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1:32nd scale Albatros D.V

Started by Mike Norris · 70 ≡ · ↻ 2 months ago

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Mike Norris said 4 months, 3 weeks ago:

Hi all
As the build of the Bristol Scout 1264 will be completed soon, I've started on the next build
This will be the Albatros D.V, Serial No: D.2006/17 as flown by Ltn.der.Reserve Bernhard Kilian of Jasta 21b during September 1917
This is a 'Wingnut Wings' model kit

Little information is recorded for Ltn.der.Reserve Bernhard Kilian, other than he was born in Neideburg in 1894
He served with Jasta 21 until his death in a flying accident at Pauvres airfield in December 1917
He was not reported to have been awarded any combat victories

Mike
2 attached images. Click to enlarge.
John Healy said 4 months, 3 weeks ago:

Nice choice. The D.V looks great with the headrest fitted.
John vd Biggelaar said 4 months, 3 weeks ago:

Great choice, Mike @sandbagger
Looking forward to this build.
Mike Norris said 4 months, 3 weeks ago:

Hi all
The forward sides of the fuselage halves have pre-molded circular access panels and cooling louvres
The cooling louvres have no slots under them through the fuselage
I've chosen to replace both with 3D printed parts from 'Proper Plane'
‘Proper Plane’ Albatros D.V/D.Va louvres (RD-011)
‘Proper Plane’ Albatros D.V/D.Va inspection hatches (RD-015)

I've removed the pre-molded panels and louvres from the fuselage sides.
I've also drilled cooling slots through the fuselage sides. These will have the louvres fitted over them

I've also drilled slots in the lower, rear of the fuselage halves for the lower elevator control cables

'Wingnut Wings' issued correction sheets for the instruction manual
These require the removal of pre-molded internal cockpit detail from the left fuselage half and removal of pre-molded straps from the lower, rear of both fuselage halves

Mike
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John vd Biggelaar said 4 months, 3 weeks ago:

That's an impressive start already, Mike @sandbagger
Paul Barber said 4 months, 3 weeks ago:

Fantastic addition @sandbagger ! Welcome aboard!
Spiros Pendedekas said 4 months, 3 weeks ago:

Excellent entry and ditto progress, my friend @sandbagger! Looking forward to it!
Louis Gardner said 4 months, 3 weeks ago:

Mike Norris (@sandbagger)
I'm going to chime in here and echo the comments made above. Please keep posting these wonderful up close photos. In time, I plan on building a few of these WNW Abatros, (and possibly a WNW Pfalz D-III), kits for the group, but first I will finish my 1/32 scale Nieuport and SPAD XIII models.

The additional steps you are taking are setting this one ahead of the others.

Well done, and thank you for joining our ever growing group.
Mike Norris said 4 months, 3 weeks ago:

Hi Louis,
I've built both. If it's of any help you can download my fully detailed build logs (in PDF format) from the relevant 'Logs' page on my website.

https://mikesww1aircraftmodels.com/
Mike Norris said 4 months, 2 weeks ago:

Hi all
I've to paint the fuselage internal parts
This includes creating wood and leather finishes
The light colour wood finish is ‘Windsor & Newton’ Griffin Alkyd oil paint (Raw Sienna) applied by brush over 'Tamiya' Desert Yellow (XF59) base coat
The dark colour wood finish is ‘Windsor & Newton’ Griffin Alkyd oil paint (Burnt Umber) applied by brush over 'Tamiya' Desert Yellow (XF59) base coat
The leather finish on the pilots seat is ‘Ammo-Mig’ Oil brusher (Earth) and when semi-dry, stipple brushed ‘Ammo-Mig’ Oil brusher (Dark Brown) over 'Tamiya' Desert Yellow (XF59) base coat

Mike
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IAN Convey said 4 months, 2 weeks ago:

A great start Mike to one of the best looking WW1 aircraft ( in my opinion ) .Looking forward to the rest of the build.
Spiros Pendedekas said 4 months, 2 weeks ago:

Really nice painting, my friend @sandbagger!
John vd Biggelaar said 4 months, 2 weeks ago:

Great painting indeed, Mike @sandbagger
Louis Gardner said 4 months, 2 weeks ago:

Mike Norris (@sandbagger)
Thanks for posting the link to your web page. I will be checking it out soon.

I also like how you have painted the plywood portion on the interior of your Albatros. I was thinking about doing something similar on mine when I get started on it.

Looking good !
Mike Norris said 4 months, 2 weeks ago:

Hi all,
The fuselage is now ready to be closed up.
I've added the cockpit control cables for the rudder and elevator (ailerons will come later)
Also pipe/tubes from the water pump greaser and the starter magneto
The control rod from the engine spark advance control lever can't be added until the fuselage is closed up, as it has to route around or through a cockpit frame
The engine has ignition leads to the spark plugs but not from the magnetos
Wiring those is a waste as they can't really be seen on the completed model

Mike
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