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1/16 Albatros D.Va

by Krick
$347.63 USD $434.54 USD
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Description

This is an aircraft model kit assembled from parts made of wood, white metal, photo-etched metal and possibly other materials.

From the item's packaging: 

Glory may have reigned supreme for the Fokker DR.1 Triplane during World War I, but the Albatros D.Va was the true unknown and unsung victor for Germany during the first air war. The Albatros D.Va - not the Fokker - was the fighter in which Baron Manfred von Richthofen scored 59 of his 80 victories. Because of the incredible endurance and amazing performance of the Alabros D.Va during combat, Model Airways has chosen this "forgotten fighter" to be the first in a series of very unique and special World War I airplane models. 

Features: 

  • 184 laser cut basswood & birch plywood parts.
  • Over 100 parts for building the 180 HP six cylinder Mercedes Benz motor, topped off with two 30 caliber machine guns.
  • Over 200 copper, aluminum, steel, rubber and Britannia metal parts used as turnbuckles for guy wires, suppression bars, pulleys, wire support brackets, ailerons, stabilizers, struts, flight instruments, wheels, tires and more.
  • 48 page step-by-step photo illustrated instruction book.
  • 4 plan sheets (actual size) with supplementary illustrations of all laser cut parts.

Details

Code: KRK24001
Release Date: May 2015
Item Size/Weight: 64.8cm x 26.3cm x 6.7cm / 1770g
Manufacturer: Krick

Assembly Guide

Skill Level 5:

Kits for Experts

Kits that we have rated as skill level 5 require all the same modeling techniques and tools as skill level 3 and skill level 4. In addition, skill level 5 kits are often composed entirely of materials other than injection plastic, can contain many very small parts, often require extensive modification of parts to complete, and in some cases do not come with English-language instructions (Japanese only). Kits of this latter type require a degree of engineering common sense on the part of the modeler, as well as extensive test-fitting, to properly assemble.

Tools and supplies required to complete kits of this class are unchanged from those of skill level 4. Kits in this class are not suitable for small children at all. Children under 14, even if experienced, are likely to have difficulty with a kit like this if they attempt it alone, and even this may not help. Adults who have never before completed a model kit are advised to avoid kits of skill level 4 or 5 until they have gained modeling experience working with something less challenging. Examples of kits in this class would include resin and metal kits of racing cars and ships, accessory parts for such kits, and advanced, posable resin kits of science-fiction items.

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Cement Required

cement

This item requries the use of cement (glue) to complete. For injection-plastic kits, use the weld-type clear cement specifically designed for use on styrene plastic. For some smaller parts, you may wish to use instant type (cyanoacrylate) glue. For resin, white metal, soft vinyl and photo-etched materials, the use of instant type cement is strongly recommended.

A SAFETY NOTE ABOUT INSTANT CEMENT

Parents and all modelers should note that instant cement (cyanoacrylate) bonds skin instantly. While this in itself is not harmful, forcibly attempting to pull the skin apart can tear the skin and cause injury. If you or your child happens to inadvertenly glue themselves with instant cement, don't pull, but use remover for instant cement, or nail polish remover to dissolve the bond instead.

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Painting Required

This model kit or accessory must be painted in order to achieve a realistic appearance.

Paint

While there are slight differences depending on the country you live in, there are generally three types of paint available for modeling: Acrylic, Enamel and Lacquer. Their characteristics are described below.