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Justin Dee
Acton, California
Citing a love of World War I airplanes, Justin built Wingnut Wing’s 1/32 scale Albatros D.V “Manfred Von Richthofen” kit. To amp up the detail, he added rigging from EZ Line, spark plugs from Albion Alloys brass tubing, and turnbuckles from GasPatch Models. Spark-plug cables, water lines, and oil lines are all made of copper wir, and he scratchbuilt the table and step ladder using balsa and basswood. Justin painted with Tamiya, Testors Model Master, Mr. Color, and Vallejo colors. Weathering and washes were done with 502 Abteilung oils and Ammo by Mig Jimenez Oilbrushers. More 502 Abteilung oils added wood grain to the cockpit and propeller.