FarEast Posted June 13, 2015 Posted June 13, 2015 Albatros D.Va (OAW) Hans von Gössel Jasta 71 So this was my second WnW build that has been a stop go, stop go affair since September 2014. After my Sopwith Snipe I had learned an awful lot about the hobby and I was determined to take my time. Also the fact that this had been a gift from a very close friend meant that I really wanted to do it justice. This WIP thread will be basically just photos from the very start to where I am presently, so sit back relax and enjoy watching a noob make a complete balls up, recovery, balls up as I stop go, stop go my way through the build. Engine: 2
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted June 13, 2015 Administrators Posted June 13, 2015 Tight work! And smart thinking on the creases in the lozenge!!
FarEast Posted June 13, 2015 Author Posted June 13, 2015 Tight work! And smart thinking on the creases in the lozenge!! Many thanks Jeroen - actually that very piece took 4 attempts to get to the finished item. I felt the black line around the fabric and the nail marks too cartoonish and stood out too much - the later pictures show it with a brown oil paint wash and no nail marks and it looks a lot better now it is install in the closed up fuselage. (You could still see the heavy black line when closed up) 2
youngtiger1 Posted July 16, 2015 Posted July 16, 2015 Just saw thus as well and it looks like you my friend sure like a challenge. I mean, 2 WnW things at the same time...wow! Well, you are doing great and I like the little trick on the seat you did. Just a little action with pin vise and hobby knife and it looks like it's a real cusion...that's pretty cool. I'll have to remember that
Administrators Fran Posted July 16, 2015 Administrators Posted July 16, 2015 great stuff James!! Two WnW at the same time!!
FarEast Posted July 17, 2015 Author Posted July 17, 2015 Hy Guys, actually this was the second ever WnW aircraft I started way back in Sept. 2014 so I was building the Eindecker and now the DH.2 at the same time as this.
FarEast Posted July 17, 2015 Author Posted July 17, 2015 Actually I'm behind on the updates for this one! The upper and lower wings are complete and just need some post shading work.
FarEast Posted July 17, 2015 Author Posted July 17, 2015 After bonding the two halves together it was time for some more preshading ready for Uschi van der Rosten and Ronny Bar Fine decals. I made really great progress after the initial learning curve. However I completely forget to reduce the viscosity and NO! However with some very fine scalpel work to remove the gloss varnish and the base I was left with a great surface to relay the preshading: And then custom cut the panel section again and relay and varnish the area. VERY pleased with that recovery! It actually ended up happening several times during the process! I was a little to liberal with the thinner when it came to cleaning up the section I was working on, so in the end I just removed all the side panels and started again. FINALLY! After completing all of the wood I decided to walk away and take a break....where is that Eindecker? 1
FarEast Posted July 17, 2015 Author Posted July 17, 2015 I just want to give a HUGE thank you to Alex at Uschi van der Rosten for all the help and advice he's given me on this build! 1
FarEast Posted July 17, 2015 Author Posted July 17, 2015 So the next job is getting some colour and the amazing Aviattic Lozenge down on to the wings! Time to get those hand cut rib tapes down! And some national insignia! 1
Administrators Fran Posted December 14, 2015 Administrators Posted December 14, 2015 Now that Roland is done, get into to this beauty again!
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