I.D. Models 1/32nd Albatros D.Va

[NinetythirdLiberator]

Oh, you guys!!   

The whole goal is to keep as much of the original plastic as possible. I don't hope it gets as far as replacing ALL the panels!

This is all very intriguing to say the least.  Stay buckled in and we'll get through this...somehow...

Dan

[GAJouette]

  Dan (AKA Dr. Vac),
The Ol'Girl is looking more and more the part my old friend. Keep the outstanding progress.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

[IvotB]

Dr. Vac,

You're a hero. Trying to build this kit, when there is a WNW kit available (which I presume is a little bit more detailed and has a sligtly better fit  )

I'm waiting to see what you are going to achieve. And yes, perhaps no jury will see the difference!

regards,
Ivo

[NinetythirdLiberator]

All,

A tiny bit more on the Albatros.  I started putting little bits of interior in so I can register where things will go.  Things are not perfect, but the overall effect will be pleasing.  Tomorrow I'll work on getting a seat made and start painting the interior you see here.  Then it's the control column, the switches on the right side and rudder bar.



All in good fun! 

Thanks for looking,

Dan

[NinetythirdLiberator]

Hi Guys and Gals,

I was looking around on the internet and found a great site that has tons of old balsa wood model plans to download.  I still build lots of free flight stuff and I found this from an old Guillow's kit:



If you look at the 3-view and the fuselage contour with the rudder/fin...it looks just like my I.D. Albatros before surgery.  Just an interesting observation.  I wonder if they all got their info from the same source? 

Just fascinating to me...Cheers,

Dan

[uncletony]

Or maybe I.D. used the Guillow's plans as the source? 

[GAJouette]

   Dan,
How about sharing the site? I've been doing much the same thing lately looking for Pre-War aircraft drawings. I'll come across some very interesting designs too. In the mean time I'm looking forward to seeing more of your ID Albatros project.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

[NinetythirdLiberator]

Hi Gregory,

Here she is:  http://www.outerzone.co.uk/index.asp

Just search in the little box.  I used "guillow" and "sterling" and "comet"...lots to look at.  Maybe have to make some sawdust soon!

I'll be working more on the Alby tonight. 

Cheers,

Dan

[NinetythirdLiberator]

Tiny Update...

I have started placing some more interior bits like tach, machine gun mounts, flow panel on the right side and taped on the new and improved cockpit opening.  This makes the whole shooting-match look much better and more like an Albatros!





I hope to start painting the interior a bit tonight and also begin making the seat, floor and control column.  We'll see....

Thanks for looking at Precious,

Dan

[GAJouette]

  Dan,
Awesome improvements to date my old friend. Looking forward to the interior paint work.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

[uncletony]

my current favorite build log on the site.

I should have extra WNW PE  spandau MG jackets if they are of use?

[NinetythirdLiberator]

Thanks, Guys...it's going quite well, I must say.  Not the fidelity of WNW but fun all the same.  I think it will stand up well!

Thanks, Bo...I am just going to use those plastic guns from my WNW and save the jackets for that lovely machine.  I think the plastic is fine for this old beast.

Maybe the I.D. will turn out SO WELL that I'll need to have a way to tell them apart.  That's where the plastic guns will help. 

More tonight....Dan

[coyotemagic]

Really coming along nicely, Dan.  Already, she's shaping up to be a lovely model.
Cheers,
Bud

[NinetythirdLiberator]

Fellow Crazies:

A bit more done on the old girl.  I still have to add my compass, Bosch generator on the left and a couple other do-dads.  The next painful thing will be fabricating the ammo holders.  I guess I'll start by using the WNW as examples though I doubt they will fit exactly.





I also need to put a good face on my tach.  My paint job is lame.

Thanks for looking...more tomorrow! 

Dan

[PrzemoL]

I admire your patience with this one. I can only say, that if I were you, I would forget this vacu and either concentrate on WNW kit or scratch build the whole model. The second option being much less probable...