Steve's Models

Sailor Steve · 07-18-13, 03:22 PM

I already have one. I'll be doing another, but right now I'm working on the old crappy planes from 1914. The Dr.I doesn't come along for quite some time.

Sailor Steve · 07-18-13, 04:14 PM

Engine and tail surfaces mounted.

Sailor Steve · 07-20-13, 07:31 PM

Yesterday I mounted the upper wing, but forgot to take a picture. This one was difficult because the wing is in two pieces that attach to a triangular cabane (the struts that attach the upper wing to the fuselage, as opposed to the struts that attach the upper wing to the lower wing, which are called struts). The cabane was in two halves that had to be properly aligned. I didn't get them right the first time, which left the wing crooked. I had to carefully pry the cabane halves apart without breaking them, and put them back together correctly. Gluing the struts between the wings wasn't easy either, and the spray accelerator that makes the superglue dry instantly ate some of the paint off the upper wing, so I had to go back and respray it.

Today I got the landing gear mounted, so all that's left are the details (propeller and delicate "rhino-horn" exhaust stack), markings and rigging. The wheels were solid, to represent fabric-covering, but most of the photos show no fabric. I hollowed out the wheels until all that was left were the tires, then used some etched-brass spokes I bought some time ago. I'll probably spray a gloss coat on it tonight and tomorrow do the rigging first, as the exhaust will be easy to break of with all the handling it's going to get.

Sailor Steve · 07-23-13, 05:16 PM

And another one is in the suitcase. Propeller mounted, exhaust mounted, rigged, markings applied and ready to go.

It's funny how sometimes it's better without the flash than with. Above is with flash. I only kept it because the one below is blurry.

Front view with Axial propeller logos.

Pilots, engine, radiator and "rhino-horn" exhaust.

Thursday they're moving me out for the reconstruction. There won't be any new planes for a couple of weeks.

Jimbuna · 07-24-13, 05:13 AM

Nothing 'should' ever beat natural lighting but circumstances sometimes dictate otherwise....the joys of photography.

Nice new addition Steve

Cybermat47 · 07-24-13, 10:58 PM

Brilliant job Steve!

There used to be an Albatros C.III (the last one!) in New Zealand, before the people in charge of the museum had it burnt

Red October1984 · 07-24-13, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Cybermat47

There used to be an Albatros C.III (the last one!) in New Zealand, before the people in charge of the museum had it burnt

I have a sudden hatred for people who run museums in New Zealand.

WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT!!!!!

Jimbuna · 07-25-13, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Cybermat47

Brilliant job Steve!

There used to be an Albatros C.III (the last one!) in New Zealand, before the people in charge of the museum had it burnt

Was that the one based at the Omaka Aviation Museum?

07-18-13, 03:22 PM	#1
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I already have one. I'll be doing another, but right now I'm working on the old crappy planes from 1914. The Dr.I doesn't come along for quite some time. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

07-18-13, 04:14 PM	#2
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Engine and tail surfaces mounted. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

07-20-13, 07:31 PM	#3
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Yesterday I mounted the upper wing, but forgot to take a picture. This one was difficult because the wing is in two pieces that attach to a triangular cabane (the struts that attach the upper wing to the fuselage, as opposed to the struts that attach the upper wing to the lower wing, which are called struts). The cabane was in two halves that had to be properly aligned. I didn't get them right the first time, which left the wing crooked. I had to carefully pry the cabane halves apart without breaking them, and put them back together correctly. Gluing the struts between the wings wasn't easy either, and the spray accelerator that makes the superglue dry instantly ate some of the paint off the upper wing, so I had to go back and respray it. Today I got the landing gear mounted, so all that's left are the details (propeller and delicate "rhino-horn" exhaust stack), markings and rigging. The wheels were solid, to represent fabric-covering, but most of the photos show no fabric. I hollowed out the wheels until all that was left were the tires, then used some etched-brass spokes I bought some time ago. I'll probably spray a gloss coat on it tonight and tomorrow do the rigging first, as the exhaust will be easy to break of with all the handling it's going to get. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

07-23-13, 05:16 PM	#4
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	And another one is in the suitcase. Propeller mounted, exhaust mounted, rigged, markings applied and ready to go. It's funny how sometimes it's better without the flash than with. Above is with flash. I only kept it because the one below is blurry. Front view with Axial propeller logos. Pilots, engine, radiator and "rhino-horn" exhaust. Thursday they're moving me out for the reconstruction. There won't be any new planes for a couple of weeks. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

07-24-13, 05:13 AM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,380 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Nothing 'should' ever beat natural lighting but circumstances sometimes dictate otherwise....the joys of photography. Nice new addition Steve __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

07-24-13, 10:58 PM	#6
Cybermat47 Willing Webfooted Beast Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 5,408 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 23	Brilliant job Steve! There used to be an Albatros C.III (the last one!) in New Zealand, before the people in charge of the museum had it burnt __________________ Historical TWoS Gameplay Guide: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2572620 Historical FotRSU Gameplay Guide: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho....php?p=2713394