Epeeman Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Dear all, Completed a couple of days ago, the WNW Albatros dva completed in the markings of Josef Mai, Jasta 5 late 1917/early 1918. As always, built OOB, brush painted - wood work simulated using artist oils over acrylic base coat of ochre. Rigged mostly using Uschi fine elastic thread with exception of undercarriage where fine (monofilament) mending thread used to give strength in a very weak area - the model will quite literally freely wooble if elastic thread used here. Probably the best kit in the WNW range with great decals. The only issues with decals (if you can call it that) is the lozenge is not printed to shape of wings so must be cut in individual sections then trimmed to wing profile once dry. You then have the tedious task of applying individual rib tapes ........... The biggest issue though is the decal representing the crescent and start motif is out of proportion and printed oversize - something you don't notice until you apply them. Admit this is not my best work but is also far from my worst. Photos kindly taken by my son on his decent camera. Constructive feedbackcomments welcomed. Regards Dave 35 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorfinn Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Really superb work! I love the treatment of the camouflage on the aft decking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickE Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Great job on a good looking plane Dave. Love the prop. Mick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyGair Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Superb. Busy doing my first WnW kit, a D.VII. Everything about these kits is first class, and you've done a first class job here. I hope I get the prop looking as good as yours. Davey. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Paw Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 (edited) 6 minutes ago, DaveyGair said: Edited April 2, 2018 by Bear Paw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Excellent job all round, engine detail, lozenge work and the propeller, well done sir! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipthepilot Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Really amazing, I haven't attempted a WNW kit yet, too nervous about rigging. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Superb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Not really my kind of subject matter but I have heard a lot of good things said about WNW and I can see why. A great build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Lovely job Dave, that wooden fuselage is ace! Joesph Mai's aircraft are one of my favorites, he was a very interesting guy. You can't go wrong with a Jasta 5 Albatros! Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Beautiful work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Wow! Beautiful model. That crescent does look quite over-sized. Andrew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted April 3, 2018 Author Share Posted April 3, 2018 40 minutes ago, Andwil said: Wow! Beautiful model. That crescent does look quite over-sized. Andrew Thank you all kindly gentlemen. I glad that you agree about the crescent marking Andrew as this was something I found very disappointing as I had obviously committed to the paint scheme so have had to live with it - this is an issue I have fed back to Wingnut wings as an observation. Regards Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted April 3, 2018 Author Share Posted April 3, 2018 13 hours ago, pipthepilot said: Really amazing, I haven't attempted a WNW kit yet, too nervous about rigging. Don't let that put you off - once you have a method sorted it is not as bad as you think although it can be fiddly and tedious on occasions. Try a biplane that has minimal rigging such as a Fok DVII first and don't be shy on asking advice - happy to help if necessary. Regards Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev The Modeller Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Very nice mate lovely build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Nicely done, I love these WNW models 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Henry Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Truly a work of art. Thanks for sharing it with us. Bob H. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 I have to agree about the crescent, but it still looks pretty damn good from here. (Then again, I am in Dallas at the moment....... 😁) Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonix Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 first class, top notch, etc. That really is a very fine model - looking forward to seeing it for real. P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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