Marek's Albatros CXII

[Ron0909]

Hi everyone
I've put the Modelart P-51 on hold for a few days until I get a drill to get those tires done. After looking through what I had on hand, I chose to tackle
Marek's Albatros CXII. This technically was my entry into the Marek competition so kindly sponsored by Chris Gutzmer. With any luck I'll be able to handle this old bird half as nicely as Peter Crow's build! This is the German version of the kit. First things first, I rearranged all the pages to fit letter size stock. I started cutting out a few pieces and found that I was having one of those blessed days when the knife stays true. I got carried away and kept cutting and painting the edges.

More tomorrow
Ron

[cgutzmer]

Sweet!!! I l like this one a lot
Chris

[member_3]

Marek has some of the best wood textures I have seen. This model is a winner in either version.

[Ron0909]

Hi Guys

I don't know what I've gotten myself into...My God...the fiddly bits! Since getting the new puppy there hasn't been that much modeling time. Anyways, got the formers all glued down and started off the cockpit detailing. The CXII is double blessed in that aspect as there are positions for both pilot and observer/gunner. As it sits it's ony half-way done with the pilots position remaining. This has got to be the most detailed Marek kit I've ever had the pleasure of cutting up New hole punches are definitely on my list of 'have to gets' for all of the engine detailing etc. The last pic is Samson with a mouth full of roadkill

Have a good night everyone

Ron

[Foxbat]

Very clean and precise work, Ron! As always
Will be very interesting to see your building report. I've bought that bird, too.

More pictures, please! :D

Sergey

[Amazyah]

Aaawwe! He's cute as a button!

Your build is beautiful too!

Russell

[the hermit]

hmmm what kind of cat is that

i am unfamilar with that breed

is that one of the hairless kommando kats of spain?

he/she looks like they are plotting total world domination???



o/0

[Ron0909]

Hermit, Mexican Hairless cat. Yours does look like he's plotting world domination! Samson belongs to my wife (shhh I didn't say that!). I live for my 2 cats as any self respecting paper modeler does Thanks guys. More pics tonight I hope..If I can get some modeling time in

Ron

[Ron0909]

Hi guys

Tonight was a bit frustrating with these tiny bits and pieces. Who would have guessed there would be a modeled camera with bellows? Marek didn't forget anything I think I got it all anyways. The control stick will be left out until later on as I'll probably just break it off building the fuselage. There is a cross-hair device on top of the camera. From what I could gather it is supposed to be made of wire but is way too small for me. It ended up being a small lens where I can *imagine* the cross-hairs. I need to say that I'm really and truly amazed with you designer types...The top part of the pilot's chair was made from 2 pieces laminated together to make the front and back and then curved. When they were flat, they were not even close to being the same size. As soon as that curve was introduced when the glue was a bit wet they lined right up. No trimming at all! It's incredible the things that need to be taken into consideration when designing. If I ever hear of anyone whining about the price of a paper model, they're going to hear my mouth!
Anyways, hopefully more tomorrow when I can start putting the fuselage together. Oh...just came back to toss in the last pic. I was putting the piece away for the night and put it on top of my P-51. What a difference 26 years made back then!

Have a good night!
Ron

[Ron0909]

Crap! Just noticed the mistake I made. The darn back of the Pilot's chair is inside out!
I never print instructions very often and refer back to the computer. I was wondering why the belts were short. The glue points were supposed to be on the inside not out :(
Oh well....