+Paarma 0 Posted April 13, 2009 So, Jasta 7, eyh? Haven't flown there yet. Must check, wether they are "offensive" enough for my temper - if so, I'll join them! Thanks, all! Yeah Olham! You have to try jasta 7. I was suprised you havent seen all albatrosses yet?! Even you are tros fan. Try also jasta 40 if you looking special markings :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted April 13, 2009 I have mostly been in the same Jastas again; 2, 5, 6, 11, 12, 15. Not much more. So Jasta 40, you say - I'll check; thanks. Do we have the STROPP plane (Jasta 46, I think)? Must check that too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Paarma 0 Posted April 13, 2009 I have mostly been in the same Jastas again; 2, 5, 6, 11, 12, 15. Not much more.So Jasta 40, you say - I'll check; thanks. Do we have the STROPP plane (Jasta 46, I think)? Must check that too. No unfortunetally if i remember right the jastas between 41-68 are not yet in the p3. Meaby more will come later. So STROPP are not yet in the game. But i can promise if we make more jastas in the future there will be all albatros dv/dva´s included with historical details. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beanie 4 Posted April 13, 2009 Great skin Lou Keep the skins coming. Will you be uploading it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAF_Louvert 101 Posted April 13, 2009 Thanks Beanie. Yes, I will be uploading it soon. Cheers! Lou Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UK_Widowmaker 571 Posted April 13, 2009 (edited) Lord Flasheart's latest 'mount' ( X-Rated version available via PM) heehee Edited April 13, 2009 by UK_Widowmaker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAF_Louvert 101 Posted April 13, 2009 Very neat Widowmaker, and apparently checks are in this year. I hear they're the new black. Cheers! Lou Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted April 13, 2009 Hey, Widow - had they only had you in the RFC as the skins designer, back in WW1- it would be much more fun, flying the "crumpet crates"! Lol!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UK_Widowmaker 571 Posted April 13, 2009 Hey, Widow - had they only had you in the RFC as the skins designer, back in WW1-it would be much more fun, flying the "crumpet crates"! Lol!! They are a bit bland when compared to the Jasta's aren't they?...... It was all the rage in Britain in those days. Pompous, stuffy old farts in charge (Bit Like Gordon Brown really...so not much has changed!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Test Pilot 0 Posted April 14, 2009 Lord Flasheart's latest 'mount' ( X-Rated version available via PM) heehee I don't think that shade of green had been invented yet.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red-Dog 3 Posted April 14, 2009 Here's some lovely shots of the front around Corcieux aroedrome.Flying for the french N73, 20.4.1916. Look Mountains at 7000ft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted April 14, 2009 Albatros D Va "Stropp" from Jasta 46 Since a gentle pilot around here sent me a documentary from the National Air and Space Museum, about the restauration of the Jasta 46 Albatros D Va "Stropp", I wanted to do this skin. It may not look it, but it was so far the longest working process on a skin for me. As the restored plane has a very light, bright plywood tone, I had to get that done first. Then I had to get a good green painting, without covering up the structures and material from our skinners' original work. Getting the tail stripes right, took most of the time, and I see, they are not yet correct. I scanned the weight writing, and the "Stropp", and had to clean it before tracing. And, and, and... as I said, a lot of work. But I'm quite happy now already! Enjoy! PS: as far as I saw, little seems to be known about it's pilot. Also, there are debates, wehter the fabric on the wings was Lozenge or Green / Mauve camouflage. Perhaps I do both versions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Paarma 0 Posted April 14, 2009 Wow! That looks awesome! Olham leave something to me too ;) Albatros D Va "Stropp" from Jasta 46 Since a gentle pilot around here sent me a documentary from the National Air and Space Museum, about the restauration of the Jasta 46 Albatros D Va "Stropp", I wanted to do this skin. It may not look it, but it was so far the longest working process on a skin for me. As the restored plane has a very light, bright plywood tone, I had to get that done first. Then I had to get a good green painting, without covering up the structures and material from our skinners' original work. Getting the tail stripes right, took most of the time, and I see, they are not yet correct. I scanned the weight writing, and the "Stropp", and had to clean it before tracing. And, and, and... as I said, a lot of work. But I'm quite happy now already! Enjoy! PS: as far as I saw, little seems to be known about it's pilot. Also, there are debates, wehter the fabric on the wings was Lozenge or Green / Mauve camouflage. Perhaps I do both versions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rooster89 0 Posted April 14, 2009 Man youre fast Olham! Weren't you just talking to me about doing this yesterday??? The employees at "Olham's Albatros Malen Geschäft" have been working overtime! Skin looks great. I like the work youve done making a lighter plywood. -Rooster Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted April 14, 2009 Thank you, Rooster, and Paarma You have done so many already, Paarma - are you still hungry? I've seen ,that you (?) had even made the blue-white Alb before, that is now in the download section, by Deadhead. Come to Berlin for a year, and we do them all together (Lol!!!) Cheers; Olham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stumpjumper 3 Posted April 14, 2009 and who says you cant try and dogfight wiht a 2 seater comeing very soon guys ai br14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted April 14, 2009 Additional info to the "Stropp" Albatros. No one seems to know, who really flew it, and how he died; as the plane fell into Allied hands intakt. Also, the name "Stropp" confuses people. But it has two meanings (if it was not the name of the pilot): Wikipedia: Ein Stropp (von ursprünglich Strupf = „Knoten, Schlinge“, verwandt: Strippe) bezeichnet seemännisch ein kurzes Stück Tauwerk mit Augen oder Haken an meist beiden Enden. Stropps dienen unter anderem zum Befestigen von Segeln an Bootsbeschlägen oder an anderen Teilen der Takelage, zum Fixieren oder Verbinden von Gegenständen an oder unter Deck oder als Schlinge um Stückgut, das per Kran verladen werden soll. Je nach Anforderung werden Stropps dabei aus Faser- oder Drahttauwerk gefertigt und die Augenden gespleißt oder, bei Drahttauwerk, industriell gepresst. Mit Gummistropps werden Segel auf Booten und Yachten nach dem Gebrauch festgezurrt, damit sich der Wind nicht in ihnen fängt und sie ausweht. Früher gehörte das sogenannte „Stropp-Spiel“ zu den beliebten Freizeitbeschäftigungen der Matrosen auf See. Dabei nahmen zwei Matrosen je ein Ende der Stropp hinter den Nacken, gewonnen hatte, wer den anderen damit über ein aufgezeichnete Markierungslinie ziehen konnte. Im Rheinland wird ein kleiner Junge mundartlich als Stropp bezeichnet. Can't translate it all, but it is 1. a salilor's bend 2. in the Rhineland area: a little boy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimko 0 Posted April 15, 2009 Some of my personal favourites... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAF_Louvert 101 Posted April 15, 2009 Olham, your "Stropp" Alb looks fantastic Sir! I look forward to loading it up and flying it about in the OFF skies. And as I mentioned in a recent post, I began work on my next skin as well, and it is an historically accurate one this time. Here is a teaser of the project so far; Bristol F2b #D8084 of the 139 Squadron, RAF: I still have the top wing white and black longitudinal stripes to do as well as some final adjustments, but it is getting close, and I will post it for downloading when it is completed. Cheers! Lou Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAF_Louvert 101 Posted April 15, 2009 Those shots are outstanding Jimko! They would make beautiful screensavers. Cheers! Lou Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimko 0 Posted April 15, 2009 (edited) Those shots are outstanding Jimko! They would make beautiful screensavers. Cheers! Lou Thanks Lou, They are some of my screensavers... Edited April 15, 2009 by Jimko Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macklroy 2 Posted April 15, 2009 I've got one of jimko's "Dawn patrol" serries as my desktop. Really top notch shots jim! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UK_Widowmaker 571 Posted April 15, 2009 Hey Stump!?..A Breguet 14?...Nice one m8!!..bring it on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted April 15, 2009 (edited) So, you're really into it now, Lou? Great (but like a drug - can't stopp. Disregard work, washing up, etc.) Well, you know that now, don't you? Atmospheric shots, Jimko! Edited April 15, 2009 by Olham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stumpjumper 3 Posted April 15, 2009 escort duties as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
