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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Gisbod on November 04, 2013, 06:19:51 AM

Title: WNW's 'Wooden Wonders' Albatros D.va
Post by: Gisbod on November 04, 2013, 06:19:51 AM

Finally done  :D


(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac29/Gisbod/Albatros/IMG_0371.jpg) (http://s882.photobucket.com/user/Gisbod/media/Albatros/IMG_0371.jpg.html)


(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac29/Gisbod/Albatros/IMG_0348.jpg) (http://s882.photobucket.com/user/Gisbod/media/Albatros/IMG_0348.jpg.html)


(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac29/Gisbod/Albatros/IMG_0367.jpg) (http://s882.photobucket.com/user/Gisbod/media/Albatros/IMG_0367.jpg.html)


(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac29/Gisbod/Albatros/IMG_0365.jpg) (http://s882.photobucket.com/user/Gisbod/media/Albatros/IMG_0365.jpg.html)


(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac29/Gisbod/Albatros/IMG_0357.jpg) (http://s882.photobucket.com/user/Gisbod/media/Albatros/IMG_0357.jpg.html)


(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac29/Gisbod/Albatros/IMG_0355.jpg) (http://s882.photobucket.com/user/Gisbod/media/Albatros/IMG_0355.jpg.html)


(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac29/Gisbod/Albatros/IMG_0352.jpg) (http://s882.photobucket.com/user/Gisbod/media/Albatros/IMG_0352.jpg.html)


(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac29/Gisbod/Albatros/IMG_0335.jpg) (http://s882.photobucket.com/user/Gisbod/media/Albatros/IMG_0335.jpg.html)


(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac29/Gisbod/Albatros/IMG_0329.jpg) (http://s882.photobucket.com/user/Gisbod/media/Albatros/IMG_0329.jpg.html)


(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac29/Gisbod/Albatros/IMG_0328.jpg) (http://s882.photobucket.com/user/Gisbod/media/Albatros/IMG_0328.jpg.html)


(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac29/Gisbod/Albatros/IMG_0317.jpg) (http://s882.photobucket.com/user/Gisbod/media/Albatros/IMG_0317.jpg.html)


Thanks for looking  ;)



Guy

Title: Re: WNW's 'Wooden Wonders' Albatros D.va
Post by: Epeeman on November 04, 2013, 07:12:06 AM

Wow!

Brilliant job - looks real, Guy.

Regards

Dave

Title: Re: WNW's 'Wooden Wonders' Albatros D.va
Post by: bobs_buckles on November 04, 2013, 07:45:32 AM

Hello Guy,
 What a beautiful looking Albie  ;) Well done!

VB

Title: Re: WNW's 'Wooden Wonders' Albatros D.va
Post by: Des on November 04, 2013, 07:55:42 AM

She ended up looking absolutely brilliant Guy, everything about this model is outstanding, the wood, the decals, the overall finish and the figure, all extremely impressive work, congratulations on presenting us with a top class model.

Des.

Title: Re: WNW's 'Wooden Wonders' Albatros D.va
Post by: Steven Robson on November 04, 2013, 08:12:08 AM

Just beautiful Guy a most magnificent model and build log.

You've done Emma proud.

Most certainly, a very happy landing.

Steven

Title: Re: WNW's 'Wooden Wonders' Albatros D.va
Post by: rhallinger on November 04, 2013, 08:32:22 AM

Stunning model Guy!  Your lighting and photography are first rate as well.  Spectacular and very realistic, IM HO.  ;D. Very we'll done!

Regards,

Bob

Title: Re: WNW's 'Wooden Wonders' Albatros D.va
Post by: GAJouette on November 04, 2013, 11:59:29 AM

  Guy,
Congratulations my friend she's absolutely beautiful. First Class project from the beginning to the end. I'm still totally impressed those tiny nailheads. Well Done!
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Title: Re: WNW's 'Wooden Wonders' Albatros D.va
Post by: lcarroll on November 04, 2013, 12:31:33 PM

Guy,
   Beautifully planned, beautifully done, and beautifully presented. This is in the "Top Ten" I've seen here, and you have really hit the ball out of the park on this Build. Well done, and compliments on your truly Master Level skills, how do you plan to out-do this one? ???
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: WNW's 'Wooden Wonders' Albatros D.va
Post by: coyotemagic on November 04, 2013, 03:49:19 PM

Wow, Guy!  Jaw droppingly, breathtakingly gorgeous!  She'll draw a lot of attention at Telford.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: WNW's 'Wooden Wonders' Albatros D.va
Post by: Gisbod on November 04, 2013, 04:57:03 PM

Thank you,

Thats very kind..

I'm looking forward to Telford  :D can't wait! The problem with taking so long on a build is you really know every fault. All those fingerprints and blobs of glue! There's one thing taking selected photos and another having someone pore over it with a magnifying glass!  :o

I've said before, but what a great forum this is - I've learnt so much and it's a great incentive to try your best with everyone peering at it at every stage of the build!

I'm going to wait and get a model at Telford for the next project. I'm hoping to get inspired by something I see there. I'm tempted to have an interlude from WW1 just to keep things fresh - but I find nothing really matches the Wingnut kits..


Thanks again for all the encouragement along the way..

Regards

Guy

Title: Re: WNW's 'Wooden Wonders' Albatros D.va
Post by: Jacek on November 04, 2013, 05:02:20 PM

Beautiful model.
Now I can on you inspired by doing imitations of plywood.
Congratulations !
Jacek

Title: Re: WNW's 'Wooden Wonders' Albatros D.va
Post by: PrzemoL on November 04, 2013, 06:09:48 PM

Beautiful. The combination of wood and losenge linen is very appealing! Many thanks for sharing.

Title: Re: WNW's 'Wooden Wonders' Albatros D.va
Post by: IFF1418 on November 04, 2013, 06:14:00 PM

Hello Guy,

This is a magnificent build and plane. The way you repaired the little accident shows that you are a great modeller. I like very much your pictures too. Many many congratulations. It's a masterpiece.

Kind regards
Patrick

Title: Re: WNW's 'Wooden Wonders' Albatros D.va
Post by: Ernie on November 04, 2013, 06:14:14 PM

Superb modelling, Guy!  What an amazing Albatros! The figure tops it off
perfectly as well.  Thank you for sharing with us.

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: WNW's 'Wooden Wonders' Albatros D.va
Post by: Andi Little on November 04, 2013, 07:12:39 PM

Fantastic completion Guy, watched with vested interest all the way through ... Artsy pic's are pretty cool too.

I can only hope to get even a little bit close to what you're achieving.

Bloody well done that man!

Title: Re: WNW's 'Wooden Wonders' Albatros D.va
Post by: uncletony on November 04, 2013, 08:15:04 PM

Very nice, congrats Guy.

Title: Re: WNW's 'Wooden Wonders' Albatros D.va
Post by: Uschi v. d. Rosten on November 05, 2013, 04:23:55 AM

WOW! Thanks for sending me the link, Guy. I read you are in Telford? Thats great because:
If you manage to visit the Uschi booth in hall one, I have two fine Bavarian Weissbier waiting for you.
Thank you so much for sharing the pictures.
Things and stories like that is what keeps the spirit high at Uschi´s!
Cheers mate! CU in Telford! ;)

Title: Re: WNW's 'Wooden Wonders' Albatros D.va
Post by: Gisbod on November 05, 2013, 05:25:58 AM

Thanks again for the comments  :D

Yep, I'll be there Alex, I'll definitely be coming along to say hello - Bavarian Weissbier sounds great!  ;D

Guy

Title: Re: WNW's 'Wooden Wonders' Albatros D.va
Post by: RAGIII on November 05, 2013, 10:32:47 AM

Guy,
I am joining the Chorus! One of the best and most stunning builds of this model I have seen to date!!!!! Your figure is excellent and adds a lot to the model! Lovely work all around!!
RAGIII

Title: Re: WNW's 'Wooden Wonders' Albatros D.va
Post by: Zabu on November 06, 2013, 10:52:46 AM

I'm out of words Guy.

Amazingly fantabulastic! Yeah! ;D

Cheers

Title: Re: WNW's 'Wooden Wonders' Albatros D.va
Post by: LindsayT on November 10, 2013, 10:08:43 AM

Perfect in every way, Guy. Good luck in Telford.

Lindsay

Title: Re: WNW's 'Wooden Wonders' Albatros D.va
Post by: olfogey on November 29, 2013, 02:46:44 AM

Little late to the party, but BEAUTIFUL MODEL!!  8)

Jim J. -- "olfogey"

Title: Re: WNW's 'Wooden Wonders' Albatros D.va
Post by: Brad Cancian on November 30, 2013, 12:12:34 PM

Looks lovely - any chance of any photos without the... um.... "artistic" lighting?  Would like to see what she looks like under some normal light.

Thanks!

BC

Title: Re: WNW's 'Wooden Wonders' Albatros D.va
Post by: Gisbod on November 30, 2013, 06:39:07 PM

Goodness me no!

You'd see all the blobs of glue and fingerprints then  :o

The ones on the Wingnuts gallery page don't have any filters, but still have the same lighting. I know it's not to everyone's taste but it's just my personal preference..

Guy

Title: Re: WNW's 'Wooden Wonders' Albatros D.va
Post by: mgunns on December 01, 2013, 04:49:49 AM

Outstanding work Guy:

I really like the plumbing on the motor.  Looks the business, nice and neat, everything in its place; the bends on the copper wire, all inspiring to look at.  Good luck at Telford and when you are enjoying Bavarian Weisbier, don't forget to 'sige sage hoi hoi hoi';  I know the spelling is off, but you get my meaning.

Best

Mark

Title: Re: WNW's 'Wooden Wonders' Albatros D.va
Post by: Zabu on December 01, 2013, 01:59:57 PM

Superb Guy.

The wood effect and the lozenge are awesome. Love those spoked whels too.

Great looking model. Congrats.

Cheers

Title: Re: WNW's 'Wooden Wonders' Albatros D.va
Post by: rhallinger on December 01, 2013, 09:21:30 PM

Guy:

Both aeroplane and figure are beautifully rendered.  Superb modeling!  Very well done.  :D

Regards,

Bob