Awesome work Alleyman! Love the model - WWI planes fascinate me, but my modelling skills won't allow me to try these. It is superb to see someone with the skills to really show off the details in these models. As an American living in Germany for many years now, you are the first German I have heard say 'Aluminum' using the American pronunciation, rather than the British way :) Looking forward to the next episode!!
Thanks for your feedback, Kevin. I can only encourage you to start a WW1 plane as the "usuals suspects" like wood grain or rigging are not that difficult as they may seem (more on that my next video). The Fokker DR I by Meng has almost no rigging at all and LPJ Models did a great tutorial on wood graining. And yes, most people in Germany say "Aluminium" since it's identical to the German word :D
Fantastic work but why not paint the roundels and the rudder markings? Better control over the colour tones? Fiddly but nowhere near as fiddly as the turnbuckles 🤣 Also, I have half a WWI prop (something of an heirloom) and you've got the varnished look absolutely bang on! 👏🏻
@@TheAlleyman worth trying! They won't have been perfect in WWI: I'd guess they were chalked on with a piece of string as a pair of compasses then painted in. I doubt they were perfect circles or truly concentric. I did some on a large scale model and was really pleased; they didn't look perfect but the white wasn't brilliant white and the red had an orange-brown hue about it. I'm no great model builder but I think it was an improvement over the kit décals. My half propeller has some paint on it near the spinner and it is brush painted and as perfect as a signwriter would be but definitely not 21st century standards of spray-painted aircraft markings.
I learn a great deal by watching your videos, so thank you for taking the time to explain the process as you build. I am a novice which I guess is why I continue breaking micro bits. Lol , where did you get that case of bits from that are in this video. Thanx for sharing these videos
Hi Mikel, thanks for your kind words. I order them on Amazon, they are quite cheap. Also don't worry, I break them all the time, I think with this build it was around 5-6. I just don't show it on video 😁
Thanks Scott! I already built an Albatros prior to my RU-vid time (there are some photos on my Instagram). It's actually my favorite WNW kit so far but unfortunately it's a bit difficult/pricey to come by these days.
Among few other things, I love your technique for painting the machine guns. I would like to replicate if it is ok. Just to confirm, black prime, base with 214 Dark Iron and dry brush with 212 Iron. Is that correct?
in The movie The Red Baron that reaper symbol was on a airplane none is SE.5. FLONG BY AN ACE KNOWN AS HAWKER RICHTOFEN shot ham don and TOOK THE SYMBOL AND REMOVED THE TOP MACHINE gun AS A TROPHY
Hi, yes Im currently working on the third part of the Fokker series. Dayjob keeps me busy so progress isn't the fastest but it will be done 😅 btw Tromso is really far up on my travel wish list.
Binge watched all your videos, excellent work Alleyman. If I could ask for one addition, it would be details such as thinners used and thinning ratios for paints and varnish coats.
Love this videos, you remind me of 'Nightshift' here on YT, combination of off the wall humour and awesome modelling skills....I'm currently going through a WW1 phase and this is invaluable......Thank you...
Why did you use fishing line for rigging? Something like EZ line or a similar product that is made for model rigging looks more realistic and can withstand handling.
I am going to do the rigging with turnbuckles and brass tubes and the EZ line is not sturdy enough for that technique. That said I will use UVR Rig that thing (which is basically the same as EZ line) for the parts where no turnbuckles are needed. This will actually be a main part of the next video :) Oh and I'm also painting the fishing line in the end so visually there's no real difference between the two.
Excellent! Three biggest takeaways, 1. you don’t skimp on materials, 2. crazy airbrush skills, which sadly l don’t think l will be able to replicate, 3. just ordered 1mm tape, trying to cut tape strips blows.
I used a dry brush but both methods work. A moistened brush will give you a more pronounced pattern while the dry one will be a bit finer and more subtle.
I really like your technique of using a sponge to work the oil paints, never thought of that one. Thank you for a very well done video, I am very much looking forward to seeing more of your work!
