Author Topic: WNW Albatros DVa Jasta 76b Karl Hopf  (Read 16245 times)

Offline Ian from Doncaster

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Re: WNW Albatros DVa Jasta 76b Karl Hopf
« Reply #90 on: January 02, 2014, 07:13:26 AM »
I have now attached the upper wing.  Oh Boy those struts are thin!  3 of the 4 broke at the attachment points and needed CA to fix, but fixed they are so all that remains now is the rigging.  Pics to follow later.

Also, here is the promised pic of the repaired upper wing after the finger-of-CA incident...  :-X


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Re: WNW Albatros DVa Jasta 76b Karl Hopf
« Reply #91 on: January 02, 2014, 11:10:47 PM »
Nice recovery from the glue print! I too have done that!
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Re: WNW Albatros DVa Jasta 76b Karl Hopf
« Reply #92 on: January 03, 2014, 01:16:28 AM »
Hello Ian:

Just catching up on your build log on this.  Really outstanding workmanship all around.  The scheme is neat and you managed to recover nicely from the mishap on the upper wing.  Your turnbuckles look the business alright on the elevator control horns.  Very nicely done and am looking forward to more as progress to completion.  WNW is sold out of this sheet?  Bummer.

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Re: WNW Albatros DVa Jasta 76b Karl Hopf
« Reply #93 on: January 03, 2014, 01:39:50 AM »
Great repair of the wing finish Ian. The colours look good as well.
I look forward to the next phase.  Good work!

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Re: WNW Albatros DVa Jasta 76b Karl Hopf
« Reply #94 on: January 03, 2014, 02:47:12 AM »
Hello Ian. It looks like you've nailed that repair. Well done!

Best wishes
Nigel

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Re: WNW Albatros DVa Jasta 76b Karl Hopf
« Reply #95 on: January 03, 2014, 03:14:19 AM »
Thanks folks, the repair is in between the ribs immediately to the left of the radiator as you look at the pic.  Thankfully it wasn't anywhere near the catastrophe it could have been on the woodgrain or on the fuselage decals!

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Re: WNW Albatros DVa Jasta 76b Karl Hopf
« Reply #96 on: January 03, 2014, 03:36:32 AM »
Ian,
    I can't see any evidence of the "sticky finger incident" in your photo; nice recovery! As the saying goes, I have "been there, done that, and have the T-shirt to prove it". :-[ Well done Sir!
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Re: WNW Albatros DVa Jasta 76b Karl Hopf
« Reply #97 on: January 03, 2014, 10:45:11 AM »
Apart from trying to straighten up some turnbuckles, this is done.  As with my previous builds, I need to stop before I ruin the model trying to correct each imperfection...

I'll try and take some better pics soon, in daylight, and do a completed build thread, where I will discuss the kit and my experiences with it etc.  For now, here are some pics, please excuse the poor lighting/flash reflections. which hides some of the weathering etc.








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Re: WNW Albatros DVa Jasta 76b Karl Hopf
« Reply #98 on: January 03, 2014, 11:16:33 AM »
Magnificent Alby, Ian!  I absolutely love that Bavarian paint scheme and
you have more than done it justice.  It has been a treat to follow your
build and I look forward to another.  Well done, my friend!

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Re: WNW Albatros DVa Jasta 76b Karl Hopf
« Reply #99 on: January 03, 2014, 07:13:04 PM »
Magnificent build Ian, extremely well painted, very nice colors. Many many congratulations.

Kind regards
Patrick

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Re: WNW Albatros DVa Jasta 76b Karl Hopf
« Reply #100 on: January 04, 2014, 12:36:34 PM »
Hello Ian:

Truly a great build.  I really like the scheme, and although WNW is sold, I do have a nice Pheon Bavarian sheet for it.  Your work is inspirational and after looking over several other Albatros builds, I may have to do another.  Great job Ian.

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Re: WNW Albatros DVa Jasta 76b Karl Hopf
« Reply #101 on: January 05, 2014, 06:29:16 AM »
Beautiful model Ian. Well done.

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Re: WNW Albatros DVa Jasta 76b Karl Hopf
« Reply #102 on: January 05, 2014, 12:48:37 PM »
This one has turned out great! Beautiful scheme and work all around!
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Re: WNW Albatros DVa Jasta 76b Karl Hopf
« Reply #103 on: January 06, 2014, 12:54:11 AM »
Thank you for all the kind comments.  The completed model thread is at http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=2851.0#new