FGMM Albatros DVa

**dfarrell** · #1 03-11-2010, 08:58 PM

It has been a while since I've posted on here, but this contest has sparked my intrest! I think I will build the Ablatros DVa of Lt. Bohning.
I've scaled it down to 1/48 scale, and I am going to try to add a more detailed engine, machine guns, and rigging too. Pictures to follow. .

**dfarrell** · #2 03-12-2010, 03:21 PM

Here is what I have done so far. I decided not to add a different engine on this one. I had a few problems withthe fit of the fuselage, so I decided I would go easy on this one. I still plan on using some different M.G.'s and adding some rigging, and do something about the wheels.

**cdwheatley** · #3 03-12-2010, 03:33 PM

Looks great so far

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**Sammuel** · #4 03-12-2010, 03:34 PM

Looking good. I'm building the Fokker DrI and also want to improve on the M.G.'s. What do you suggest or how are you going to scratch build them? Just looking for some ideas.

Thanks
Sam

**cdwheatley** · #5 03-12-2010, 03:50 PM

When I build machine guns for my WWI models I cut a short length of dowel and use the printed part wrapped around it for the body of the gun, with a tiny piece of insulation from some thin gauge wire at one end for the barrel and a piece of balsa at the other end painted black for the stock.

**dfarrell** · #6 03-12-2010, 04:50 PM

For M.G.'s, I think I am going to use the ones that came with Marek's Pfaltz D-III kit.
(I was going to use the engine from the same kit too). Although I like the idea of using wire insulation for the barrel alot!

**Sammuel** · #7 03-12-2010, 06:12 PM

Sounds good. I was thinking of going with maybe a small brass tube and drill holes into it or evergreen plastic tube and do the same. I will play around with both and post some photos when done.

Sam

**Alcides** · #8 03-13-2010, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dfarrell

I had a few problems withthe fit of the fuselage, so I decided I would go easy on this one.

I was thinking to build one of this. Do you think the models has a fit problem ?

**Mauri** · #9 03-13-2010, 11:56 AM

Very nice project. As Alcides, I would like to know the details of that fitting problems... any chance that you can post a pic explaining the issue? Thanks in advance!

Best regards,
- Mauri -

**dfarrell** · #10 03-14-2010, 02:37 AM

The problem I had was with the tail section, and the section the fits right in front of the wing. The tail section problem is overcome by making the front of that section (where the tabs are) a little smaller, otherwise it is too big to slide into the next piece. For the section that fits infront of the wings, you need to make the rear of that section a bit tighter, otherwise it fits too loose. Take care of that , and the rest of the fuselage goes together fine. I hope that explains it well enough, because my first try (which had the problems) crashed landed in the recycle bin, and is no more.