Dual Build: Roden 1/32nd Albatros DIII (OAW): Jasta 10, WNW ALbatrosDV: Jasta11

[Manni]

Very good work! Both planes look outstanding. Keep up your great work.
Bye,
Manni

[RAGIII]

Great work, here, Rick! I'm really enjoying this thread... Marc.

Thanks Marc, glad you are enjoying the process. I know I enjoy having you following along!
RAGIII

They're both shaping up beautifully!!

Steve

Thanks Steve. Your comment is appreciated.
RAGIII

Very good work! Both planes look outstanding. Keep up your great work.
Bye,
Manni

Thanks Manni. Greatly appreciated.
RAGIII

[Trackpad]

Hello, Rick. Very nice work on the Albatri. Your overall paint scheme is exceptional. I look forward to your future updates especially on the WNW Albatros as a guide to assist me in my build. Old saying: "When in doubt, go to the experts!"   

[RAGIII]

Thanks Gary although I don't think I qualify as an Expert  One heads up on the WNW kit. I have found that trimming the upper portion of the lower wing where it inserts into the fuselage helps prevent banana wing. Just a tad will do. I also slightly, very slightly, bend the tab. Works for me but check your fit before following any crazy advice from me 
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[aliluke]

Hi Rick
Looking really great. These colour schemes are brilliant and brilliantly done - definitely prefer the blue background for the photos!

Cheers
Alistair

[lcarroll]

Rick,
    You've really got my attention on:
"I have found that trimming the upper portion of the lower wing where it inserts into the fuselage helps prevent banana wing. Just a tad will do.
   Can you be more specific on where to trim, what I think you mean is the top surface above the tab where it joins the fuselage........??   but I want to be sure.
Cheers,
Lance

[RAGIII]

Hi Rick
Looking really great. These colour schemes are brilliant and brilliantly done - definitely prefer the blue background for the photos!

Cheers
Alistair

Thanks Alistair. Greatly appreciate the very generous compliment!
RAGIII

Rick,
    You've really got my attention on:
"I have found that trimming the upper portion of the lower wing where it inserts into the fuselage helps prevent banana wing. Just a tad will do.
   Can you be more specific on where to trim, what I think you mean is the top surface above the tab where it joins the fuselage........??   but I want to be sure.
Cheers,
Lance

That is exactly where I mean Lance. Way back when Bo was working on his DV Banana Struts and Banana wings were discussed. I have seen some gorgeous builds of the WNW Albatros that have the tips bending upwards instead of a proper dihedral beginning at the root. I really take it EASY and do just a bit at a time. On my last I didn't actually glue the lower wing at the root until I had the upper aligned and everything looked good. As the saying goes, Your Madness May Vary 
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[Juan]

Hey Rick, both looking really good.  May your madness be contagious....   

[lcarroll]

Many Thanks Rick, since my D.V completed several years ago has a bit of a "Banana Bend" I'll definitely be using your suggestion on the next!
Cheers,
Lance

[GazzaS]

Thanks for the banana bend tip.  Another thing to worry about...

[Ernie]

Brilliant job Rick.  Both are progressing beautifully, especiallly the DIII, my personal favourite.
Well done, my friend.

Ernie

[Trackpad]

Thanks for the fix on the "banana wing" problem. I've already flattened out the upper wing in accordance with information in the Ray Rimmell Windsock Albatros build reference. Your lower wing tip brings it all together. 

[RAGIII]

Hey Rick, both looking really good.  May your madness be contagious....   

Thanks Juan. Greatly appreciated as always!
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[RAGIII]

Many Thanks Rick, since my D.V completed several years ago has a bit of a "Banana Bend" I'll definitely be using your suggestion on the next!
Cheers,
Lance

Just to be clear this was suggested by another Modeler Long Ago. I think it was actually before or during my first WNW Albatros build. Funny thing  is not all of the gorgeous builds of this kit have the banana tips and the builders didn't mention any sanding  Thus MY suggestion to test fit and be careful not to overdo !

Thanks for the banana bend tip.  Another thing to worry about...

Don't put any worry in this Gaz. Even the few that I have seen that are slightly bent up at the tips look great. If you do trim be careful and make sure it is just a few swipes with sandpaper and or a quick scrape with an exacto. Probably even more important is do not have any paint on the surfaces that go into the wing slot!
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[RAGIII]

Brilliant job Rick.  Both are progressing beautifully, especiallly the DIII, my personal favourite.
Well done, my friend.

Ernie

Ernie My OLD Friend, it is great to hear from you in a post! Thanks for your support as always. Looking forward to seeing Model Railroad Photos someday soon 
RAGIII

Thanks for the fix on the "banana wing" problem. I've already flattened out the upper wing in accordance with information in the Ray Rimmell Windsock Albatros build reference. Your lower wing tip brings it all together. 

Funny thing Gary is that I had forgotten about the slightly warped upper wing. Looking at the wing in my current build I see no evidence of the issue. This started as an OAW version and I used parts for the DV kindly supplied by another Forum Member. Perhaps WNW fixed the slight warp on the OAW issue?
RAGIII