WNW Albatros DVa Jasta 76b Karl Hopf

[Ian from Doncaster]

I have now attached the upper wing.  Oh Boy those struts are thin!  3 of the 4 broke at the attachment points and needed CA to fix, but fixed they are so all that remains now is the rigging.  Pics to follow later.

Also, here is the promised pic of the repaired upper wing after the finger-of-CA incident... 

[RAGIII]

Nice recovery from the glue print! I too have done that!
RAGIII

[mgunns]

Hello Ian:

Just catching up on your build log on this.  Really outstanding workmanship all around.  The scheme is neat and you managed to recover nicely from the mishap on the upper wing.  Your turnbuckles look the business alright on the elevator control horns.  Very nicely done and am looking forward to more as progress to completion.  WNW is sold out of this sheet?  Bummer.

Best

Mark

[Ernie]

Great repair of the wing finish Ian. The colours look good as well.
I look forward to the next phase.  Good work!

Cheers,
Ernie

[Nigel Jackson]

Hello Ian. It looks like you've nailed that repair. Well done!

Best wishes
Nigel

[Ian from Doncaster]

Thanks folks, the repair is in between the ribs immediately to the left of the radiator as you look at the pic.  Thankfully it wasn't anywhere near the catastrophe it could have been on the woodgrain or on the fuselage decals!

[lcarroll]

Ian,
    I can't see any evidence of the "sticky finger incident" in your photo; nice recovery! As the saying goes, I have "been there, done that, and have the T-shirt to prove it". Well done Sir!
Cheers,
Lance

[Ian from Doncaster]

Apart from trying to straighten up some turnbuckles, this is done.  As with my previous builds, I need to stop before I ruin the model trying to correct each imperfection...

I'll try and take some better pics soon, in daylight, and do a completed build thread, where I will discuss the kit and my experiences with it etc.  For now, here are some pics, please excuse the poor lighting/flash reflections. which hides some of the weathering etc.

[Ernie]

Magnificent Alby, Ian!  I absolutely love that Bavarian paint scheme and
you have more than done it justice.  It has been a treat to follow your
build and I look forward to another.  Well done, my friend!

Cheers,
Ernie

[IFF1418]

Magnificent build Ian, extremely well painted, very nice colors. Many many congratulations.

Kind regards
Patrick

[mgunns]

Hello Ian:

Truly a great build.  I really like the scheme, and although WNW is sold, I do have a nice Pheon Bavarian sheet for it.  Your work is inspirational and after looking over several other Albatros builds, I may have to do another.  Great job Ian.

Best

Mark

[Zabu]

Beautiful model Ian. Well done.

Cheers

[RAGIII]

This one has turned out great! Beautiful scheme and work all around!
RAGIII

[Ian from Doncaster]

Thank you for all the kind comments.  The completed model thread is at http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=2851.0#new