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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: lcarroll on June 27, 2019, 11:45:23 PM

Title: WNW 1:32 Albatros DVa-"This one's for Des"
Post by: lcarroll on June 27, 2019, 11:45:23 PM

   Having agreed to be part of the Judging Panel for our Des Delatorre Memorial Group Build my participation in the event was restricted thus I elected to do a dedicated Build in tribute to Des independent of the contest. This model was entered in the IPMS 2019 Western Canadian Region Model Contest on 08 June and was awarded the Gold Medal for it's category of WW.I Aircraft. A full Build Log is contained at:

https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=10101.0

   The Model represents an aircraft of Jasta 17 at Douilly France in March of 1918 flown by the Unit's Commander, Hptm.Freiherr von Esebeck. The markings are from Pheon Decals, the Lozenge pattern on the wings from Aviattic and the fuselage finish is Winsor Newton Oils over Tamiya Acrylics. Rigging was done with Maxima "Chamelion" .005 inch mono and a combination of Bob's Buckles and GasPatch turn Buckles. Scratch built additions include various cockpit components and the propeller was hand laminated and carved from wood veneers.

(https://i.imgur.com/HD4Y8DF.jpg)

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    .............. and a few close ups ..........

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   ...... and a final overall view.........

(https://i.imgur.com/HD4Y8DF.jpg)

    I see good old Machro mode has revealed some dust accumulated from the packing of the model for it's travels and also that I missed painting the bungees on the tail skid; both will be rectified!

    I enjoyed this project and have several other "Albies" I'd like to add to my collection, it's a wonderful Kit and very typical of the superb Wingnut Wings line.
    This one's for Des and Adrienne, I'll always miss our occasional long distance (and duration!) chats as we "waxed philosophical" about the Hobby and life in general. Blue skies always .......

Lance

Title: Re: WNW 1:32 Albatros DVa-"This one's for Des"
Post by: pepperman42 on June 27, 2019, 11:59:06 PM

Congratulations on a fitting tribute to Des and a win at the Competition!! She's very pretty!!

Steve

Title: Re: WNW 1:32 Albatros DVa-"This one's for Des"
Post by: lone modeller on June 28, 2019, 04:51:12 AM

As I have already commented Lance - congratulations on the medal and this is a most fitting tribute to Des. It is a shame that you could not enter it in the GB because I for one would have awarded it a prize if you could have done. A stunning build with a striking colour scheme - and the rigging and extra details are just superb. Many congratulations on an outstanding build.

Stephen.

Title: Re: WNW 1:32 Albatros DVa-"This one's for Des"
Post by: lcarroll on June 28, 2019, 05:20:41 AM

Steve, Stephen,
    Thank you both so very much for your kind comments, they mean a lot to me!
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: WNW 1:32 Albatros DVa-"This one's for Des"
Post by: RAGIII on June 28, 2019, 06:31:58 AM

Like I have said this one is a Gorgeous build all around! The prop, rigging, painting, decaling and detailing all are first class. The Albatros DV is My favorite of the WNW kits and you have set a benchmark for My current build. Exactly what Des used to do with his builds...Inspiring others!
RAGIII

Title: Re: WNW 1:32 Albatros DVa-"This one's for Des"
Post by: Juan on June 28, 2019, 07:11:00 AM

Congratulations on the completion in Des' honor, I am sure he is looking at it and smiling.  Well deserved medal from the show recognizing your work.

Title: Re: WNW 1:32 Albatros DVa-"This one's for Des"
Post by: Dave W on June 28, 2019, 07:29:05 AM

One of the very best Albatros models I have ever seen Lance. A worthy tribute to Des and a highly deserved contest winner!

Warmest congratulations!

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia

Title: Re: WNW 1:32 Albatros DVa-"This one's for Des"
Post by: PrzemoL on June 28, 2019, 08:40:42 AM

Great tribute, great model.

Title: Re: WNW 1:32 Albatros DVa-"This one's for Des"
Post by: Dave Brewer on June 28, 2019, 11:00:12 AM

Beautiful work Lance,one of the most appealing liveries I have seen on an Albie.
Congratulations on the win also,
Dave.

Title: Re: WNW 1:32 Albatros DVa-"This one's for Des"
Post by: Ryan on June 29, 2019, 12:08:55 AM

Nice complete package Lance, high marks.

Ryan

Title: Re: WNW 1:32 Albatros DVa-"This one's for Des"
Post by: Doug Mace on June 29, 2019, 03:24:09 AM

Yes, Lance, very pretty indeed...and most of all, a gesture from the heart. Perfect.

Title: Re: WNW 1:32 Albatros DVa-"This one's for Des"
Post by: lcarroll on June 29, 2019, 05:39:15 AM

   Thank you all, I'm glad you like it! :) :) :)
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: WNW 1:32 Albatros DVa-"This one's for Des"
Post by: Bughunter on June 29, 2019, 06:32:12 AM

Lance, this is really a beautiful Albatros and well deserving gold medalist. I really like the wooden propeller and the wing decals with shadows looks fantastic. The rigging looks also perfect, you take here a good advantage of the big scale.

This is a great tribute to Des, I'm sure he would like it.

Cheers,
Frank

Title: Re: WNW 1:32 Albatros DVa-"This one's for Des"
Post by: lcarroll on June 29, 2019, 08:08:52 AM

Thank you very much Frank, your supportive comments are always very much appreciated!
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: WNW 1:32 Albatros DVa-"This one's for Des"
Post by: coyotemagic on June 29, 2019, 08:56:36 AM

One of the prettiest Albatrosen I've ever seen, Lance!  Perfect in every way!  What a marvelous tribute to Des!
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: WNW 1:32 Albatros DVa-"This one's for Des"
Post by: Alexis on June 29, 2019, 11:12:52 AM

This is your best yet Lance , Des would be proud  :) Congrats on the metal as well , very well deserved  :)




Terri

Title: Re: WNW 1:32 Albatros DVa-"This one's for Des"
Post by: Whiteknuckles on June 29, 2019, 12:11:17 PM

You can well and truly be proud of this one Lance.
A fitting and beautiful tribute to Des and Adrienne  :)

Andrew

Title: Re: WNW 1:32 Albatros DVa-"This one's for Des"
Post by: Manni on July 01, 2019, 07:07:59 PM

Really beautiful Albie. Really good build and painted with a very interesting scheme. Well done,Lance
Bye,
Manni

Title: Re: WNW 1:32 Albatros DVa-"This one's for Des"
Post by: lcarroll on July 02, 2019, 03:36:57 AM

Many thanks for your remarks, Terri and gents! This scheme jumped out at me from the time Rowan released the decal set and now that it's completed it still stands out to my eyes ........... great colors!
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: WNW 1:32 Albatros DVa-"This one's for Des"
Post by: kensar on July 02, 2019, 09:51:26 PM

Excellent result, Lance.  The lighting and shadows in a couple of the pictures make it look like a full size bird!

Title: Re: WNW 1:32 Albatros DVa-"This one's for Des"
Post by: dr 1 ace on July 05, 2019, 09:28:35 AM

Dittos to all the above !!!!

Ed

Title: Re: WNW 1:32 Albatros DVa-"This one's for Des"
Post by: lcarroll on July 05, 2019, 11:31:31 AM

Thanks very much Ken and Ed, it's always great to receive such positive comments!
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: WNW 1:32 Albatros DVa-"This one's for Des"
Post by: bobs_buckles on July 05, 2019, 04:38:17 PM

Des would be proud of her, Lance  ;)

A very fine looking Albie - Well done!

vB

Title: Re: WNW 1:32 Albatros DVa-"This one's for Des"
Post by: ModelCellar on July 06, 2019, 05:57:35 AM

Lance,

WOW, that's absolutely stunning.  As others have said, the rigging, the wood effect on the fuselage, the prop...  It's all just AMAZING.

Paul

Title: Re: WNW 1:32 Albatros DVa-"This one's for Des"
Post by: lcarroll on July 06, 2019, 09:25:56 AM

von Buckle & Paul,
     Thanks for looking and for your very generous comments!
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: WNW 1:32 Albatros DVa-"This one's for Des"
Post by: Trackpad on July 07, 2019, 10:53:23 PM

Last out of the gate...again!  ;D As discussed on other means, a beautiful build of a very attractive subject - excellent. Congratulations, my friend!  8)

Title: Re: WNW 1:32 Albatros DVa-"This one's for Des"
Post by: lcarroll on July 08, 2019, 03:19:33 AM

Gary,
    Thank you! As I've mentioned already this scheme really jumped out at me from the first time I saw it, I had to do it!
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: WNW 1:32 Albatros DVa-"This one's for Des"
Post by: KONG on July 08, 2019, 01:36:23 PM

Only one word for it Lance . . . . . Awesome. A great job by a master.

Cheers from NZ

Dave.

ps. Gone to the dark side with a Tamiya Corsair /132 . . . . . :-(

Title: Re: WNW 1:32 Albatros DVa-"This one's for Des"
Post by: lcarroll on July 09, 2019, 06:36:20 AM

Many Thanks Dave, and always good to hear from you again! Dark side?? A break is good for the soul and I hear that's quite a kit; not for me though but then again there's been a few "between the wars" kits turning up mysteriously in my Stash of late. ::)
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: WNW 1:32 Albatros DVa-"This one's for Des"
Post by: Ringleheim on August 10, 2019, 10:13:49 AM

This is beautiful!

I love the wood graining, the prop, all of it.

 :)

Title: Re: WNW 1:32 Albatros DVa-"This one's for Des"
Post by: lcarroll on August 10, 2019, 11:41:17 AM

Thanks for your most generous comment, it is very much appreciated! :)
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: WNW 1:32 Albatros DVa-"This one's for Des"
Post by: Mike Norris on September 11, 2019, 08:05:20 PM

Hi Lance,
A lovely build.
I'm just glad you were a judge for the memorial builds and not an entrant  ;)

Mike

Title: Re: WNW 1:32 Albatros DVa-"This one's for Des"
Post by: calumet on September 30, 2019, 11:07:00 PM

A very fine looking Albi!

Cheers
Hans

Title: Re: WNW 1:32 Albatros DVa-"This one's for Des"
Post by: Robin on October 03, 2019, 08:22:01 AM

Just noticed this one...so much catching up to do. :-[

Love it!

Robin  :)

Title: Re: WNW 1:32 Albatros DVa-"This one's for Des"
Post by: lcarroll on October 03, 2019, 08:38:00 AM

Thanks Mike, Hans, and Robin for your very nice and much appreciated comments!
Cheers,
Lance