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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Radarman on May 27, 2018, 07:02:24 AM

Title: 1/48 Scale Eduard Albatros D.V
Post by: Radarman on May 27, 2018, 07:02:24 AM: Here is my rendition of the Albatros Richthofen was flying when he was brought down on July 6th, 1917.
I used the early release from Eduard and made many improvements to the kit. I made a slightly bigger
160 hp Mercedes D III, added the fuel and oil tanks, corrected the landing gear struts, used Barracuda Cast
wheels and some photo-etch from Tom's Modelworks.

(https://i.imgur.com/YHCsYUG.jpg?3)

(https://i.imgur.com/hShxNcJ.jpg?1)

(https://i.imgur.com/vI26eWy.jpg?1)

(https://i.imgur.com/izFa24I.jpg?3)

(https://i.imgur.com/Ad2Mcev.jpg?1)

This project was a great learning experience for me through the amount of research I did on the Albatros D. V. Also, testing myself with new modeling
techniques. I'd like to thank everyone for their feed back during construction and also the build logs people make. Sharing methods with others are a
great part of this web site. I will need to put my tools down for the next couple of months as my wife and I sell our current home and move to a new place.

Kevin in Browns Point, (soon to be Port Orchard) Washington
Title: Re: 1/48 Scale Eduard Albatros D.V
Post by: coyotemagic on May 27, 2018, 07:35:34 AM: She's a beauty, Kevin! Outstanding work all 'round!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: 1/48 Scale Eduard Albatros D.V
Post by: dr 1 ace on May 27, 2018, 08:48:47 AM: Quote from: coyotemagic on May 27, 2018, 07:35:34 AM
She's a beauty, Kevin! Outstanding work all 'round!
Cheers,
Bud

Ditto my Amigos' comments !!!

Ed
Title: Re: 1/48 Scale Eduard Albatros D.V
Post by: GazzaS on May 27, 2018, 06:38:54 PM: Excellent!
Title: Re: 1/48 Scale Eduard Albatros D.V
Post by: RAGIII on May 27, 2018, 09:21:57 PM: Quote from: dr 1 ace on May 27, 2018, 08:48:47 AM
Quote from: coyotemagic on May 27, 2018, 07:35:34 AM
She's a beauty, Kevin! Outstanding work all 'round!
Cheers,
Bud

Ditto my Amigos' comments !!!

Ed

As always total agreement from this Amigo! I enjoyed following your build. What you did with this "Original" Eduard DV release is true Modeling!
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1/48 Scale Eduard Albatros D.V
Post by: lcarroll on May 28, 2018, 12:19:06 AM: Nicely done Kevin, the red over-paint with the markings showing through is very effective. Good luck on the move, and don't be "tools down" for too long, I'm looking forward to your next Build once you're settled in.
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: 1/48 Scale Eduard Albatros D.V
Post by: Radarman on May 28, 2018, 01:52:50 AM: Many thanks to everyone! I have watched from the sidelines all the great work presented by others and learned a lot.
Quote from: RAGIII on May 27, 2018, 09:21:57 PM
Quote from: dr 1 ace on May 27, 2018, 08:48:47 AM
Quote from: coyotemagic on May 27, 2018, 07:35:34 AM
She's a beauty, Kevin! Outstanding work all 'round!
Cheers,
Bud

Ditto my Amigos' comments !!!

Ed

As always total agreement from this Amigo! I enjoyed following your build. What you did with this "Original" Eduard DV release is true Modeling!
RAGIII

Quote from: lcarroll on May 28, 2018, 12:19:06 AM
Nicely done Kevin, the red over-paint with the markings showing through is very effective. Good luck on the move, and don't be "tools down" for too long, I'm looking forward to your next Build once you're settled in.
Cheers,
Lance
I will do another of these early Eduard kit in the future, once I get settled in my new digs.

Thanks once again, Kevin
Title: Re: 1/48 Scale Eduard Albatros D.V
Post by: pepperman42 on May 28, 2018, 07:03:10 AM: Nice work!!

Steve
Title: Re: 1/48 Scale Eduard Albatros D.V
Post by: Manni on May 28, 2018, 03:23:25 PM: Great result. Very clean and decent build.
Bye,
Manni
Title: Re: 1/48 Scale Eduard Albatros D.V
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on May 29, 2018, 03:54:15 AM: Wow, Kevin! Looks great. I do think the Albatros line is my favorite of the biplanes (I mean sesquiplanes!). Nice treatment of the red over color too. Wood as well!

Neat job.

When do you move? We'll miss you at the Mediterranean Grill! ;)

Dan
Title: Re: 1/48 Scale Eduard Albatros D.V
Post by: lone modeller on May 31, 2018, 03:44:08 AM: That is a superb model - the red over the markings on the wings is particularly effective. Really looking forward to seeing more of your work.

Stephen.
Title: Re: 1/48 Scale Eduard Albatros D.V
Post by: Juan on May 31, 2018, 03:59:57 AM: Great build Kevin, congratulations.
Title: Re: 1/48 Scale Eduard Albatros D.V
Post by: Radarman on May 31, 2018, 12:37:41 PM: Thanks everyone for your praise!
Quote from: NinetythirdLiberator on May 29, 2018, 03:54:15 AM
Wow, Kevin! Looks great. I do think the Albatros line is my favorite of the biplanes (I mean sesquiplanes!). Nice treatment of the red over color too. Wood as well!

Neat job.

When do you move? We'll miss you at the Mediterranean Grill! ;)

Dan
Hello Dan. I should be in my new place the firs half of next month. I stopped by the Mediterranean Grill last night. I'm sure I'll be again before I move
so I'll keep an eye out. Have a great summer.
Title: Re: 1/48 Scale Eduard Albatros D.V
Post by: gbrivio on May 31, 2018, 03:14:57 PM: Very well done.
Giuseppe
Title: Re: 1/48 Scale Eduard Albatros D.V
Post by: smunroe on June 01, 2018, 03:12:28 AM: I echo many of the comments above. I find your wood finish and red overpainting both very well executed. Thanks for sharing the photos.

Steve
Title: Re: 1/48 Scale Eduard Albatros D.V
Post by: NigelR on June 01, 2018, 10:37:17 PM: Nice work indeed. A very clean and precise build, well done.
Title: Re: 1/48 Scale Eduard Albatros D.V
Post by: kensar on June 03, 2018, 09:16:08 AM: Very good detail for 1/48 scale. I think the added details enhanced the results.
Title: Re: 1/48 Scale Eduard Albatros D.V
Post by: PrzemoL on June 05, 2018, 07:02:25 AM: Just beautiful. Congratulations!
Title: Re: 1/48 Scale Eduard Albatros D.V
Post by: Radarman on June 06, 2018, 06:17:53 AM: Once again, I’d like to thank everyone for their interest in my model. I look forward to posting something more in a few months. The shared knowledge found on this forum is a great tribute to Des and his efforts.
Happy Modeling to all!
Kevin