The 1/30 scale Albatros is solid wood. All the wing bays are sanded into the wing surfaces to create the stretched fabric effect. Except for my larger scale models I leave off control horns and flying wires. This model is all wood except for brass struts and landing gear. The wheels are turned on my lathe out of wood. The approach to the model was like the models of the thirties, where you got a box full of wood blanks, and I let that limit the detail in respect to the engine. The model completely breaks down because everything is press fit with pins. The reason for this is when I was traveling a lot between California and Florida, I had the parts fitted in one of my briefcases and could work on it in a hotel. It also saved the plane's life when my wife accidentally backed into it with the vacuum cleaner hose. The paint work was all brushed with Dr. Martins airbrush paints. They lay down an extremely thin coat. I always start with the factory finish before laying on squadron or personal colors as in the case of Richthofen. I also paint all my insignia except in 48th scale plastic models where I use decals.