WNW 1:32 Albatros DVa-"This one's for Des"

[lcarroll]

   Having agreed to be part of the Judging Panel for our Des Delatorre Memorial Group Build my participation in the event was restricted thus I elected to do a dedicated Build in tribute to Des independent of the contest. This model was entered in the IPMS 2019 Western Canadian Region Model Contest on 08 June and was awarded the Gold Medal for it's category of WW.I Aircraft. A full Build Log is contained at:

https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=10101.0

   The Model represents an aircraft of Jasta 17 at Douilly France in March of 1918 flown by the Unit's Commander, Hptm.Freiherr von Esebeck. The markings are from Pheon Decals, the Lozenge pattern on the wings from Aviattic and the fuselage finish is Winsor Newton Oils over Tamiya Acrylics. Rigging was done with Maxima "Chamelion" .005 inch mono and a combination of Bob's Buckles and GasPatch turn Buckles. Scratch built additions include various cockpit components and the propeller was hand laminated and carved from wood veneers.















    .............. and a few close ups ..........















   ...... and a final overall view.........



    I see good old Machro mode has revealed some dust accumulated from the packing of the model for it's travels and also that I missed painting the bungees on the tail skid; both will be rectified!

    I enjoyed this project and have several other "Albies" I'd like to add to my collection, it's a wonderful Kit and very typical of the superb Wingnut Wings line.
    This one's for Des and Adrienne, I'll always miss our occasional long distance (and duration!) chats as we "waxed philosophical" about the Hobby and life in general. Blue skies always .......

Lance

[pepperman42]

Congratulations on a fitting tribute to Des and a win at the Competition!! She's very pretty!!

Steve

[lone modeller]

As I have already commented Lance - congratulations on the medal and this is a most fitting tribute to Des. It is a shame that you could not enter it in the GB because I for one would have awarded it a prize if you could have done. A stunning build with a striking colour scheme - and the rigging and extra details are just superb. Many congratulations on an outstanding build.

Stephen.

[lcarroll]

Steve, Stephen,
    Thank you both so very much for your kind comments, they mean a lot to me!
Cheers,
Lance

[RAGIII]

Like I have said this one is a Gorgeous build all around! The prop, rigging, painting, decaling and detailing all are first class. The Albatros DV is My favorite of the WNW kits and you have set a benchmark for My current build. Exactly what Des used to do with his builds...Inspiring others!
RAGIII

[Juan]

Congratulations on the completion in Des' honor, I am sure he is looking at it and smiling.  Well deserved medal from the show recognizing your work.

[Dave W]

One of the very best Albatros models I have ever seen Lance. A worthy tribute to Des and a highly deserved contest winner!

Warmest congratulations!

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia

[PrzemoL]

Great tribute, great model.

[Dave Brewer]

Beautiful work Lance,one of the most appealing liveries I have seen on an Albie.
Congratulations on the win also,
Dave.

[Ryan]

Nice complete package Lance, high marks.

Ryan

[Doug Mace]

Yes, Lance, very pretty indeed...and most of all, a gesture from the heart. Perfect.

[lcarroll]

   Thank you all, I'm glad you like it!
Cheers,
Lance

[Bughunter]

Lance, this is really a beautiful Albatros and well deserving gold medalist. I really like the wooden propeller and the wing decals with shadows looks fantastic. The rigging looks also perfect, you take here a good advantage of the big scale.

This is a great tribute to Des, I'm sure he would like it.

Cheers,
Frank

[lcarroll]

Thank you very much Frank, your supportive comments are always very much appreciated!
Cheers,
Lance

[coyotemagic]

One of the prettiest Albatrosen I've ever seen, Lance!  Perfect in every way!  What a marvelous tribute to Des!
Cheers,
Bud