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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: TobyCoulson on April 09, 2016, 06:20:17 PM

Title: 1/48 Eduard Albatros DV
Post by: TobyCoulson on April 09, 2016, 06:20:17 PM

I decided to use Pheon decals of Albatros D.V 4545/17 flown by Vzfw Max Wackwitz of Royal Jasta 24s. It was reportedly bought down by AA fire on 14th November 1917 and was subsequently captured although the airframe showed very little evidence of damage. Aviattic 5 colour lozenge decals were used and paints being primarily Vallejo model air RLM 4 and 65. Monofilament was used for the rigging on the wings but EZ line was used for the nose to wing strut as it was more forgiving if I made contact when handling. The mono would've snapped. The prop was a base coat of orange with coats of gloss varnish and Vallejo transparent wood grain over strips of clear decal painted with Vallejo RAF Mid stone. I probably over did the wood grain on the last application but that's life. Also the U/C is slightly out of kilter but that's something I'll address more carefully on future builds.

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Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard Albatros DV
Post by: RAGIII on April 09, 2016, 07:13:55 PM

Excellent results Toby! Your Albatros looks Terrific and I really like the prop. I rnjoyed following your build!
RAGIII

Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard Albatros DV
Post by: Des on April 09, 2016, 07:18:19 PM

A beautiful looking model Toby, excellent paint and great rigging, well done.

Des.

Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard Albatros DV
Post by: coyotemagic on April 10, 2016, 03:28:06 AM

She's absolutely gorgeous, Toby.  Very striking scheme.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard Albatros DV
Post by: dr 1 ace on April 10, 2016, 05:10:59 AM

Quote from: coyotemagic on April 10, 2016, 03:28:06 AM

She's absolutely gorgeous, Toby.  Very striking scheme.
Cheers,
Bud

Big Ditto to my Amigo's comments.

Ed

Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard Albatros DV
Post by: Alexis on April 19, 2016, 10:46:31 AM

She looks pretty sharp in British markings , well done  8)




Terri

Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard Albatros DV
Post by: dtomko on April 19, 2016, 11:18:49 AM

That's a beauty, Toby!

Drew