I’ve been wanting to build another WNW so much nabbed 2 of them. Given 4 versions to choose from still deciding which 2, but leaning towards 'Red hood, tail and wings; and the green tail from late 1917. Usual start with the office ,pretty basic . I did cut off the fuel tank caps to make it easier to smooth the glue joint , replaced them with aluminum tubing.
Getting all the sub assemblies in order. Opened up the exhaust pipe ends with a dremel and needle files
That is a gorgeous kit, would not mind having one . Subscribed to the build
Theuns
Very interesting, especially in such a large scale. Looking foward to more!
Theuns , Josh thanks! Glad to have You on board!
I went back and touched up ejector pin marks and added more wood grain detail. IP guage decals went down nicely and canopy glue applied in layers added the’ lenses ’ .Spares bin donated some pe fuel caps , then the sub assemblies went in .
Yeah, those ejector pin marks are really a pain aren’t they? My kit is still in the box with dozens of grey circles of filler.
But the D.V is the prettiest WW I scout, IMHO.
Thanks for taking the time to post up Real G, agree on both counts!
Engines are next and they are really kits by themselves. Adding some pe and will scratch in some of the plumbing later. Weathering will be next before I set them in the cradles.
The quality and level of detail in these WNW kits is so high that I can not bring myself to build my SE5…I know that it is the crown jewel in my collection and will most likely never be surpassed 
Theuns
My birthday is coming up again, as it often does thank you God.
If I ver could afford the WnW Hansa Brandenburg kit, I’d thank my stars.
They kit such wonderful stuff.
Are you going to replace the valve lifter springs? It’s tricky work, but a friend showed me his modded engine and now I cannot unsee it.
WNW kits have a certain intimidating aura, not from the kits themselves, but from all the gorgeous work their builders put into into them! It’s like I’m not good enough to soil a WNW kit with my dirty hands!
Carry on, will be following with interest!
Theuns I agree but still would just have to pull the trigger and build it!
GMorrison I’ve been eye balling that Hansa as well ,but going to do the Gotha next
Real G, its hard to see in the pics but I used a fine razor saw blade to scribe in the spring detail. I’ve seen the springs being ‘wound’ with wire on the net its impressive for sure.
Engine progress
Got the engines weathered almost ready to mount
Engine cradles in place
Got the engines set in place
I got as much plumbing in place as needed to close up the Fuse halves, I’ll add the coolant hoses later so they wo’nt get bumped and knocked off.
Your work is super!
I’ll follow along when I can … I have the WNW Albatros D.V “Manfred von Richthofen” in my stash and will refer back to your build when I get around to it.
Mike thanks, appreciate the kind words and looking forward to seeing your build! I’m honored that you think my build is worthy for reference!
I gave a light spray of dullcote to the insides trying my best not to hit the guage faces, and I did. Quick drop of superclear brought them around tho! Got the rigging cables for the ailerons routed , now fitting the fuse sides together.
Fuse halves together and imperfections filled and sanded, rescribed the panel lines along the seam areas. Electric toothbrush is my go to tool for scrubbing sanding debris away from the panel lines and recessed details
There is no end of detail going on there! The weathering on the engine looking particularly good. How difficult is the fitment of the rigging cables?
Josh
Thank You very much for taking the time to post up Josh , really appreciate it and the kind words. The rigging would have been easier had I pre-drilled the bulk heads under the seats, but it was’nt too hateful.