WNW Albatros D.V A supposed quick build that isnt.

[kornbeef]

I Just realised it's a D.Va Not a D.V... DOH   Toooooo many projects on the go at once.

[uncletony]

Beautiful work as always Keith!

[GAJouette]

  Keith,
Outstanding Master Class works my old friend. Love the scheme and that wood graining is absolutely beautiful.Looking forward to more.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

[uncletony]

I already said this, but gawd a-mighty, that thing is beautiful. Just noticed what you did with the blast troughs and the nose straps. Where did you find the refs on the blast troughs? Is this a D.Va thing?

Cheers

--Bo

[Epeeman]

Keith,

Great work - impressive detailing.  I also like the pilot figure - where did you get him from?

Regards

Dave

[kornbeef]

Hi guys and thanks for hte comments.

Bo, I think these blast troughs were field fitted, I used what ref pics I have to construct something I thought looked okay. I'd noticed them before ages ago on pics of some Albies but wasnt sure then what they were. (for a while I though it was some rudimentary oil scavenging device) The archive pics on the WNW website for the decalset provided a few details to add to the build as a whole too.

Dave, the figure is from Andreas miniatures, he came with their Dr.I resin kit a long while back, I don't think he was released seerately maybe if enough interest was shown they would consider relasing him again alone.


Thanks Keith

[uncletony]

They definitely look convincing. Are they made of card or metal?

I noticed you left the belt collection chute off the port side... knowing your penchant for detail I assume that is based on something. I was dying to see (ok, I mean copy) what you were going to do with the spent belt chutes on your AMS build as this is a piece that  is relatively lamely rendered in the kit (imo). As you might have seen I labored madly over mine with so-so results.