My Tribute Build to Des-WNW Albatros D.Va

[Bughunter]

I've finally managed a couple of productive sessions working on this one

Yes Lance, not only productive and with a great result too!

I hope the daily 6-7 minutes the pup allows are enough to finish this nice bird Nice guy!

Cheers,
Frank (in hope to find time and mood soon to get back to bench)

[UFAG]

Oh...so nice in the detail..!!

[lone modeller]

Super detailing Lance. I really must learn how to use turnbuckles if I attempt another of these very large scale models - they really are essential to making a realistic model. You have v=certanly mastered the art.

Stephen.

[lcarroll]

Thanks to you all. I very much appreciate and value your comments and encouragements. No progress today however tomorrow has potential!
Cheers,
Lance

[bobs_buckles]

Beautiful work, Lance!
Well done!!!

vB 

[lcarroll]

Thanks von Buckle, do let us know when you are back from Scotland, I need to place an order very soon!
Cheers,
Lance

[pepperman42]

Great update. Nice work to the Max!

Steve

[PrzemoL]

It is surely shaping into a worthy tribute build to Des memory.
Great modelling, all around it, Lance. I especially like the shading of the linen surfaces. Looking forward to its completion.

[lcarroll]

Thanks Steve and Prze. I got the landing gear on yesterday, just a couple of wires to rig there and then hopefully a few photos.
Cheers,
Lance

[Europapete]

no, not Max, call him Sopwith! sorry, I'll get my coat. RAG, tell SHMBO you are getting an Alsation, or a Belgian Tervuren. Check out the Shepalute too. Regards Pete in RI

[lcarroll]

   I think it's too late Pete, he's stuck with Max however we are now calling him "Mad Max". The reason is probably obvious, what a "holy terror" he can be at times!
Cheers,
Lance

[Europapete]

how about Blue Max ?

[GazzaS]

Lance,
   I'm glad I can come back and see your stunning work!  An excellent tribute!

Gaz

[lcarroll]

   Thanks for your comment Gaz.
   With the exception of some small paint touch ups and the addition of the cowling strap this one is complete. I'll be doing the strap after a tour through all the reference publications I have on hand, as I'm not sure how it would look with the one side upper cowling panels removed.
   The rigging drag lines have been completed, prop and spinner mounted, and the radiator header tank installed.....







   Once it's finished I'll get some photos over to Completed Models.
Cheers,
Lance

[RAGIII]

Superb work as always Lance! I am looking forward to the photos in the Completed Models section!
RAGIII