Hi terri
I’m impressed off your preshading, that’s look’s like I had done it, Awesome.

Larsa Q

Thanks Keith . I'm not sure if fish hooks will work for 48 scale , The wire I use is very fine , same with the hoops . However , it is something worth a try .

Lars , Thank-you for the help with the shades . I will be doing this for more of my builds .
Still have to refine it more and get used to a double action airbrush .

I have done some work , rest of the national markings are on . lower wing has been glued on with the hard ware for the rigging . And start the detail painting of the rad . Once the top wing has been mounted I'll have some pic's up ...................

Practise is just like religion, it help’s a lot.
Larsa Q

Yes it is Lars and I'm hoping to get a few more builds done more this year . I did 5 last year .

Still working on the guns , top wing is ready to be mounted as soon as I can get the guns done . Lots of small tiny part's !


For part of the turnbuckle small groves were scraped on the fuselage parts to allow clearance for these parts . Four on each side .




Here is a shot of the lower wing . Still have to finish up on the repair where the wing broke .
It was still a week joint to fix while off the fuselage . Now that the glue has set for a few days I can continue on with the repair .




And the details of the rad and twisted wire hoops .




Top side with national markings

Terri, nicely done so far! Model On!

Terri -

Your attention to detail is phenomenal...........!

Thank-you Stephen and Johannes .

Guns are almost done , one is finished and just a few more bits on the other one .

More to come .....................

Sweet. I just love the radiator shutters. Just remind me never to build a WWI crate when you're around.

But how on earth could they choose to fly in such bright targets, while carrying no parachutes. It's a weird weird world.

Tony

Thanks Tony ! I'll give you full warning when I'm going to be around , could be hiding in your stash of 109's right now ............................


The guns are now finished .


Before the paint ..............




with paint and fixed into place

Looks sweeeeeet Terri

Anyone joining the end of the thread would be amazed if they knew what you had overcome to get it looking just so


Keith

Thanks Keith, All in all though it has been a fun project so far even with a few minor set backs

Good morning follow modelers ! Little more work has been done and something that a few of you have been waiting for . Top wing has now been mounted .........................











I did use the kit PE parts for the cab/struts LHS was out of stock on half round in the size I need . I do have contrail plastic stock , but find it to be very weak matreial for the cab/struts .
the faded spot on the right side of the rudder s natioal marking is mis-hap 309,867,354,200
When mounting the wing forgot about the super glue plate ( coffee can lid ) and when moving around the rudder dipped it's side into it . Glue has been removed and waits touch up !

Landing gear in place , prop painted . Now comes the fun part .............Rigging begins !

Pic's up very soon ........................


Cheers to all !

Well this one comes to an end ...........................................































There you have it . I hope I have done an old kit some justice I still need to add the prop decals , missed placed them some how .

My next Stripe Albbie will a D.III done in red and white .( oaw ) in 48 scale .

Cracking good build Terri.....rigging looks good, my next big challenge...turnbuckles *gulp*

Terri -

I can honestly say that the day you stop building models, is the day the hobby will be less fun & interesting. Outstanding job as always! Thanks so much for sharing your talent! I look forward to your next project (s)! SKOL !

A inpressive build , i realy like those collorful mashines they flow around in , inspiering to se.
Regards
Rogga

Excellent work Terri !!!

you never cease to amaze me with your progress

Cheers,

Claudio

Terri nicely done!

Hi Terri,
a very nice and colourful project you realized there. Your striped Albi looks absolutely great.
You encourage me doing my Spad XIII in checkerboard or candy stripe livery.
Regards Peter

Well done Terri.

Glad you persisted despite adversity.

Cheers,

Hugh

Keith ; Cracking !!!! where , oh no not the paint again That could almost be fighting words ! Thanks For the kind words and turnbuckles are easy to do , just very time consuming . just give a holler when you need help !

Johannes ; now I'm blushing ............It would be less fun and interesting if I didn't have all the great support from you guy's

Roger ; Thanks, Glad that you find my builds to be inspiring .

Kalt , I'm full of surprises

Stephen , Thanks . Great to hear from you . I even remembered to add the front bungee cords on the landing gear , only after I already glued to wheels in place

Peter , I have one pic of a checker Spad in my ref's and I will be modelling that one as well , just need better profile drawings . Now a candy stripe Spad ... hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

Hugh , I learnt that from you Thanks my friend always a welcome .

Terri...cracking...a poor choice or pun LOL. It means brilliant/excellent/ etc in NE England English.

:0 Keith

A great taster for stripes in the sky. I missed you finish this. Dang you are quick.
Such a pretty plane and you've really done it justice. That cockpit was really stand out.
Now all we need is the munchen kindl to go with it. Stephen?