Wingnut Wings 1/32 Albatros D.Va - COMPLETED!

[eclarson]

At this point I have really realized this thread.
@eclarson
A very nice engine. Fine details like overflow pipes at the two carburetor float chambers, "Zisch-Hähne" on all six cylinders and the copper material shimmering through at the intake manifolds.
Also the Fasterners on the fuselage to fix the Engine-hood.
The cockpit is also excellently and convincingly built - the rear wall made of fabric, holding chain for the ignition key, the fuel distributors - all very well implemented. Very good the implementation of the fabric-wrapped Tail-skid
Bravo! 

Just one remark:
Don't forget the two MG mounts (in the cockpit).
Paint the cast-on backs of the MG's in Gun-color .

Servus
Bertl

Hi Bertl,  Thanks to you, and all the others, for those very kind words!  I really appreciate all the comments.

Oh no, I won't forget the MGs.  They're coming up on my to-do list.   

Cheers,
Eric

[Umlaufmotor]

I did not mean the MG's themselves.
The Kit-MG's have a rounded recess at the rear end.
At this recess the MG's are glued to the holder in the cockpit.
The counterpart of the rounded recess of the MG's is cast on the brackets.
This part, between the fork-shaped holders in the cockpit, must be painted in Gun colors
This is actually the correct rear end of the MG's.
Unfortunately I cannot insert pictures to show what I mean.

Servus
Bertl

[eclarson]

I did not mean the MG's themselves.
The Kit-MG's have a rounded recess at the rear end.
At this recess the MG's are glued to the holder in the cockpit.
The counterpart of the rounded recess of the MG's is cast on the brackets.
This part, between the fork-shaped holders in the cockpit, must be painted in Gun colors
This is actually the correct rear end of the MG's.
Unfortunately I cannot insert pictures to show what I mean.

Servus
Bertl

Ah, I understand!  Thanks for the tip. 
Eric

[lone modeller]

It is a while since I dropped by and....well I am lost for words. The engine truly is a model within a model - a pity more of it will not be seen. The rest of the build is also excellent - truly a mini-masterpiece in the making.

Stephen.

[eclarson]

It is a while since I dropped by and....well I am lost for words. The engine truly is a model within a model - a pity more of it will not be seen. The rest of the build is also excellent - truly a mini-masterpiece in the making.

Stephen.

Thank you Stephen!  Ah, but most of it will be seen as I'm leaving the covers off. 

Eric

[eclarson]

Switching to the back end, the horizontal tail and assorted details have been added.  The elevator control linkages are made from 1/48 resin Gaspatch single-end turnbuckles (to me, the 1/32 ones are over-scale), twisted .003 wire loops, 29 gauge polyimide tubing, and .006" nitinol wire.  Holes were drilled into the control horns into which the turnbuckle ends were inserted.

Fuselage lifting loops are copper wire joined with a short length of poly tubing.  Paints are from the AK Interactive German WWI set and lightly shaded with thinned Tamiya Smoke.











Cheers,
Eric

[RAGIII]

Superb Modeling! Better with each update!!
RAGIII

[Pup7309]

Superb detailing and finishes. In awe!

[lcarroll]

   This gets better every time I look at it Eric, superb work!
Cheers,
Lance

[Alexis]

I do admire that tail skid   


Terri

[eclarson]

OK, enough is enough. I'm calling the engine area done.
The cowling covers will remain off but the upper wing will partially hide some of the details so these photos are the best look at all the good stuff. 

A note on the guns - the cooling jackets and barrels are Master Model replacements.  They look great but require careful fitting when attaching them to the breach sections.
Also some very tiny P/E details are included which by some miracle I was able to fold and attach without a nervous breakdown. 









Cheers,
Eric

[FAf]

Great detail, great finish and great photography! Your setting a very high standard. It makes me want to start an Albatros build.
/Fredrik

[Alexis]

Beautiful work on the engine and the compartment 


Terri

[RAGIII]

Masterful detailing Eric! Glad you are leaving off the covers as otherwise all of that beautiful detail would be covered!
RAGIII

[eclarson]

Exhausting work.     Though only a single part, it's a highly visible one so it deserved some special attention.  First step was to hollow out the solid end then starting with a flat black primer coat, layers of oil paints and pigments were added for subtle rust and weathering effects.  After a matt clear coat, graphite dust was lightly brushed around the outlet.





Eric