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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: KrzysiekK on November 19, 2012, 06:52:27 PM

Title: Albatros D.III Oeffag, Othmar Wolfan, Eduard, 1:48
Post by: KrzysiekK on November 19, 2012, 06:52:27 PM

So I would like to present the last participant of my short comparison, here we have Albatros D.III Oeffag flown by Othmar Wolfan.
He gained his first and only kill flying this aircraft when, on August 1st, 1918, he downed a Sopwith Camel from 66 Sqd. RAF. On the 14th of
September, 1918, he was severely injured in a crash, and sat out the rest of the war in a hospital bed.

(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/galeria/D.III/DIII_OW_I.jpg)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/galeria/D.III/DIII_OW_II.jpg)(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/galeria/D.III/DIII_OW_III.jpg)(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/galeria/D.III/DIII_OW_IV.jpg)(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/galeria/D.III/DIII_OW_V.jpg)(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/galeria/D.III/DIII_OW_VI.jpg)(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/galeria/D.III/DIII_OW_VII.jpg)(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/galeria/D.III/DIII_OW_VIII.jpg)(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/galeria/D.III/DIII_OW_X.jpg)

Just to sum up that project in few words: IMHO BM came out better .. all efords made: swirls, polish markings accompanied by the wood grain and spoked wheels look simply better. 
BM still can compete with such a big market players as Eduart and the outcome is still comparable.

(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/galeria/D.III/DIII_OW_IX.jpg)

http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=292.45

regards

K

Title: Re: Albatros D.III Oeffag, Othmar Wolfan, Eduard, 1:48
Post by: rhallinger on November 19, 2012, 11:51:58 PM

What a stunning pair, K!  The finish on both is beautiful and very realistic.  I really like your wood tones as well.  Excellent work on one of my favorite subjects!  ;D

Now, if WNW would only produce an OEFFAG in 1/32.  I can resist the kitbash bug a little while longer I guess, but your beautiful models weaken my resistence.  ;)

Regards,

Bob

Title: Re: Albatros D.III Oeffag, Othmar Wolfan, Eduard, 1:48
Post by: coyotemagic on November 20, 2012, 02:19:23 AM

Both are absolutely gorgeous, K.  Your weathering, wood grain, shading are all superb.  I completely agree with your assessment of the Blue Max kits.  My favorite model in my collection is the BM Sopwith Dolphin.  Great kits that still hold up well.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: Albatros D.III Oeffag, Othmar Wolfan, Eduard, 1:48
Post by: lcarroll on November 20, 2012, 02:24:04 AM

"K"
    All the above and more! Beautiful pair, very interesting Thread to follow, and results to be proud of. Congratulations on a beautiful double finish.
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Albatros D.III Oeffag, Othmar Wolfan, Eduard, 1:48
Post by: Des on November 20, 2012, 06:15:11 AM

A truely stunning pair of aeroplanes, your have achieved a superb result with the finish on both aircraft, the wood finish, the weathering, laminated prop and the rigging, all beautiful work, congratulations.

Des.

Title: Re: Albatros D.III Oeffag, Othmar Wolfan, Eduard, 1:48
Post by: Whiteknuckles on November 20, 2012, 08:36:10 AM

Beautiful work K, they are stunning bird's and your build thread has been very interesting thanks!!

Andrew

Title: Re: Albatros D.III Oeffag, Othmar Wolfan, Eduard, 1:48
Post by: PrzemoL on November 20, 2012, 05:29:03 PM

Indeed, a magnificent pair of wood-and-canvas wonders! And I agree with you - the Polish one does look better.

Title: Re: Albatros D.III Oeffag, Othmar Wolfan, Eduard, 1:48
Post by: KrzysiekK on November 20, 2012, 06:53:00 PM

Glad you found them interesting :D
regards
K

Title: Re: Albatros D.III Oeffag, Othmar Wolfan, Eduard, 1:48
Post by: pepperman42 on December 05, 2012, 03:57:19 AM

Nice work on BOTH models and your photography is excellent!!

Steve