1/48 Albatros D.XI - Karaya - WIP

[bobs_buckles]

Brad,
Cheers for the indepth review. Looks like my stash is about to have a new family member

Bob

[Doug Baumann]

I would not worry about wings cord all drawing are off because no aircraft is made from 3 views then ..they were lofted thats why there is not a truly accurate ALBTROS DI OR DII-III fuselages .it looks good to me

[Karaya1]

Originally Posted by Brad Cancian

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I am assuming that Karaya will look to issue the second prototype in a later release. If not, the second prototype could easily be produced by scratching new ailerons, using a four bladed prop, shortening the undercarriage and changing some of the cowling details.
BC

Hi Brad,

first of all huge thanks for the review !!

Second prototype (model cat. no 48022) will be available around 15th September.

Happy modelling,

Radek Kemski
Karaya Poland

[Dan_San_Abbott]

Doug Baumann:
Could you please explain what you mean in your last post. How were airplanes made in WW1? Or are you referring to model airplanes kits not being accurate?
Blue skies,
Dan-San

[bobs_buckles]

Originally Posted by Dan_San_Abbott

Doug Baumann:
Could you please explain what you mean in your last post. How were airplanes made in WW1? Or are you referring to model airplanes kits not being accurate?
Blue skies,
Dan-San

I'm looking forward to this one... Popcorn anyone?

[StephenLawson]

Lofted as a verb = lay out of a full scale working drawing of the lines of a vessel / structure. "Lofted" is a type of lay out. I'll have butter with mine Bob!

[Doug Baumann]

I was saying NO FULL SCALE AIRCRAFT ARE MADE FROM 3 VIEW LAYOUTS{WWI AERO No112 DEC 1986 PAGE 5-11 ALBATROS DI PLANS} as long as the model has the right feel and look it is good with me AND how many ALBATROS DXIs are there left.. none at least that is hole.. just the notorious wrong shop manuals and some old photos...real aircraft are lofted!!!loft is drawn out in full scale with motor fuel pilot ect the aircraft drawn around it to make the most aerodynamic shape ,up in the loft hence LOFTING .. that is what I have read from an aircraft manual from the early 20 about lofting I have the books

[Doug Baumann]

yes STEVE YOUR RIGHT AND BOB LOTS OF BUTTER LOL LOL LOL I was just saying how accurate could ower drawings be when the german shop manuals are off for and aircraft that is no more

[Dan_San_Abbott]

Hello Doug:
Ships are lofted, aircraft are not. Three view drawing were drawn generally in 1/10 scale, fo the single purpose to provide the an overall view of the the aircraft.
The aircraft was manufactured from detail drawings of all the components, i.e. a wing panel on which is listed all the sub parts, ribs, spars, various fittings etc. The wing panel drawing serves the purpose for which the wing panel assembly fixture was made. Detail drawings are made of each sub component or part and these drawings are working drawings and are
fully dimensioned, with assembly and finishing notes. The more complex the aircraft, the more drawings are needed to make it. Every piece part has a drawing, every sub assembly has a drawing every assembly has a drawing.
An S.E.5a has more drawings to manufacture it, than a Fokker D.VII. The S.E.5a is a very complex structure as compared to the the Fokker D.VII.
These aircraft were made in series production, and not made, "one at a time".
Blue skies,
Dan-San

[Doug Baumann]

DEAR DAN the book i have is not about ships it about aircraft i will find it in my stash and double check it to see if i was wrong and Dan have a good day and thanks for your help in the past