Merlin
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#017
United Kingdom
Joined: June 11, 2003
KitMaker: 17,582 posts
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Posted: Friday, May 07, 2010 - 10:44 PM UTC

Brad Cancian describes how he built his magnificent Wingnut Wings Albatros.
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Thanks!
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Colorado, United States
Joined: January 25, 2004
KitMaker: 11,669 posts
AeroScale: 11,011 posts
Posted: Friday, May 07, 2010 - 11:20 PM UTC
One of the most impressive efforts in the Aeroscale WNW Group Build. Another gem in your crown Brad! Model On!
Here is his build thread.
". . .The most important thing is to know why you build and then get the most that you can out of building." via D.D.
England - East Anglia, United Kingdom
Joined: November 16, 2009
KitMaker: 79 posts
AeroScale: 75 posts
Posted: Saturday, May 08, 2010 - 09:18 PM UTC
Don't know about anyone else, but if my models turned out 10% of Brad's i would be happy, he is a true master! and hope some of his expertise rub off on the rest of us.
Aarhus, Denmark
Joined: July 18, 2003
KitMaker: 3,377 posts
AeroScale: 115 posts
Posted: Saturday, May 08, 2010 - 09:27 PM UTC
Its a beauty - no doubt about it - makes me want to do another Albatros
Cheers/Jan
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#056
England - South West, United Kingdom
Joined: September 30, 2002
KitMaker: 8,581 posts
AeroScale: 4,913 posts
Posted: Saturday, May 08, 2010 - 11:44 PM UTC
I recently decided to move up a scale, to 1/32. One of the reasons for the decision was the advent of these Wing Nut WWI kits.
Stunning build Brad, I particularly like the masking of the checks. I can't wait to get hold of one of these kits.
I have tried to produce paint masks for lezenge fabric but I have been stumped as to how to make a viable product. With these models in 1/32 scale maybe it's time to re-visit this?
MAL the MASK
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Alberta, Canada
Joined: January 19, 2008
KitMaker: 6,743 posts
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Posted: Sunday, May 09, 2010 - 02:31 AM UTC
Excellent build and feature Brad
Missouri, United States
Joined: July 03, 2002
KitMaker: 626 posts
AeroScale: 4 posts
Posted: Sunday, June 13, 2010 - 01:51 PM UTC
Brad
I just wanted to let you know that your Albatros D.Va is freak'n awesome.
I build armor and figures and produce resin figures for a living and heavily thinking about a new WWI line for these killer Wingnutwings kits.
I have a few of these kit and must say that they are some of the best kits ever tooled.
Would it be possible to receive some Hi-Res images from you of this great model? and would love to know how you masked off the checkered tail.
Thanks and keep up the great work.
Chris "Panzer" Mrosko
Camouflage, all I see is Camouflage. Yeah BABY! Ya gotta dig them there colors !
Baron-von Mrosko
Colorado, United States
Joined: January 25, 2004
KitMaker: 11,669 posts
AeroScale: 11,011 posts
Posted: Monday, June 14, 2010 - 06:37 AM UTC
A beautiful build indeed. Brad has a keen eye when it comes to scale realism.
". . .The most important thing is to know why you build and then get the most that you can out of building." via D.D.
Arizona, United States
Joined: December 12, 2008
KitMaker: 1,423 posts
AeroScale: 1,319 posts
Posted: Monday, June 14, 2010 - 07:03 AM UTC
Truly an outstanding piece of work. The Engine work is especially noteworthy.
Great Job Brad
Mark
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North Carolina, United States
Joined: June 19, 2007
KitMaker: 604 posts
AeroScale: 600 posts
Posted: Monday, June 14, 2010 - 02:53 PM UTC
Brad, what can one add to the previous? Your Artistry is always Impressive!
RAGIII
Queensland, Australia
Joined: August 30, 2006
KitMaker: 285 posts
AeroScale: 281 posts
Posted: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 - 12:18 AM UTC
Thanks guys - you are all way too kind

This really is a very nice kit...!
Chris - check your e-mail my friend
BC