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The WW1 modelers' reference library => Aircraft => Topic started by: Jamo on November 11, 2013, 06:37:47 PM

Title: Albatros D.II reproduction operated by The Vintage Aviator Ltd
Post by: Jamo on November 11, 2013, 06:37:47 PM

This gorgeous reproduction Albatros D.II had its public debut at TVAL's Remembrance Day airshow last Saturday. It was built by Koloman Mayrhofer and his talented team at CraftLab. TVAL covered the flying surfaces and fitted the engine, which I believe is a new build Mercedes D.IIIa 180 hp. What a sight, three Albatros flying together!

Click on the images to see them full size

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/P1050433_zps1e2bf989.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/P1050433_zps1e2bf989.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/DII066_zpsb77d88f8.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/DII066_zpsb77d88f8.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/P1050417_zpsf7505337.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/P1050417_zpsf7505337.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/P1050443_zpse29a4668.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/P1050443_zpse29a4668.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/P1050431_zps6e70b172.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/P1050431_zps6e70b172.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/DII127_zps43e62c78.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/DII127_zps43e62c78.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/DII106_zps1c0d2d68.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/DII106_zps1c0d2d68.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/DII102_zpsf02eee69.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/DII102_zpsf02eee69.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/P1050383_zpsd2d34e7e.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/P1050383_zpsd2d34e7e.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/DII063_zpsc5e4e6af.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/DII063_zpsc5e4e6af.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/DII075_zpsb8e47303.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/DII075_zpsb8e47303.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/DII104_zps815a3423.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/DII104_zps815a3423.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/DII003_zps4fff1a35.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/DII003_zps4fff1a35.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/DII046_zps30223a4f.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/DII046_zps30223a4f.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/DII108_zps80508369.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/DII108_zps80508369.jpg.html)



Here are some close-ups I managed to get from the walkaround access at the show

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/DII029_zps21f8adae.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/DII029_zps21f8adae.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/DII022_zpsc630249a.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/DII022_zpsc630249a.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/DII012_zps36a79c4f.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/DII012_zps36a79c4f.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/DII015_zpsc663f0c7.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/DII015_zpsc663f0c7.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/DII087_zps492d39e5.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/DII087_zps492d39e5.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/DII088_zps072a25b1.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/DII088_zps072a25b1.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/DII016_zps40e2c6d6.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/DII016_zps40e2c6d6.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/DII077_zpsc3af9c8e.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/DII077_zpsc3af9c8e.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/DII028_zps032c9862.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/DII028_zps032c9862.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/DII078_zpsb2c87598.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/DII078_zpsb2c87598.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/DII021_zps8ec822fb.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/DII021_zps8ec822fb.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/DII027_zps784c7127.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/DII027_zps784c7127.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/DII032_zps3f37ee82.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/DII032_zps3f37ee82.jpg.html)

I hope to get some cockpit shots on a return visit to the TVAL hangar in the near future.

Isn't it a cracker?

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/DII002_zps3ff5dba5.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/DII002_zps3ff5dba5.jpg.html)

More photos here:

http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/library/Albatros%20DII?sort=6&page=1

I will have some more photos from the air show uploaded shortly

Cheers
James

Title: Re: Albatros D.II reproduction operated by The Vintage Aviator Ltd
Post by: Cimmerian on November 11, 2013, 06:42:23 PM

Wonderful photos, thanks for sharing.

Title: Re: Albatros D.II reproduction operated by The Vintage Aviator Ltd
Post by: Des on November 11, 2013, 06:51:25 PM

Thanks very much James for the brilliant photos, and the new addition to the fleet is superb, what a beautiful aeroplane, as are all of the TVAL aircraft.

Des.

Title: Re: Albatros D.II reproduction operated by The Vintage Aviator Ltd
Post by: lcarroll on November 12, 2013, 12:05:15 AM

As I stated on your Snipe coverage Jamo, these are invaluable sources of reference and an absolute pleasure just to view.. Keep up the excellent work, it is very much appreciated. :) :) :)
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Albatros D.II reproduction operated by The Vintage Aviator Ltd
Post by: rhallinger on November 12, 2013, 12:16:16 AM

Great pix Jamo!  Thanks.  Makes me want to travel down your way even more!  ;D

Regards,

Bob

Title: Re: Albatros D.II reproduction operated by The Vintage Aviator Ltd
Post by: uncletony on November 12, 2013, 02:51:43 AM

Wow, drool, great photos as always; Jamo thanks a million for posting these for us.

Title: Re: Albatros D.II reproduction operated by The Vintage Aviator Ltd
Post by: Ernie on November 12, 2013, 03:08:43 AM

What an amazing sight that would be!  Thank you so much for the photos, James.

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Albatros D.II reproduction operated by The Vintage Aviator Ltd
Post by: James on November 12, 2013, 07:49:05 AM

Those are some amazing photos, James. Thank you so much for sharing. That must've been some sight seeing this in flight.

Does this mean Wingnut may do an Albatros D.II?

Title: Re: Albatros D.II reproduction operated by The Vintage Aviator Ltd
Post by: oreodog on November 12, 2013, 08:57:17 AM

thanks so much for the great pictures, that's very, very cool! I'm getting ready to do the Encore Boelcke D.II and those will help immensely.
terry

Title: Re: Albatros D.II reproduction operated by The Vintage Aviator Ltd
Post by: AROTH on November 12, 2013, 12:54:21 PM

Thank you, James.

Keep them coming! Your photography is, as always, is beautiful.

Title: Re: Albatros D.II reproduction operated by The Vintage Aviator Ltd
Post by: Ollie on November 12, 2013, 05:43:35 PM

Thanks for the photos, they're great!!! Will definitely come in handy when I get to building the D. II and D. I. I noticed the fairings on the lower wing are made out of wood. I know there was some discussion awhile ago in the forum whether if they were wood or metal. I guess now we can say they are made of wood. Thanks again.
Ollie

Title: Re: Albatros D.II reproduction operated by The Vintage Aviator Ltd
Post by: Jamo on November 16, 2013, 06:42:23 PM

I returned to Hood Aerodrome today, taking full advantage of TVAL's generous Open Hangar weekends to take some close up shots of the Albatros D.II

Here is a selection

The white card fitted over the fuel switches is an English translation of the German placards for the Kiwi pilots.

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/P1050898_zps1fe460a4.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/P1050898_zps1fe460a4.jpg.html)

I haven't seen this sort of seat before

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/P1060070_zpsb09510fd.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/P1060070_zpsb09510fd.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/P1060062_zps9c952c79.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/P1060062_zps9c952c79.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/P1060065_zpsc5ba46a1.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/P1060065_zpsc5ba46a1.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/P1060063_zps7de7eb87.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/P1060063_zps7de7eb87.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/P1060060_zpsbc414cb0.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/P1060060_zpsbc414cb0.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/P1060059b_zps49132783.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/P1060059b_zps49132783.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/P1060056_zps102bd001.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/P1060056_zps102bd001.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/P1060054_zps65ccff94.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/P1060054_zps65ccff94.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/P1050981_zpsb961dc11.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/P1050981_zpsb961dc11.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/P1050944_zps8c4fd5e2.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/P1050944_zps8c4fd5e2.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/P1050905_zps6dd49243.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/P1050905_zps6dd49243.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/P1050900_zps67d4e925.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/P1050900_zps67d4e925.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/P1050897_zps22f0c63a.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/P1050897_zps22f0c63a.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/P1050975_zpsd1c9b29a.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/P1050975_zpsd1c9b29a.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/P1060053_zps404efeb6.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/P1060053_zps404efeb6.jpg.html)

The engine fitted is a later model of Mercedes than would have been fitted to an original D.II but hey, looks and sounds fantastic!

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/IMG_5568_zps6539009d.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/IMG_5568_zps6539009d.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/IMG_5563_zpsfd49ab72.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/IMG_5563_zpsfd49ab72.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/P1060068_zps62f4bf66.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/P1060068_zps62f4bf66.jpg.html)

Check out the oil stains under the centre section

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/P1050936_zpsf8453d66.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/P1050936_zpsf8453d66.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/P1050940_zps894b1dda.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/P1050940_zps894b1dda.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/IMG_5564_zps9ef2b7f8.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/IMG_5564_zps9ef2b7f8.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/IMG_5561_zpse3e3f3d9.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/IMG_5561_zpse3e3f3d9.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/P1060078_zpseeb58e19.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/P1060078_zpseeb58e19.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/P1060049_zps344202d2.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/P1060049_zps344202d2.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/IMG_5567_zpsf88f3700.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/IMG_5567_zpsf88f3700.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/P1050982_zps77f85e7b.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/P1050982_zps77f85e7b.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/P1060035_zpscc2cd4d1.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/P1060035_zpscc2cd4d1.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/P1050933_zpsfde114a1.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/P1050933_zpsfde114a1.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/P1050964_zps2355bcfc.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/P1050964_zps2355bcfc.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/P1050926_zps6b51fc15.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/P1050926_zps6b51fc15.jpg.html)

Check out the prop lamination detail

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/P1060086_zpsf9b07297.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/P1060086_zpsf9b07297.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/P1060085_zpsd2d150c4.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/P1060085_zpsd2d150c4.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/P1050924_zps4327d895.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/P1050924_zps4327d895.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/P1050928_zps19d537b5.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/P1050928_zps19d537b5.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/P1060076_zpsceda9feb.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/P1060076_zpsceda9feb.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/P1050973_zps33751758.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/P1050973_zps33751758.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/P1050921_zps0f7e80c0.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/P1050921_zps0f7e80c0.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/P1050972_zps9739763d.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/P1050972_zps9739763d.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/P1050919_zpsc78c4eb1.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/P1050919_zpsc78c4eb1.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/P1050918_zpsc5a794af.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/P1050918_zpsc5a794af.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/P1050917_zps6b25addf.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/P1050917_zps6b25addf.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/P1050915_zpsd8b5d65a.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/P1050915_zpsd8b5d65a.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/P1050912_zps61484732.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/P1050912_zps61484732.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/P1050911_zpse9836797.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/P1050911_zpse9836797.jpg.html)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Albatros%20DII/P1050909_zpsad714c43.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/media/Albatros%20DII/P1050909_zpsad714c43.jpg.html)

Link to album: http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/library/Albatros%20DII?sort=6&page=1

Inspire anyone to build the Roden or Encore kit?

What a lovely way to pass a spring afternoon. There is a retired chap, Scott, who is a volunteer who takes visitors on a guided tour of the aeroplanes in the hangar. What a dream job for retirement weekends  8)

Cheers
James

Title: Re: Albatros D.II reproduction operated by The Vintage Aviator Ltd
Post by: Nigel Jackson on November 16, 2013, 06:59:20 PM

Brilliant James, thanks so much.

You must have been flat on your back to take some of these!

Best wishes
Nigel

Title: Re: Albatros D.II reproduction operated by The Vintage Aviator Ltd
Post by: Des on November 16, 2013, 07:20:12 PM

Thanks very much James for this collection of brilliant photos.

Des.

Title: Re: Albatros D.II reproduction operated by The Vintage Aviator Ltd
Post by: uncletony on November 16, 2013, 08:32:07 PM

Those are fantastic, the interior photos will be v useful when I get around to reworking the Roden kit... Thanks ! X 1,000,000

Title: Re: Albatros D.II reproduction operated by The Vintage Aviator Ltd
Post by: kornbeef on November 16, 2013, 09:41:33 PM

Excellent detail pickups Jamo. 

Beautiful shots of a beautiful A/C

Title: Re: Albatros D.II reproduction operated by The Vintage Aviator Ltd
Post by: Ernie on November 17, 2013, 12:07:54 AM

I promised myself I'd never do this, but OMG! James, what absolutely perfect
reference photos!  Thank you so much for those...they are a true Godsent.
Even if it is a replica aeroplane, it must have been heavenly to be up close like that.

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: Albatros D.II reproduction operated by The Vintage Aviator Ltd
Post by: GAJouette on November 17, 2013, 12:26:42 AM

  James,
Beautiful photography my old friend. Each photo is a real gem in it's own right,but those interior detail photos are just plain awesome. Thank very much for these outstanding photos.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Title: Re: Albatros D.II reproduction operated by The Vintage Aviator Ltd
Post by: lcarroll on November 17, 2013, 02:05:35 AM

   Just keeps getting better and better.....fantastic, Jamo, and they will be used. Many Thanks and please don't stop your camera work!
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Albatros D.II reproduction operated by The Vintage Aviator Ltd
Post by: Zabu on November 19, 2013, 11:59:40 AM

Fantastic pics Jamo.

Thanks alot for those.

Cheers

Title: Re: Albatros D.II reproduction operated by The Vintage Aviator Ltd
Post by: Umlaufmotor on November 28, 2013, 06:12:31 AM

Jamo I love you. 8)
Wonderful detail images Bravo!

Here are the two Koloman Mayrhofer's D.II still in Vienna, before traveling to New Zealand.

(http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h342/ASKundASK/Alb%20DII/Alb1_zps02589dae.jpg) (http://s1105.photobucket.com/user/ASKundASK/media/Alb%20DII/Alb1_zps02589dae.jpg.html)

(http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h342/ASKundASK/Alb%20DII/Alb2_zps861fb5bf.jpg) (http://s1105.photobucket.com/user/ASKundASK/media/Alb%20DII/Alb2_zps861fb5bf.jpg.html)

(http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h342/ASKundASK/Alb%20DII/Alb3_zpsb5555db6.jpg) (http://s1105.photobucket.com/user/ASKundASK/media/Alb%20DII/Alb3_zpsb5555db6.jpg.html)

Servus
Bertl

Title: Re: Albatros D.II reproduction operated by The Vintage Aviator Ltd
Post by: Jamo on November 28, 2013, 08:21:00 AM

Hi Bertl
I was thinking of you as I was taking those photos. When the LVG arrives here from France I am going to go nuts . . .

Title: Re: Albatros D.II reproduction operated by The Vintage Aviator Ltd
Post by: pepperman42 on November 28, 2013, 10:45:25 AM

Just catching up. Amazing reference material. Thanks for posting these. Its generosity like this that makes this forum amazing!!!!

Steve