Author Topic: Wingnut Wings 1/32 Albatros D.Va - COMPLETED! (Read 20653 times)

eclarson · « **on:** August 17, 2020, 11:35:30 PM »

I'm participating in the Facebook Wingnut Wings Albatros Group Build. Significant progress was made over the weekend, to the point that I'm about ready to close up the fuselage.
Some extras are HGW seat belts with other cockpit details added from bits of wire and styrene. The Bosch switch was replaced with one made from copper wire squished with pliers and the chain added from a PE set.

If you look closely, the fuel system valve and plumbing is just visible behind the control panel. I was inspired to add it by Des' Albatros D.V build blog but as I knew it would be mostly hidden I just kludged together a rough approximation of the real thing using brass tubing, wire, and Evergreen styrene bits.

A few pics from earlier in the process.

Cheers,
Eric

RAGIII · « **Reply #1 on:** August 18, 2020, 02:46:21 AM »

Beautifully painted interior and Outstanding added details! I am looking forward to More

RAGIII

kensar · « **Reply #2 on:** August 18, 2020, 11:07:36 PM »

Very nice detailing, Eric. I see you also have what appears to be the machine gun synchronization cables added?

eclarson · « **Reply #3 on:** August 19, 2020, 03:23:50 AM »

Quote from: kensar on August 18, 2020, 11:07:36 PM

Very nice detailing, Eric. I see you also have what appears to be the machine gun synchronization cables added?

Thank you! Hehe...if I did, it was by accident. I'm not even sure where the gun sync mechanism is on an Albatros. I just added a some cables and plumbing I saw in reference photos to make the cockpit a little busier.

Eric

lone modeller · « **Reply #4 on:** August 19, 2020, 03:30:01 AM »

Wonderful extra details, especially all of the pipework and cabling. The seat belts and seat are also mini-masterpieces.

Stephen.

jeroen_R90S · « **Reply #5 on:** August 19, 2020, 07:30:35 PM »

Very nice! What scheme will you be doing?

eclarson · « **Reply #6 on:** August 19, 2020, 10:59:56 PM »

Quote from: jeroen_R90S on August 19, 2020, 07:30:35 PM

Very nice! What scheme will you be doing?

Thanks! I'm doing a scheme from Pheon's set:

Eric

RAGIII · « **Reply #7 on:** August 19, 2020, 11:04:46 PM »

That will make a Lovely bird!
RAGIII

eclarson · « **Reply #8 on:** August 20, 2020, 01:14:22 AM »

Quote from: RAGIII on August 19, 2020, 11:04:46 PM

That will make a Lovely bird!
RAGIII

Indeed! Also, the wings are the mauve and green camo rather than lozenge.

Eric

Early Bird Fan · « **Reply #9 on:** August 20, 2020, 02:22:16 AM »

loving that wood effect and the extra interior detail

Ringleheim · « **Reply #10 on:** August 20, 2020, 03:52:32 AM »

Eric,

I see that the indents/slots/grooves where the fuselage frames fit in are bare gray plastic.

Did you scrape them out after doing all the woodgrain work, or did you mask them off beforehand?

If you masked them off, what was your technique?

Your plane looks great!

Jim

eclarson · « **Reply #11 on:** August 20, 2020, 11:30:32 AM »

Quote from: Ringleheim on August 20, 2020, 03:52:32 AM

Eric,

I see that the indents/slots/grooves where the fuselage frames fit in are bare gray plastic.

Did you scrape them out after doing all the woodgrain work, or did you mask them off beforehand?

If you masked them off, what was your technique?

Your plane looks great!

Jim

Hi Jim,
First, thank you for the kind words!

As for the slots, I simply masked them with thin strips of Tamiya tape before painting. Here's a shot just after getting the main wood grain done.
You can see the tape ends sticking out from the ends a few of the slots. Once the tape was removed I also gently scraped the edges to remove any paint that may have leaked under the tape.

Eric

Bill_S · « **Reply #12 on:** August 20, 2020, 08:46:37 PM »

Beautiful woodgrain effect there, Eric! Any idea what markings for this bird?

P.S. A couple of years ago, I found "Aizu" tape - it's Tamiya tape that comes in small widths - perfect for what you've done on the fuselage sides.

smperry · « **Reply #13 on:** August 20, 2020, 08:51:59 PM »

I am amazed at how you used the tape to mask the grooves for the formers. Did you measure the width or are you just exceptional with the Mk.I eyeball? Really a great start and a wonderful idea on the masking. The better fit will really pay off when you go to close the fuselage and get a good fit with a minimal seam to deal with.
sp

Bill_S · « **Reply #14 on:** August 20, 2020, 09:43:18 PM »

Quote from: smperry on August 20, 2020, 08:51:59 PM

I am amazed at how you used the tape to mask the grooves for the formers. Did you measure the width or are you just exceptional with the Mk.I eyeball? Really a great start and a wonderful idea on the masking. The better fit will really pay off when you go to close the fuselage and get a good fit with a minimal seam to deal with.
sp

This stuff is great: