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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: PrzemoL on June 20, 2013, 08:03:39 AM

Title: Albatros D.III (1/72, Roden)
Post by: PrzemoL on June 20, 2013, 08:03:39 AM

So here it is, finished after two months, Roden's 72nd scale with Part PE bits and Pheon Model decals, Albatros D.III flown in Jasta 18 by Ltn d R Paul Straehle in Autumn 1917.

(https://i.ibb.co/FwWfkSh/OLYMPUS-DIGITAL-CAMERA.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/58WL71v/OLYMPUS-DIGITAL-CAMERA.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/51VxRmG/OLYMPUS-DIGITAL-CAMERA.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/097435g/OLYMPUS-DIGITAL-CAMERA.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/s90w0t1/OLYMPUS-DIGITAL-CAMERA.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/KX5v8X8/OLYMPUS-DIGITAL-CAMERA.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/kKtDK2n/OLYMPUS-DIGITAL-CAMERA.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/10zPVWG/OLYMPUS-DIGITAL-CAMERA.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/3RWdvqy/OLYMPUS-DIGITAL-CAMERA.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/zFwHpsx/OLYMPUS-DIGITAL-CAMERA.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/dbLqPKW/OLYMPUS-DIGITAL-CAMERA.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/NrTd3Fy/OLYMPUS-DIGITAL-CAMERA.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/6WZpdb2/OLYMPUS-DIGITAL-CAMERA.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/mFyj92Q/OLYMPUS-DIGITAL-CAMERA.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/0JFxxxq/OLYMPUS-DIGITAL-CAMERA.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/2ZkV8jL/OLYMPUS-DIGITAL-CAMERA.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/Pc1Sb5n/OLYMPUS-DIGITAL-CAMERA.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/N946wBk/OLYMPUS-DIGITAL-CAMERA.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/xfqq2kP/OLYMPUS-DIGITAL-CAMERA.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/hDCwsjt/OLYMPUS-DIGITAL-CAMERA.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/3cT3kkQ/OLYMPUS-DIGITAL-CAMERA.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/D4HJfKN/OLYMPUS-DIGITAL-CAMERA.jpg)



And my small Jasta 18 line-up

(https://i.ibb.co/1GP9G7j/OLYMPUS-DIGITAL-CAMERA.jpg)

Title: Re: Albatros D.III (1/72, Roden)
Post by: coyotemagic on June 20, 2013, 08:16:06 AM

Gorgeous!  Stunning!  Brilliant!  All that time and effort have sure paid off.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: Albatros D.III (1/72, Roden)
Post by: Ernie on June 20, 2013, 08:29:32 AM

PrzemoL, I am totally in agreement with Bud.  You have given us
an excellent example of the modeller's art.

Cheers,
Ernie

Title: Re: Albatros D.III (1/72, Roden)
Post by: Des on June 20, 2013, 09:06:21 AM

Absolutely beautiful, you are a true craftsman and your skills shine through with these models, hard to believe that they are 1:72 scale. Congratulations on a job very well done.

Des.

Title: Re: Albatros D.III (1/72, Roden)
Post by: uncletony on June 20, 2013, 10:30:48 AM

Congratulations Przemol, this would be world class model in 1/32nd scale; it's mind-blowing what you have achieved in 1/72nd.

An absolute jewel. Way to go!

Title: Re: Albatros D.III (1/72, Roden)
Post by: mc65 on June 20, 2013, 11:16:02 AM

wonderful!

to me closing a work has always a sort of sadness... hope it's not the same for you! anyway, the cure it's start another project!
so... what are you thinking at? ;)

Title: Re: Albatros D.III (1/72, Roden)
Post by: pepperman42 on June 20, 2013, 12:17:37 PM

A thing of beauty and a joy to behold!! Love the group shot too!!!

Steve

Title: Re: Albatros D.III (1/72, Roden)
Post by: PrzemoL on June 20, 2013, 05:03:17 PM

Thank you, everybody for your kind words. I am overly flattered by your opinions on my models. I happen to know a couple of modellers who achieve much more in 72nd scale, my models are laughable when compared to those. Probably the best one is Andrzej Ziober, who does marvels in plastic. You may check here:
http://www.modelexpo.com.au/resultsflipper.html (page 20-21)
or here:
http://www.kartonwork.pl/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10257 (the text is in Polish but I encourage you to see at least subpages 60, 61, 62, 64 and 65).

mc65, it is already decided, WNW Triplane already sits on my desk.

Title: Re: Albatros D.III (1/72, Roden)
Post by: Chris Johnson on June 20, 2013, 10:29:10 PM

What a beauty! And to think you accomplish such results in 1:72 scale. Simply superb.

Cheers,

Chris

Title: Re: Albatros D.III (1/72, Roden)
Post by: hadzi on June 21, 2013, 06:02:47 AM

I love it Przemek - swietna robota!

Title: Re: Albatros D.III (1/72, Roden)
Post by: IvotB on June 21, 2013, 07:32:35 AM

Gorgeous model with stunning detail. It's a pity that so much is hidden inside. Along the way you have pointed out Part PE to me, who produce really interesting PE.

Can't wait to see your Sopwith triplane.

regards,
Ivo

Title: Re: Albatros D.III (1/72, Roden)
Post by: Zabu on June 21, 2013, 10:59:51 PM

Nicely done Przemol.

The detail and general look it's just awesome.

Title: Re: Albatros D.III (1/72, Roden)
Post by: Jacek on June 23, 2013, 03:24:41 AM

Beautifully executed ​​Albatros.
Congratulations.

Title: Re: Albatros D.III (1/72, Roden)
Post by: PrzemoL on June 23, 2013, 06:04:27 AM

Thank you, everybody. I am glad you like my little Albie.

Ivo, I have started cleaning up the cockpit elements for Triplane. The photos will come when I have something painted.

Title: Re: Albatros D.III (1/72, Roden)
Post by: Rob Hart on June 25, 2013, 10:36:44 PM

Lovely, among the best Albatros models I have seen.

Title: Re: Albatros D.III (1/72, Roden)
Post by: Epeeman on June 28, 2013, 02:40:37 AM

I still cannot get over this being 72nd scale - your detailing is amazing!

Regards

Dave

Title: Re: Albatros D.III (1/72, Roden)
Post by: PrzemoL on June 28, 2013, 07:38:15 AM

Thank you very much, Rob and Dave. You are very kind!

Title: Re: Albatros D.III (1/72, Roden)
Post by: KONG on July 17, 2013, 01:56:50 PM

That is NEAT, and 1/72 too . . . .   8) Awesome

DAVE

Title: Re: Albatros D.III (1/72, Roden)
Post by: PrzemoL on July 25, 2013, 07:59:22 AM

Thank you,  Dave. I am glad you like it, too.  8)

Title: Re: Albatros D.III (1/72, Roden)
Post by: LindsayT on July 26, 2013, 02:14:07 PM

Incredible build, Przemol. I'm still trying to wrap my head around 1:72 PE. That just doesn't compute.

Lindsay

Title: Re: Albatros D.III (1/72, Roden)
Post by: RAGIII on July 26, 2013, 10:19:15 PM

Having followed your build from the start I must say that it is incredibly detailed and painted! Beautiful!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Albatros D.III (1/72, Roden)
Post by: PrzemoL on August 01, 2013, 08:06:05 PM

Thank you, Lindsay and Rick! Very much appreciated.

Title: Re: Albatros D.III (1/72, Roden)
Post by: Ernie on August 01, 2013, 10:01:34 PM

PrzemoL, Ypur beautiful little Albatros looks right at home
with the d.VII and the Pfalz.  Wonderful models.
  One question, when you are painting over the crosses
on the side, do you use anything out of the ordinary, or is
it normal paint?  Is it thinned more than usual?  Thanks
for your help.

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: Albatros D.III (1/72, Roden)
Post by: PrzemoL on August 02, 2013, 07:42:47 PM

Thanks Ernie for your kind words and the interest in my models. The blue overpaint in this case is a mix of Pactra French Blue and Clear Gloss, more or less 1:3 proportion. I prefer several thin coats to better control the degree of overspray, just like in the case of postshading.