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laz1957 · 18 October 2007, 06:28 PM

I only got back into model making in the last month, after a 30 year layoff. I am building a Roden 1/72nd scale Albatros DV and have loads of questions.

I thought if I put them all out here members may be kind enough to answer whatever they may know (thanks in advance).

Kit Specific Questions:

I can't get part #6Z to fit as per the diagram, infact I found a site with an engine diagram that shows this pipe taking a completely different route!
Check out the 'revised' version on this link:
Mercedes DIII
How does part #5G (machine gun mount) fit into the body?
Can anyone suggest the best way to ensure that the 3 pieces of the upper wing stay alinged when putting together - it's not so much the leading edge but the upper and lower surfaces.

General Model Help:

I live in the UK - can anyone suggest a good place to order a pin vice and bits from?
I also need the solutions to help apply the decals - what are the best?
Does anyone make 1/72 scale German aviation figures, apart from the DDS 'Pilots of the First World War' set and the CMK 'Richthofen Flying Circus set?

Painting:

What are the best available matches for the purple and green camouflage?
The instructions suggest Humbrol enamel #109 (WW1 Blue) for the underside of the wings, this looks way too 'blue' to me. Is this colour correct?
I have checked loads of profiles and can't get any info on what colour the fin between the wheels should be painted.
I have seen pictures of some of the excellent models made by members of this forum, with varying finishes. Would all the originally painted parts of the plane have a matt finish, or are some satin or gloss?
As I stated this is my 1st model in 30 years - should I try to include rigging and, if so, what's the easiest method?
I was brought up on enamels but I get the feeling that acrylic may be a better option, especially for airbrush work - am I correct in this?

I apologise for all these questions. I have got as far as I can without asking for help. I am looking at this 1st build as a learining project but there's no point in the excercise without getting as much right as possible.
I promise to post pics of the completed model, so that I can get some suggestions of how to improve from here.
BTW - I know 1/72 is small, but I have always worked at that scale and I want to build quite a few planes and only have limited room to display them.

18 October 2007, 06:28 PM	#1
laz1957 Observer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: St Albans, England Posts: 18	Help needed I only got back into model making in the last month, after a 30 year layoff. I am building a Roden 1/72nd scale Albatros DV and have loads of questions. I thought if I put them all out here members may be kind enough to answer whatever they may know (thanks in advance). Kit Specific Questions: I can't get part #6Z to fit as per the diagram, infact I found a site with an engine diagram that shows this pipe taking a completely different route! Check out the 'revised' version on this link: Mercedes DIII How does part #5G (machine gun mount) fit into the body? Can anyone suggest the best way to ensure that the 3 pieces of the upper wing stay alinged when putting together - it's not so much the leading edge but the upper and lower surfaces. General Model Help: I live in the UK - can anyone suggest a good place to order a pin vice and bits from? I also need the solutions to help apply the decals - what are the best? Does anyone make 1/72 scale German aviation figures, apart from the DDS 'Pilots of the First World War' set and the CMK 'Richthofen Flying Circus set? Painting: What are the best available matches for the purple and green camouflage? The instructions suggest Humbrol enamel #109 (WW1 Blue) for the underside of the wings, this looks way too 'blue' to me. Is this colour correct? I have checked loads of profiles and can't get any info on what colour the fin between the wheels should be painted. I have seen pictures of some of the excellent models made by members of this forum, with varying finishes. Would all the originally painted parts of the plane have a matt finish, or are some satin or gloss? As I stated this is my 1st model in 30 years - should I try to include rigging and, if so, what's the easiest method? I was brought up on enamels but I get the feeling that acrylic may be a better option, especially for airbrush work - am I correct in this? I apologise for all these questions. I have got as far as I can without asking for help. I am looking at this 1st build as a learining project but there's no point in the excercise without getting as much right as possible. I promise to post pics of the completed model, so that I can get some suggestions of how to improve from here. BTW - I know 1/72 is small, but I have always worked at that scale and I want to build quite a few planes and only have limited room to display them.