Peter Crow Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Here's a preview of my build. Orlik is a cardmodel publishing house out of Poland. Posting photos of the cover, plus part of the parts sheet... and the added laser frames and ribs that is bought as an extra. Saves time and aggravation ..... Decided on this kit instead of the Curtiss N-9H I was thinking of, because I wanted something that I might be able to actually finish in time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Mikester Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Very interesting, I've always been curious to see how these things go together. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Graemeb Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 WOW always wondered what these things looked like, interesting will watch this one keenly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Crow Posted July 19, 2009 Author Share Posted July 19, 2009 WOW always wondered what these things looked like, interesting will watch this one keenly. Thanks you both for the interest.. Will be slow going in the beginning, because I'm trying to finish up one I got as freebie for a build marathon on the card forum I'm in that ends this month. Too far along to enter here, but here's a few photos of part of the build.. "Albatros CX-II".. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
slick95 Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 That is so COOL!! I cannot wait to see your Dr.1 as well! SLICK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
erwin Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Very interesting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
giles Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Peter, This is most interesting! I can't wait to see your Dr.1!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Crow Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 I like starting with little sub-assemblies first to kind of get myself into the feel of the build... Wanted to make up the engine, but realize I should do the cowling first in case I have to trim the cylinders. Here's showing the parts and the steps.. Parts... Edge gluing the sections.. tedious, but I get a cleaner look then I would've gotten if I had used tabs all the way around.. Finished... coated the inside of the parts with a thinned down white glue mix to seal it all together.. when dry I painted the inside with flat aluminum enamel. Later on when I have more assemblies ready, I'll be giving this a few spray coats of Future for more of a semi gloss look. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Graemeb Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Speechless, you obviously have more patience than me, End joining card................., I think not. But i will watch every step on this build. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Hello Peter Crow... WELCOME to the FORUM and hopeyou enjoy it as muc as I do.. AND.... you know how to pull ourheart strings..this is just AWESOME start and look forward tos eeing more of your DR 1. Looking amazing already too.. WOW!!! HOLMES Quote Link to post Share on other sites
giles Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Peter :) Speechless... end joining paper cards... I am not looking forward to doing that with plastic cards to reprofile my Nieuport nose... I will be watching your every step with this Dr. 1. Giles Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Crow Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 Hello Peter Crow...WELCOME to the FORUM and hopeyou enjoy it as muc as I do.. AND.... you know how to pull ourheart strings..this is just AWESOME start and look forward tos eeing more of your DR 1. Looking amazing already too.. WOW!!! HOLMES Thank you all for the welcome, and the compliments.. Really ups the motivational part of any project. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gregory Jouette Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Peter, Excellent build.I tip my hat to you guys building those beautiful card models.Caught some of your other card models at WWI modeling page,Great stuff my friend. Regards, Gregory Jouette Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Crow Posted July 29, 2009 Author Share Posted July 29, 2009 Peter, Excellent build.I tip my hat to you guys building those beautiful card models.Caught some of your other card models at WWI modeling page,Great stuff my friend. Regards, Gregory Jouette Thank you Gregory... Just a small update. Have built up the engine block... tail plane.. rudder. Finished pieces.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Hello Peter, each time I look at this thread, it just grows on ME more and more... Love the detailed work on the engine and the rudder... Such patience and dedication ! Keep up the beautiful work...Just AMAZING !! HOLMES :blink: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmike Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 A card model? Hats off to you Peter. Simply amazing stuff. We get card model ship builders at the annual show here and the detail and work is a wonder to see. MikeJ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Hey Peter, Any more updates and pics of your progress. on this sweet little number...Please, Vielen dank HOLMES <_< Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Crow Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share Posted August 2, 2009 Hey Peter,Any more updates and pics of your progress. on this sweet little number...Please, Vielen dank HOLMES ;) Updates are slow coming, because most of the effort is going into finishing the Alb CX.. Have made up and added the cylinders to the block. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Old Man Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Fascinating stuff, Sir! I hope we can see a picture of the finished Albatross as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Crow Posted August 11, 2009 Author Share Posted August 11, 2009 Fascinating stuff, Sir!I hope we can see a picture of the finished Albatross as well. Well here's where I'm at on the Albatros.. Have mounted the upper wing, and just started the rigging. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Crow Posted August 11, 2009 Author Share Posted August 11, 2009 Small update... Cut out the parts for the elevators... Started on the cockpit assembly. As I wanted more of a 3-d effect on the inner framing, I'm using some plastic rod painted aluminum. Parts for the cockpit... Adding the framing.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gregory Jouette Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Peter, Outstanding progress to date.Very interesting project,look forward to further updates. Regards, Gregory Jouette Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Crow Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 Added some of the cockpit details.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ThatJeffGuy Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Amazing work....I feel I would have been looking for a shredder by now if I tried this medium :unsure: Keep up the good work Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 (edited) Hello Peter, The elevators are SUPERB as is the cockpit detailing...Keep at it..Still following this with enthusiasm and great delight.. You are doing so well with this Fokker... WE're with you.. HOLMES Edited September 27, 2009 by HOLMES Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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