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Under Construction / Re: 1:32nd scale OEFFAG Albatros D.III
« Last post by Mike Norris (UK) on July 21, 2026, 09:36:43 PM »
Hi Bertl and Sandy,
Thanks Bertl for the decal offer, but I have that set from LF Models, which I used on the propeller.
Yes the build by Koloman Mayrhofer does indeed have a Knoller-Jaray Wein propeller fitted.
Possibly that particular 253 series aircraft had that propeller type.
The kit supplies two different propellers, one for a 153 series aircraft and the other for a 253 series aircraft.
The 153 series propeller looks to be a Knoller-Jaray Wein type, but the other propeller is not.
The Windsock Data File No:19 - Albatros D.III (Oef) (P.M. Grosz) has photographs of 253 series aircraft with propellers that appear to be neither of those in the kit.
The Wotan Type 1 (3202) propeller from LF Models seems a fairly good match to the shape of those photographs, although Wotan propellers were probably not actually used.

As usual with WW1 aircraft, uncertainty exists and this time which propeller type is needed for my particular aircraft model.
So, I've decided to change the propeller and use the LF Models propeller (I have one in my stash), but with Knoller-Jaray Wein logos,

Mike






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The World of Scale Models / Re: Next on the line - Academy 1/72 Messerschmitt Me262A-1
« Last post by NigelR on July 21, 2026, 06:24:48 PM »
That is a very tidy looking build so far.
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Markings and Camouflage / Re: AK Lilac and Mauve
« Last post by NigelR on July 21, 2026, 06:22:25 PM »
Which generation? 2nd Gen or 3rd Gen? The 3rd gen colours are more intense and heavily pigmented than the 2nd gen ones. The 3rd gen ones have the white plastic caps with a "+" shape on the top.

I haven't used these particular colours yet but as with all colours I tend to mix and adapt based on what I think looks right rather than assume the colours are "correct" out of the bottle. After all, there were no standards and we don't really know for sure what the colours looked like.
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Markings and Camouflage / AK Lilac and Mauve
« Last post by expositor on July 21, 2026, 05:56:46 PM »
As my half empty bottle of Polyscale mauve went missing, I was able to get hold of the AK German colors set.  They have both lilac and mauve which are markedly darker than my old paint. I know some do that scale lightening, but I feel these colors are too dark for 32nd scale, let alone 72...though I don't want lightened camou colors with unlightened decals...but that's just me.
Has anyone used these AK colors?

Cheers,
Jim
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Under Construction / Re: 1:32nd scale OEFFAG Albatros D.III
« Last post by macsporran on July 21, 2026, 04:24:35 PM »
Thanks, Bertl
I'll explore that with interest
Cheers!
Sandy
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Completed models / Re: Multi-Seat 2026 GB 1/72 LVG B.1 early, scratchbuilt
« Last post by PJ Fisher on July 21, 2026, 06:21:05 AM »
What a wonderful build, and in my favorite scale too.  The translucency is most convincing!
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The World of Scale Models / Re: Next on the line - Academy 1/72 Messerschmitt Me262A-1
« Last post by WD on July 21, 2026, 05:23:57 AM »
It looks like a wonderful and enjoyable build so far.

Warren D.
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Time to relax / Re: I've only just seen the sad news...
« Last post by WD on July 21, 2026, 05:10:45 AM »
Oh no, I had no idea!
No wonder I haven't seen or heard anything from him in quite a while.
My prayers and condolences to his family.

Warren D.
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Completed models / Re: 1/20 Balsa Albatros D.Va
« Last post by WD on July 21, 2026, 05:06:04 AM »
Beautiful and old school to boot.

Warren D
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Completed models / Re: Multi-Seat 2026 GB 1/72 LVG B.1 early, scratchbuilt
« Last post by WD on July 21, 2026, 05:04:51 AM »
You guys with your see-through paint jobs . . . .  ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)

Seriously great work here.

Warren D.
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