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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: aircare84 on April 30, 2017, 10:14:50 AM
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Presenting my 2nd Wingnut Wings build Albatros D.Va (OAW) in the markings Hans von Gossell of Jasta 71. Completed their Fokker DVII (Alb) a few months ago & had to have a go at the Albatros next.
Learned a few things I will do differently on my next Albatros build concerning decals & rigging. Will also use the white metal landing gear struts on the next one, as the kits L/G is very wobbly.
For the build I used the following aftermarket items;
Shapeway fuel tank & fuel valve
Taurus spark plugs, valves & lifter arms
Aviattic lozenge & Uschi woodgrain decals
Gaspatch Spandau machine guns
HGW seat belts
Barracuda cast Intake manifold
Rigging isn't perfect, my first try @ rigging a biplane. Used transparent thread colored with a silver sharpie for the rigging & micro brass tubing @ the ends to simulate the turnbuckles.
Added to the cockpit & engine, fuel, air, vacuum lines, spark plug wiring, interrupter cables, etc. Scratch built the interrupter mechanism on the upper rear of the engine, but can't be seen when completed, so I'm guessing this may be why WNW didn't mold it in the first place.
Weathered slightly using oil paints, pastels & washes. Very little done in this area.
Comments & suggestions are welcome, as I'm still a newbie with the WW1 planes.
Thanks for looking,
Larry
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Truly stunning Albatros, Larry! I can only hope mine will turn out so well. Very impressive!
Cheers,
Bud
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An absolutely gorgeous looking model Larry, the overall finish on this model is superb and the engine is excellent, for your first rigging attempt you did a superb job, well done.
Des.
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Really nice work Larry, the "woodwork" and finish are superbly done, and the engine is a real eye catcher. Congratulations, a beautiful model!
Cheers,
Lance
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Did I read correctly this is your first wwi model? Mate, that's a masterpiece. Wonderful finish overall and perfectly done wooden surfaces.
Borsos
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Beautiful Larry!
Ticks all my boxes... can't wait to see more from you.
Guy
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Top effort.
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Beautifully done, my favorite aircraft. Congratulations on a simply stunning reproduction.
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Thanks for all of your kind comments. Hopefully, my next one will improve on this build.
Attached a few in progress shots;
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She's a keeper and no mistake - excellent Albie!
vB ;)
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Outstanding build Larry!!!!
Mike
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Absolutely stunning, beautifully done.
Tony.
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Yes indeed, looks really good to me!
Steve
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Truly a superb job - amazing work!
Cheers,
Gary
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Excellent build, and it is obvious you have modeling skills! Look forward to more of your WW 1 builds.
Ed
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Excellent build, and it is obvious you have modeling skills! Look forward to more of your WW 1 builds.
Ed
I agree with my Amigo! Beautiful results and a Lovely Albatros Model!
RAGIII
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That is quite lovely and superbly detailed! An unusual and striking colour scheme too. Well done! Marc
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Absolutely stunning work. I am very impressed to say the least.
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That Albatross looks great! :D