Author Topic: WNW Albatros D.Va Jasta 17 (Read 2845 times)

calumet · « **on:** September 26, 2019, 09:33:30 PM »

Hello Chaps,

this is my WNW Albatros i'm working on and off since several months, it's a Jasta 17 Albi from an unknown pilot in 1918.
I'm building pretty slow so hopefully it will be finished someday

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Cheers
Hans

That's the Albi i'm going for

Since my Albi is an example that's in service for some time the wings get a light preshading

I used Richard's ( Aviattic) excellent faded variant

Some Metalwork....

Radiator

Undercarriage parts...

Stress effects & weathering came out nicely...

Since it is the first time for me to create a wooden structure it took several attempts & techniques on the fuselage before i liked the result.....

Last pictures for now, i have a little break with this Albi build since i build a Spitfire at the moment...

lcarroll · « **Reply #1 on:** September 26, 2019, 10:33:05 PM »

Wonderful detailing and the wood finish is very nicely done. I have to ask, how did you do the nail patterns on the fuselage wood panels? I recently did the same kit with a natural wood finish and my "nail lines" aren't nearly as good as yours. I used a rotary rivet tool on mine.
Cheers,
Lance

RAGIII · « **Reply #2 on:** September 26, 2019, 10:52:49 PM »

Beautiful work on your Albatros! You have achieved outstanding results in your painting and decaling!!
RAGIII

Robin · « **Reply #3 on:** September 26, 2019, 10:54:49 PM »

Such a beauty.

Robin

calumet · « **Reply #4 on:** September 26, 2019, 11:41:12 PM »

Thank you all for your kind words...appreciate!
@Lance, i did the nails-Rivets with Rosie the Riveter tool with 0,75mm size

lcarroll · « **Reply #5 on:** September 27, 2019, 03:11:29 AM »

Thanks for the quick answer, I have a Rivet "wheel" Tool in that size and will use it in future vs the smaller size.
Cheers,
Lance

Juan · « **Reply #6 on:** September 27, 2019, 05:38:29 AM »

Wow Hans, I echo the superlatives above and am amazed by your level of detail.

Bughunter · « **Reply #7 on:** September 27, 2019, 06:58:08 AM »

Wow, the parts looks really nice so far, the finished model will be a beauty!
You wrote, you have not build that much planes, so you learned a lot form other modelers or you build other models - the result looks like created by experienced hands.

Cheers,
Frank

dr 1 ace · « **Reply #8 on:** September 27, 2019, 07:01:33 AM »

Quote from: RAGIII on September 26, 2019, 10:52:49 PM

Beautiful work on your Albatros! You have achieved outstanding results in your painting and decaling!!
RAGIII

Agree with my Amigo !!!

Ed

calumet · « **Reply #9 on:** September 27, 2019, 08:09:17 PM »

Thank you Juan, Frank & Ed!!

kensar · « **Reply #10 on:** September 27, 2019, 09:40:43 PM »

Very real looking weathering! Excellent work and detailing.

Borsos · « **Reply #11 on:** September 27, 2019, 11:29:12 PM »

Very nicely weathered build, it’s going to be a beauty. One little thing if I may, the undercarriage legs should be the other way round, the shorter ones to the front...
Best regards
Andreas

RAGIII · « **Reply #12 on:** September 27, 2019, 11:30:42 PM »

Quote from: Borsos on September 27, 2019, 11:29:12 PM

Very nicely weathered build, it’s going to be a beauty. One little thing if I may, the undercarriage legs should be the other way round, the shorter ones to the front...
Best regards
Andreas

I PMed Hans yesterday. I believe he has already corrected the gear

RAGIII

Rip Van Winkle · « **Reply #13 on:** September 27, 2019, 11:55:38 PM »

Magnificent!

calumet · « **Reply #14 on:** September 30, 2019, 12:26:24 AM »

@Andreas
Thanks for the hint, i agree with RAGIII

i always corrected it