karimb Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 (edited) Hey everyone! Allow me to post my first Wingnut Wings kit... The Albatros is such a pleasure to build. The part fit is stellar, no sinkmarks, almost no filler needed. I cant repeat enough how impressed i am by Wingnut Wings and their product offerings ( so much so that since i finished the build i added two more Albatrosses to the exponentially growing wnw stash! ) I finished the kit itself in Hans Joachim Hippel's Jasta 71 aircraft that had scored two victories by August 1918... The choice itself was based on the fact it would give me the chance to do some woodworking, and i also liked the pipe smoking moon! To the kit, i added the following extras (although the kit would still turn out a gem without any additions): HGW superdetailing kit Home cast epoxy seat padding Taurus spark plugs Gaspatch turnbuckles Uschi woodgrain decals after the HGW woodgrain decals disintegrated on me !(Knotless pale and rich UVDR decals) MicroMark resin rivets Home made custom paint stencils ( courtesy of my Silhouette cameo) Master brass barrels for the spandaus Sundries: Modelkasten rigging thread for internals EZline fine and medium charcoal and black for the exterior rigging Albion tubing different OD/IDs Electrical wiring for the eyelets and all the magnetos/spark wiring AK worn effects/heavy chipping chipping fluids some more stuff i cant recall! Paints used were Tamiya and Gunze acrylics, AK rust color set for the exhaust Gunze Mr metal color buffable lacquers for the metallics, Weathering was done with FM clay washes, enamels by AK and oils by Abteilung Pigments for the tires are AK too Some things i would do differently next Albatros build would be the to tone down the preshading on the wood panelling, and probably use more toned down resin rivets as the purists will note that that albatros had flush nailheads and not positive rivets (i know i know, but it does look cool with the resin rivets showing under the decals !). A big thank you to Walther's Solvaset and Microsol/Microset for making the decals conform! Random build nonsense below... Band of the build: Credence Clearwater Revival Thank you everyone for all the support given during the WIP, to which i will post a link HERE ... As always criticism and feedback is highly appreciated! Well, off to go continue my Fokker DVII as soon as i get back from a layover! Stay safe and happy modeling, gang! Karim Edited November 5, 2016 by karimb Shaka HI and Uncarina 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Martinnfb Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 That's cool, I know nothing about this aeroplane, but this looks clean and neat. Thanks for sharing Karim. Cheers Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karimb Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 That's cool, I know nothing about this aeroplane, but this looks clean and neat. Thanks for sharing Karim. Cheers Martin Hey Martin! Thanks for leaving a word... I didnt know much about ww1 aviation either but since i started this build and started reading up it is fabulous stuff! not everyone's cup of tea i agree though! thanks for the kind comment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe66 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Beautiful Albatross ! -Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog1 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Beautiful clean build... fantastic work!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Jeez Louise that's lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero77 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Wow, that's an amazing first try at WW1 model building ! You were not sparing with details ! Very nice build and finish. I'm happy to see you entering in the wonderful world of wood and fabric aircraft, my friend ! That wooden propeller is just hypnotizing me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero77 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 (edited) Band of the build: Credence Clearwater Revival Love that band, too ! BTW, you're asking for criticism. That's difficult to find something to be criticized in your model, but i think the board/plane between the wheels is made of wood and not metallic. Edited November 5, 2016 by Zero77 karimb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lothar Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 I just love this build - fantastic throughout Now where's my triple dose Prozac?? Lothar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0t0rdr1ver Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Wow! Excellent build Karim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Just a gorgeous build, Karim! I mentioned the pre-shading in your build thread, but apart from that, there's absolutely nothing to criticise on your model. It's wonderful! May I publish it on the website? Kev Shaka HI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Karim my Friend Absolutely a knock out. Geez, just spectacular. Every pat of the Albi looks beautifully done but all all the work, the leather around the cockpit looks absolutely as real as it gets. Beautiful build. :clap2: :clap2: Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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