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Offline GAJouette

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Re: MY first proper biplane build (WNW Albatros V)
« Reply #15 on: January 23, 2013, 07:06:21 AM »
  Ralph,
She's shaping up to be a real show stopper my friend. I'm looking forward to following your excellent thread. What's your choice of markings for this kite?
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Re: MY first proper biplane build (WNW Albatros V)
« Reply #16 on: January 23, 2013, 08:38:25 AM »
Very nice work. Did the engine test fit work out ok?

Steve

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Re: MY first proper biplane build (WNW Albatros V)
« Reply #17 on: January 23, 2013, 10:33:26 PM »
Looking very nice Ralph, what colour scheme are you doing, there are 100's to choose from, Pheon Models has a great range of schemes.

Cheers

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Re: MY first proper biplane build (WNW Albatros V)
« Reply #18 on: January 24, 2013, 08:51:33 AM »
Howdy guys,

Not sure which scheme I'll go with yet. I want to give the kit decals a whirl, so I wont be going aftermarket on this one.


I like all the schemes in the box except perhaps Udet's airplane which looks dull.

I'll have to choose soon, as version specific parts are coming up.

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Re: MY first proper biplane build (WNW Albatros V)
« Reply #19 on: January 24, 2013, 08:40:49 PM »

From what I understand there is a potential issue with the lower wings -- they tend to want to point down too much -- see comments in PrzemoL's build (toward the end) for more info.

They indeed seemingly do so. Yet, one can view it differently. As far as I remember, in the instruction book for WNW Pfalz D.IIIa there is a photo showing the trailing edge of the lower wing which is clearly bent up. I suppose it maybe so with Albatros, too. And this is precisely what one gets, after pushing the tips of the lower wings up to close the wing cellule. Anyway, with rigging added it is all stiff and holds together just fine.
All this notwithstanding, I can report another small problem I had with the lower wings. Their fit to the slot in the fuselage/cockpit-underside is very tight. And pressing the wings home may rise one's blood pressure, if one thinks of a possibility to damage the delicate interior elements. I had to taper the edges of the wings location pins to slide them into the slots and then gently press praying not to destroy anything.

BTW, fine progress on your build, Softscience!
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Re: MY first proper biplane build (WNW Albatros V)
« Reply #20 on: January 24, 2013, 10:44:49 PM »
Good info Prez, thanks for sharing...