Wingnut Wings 1/32 Albatros D.Va
By Ernest Roth
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This 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.
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I used a Proper Plane "Prop and Pipe" set, as well as some Taurus spark plugs, Gas Patch turnbuckles and Spandaus and HGW seatbelt.
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The figures are by Model Cellar and were fun to build and paint.
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Here are a few "in progress" photos. The engine has not been weathered yet. I scratched the ignition wires and control cables.
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Close up of the engine, still in factory fresh condition.
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I used the rigging guide PrzemoL made some years ago and it was very helpful. I used EZ Line and Gas Patch turnbuckles on this build - and my three previous WNW builds as well.
Enjoy!
© Ernest Roth 2021
This article was published on Tuesday, May 18 2021; Last modified on Friday, May 21 2021