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Albatross DVa toast
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jknaus
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Albatross DVa
I'll try and get a better pic of the problem. Not that it matters anymore. Couldnt sleep so did some more work. Got the guns done and mounted, the plate covering the fore cocpit, primed the exhaust ect. Then later on this morning glued the top wing to the center struts. Figured this would be the best way. Later on when all is set glue the outer struts. Somehow the right center snapped. So will wait and see what can be done, but just no longer interested. Feel like a bull in a china shop.
Just very disappointed right now.
James
I'll try and get a better pic of the problem. Not that it matters anymore. Couldnt sleep so did some more work. Got the guns done and mounted, the plate covering the fore cocpit, primed the exhaust ect. Then later on this morning glued the top wing to the center struts. Figured this would be the best way. Later on when all is set glue the outer struts. Somehow the right center snapped. So will wait and see what can be done, but just no longer interested. Feel like a bull in a china shop.
Just very disappointed right now.
James
Albatross DVa
Dang James, sorry. Let it rest and get that strut fixed, should be pretty simple fix. :zen
Dang James, sorry. Let it rest and get that strut fixed, should be pretty simple fix. :zen
jknaus
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Albatross DVa
hanks guys. Havent given up yet, just not happy with the outcome. Of course that could be the pain talking or just because I've been up since 2 or 3. Cant fit a pin in, the struts are too thin and with the wings on there is no clearance. Will work on the prop a while and exhaust and then come back to it. In the meantime researching the next model. WWII FAA Corsair 1.
James
hanks guys. Havent given up yet, just not happy with the outcome. Of course that could be the pain talking or just because I've been up since 2 or 3. Cant fit a pin in, the struts are too thin and with the wings on there is no clearance. Will work on the prop a while and exhaust and then come back to it. In the meantime researching the next model. WWII FAA Corsair 1.
James
jknaus
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Albatross DVa is toasted
Well tried to fix the strut. It would not meet, so I glued the outer struts thinking this would help align things. The wing would not align and struts kept popping out. Got the outer struts done finally and both of the center struts snapped. And I was being really delicate. So this is now garbage. I am totally ticked off. This is fit wise the worst WNW kit I have done. It will fit, but not like their later kits. Also this is the worst one I have done for extra fragile parts. From the seat mount to the struts. I dont think I will even bother trying another.
:vmad
James
Well tried to fix the strut. It would not meet, so I glued the outer struts thinking this would help align things. The wing would not align and struts kept popping out. Got the outer struts done finally and both of the center struts snapped. And I was being really delicate. So this is now garbage. I am totally ticked off. This is fit wise the worst WNW kit I have done. It will fit, but not like their later kits. Also this is the worst one I have done for extra fragile parts. From the seat mount to the struts. I dont think I will even bother trying another.
:vmad James
dewertus
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Albatross DVa is toasted
Well, once must be "the first time", now I know that modeling is not a bed of roses - head up, with your skills it's only a slight turbulence on the way to become a successful
Well, once must be "the first time", now I know that modeling is not a bed of roses - head up, with your skills it's only a slight turbulence on the way to become a successful
jknaus
Administrator
Albatross DVa On hold.
Okay after stepping away from this for a few days I went and took a look. I have removed the top wing and the center cabanes. I will have to clean up the mounting points a bit, but that will have to wait for a while. To scratch the itch to build I followed some good advice and pulled out something simple. Once I have finished this BV 40, and the Corsair that should arrive Monday, I will come back to this and rob some struts from one of my other Albies and try again. Maybe things will work better.
James
Okay after stepping away from this for a few days I went and took a look. I have removed the top wing and the center cabanes. I will have to clean up the mounting points a bit, but that will have to wait for a while. To scratch the itch to build I followed some good advice and pulled out something simple. Once I have finished this BV 40, and the Corsair that should arrive Monday, I will come back to this and rob some struts from one of my other Albies and try again. Maybe things will work better.
James
phantom II
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Albatross DVa On hold.
I like that idea .
Cheers, Christian B)
I like that idea .Cheers, Christian B)
Albatross DVa On hold.
Attaboy James
Attaboy James
Tankbuilder
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jknaus
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Albatross DVa
I asked about a new belly panel for my Fokker DVII. It would be $20.00 plus $20.00 shipping. I will probably rob a kit if I try this again.
James
I asked about a new belly panel for my Fokker DVII. It would be $20.00 plus $20.00 shipping. I will probably rob a kit if I try this again.
James
Albatross DVa
What are the chances the struts and belly panel are on the same sprue?
What are the chances the struts and belly panel are on the same sprue?
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