Greif8 Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 (edited) I finished this build today a bit before noon. It is one of the "Brown Box" WNW kits that they sold near the end of their existence last year. The aircraft represents the Albatros DVa flown by Hans Böhning, a 17 victory ace assigned to Bavarian Squadron 76b. I thought the color scheme was eye catching and wanted to try out the wood decals from Proper Plane, so decided to build the aircraft in those colors. I also used a Proper Plane "Prop and Pipe" set, as well as some Taurus spark plugs, Gas Patch turnbuckles and Spandaus and HGW seatbelt. The figures are by Model Cellar and were fun to build and paint. Ernest The first of a few "in progress" photos. The engine has not been weathered yet. I scratched the ignition wires and control cables. Close up of the engine, still in factory fresh condition. Edited April 4, 2021 by Greif8 Whitey, Ramm66, Troy Molitor and 28 others 30 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrzemoL Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 Verrry nice. Great details, lovely colourful scheme. The essence of Albatros! Out2gtcha and Greif8 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 Lovely, nice werk on der chaps too. Greif8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 Lovely! Great work on a really attractive model. Greif8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 Superb. Greif8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greif8 Posted April 5, 2021 Author Share Posted April 5, 2021 12 hours ago, PrzemoL said: Verrry nice. Great details, lovely colourful scheme. The essence of Albatros! 11 hours ago, Kagemusha said: Lovely, nice werk on der chaps too. 9 hours ago, Out2gtcha said: Lovely! Great work on a really attractive model. 7 hours ago, Whitey said: Superb. Thank you for the compliments guys, you are very kind. PrzemoL, I used the rigging guide you made some years ago and it was very helpful. I plan to build the Sopwith Pup next and am going to try out the fishing line, anchor points and micro tubing method that you describe in your guide. I used EZ Line and GP turnbuckles on this build - and my three previous WNW builds as well; so I think it is time to try another method out. Ernest Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreightDog Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 Just amazing. You WW1 guys use dark magic to do your art, I'm in awe. You've really painted life to those figures too and the base just tops it off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicciuzzo Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 all wonderful: airplane, puppets and diorama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Beautiful work, Ernest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greif8 Posted April 6, 2021 Author Share Posted April 6, 2021 15 hours ago, FreightDog said: Just amazing. You WW1 guys use dark magic to do your art, I'm in awe. You've really painted life to those figures too and the base just tops it off 13 hours ago, Cicciuzzo said: all wonderful: airplane, puppets and diorama 4 hours ago, Gazzas said: Beautiful work, Ernest! Thank you for the kind words guys! Ernest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrzemoL Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 On 4/5/2021 at 10:15 AM, Greif8 said: Thank you for the compliments guys, you are very kind. PrzemoL, I used the rigging guide you made some years ago and it was very helpful. I plan to build the Sopwith Pup next and am going to try out the fishing line, anchor points and micro tubing method that you describe in your guide. I used EZ Line and GP turnbuckles on this build - and my three previous WNW builds as well; so I think it is time to try another method out. Ernest I am glad that you find my tutorial useful. Good luck with your next builds. Greif8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Ernest, I love seeing each and every one of your builds, and the figures you bring to life really bring the entire build to life! Cheers, Tom Greif8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greif8 Posted April 7, 2021 Author Share Posted April 7, 2021 13 hours ago, PrzemoL said: I am glad that you find my tutorial useful. Good luck with your next builds. Thank you sir, and I hope you also have many great and fun builds in your future. Ernest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greif8 Posted April 7, 2021 Author Share Posted April 7, 2021 8 hours ago, Uncarina said: Ernest, I love seeing each and every one of your builds, and the figures you bring to life really bring the entire build to life! Cheers, Tom Thank you for the kind words Tom! Sincerely, Ernest Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themongoose Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 That’s some cool photography accentuated by an incredible build! Greif8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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