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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Monty on February 18, 2016, 04:41:30 AM

Title: Revell (Eduard) Albatross DV Udet
Post by: Monty on February 18, 2016, 04:41:30 AM

This was a stress-free build, recently completed, and pretty much out the box, decals included! The kit is a fairly accurate DVa and needs backdating, easy enough with a few aileron control horns but I neglected to remove the control wire details on the lower wing... I do like the streamers, but can't imagine what they did to the handling! Udet said they were the best means of in-flight identification...

(http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo274/Marcleon_photos/IMG_3955.jpg)

(http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo274/Marcleon_photos/IMG_3956.jpg)

(http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo274/Marcleon_photos/IMG_3957.jpg)

(http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo274/Marcleon_photos/IMG_3958.jpg)

(http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo274/Marcleon_photos/IMG_3959.jpg)

(http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo274/Marcleon_photos/IMG_3960.jpg)

(http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo274/Marcleon_photos/IMG_3961.jpg)

Well, it was fun and Thanks to Revell for making this one available in the Colonies - at a great price! Udet went on record saying this aircraft was his "Grey Mouse", so I chose a more grey tone for the general colour...

Regards,

Marc

Title: Re: Revell (Eduard) Albatross DV Udet
Post by: lone modeller on February 18, 2016, 05:15:55 AM

A lovely model and I really like the shade of grey that you have chosen. That is beautifully presented too - good all round modelling.

Udet was a truly gifted pilot and I am sure that he hardly noticed the streamers…. I have seen film of him landing a biplane in the 1930's and he really did drift in sideways almost until his wheels touched the ground - amazing pilot.

Stephen.

Title: Re: Revell (Eduard) Albatross DV Udet
Post by: Suffolk Lad on February 18, 2016, 05:41:31 AM

A really nice looking model Marc, and a great result, Very neat and tidy looking in that cool shade of grey. ;)

Regards - Tug

Title: Re: Revell (Eduard) Albatross DV Udet
Post by: PrzemoL on February 18, 2016, 06:43:20 AM

Wow, Marc. It was great to see this one and the black D.VII in flesh down there in Cape Town. It is great now to see them here in the forum. And I am looking forward to see more WW1 subjects from your workdesk.

Title: Re: Revell (Eduard) Albatross DV Udet
Post by: Des on February 18, 2016, 06:53:30 AM

Very nicely done Marc, the overall finish on this model is excellent, the grey colour makes for a very attractive model.

Des.

Title: Re: Revell (Eduard) Albatross DV Udet
Post by: xmald on February 18, 2016, 06:03:54 PM

A great model mate and a very interesting scheme.

Title: Re: Revell (Eduard) Albatross DV Udet
Post by: RAGIII on February 19, 2016, 12:58:37 AM

Extremely well done Udet bird! I also like the Silvery grey you used!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Revell (Eduard) Albatross DV Udet
Post by: coyotemagic on February 24, 2016, 02:46:59 AM

Beautiful Albatros you have there, Marc!  You've done an outstanding job on this one.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: Revell (Eduard) Albatross DV Udet
Post by: TobyCoulson on February 28, 2016, 02:23:56 AM

Nice clean crisp build. Well done.

Title: Re: Revell (Eduard) Albatross DV Udet
Post by: lcarroll on February 28, 2016, 03:02:47 AM

   That`s a real little gem, Marc, and not a commonly seen scheme. Very nicely done and clean work, a real eye catcher!
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Revell (Eduard) Albatross DV Udet
Post by: Monty on March 09, 2016, 05:48:00 AM

Thank You all for the very kind comments... it really helps the motivation! And yes, I hope the next build will be better...
Regards, Marc