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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: gedmundson on September 25, 2022, 06:20:39 AM
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This was my quickest build yet of a WnW aircraft, finished in two months (while working on another project). It was the second WnW Albatros I've done this year - they are a delight to put together. Big thanks to "Jorgo" and Harry Hopper for helping with markings I didn't have - and also generous help from Bertl "Umlaufmotor" whose advice and references were invaluable.
My thread on the build is here - https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=13330.0
I painted up a Model Cellar figure a while ago - not Karl Hopf - but Eduard Ritter von Schleich, a fellow Bavarian, which I used to display with the model for a couple of pictures.
Cheers,
Gary
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Absolute beauty Albatros. I like very much the delicate wood rendition and that Bavarian white-blue checkboard. Top notch, Gary!
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That, sir, is a thing of beauty. Nice work on the figure, too. Brilliant.
Cheers
Syd
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That looks beautiful. The crispness and finish is wonderful and I found myself looking at the pictures for a very long time. I'd love to get hold of a wingnut wings kit one day.
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Lovely model Gary and an excellent figure,
Mike
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Gary, I take my hat off to you! A wonderfully finished model, subtle weathering and shading, and great detail. The figure is excellently painted as well. Truly a new masterpiece from you. I'm sure your cousin will be thrilled too!
Best regards
Jörg
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Wonderful work as ever, Gary -
Really good finish and well painted pilot figure
Regards
Dave
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Spectacular piece of work Gary, the detail and finish are, as always, exquisite. We've had some very nice Builds of this Kit here on the forum over the years, this one is in a class of her own ............ Well done!
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Fantastic work as always!
Andreas
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Just in time to fly for Oktoberfest.
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I love the subtle weathering,I would say that this aircraft had been in active service for a month or so.Superb wood and metal effects, the best ever!
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What to add? This really is a work of modelling art: a superb finish especially the wood and the bands around the nose. I admire anyone who can put on those Bavarian chequer markings and keep them as well aligned as those. Brilliant.
Stephen.
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Beautiful! Excellent work on the figure as well.
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Gorgeous work Gary!
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Most impressive Gary :)
Alexis
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Great work, striking scheme !
Ed
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Thanks to everyone for your kind remarks on the model - they are very much appreciated!
Spectacular piece of work Gary, the detail and finish are, as always, exquisite. We've had some very nice Builds of this Kit here on the forum over the years, this one is in a class of her own ............ Well done!
Lance - thanks again. Sounds like IPMS Edmonton have announced that they will hold a contest/show next spring to be held at the Kingsway Legion....perhaps some light at the end of the tunnel for us meeting up!
Cheers,
Gary
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Hi Gary,
Looks fantastic ...as usual.
Paul
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Hi Gary,
Looks fantastic ...as usual.
Paul
Thanks Paul! Glad you like it. It’ll be time for me to order a few more resin figures soon
Cheers,
Gary
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Beautiful Albatros and figure. As always first class results!
RAGIII
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Nice work Gary.
This is near and dear to my heart as I live about 50 minutes from Rhinebeck.
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I think yours is MUCH better....
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Gary,
Those markings just add an extra touch of grace to an elegant plane. You definitely nailed it.
Stuart
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Rick, Stuart and Allan, thanks for your kind comments!
Nice work Gary.
This is near and dear to my heart as I live about 50 minutes from Rhinebeck.
I think yours is MUCH better....
Allan, for as long as a youngster (after seeing The Blue Max) I remember I wanted to visit the Old Rhinebeck aerodrome and see Cole Palin's collection. Never did make it...but nice to see it's continued on in his spirit. You're very lucky to live so close.
Regards,
Gary
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Love this one and despite being repetitive finishing is superb. Thank you for sharing.
Ciao
Giuseppe
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Superb model, Gary - as always!
Sandy
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Wow, although it is often said there is no such thing as a perfect model I can't find any other word to describe this one. It looks completely convincing in every regard and well....perfect!
Richie
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This is beautiful model :o! One of the finest, if not the finest Albatros I have seen! And figure is outstandingly painted, so natural and smooth... All congratulations from me!