent by sculpting two near-identical versions of the same figure in two different scales - no mean feat!).

Simon

[geedubelyer]

I think I might follow this build quite closely.

[StephenLawson]

Originally Posted by mgtaylor

Stephen < I don't get your reference to a 32nd scale Model Cellar Voss ?

I thought that was a only a 1/48th scale Figure new release ?

Yours Mike

Here you go Mike, from the original thread on the subject.

Originally Posted by Augie

I've just read here that we can expect a 1/32nd scale version of the same figure at just about the same time.

Augie

[mgtaylor]

Stephen
Thank you for the Refernces. That is VERRRRRRRY INTERESTING !!
THAT Figure would be AWESOME !!! BOth for Rodens ALb in Voss markings and the FI 32nd !

Then I don't understand Model Cellar ? I see form their Web Page they have a 32nd scale section but it is BLANK as of May 3rd ? Mike Good's post the Suculptor posted Jan 28th he was finishing his work on the 32nd Voss Figure ? Cellar would collect some orders if they offered even for pre-order even if it wasn't available yet.

THere is a Definiate VOID of WWI Pilot Figures standing or cockpit ready. Hi-tech had the lagest selection I remeber but they are near impossible to get. Scale Link has a few Brit's Standing Figures http://www.scalelink.co.uk/acatalog/...Policemen.html
But that's It really maybe one or two others but not really. Cellar would do well to put this out ?

Yours Mike

[Brad Cancian]

Hi all,

A minor update tonight. I am now working on the cockpit and foward fuselage structure.

Roden supplies all of the bulkheads in the forward fuselage, which is great! There are alot of sprue attachment points and mould release tabs on the bulkheads, and a number of them were bent. Careful removal with a sharp knife and straightening helps here. Also, I beleive Roden gets you to install the 3rd bulkhead from the front (part 45A) backwards - the side with the rounded top should be on the port side to match the others, and the flat topped side should be on the starboard side. Also, make sure this bulkhead is slanted at the correct angle. In fact, the entire engine support frame work structure was a little tricky - I installed the fwd and aft most bulkheads onto the supporting boards first, aligning, then fitting the centre bulkheads.

Roden provide positive locating tabs on the fuselage sides for the bulkheads, which in the instructions attach to the fuselage before closing. As the roden fuselage is not very stiff, I could see alignment issues if I followed the instructions. Therefore, I decided to take a different approach and build the forward fuselage interior as one assembly before installation into the fuselage. This ensures allignment of all of the forward fuselage interior, and as the bulkheads have recesses for the moulded fusealge stringers, it is an easy job to scratch the stringers and run them all the way back along the fuselage. Here's how it looks (obviously unpainted):





And here is is with some of the major components dry fitted to give an idea of where everything sits.





Next is on to painting - I have never tried to replicate a wood grain in this scale befoe so it should be fun.

Interesting about the Voss figure, I think it would be great to have one to top off the build -pity I have no idea how to paint figures...

BC

[StephenLawson]

Originally Posted by Brad Cancian

"...Interesting about the Voss figure, I think it would be great to have one to top off the build -pity I have no idea how to paint figures... BC"

There are a couple of good tutorials on line. Even that Female Figure forum has some very cool examples. Their links lead you to every type of figure painting there is. I'll send you the link.

[PC777]

Guys the 1/32 scale Voss would really set the pair of aircraft Brad is building off nicely.

I am also hoping Brad will be able to do a version of the Pfalz that Voss flew when Roden release the 1/32nd scale version.

Does anyone know what colour scheme and numbers it had??

So do I have any volunteers to do the 32nd scale Voss figure for me?? now if some one would just release a 1/32nd scale model of his motorcycle……

Thanks again for posting the build progress Brad, it’s great to watch how it is all coming together – it’s a real adventure for us to follow.

Regards

Paul

[StephenLawson]

Originally Posted by PC777

Guys the 1/32 scale Voss would really set the pair of aircraft Brad is building off nicely. I am also hoping Brad will be able to do a version of the Pfalz that Voss flew when Roden release the 1/32nd scale version. Does anyone know what colour scheme and numbers it had??

So do I have any volunteers to do the 32nd scale Voss figure for me?? . . .Regards Paul"

Paul; Voss is supposed to have flown D.III 1370/17 that Vzfw. Hecht was brought down in. Colours are known. I'll paint a 1/32 Voss if you buy me 2 @1/48 scale Model Cellar Voss'.

[Brad Cancian]

Hi all - finally some more progress on this kit.

Firstly, I decided to display the cowls off. It was a relatively easy job to remove the cowls and thin the edges.



The fuselage halves had large sink holes smack bang in the middle that needed filling and sanding. As I had basically already built up the interior framework, I sanded off the frame work on the fuselage halves.

The cockpit supplied in the kit is well detailed and I didn't have to add anything drastic at all - I only added a few bits and pieces from the Eduard etched set and some scratchbuilding. Extra details included seat cushions made from putty, control horns and pulleys to the control column and rudder bar, triggers to the control column, trigger wires to the triggers, wiring to all of the gauges, switches and controls, and rigging of the controls from Aeroclub elastic. Seat belts came from the coloured part of the Eduard etched set, as did the gauges. Here's some pics (ok, lots of pics!) of the whole interior painted.