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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: MR Bentley on January 12, 2026, 09:52:26 PM

Title: Eduard 1/72 Albatros D.Va 'Rumey'
Post by: MR Bentley on January 12, 2026, 09:52:26 PM
Hey all!
Some months ago I was in a bit of a funk and did a mojo build resulting in this 'model' It's inspired by some Aifix kits done in the same style that I'm sure many of you have seen.
I completed it in 8 hours across a weekend (an actual weekend build for once!) and was a popular conversation piece at my local model show last september.
It's not the best, cleanest or most historically accurate thing I've done, but it was a nice bit of relatively instant gratification.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55037360593_aee44a04be_b.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55037182491_6409eeb054_b.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55037438614_9725d51659_b.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55037438609_d0ae2113eb_b.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55037526360_4d6fcea12a_b.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55037182496_8de2fe01c5_b.jpg)

Cheers!
Max
Title: Re: Eduard 1/72 Albatros D.Va 'Rumey'
Post by: Dirigible-Al on January 13, 2026, 02:22:11 AM
That's a pretty cool idea Max. I love it!
Alan.
Title: Re: Eduard 1/72 Albatros D.Va 'Rumey'
Post by: KiwiZac on January 13, 2026, 06:45:03 AM
Quote from: MR Bentley on January 12, 2026, 09:52:26 PM
It's not the [...] cleanest
That first photo's so clean I thought it was a 3D render!! Wow! I'm a fan of this style and am contemplating one of my own if I can find a particular kit. Lovely work!
Title: Re: Eduard 1/72 Albatros D.Va 'Rumey'
Post by: NigelR on January 13, 2026, 07:26:09 PM
I've seen a few of these at shows and I think they are a very fun way of displaying a model. I may have seen these before, but this is the only WWI subject I have seen, so I think you have done a great job in publicising WWI! Very nicely done and a great display piece.
Title: Re: Eduard 1/72 Albatros D.Va 'Rumey'
Post by: DaddyO on January 13, 2026, 07:40:18 PM
Great display idea especially when framed up  8)

Paul
Title: Re: Eduard 1/72 Albatros D.Va 'Rumey'
Post by: lone modeller on January 14, 2026, 02:45:33 AM
I have not seen one of these before - what a good idea! I must suggest it to a member of our club who might like the idea.

Stephen.
Title: Re: Eduard 1/72 Albatros D.Va 'Rumey'
Post by: Tim Mixon on January 14, 2026, 06:03:26 AM
That?s a neat idea. Just package it up in a blister pack and it?s ready to market.
Title: Re: Eduard 1/72 Albatros D.Va 'Rumey'
Post by: WD on January 24, 2026, 04:15:18 AM
What a great, novel idea. I've never seen it done before. (FWIW, I have contemplated doing something similar for 1/72nd WWII bombers, just putting the fuselage halves in a frame since there are so many I love, but display space is at a premium.)

Warren D.