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ngwithrsd

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Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 7:56 pm

FG 90# stock

Joined: Wed Apr 08, 2009 4:36 pm
Posts: 39

For my first post, I Decided to give The Abatros DVa a try with a few simple custom details. First, I used rubber O rings for tires, then I used some hobby tubing for the twin LMG machine guns. I also reinforced the wings and rudder with # 110 card stock. The wing and landing gear struts I reinforced with 1mm cardboard. Finally I added some basic rigging to complete the model. This model was also sized up 20% using a pdf editor. Here are some pictures of the completed model:

Last edited by ngwithrsd on Tue Apr 14, 2009 9:47 pm, edited 1 time in total.

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willygoat

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Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 9:07 pm

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That's a great way to start off here! Wonderful job on this one. I can never get biplanes to turn out right. Great extra details too

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BOB MARTIN

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Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 9:13 pm

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Location: West Virgina,USA

Great looking model I like the extra detail with the tires and guns

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Alcides

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Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 10:21 pm

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Joined: Fri Mar 20, 2009 8:00 am
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Welcome to the board!!! A great start your Albatross.

One advice: your pictures seems to be blurred. I think if you can use a tripod or just to use some support when your take the pictures you are going to get a lot better pictures.

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cdwheatley

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Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 1:31 am

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Location: Waterlooville, Hampshire, England

Welcome to the forum! That's a lovely looking Albatros you've built there. Those 'O' ring tyres look just perfect. Is this your first card model?! If so then what a debut! One thing you might want to consider in future is to colour the edges of the card where it's been cut so as to hide those white lines. I use watercolour pencils on my models, but others use marker pens or whatever else they find that does the trick. Keep up the good work

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possm_23

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Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 3:58 am

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nice job sir!!!!!!!!

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Tim_in_Winnipeg

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Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 6:47 am

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Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

A most excellent first model! Its those details that really make it come alive. Well done

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hawkman66

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Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 8:10 am

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Joined: Wed Feb 25, 2009 11:43 am
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Verry EXecellent model!! Biplanes give me fits most of the time, But your a great job.
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cmdr199212

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Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 8:20 am

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Joined: Fri Mar 30, 2007 1:29 pm
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Location: Maryland

top hole Wot Wot! Great job!

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ngwithrsd

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Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 9:48 am

FG 90# stock

Joined: Wed Apr 08, 2009 4:36 pm
Posts: 39

Thanks for the great tips and comments! This was not my first Fiddler's Green model, but rather the first time I have tried to add modifications to a model where I have encountered problems during prior builds. I sat back and watched how the experts were doing it and tried to incorporate as much as I could into this project. I still have alot of techniques to learn and master, so I will be building another soon, probably the P-80. I will try to incorporate the tips you guys suggested in this post to my next attempt...thanks again!

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BOB MARTIN

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Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 10:19 am

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Location: West Virgina,USA

As I said before, great looking model. I have one question. Where did you get the O rings

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ngwithrsd

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Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 4:05 pm

FG 90# stock

Joined: Wed Apr 08, 2009 4:36 pm
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The O-rings came in a pack of washers for outdoor hoses purchased from Wal-Mart. They were found in the garden center right next to the hoses and cost $1.20 per pack. Two packs will give you 5 tires...

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oibbill

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Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 5:03 pm

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Location: Ocean Isle Beach,N.C.

GREAT JOB ON THE ALBATROS. I AM PARTIAL TO WW 1 AIRCRAFT. THE NEW REDESIGNED ALBATROS LOOKS GREAT. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK....BILL

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