aircare84 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Presenting my 2nd Wingnut Wings build Albatros D.Va (OAW) in the markings Hans von Gossell of Jasta 71. Completed their Fokker DVII (Alb) a few months ago & had to have a go at the Albatros next.Learned a few things I will do differently on my next Albatros build concerning decals & rigging. Will also use the white metal landing gear struts on the next one, as the kits L/G is very wobbly.For the build I used the following aftermarket items;Shapeway fuel tank & fuel valveTaurus spark plugs, valves & lifter armsAviattic lozenge & Uschi woodgrain decalsGaspatch Spandau machine gunsHGW seat belts ​Barracuda Cast Intake ManifoldRigging isn't perfect, my first try @ rigging a biplane. Used transparent thread colored with a silver sharpie for the rigging & micro brass tubing @ the ends to simulate the turnbuckles.Added to the cockpit & engine, fuel, air, vacuum lines, spark plug wiring, interrupter cables, etc. Scratch built the interrupter mechanism on the upper rear of the engine, but can't be seen when completed, so I'm guessing this may be why WNW didn't mold it in the first place.Weathered slightly using oil paints, pastels & washes. Very little done in this area.Comments & suggestions are welcome, as I'm still a newbie with the WW1 planes.Thanks for looking,Larry DrDave, Wolf Buddee, florin13 and 22 others 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Wow, that is gorgeous! What a fantastic scheme, too. May I publish it on the website? Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 What a BEAUT !! I hope to build mine somewhere near yours. I love it.....Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Larry Absolutely first class work - simply awesome :thumbsup: Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTroll Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Absolutely stunning! This is what a perfect build looks like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Looks great! That's the same markings I want to do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miloslav1956 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Excellent work ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 That is one nice-looking model. Fantastic detailing. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Wow! Everything looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircare84 Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 Thanks for all of the nice comments! My next build will be something I am more familiar with before I tackle another biplane; Hasegawa Fw-190 D9. Kev, would be honored to have published, last name is Trout. A few in progress pics; Uncarina, bstachel, Bill Cross and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelCellar Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Larry, Wow, that is FANTASTIC! I really like the finish/coloring of the fuselage - AMAZING!! regards, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Larry, You built this like a pro! Amazing attention to detail, and you make all of the decals look like the real thing. Serious respect. Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karimb Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Beautifully done and the scheme is uber cool! Out of curiosity which of the uschi decals did you use? The ronny bar edition? Any chance you might have the item ref at hand? Thanks again for sharing! Karim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Bettencourt Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 THAT"S AWESOME!!! Thanks for sharing. Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon417 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Wow! That is fantastic! Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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