My Tribute Build to Des-WNW Albatros D.Va

[Dave W]

Outstanding work on your Albatros Lance! The interior is a true work of art. I was going to start an Albatros too but instead got distracted by a Wingnuts Junkers D.1.

I'm following your Albatros with much interest.

I'm also loving the many inspired builds we are seeing on the Des memorial group build board but as I feel I have to be impartial to all entrants, I can't comment on that board.

But I am delighted beyond words at the wonderful models being made in Des' honour and your Albatros epitomises for me the spirit of our tributes to him.

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia

[lcarroll]

Thanks Manni and Dave. I too cannot comment on the Tribute Threads due to the requirement to remain impartial as a member of the Judging Team. That in itself is frustrating in a way; there are so many terrific Builds happening there and I'm impressed beyond words at the spirit of this Tribute to Des. I still wanted to be part of that, thus this "unregistered" Build in Des' honor.
Really great work, all of you!
Lance

[lcarroll]

    A small update to keep up with progress on this. The Aviattic Lozenge was applied after a gloss finish of Tamiya X2 White was sprayed onto the wing  surfaces and followed with some light grey pre-shade.



     I used their 5 Color Faded versions.



    I then used "Salmon" or pink rib tapes from Wingnut Wings A/M Decal Sheet 30005 1:32 Scale Wing Tapes. These were sealed with a coat of Tamiya Clear hand brushed.





   The woodwork on the fuselage has one more session remaining; I'm doing it in sections to achieve some contrast between panels.





The open area mid fuselage is where the checker board decal will be.



    I'll complete the wood work today, then it's on to decal addition and possibly prop carving before going back to complete the engine. I'm all over the map on this Build, I keep jumping back and forth between all the various steps.
Cheers,
Lance

   

[Juan]

Great looking progress Lance, like what you are doing with the wood tones and the lozenge looks fantastic.

[RAGIII]

I agree wit Juan on his statement about the wood. Looking grat. The Lozenge is also looking fantastic!
RAGIII

[lcarroll]

    Thanks for looking in Juan and Rick. I spent the rest of my Model time today cutting and sanding veneer strips to laminate for the prop, I'll get them glued and into a vice tomorrow. Then it's the carving stage which has worked remarkably well the last several times, hopefully the trend continues! I'm looking forward to the final product as I'm trying the new veneers I sourced recently, pear wood and Alaskan white cedar from Syren Ship Models in the USA.
Cheers,
Lance

[lone modeller]

This is coming on really well Lance - the wood finish and the lozenge are, as usual, excellent. I am also looking forward to seeing your laminated propellor - I am toying with the same idea for my Gunbus but have not found a suitable source for the wood yet. Your propellors are a real inspiration.

Stephen.

[Bughunter]

Oh Lance, your Lozenge fabric looks fantastic, and I'm very interested about your opinion about and the result with the new veneer!

Cheers,
Frank

[lcarroll]

Thank you both Stephen and Frank. I got not even close to the workbench today, lots of real life chores to catch up on and great news from the Kennel I've been in contact with to find a new family member. I've kept German Shepherd Dogs (Deutsche Schaferhundes, Frank, which I'm certain you'll agree are about as great a canine companion that you could wish for!) all of my life and recently lost my last best friend at 12 years. Today the news arrived that the litter I was interested in was born and it looks like I've got the first choice of 3 males who arrived this morning. I'm positively "pumped", looks like come June I'll be a busy fellow and probably lose a few hours of sleep for a few nights!
    I hope to get back to this Build tomorrow, probably with the last of the wood graining on the fuselage and maybe a start on the prop.
Cheers,
Lance

[Borsos]

Great wings, the preseason really looks fine. And my fingers are crossed for a nice and friendly Schäferhund for you!
Best regards
Andreas

[gbrivio]

Great lozenges and painting, I'm looking forward to see wings and fuselage put together.
Ciao
Giuseppe

[lcarroll]

  Thanks Guys, I'm away for the weekend so no progress for the next few days but I'm looking forward to finishing the "woodwork" on my return. Yes Andreas, I am much pleased with the prospect of having a four legged sidekick in the family again!
Cheers,
Lance

[kensar]

Great work, Lance.  I like how you are letting the shadows show through the decals on the wings.  Also, the missing button on the seat cushion is a nice touch! 

[Bughunter]

Oh Lance, a little pup of a Deutscher Schäferhund is a real heart breaker, if you look into his eyes
Good luck with a new friend!

Cheers,
Frank

[Trackpad]

Lance,

Just twigged to your build thread. Lovely work so far, especially on the lozenge finish. Keep up this rate of advance and you'll finish well before I will. Good luck!