While the paint was drying...

I worked mainly on cockpit of the Albatros DIII this week.  I am now waiting for the oil paint to dry before assembling and detailing.

I completed the engine in the meantime.  Eduard’s representation of the Mercedes engine is adequate and the details are simplified.  There are only five parts and I had no fit problems.  I cleaned and glued all the parts together except part B11 (carburetor and fuel line) as it makes an easier time painting the cylinders later.

First I painted all parts with Model Master Buffing Metalizer – Burnt Metal.  I let it dry a few days and then hand painted the cylinders with Vallejo flat black, the carburetor with Tamiya gold leaf and the copper lines with Tamiya Copper (not my favorite but was trying it out).  

Since these engines got pretty dirty and grimy while in use, it should be weathered.  I mainly use oil paints with Turpeniod for weathering effects.  First I washed everything with a black wash to pick out the details.  After it was dry, I put little dots of black and Raw Umber on the side of the crankcase.  I dipped my paint brush in the Turpeniod and wiped on a towel to remove the excess fluid then I just swiped the dots downward until I was satisfied.  This is supposed to look like dirt and grime. 

Lastly, I used Citadel’s Boltgun Metal to drybrush in order to bring out the details.  I also painted the top of fuel lines and various parts with Boltgun Metal.  I then glued on part B11.

You really do not need to go into this much detail as very little of the engine will actually been scene in the final product.  Oh well, I like to practice weathering when I can.

Hopefully the cockpit is dry and I finish in the next day or so.