The Smythemeister's Albatros D.III

[The Smythe Meister]

..... done a bit more...

Looks sloppy there, but not that bad in reality..

... So we're under way... Kinda!!

[flyjoe180]

A nice start Andy

[Ian M]

I think one of the things I like best about the Albatros was they where really colourful. Pushing the envelope between camouflage and Disruption to the limit.

As for the was it wood or was it paint:
At 1/72 you will fight to even see wood grain, At 1/48 yes it would be noticeable, but in detail?

[Steve-the-Duck]

Nice. That green on the Polish replica may be the supposed overall colour Albatros intended. And there's that yellow too

Hmm, bit of mould slippage on the cockpit I notice. Any other fit issues like that you're finding, because it all looks pretty damn good otherwise?

[Dave Ward]

That green on the Polish replica may be the supposed overall colour Albatros intended. And there's that yellow too

The Polish Albatros has a light green & lilac camo on the upper surfaces of the wings - and I think the yellow is supposed to be doped linen - like all RFC day fighters!
Dave

[colin m]

Very grand these WW1 cockpits, lots of wood and brass. Quite a nice place to be, well, on the ground anyway.

[The Smythe Meister]

Well guys,
After seeing the recent posts on this GB my conscience was pricked!!
So,I did a little more on the paintwork... Still more to go..

Nearly done eh?!! :tongue-out2:
OK, maybe not, but my mojo is back on this now :thumb2:.

[colin m]

but my mojo is back on this now

Splendid news, crack on old boy.

[Tim Marlow]

Good to see the Bert Ross going again Andy. Weird colours aren’t they

[JR]

I've found myself a seat.

Move up please Andy, I'll sit next to you , who got the biscuits?

[Scratchbuilder]

Andy - wood painting... Bottle it and buy the decal....
Equipment-
Tamiya Buff
W&N Burnt Umber oil paint
Sponge from the wifes washing up sponge
Matt or Satin varnish.

Base coat is Tamiya Buff, then once dry I brush with W&N Burnt Umber, let it dry for about half an hour. The I tear of a piece of the sponge and wipe of as much of the W&N as required untill you get a wood grain finish you like. Let it dry and then varnish....

This is for my Gladiator, but you can obtain different styles for different propeller manufacturers...
HTH
Mike

[The Smythe Meister]

Splendid news, crack on old boy.

Cheers Colin,will do.

Good to see the Bert Ross going again Andy. Weird colours aren’t they

Thanks Tim,yep,the colour scheme is certainly "out there"!! :tongue-out2:

Move up please Andy, I'll sit next to you , who got the biscuits?

Welcome aboard John!.... not much in the way of biscuits until we go to Lidl..... Rach could rustle up some home made pasties if we ask her nicely though!

[The Smythe Meister]

Andy - wood painting... Bottle it and buy the decal....
Equipment-
Tamiya Buff
W&N Burnt Umber oil paint
Sponge from the wifes washing up sponge
Matt or Satin varnish.

Base coat is Tamiya Buff, then once dry I brush with W&N Burnt Umber, let it dry for about half an hour. The I tear of a piece of the sponge and wipe of as much of the W&N as required untill you get a wood grain finish you like. Let it dry and then varnish....
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This is for my Gladiator, but you can obtain different styles for different propeller manufacturers...
HTH
Mike

That looks excellent Mike
Thanks very much for taking the time to post that up,I was going to look up wood effect tips later,but I'll try your method first now... I have the "ingredients" that you mention :thumb2:.

[JR]

What may I ask is that KV turret doing in an unfinished state Andy :nerd:
Yes please ask Rach to make some pasties, they will go like hot cakes .

[The Smythe Meister]

........they will go like hot cakes .

..... or Hot Pasties!!
The turret in that picture isn't mine John, it's from Mike's Gladiator prop pic