I have just got my Albatros C.III in the Polish version.
All around a very fine effort from Lukgraph, quality is much better than their recent FF.33L.
What I like especially:
1. Good quality resin with not many spots requiring repair, just minor cavities and scratches.
2. Great detail on fuselage and linen surfaces, including stiching and aileron hinges.
3. Wire reinforced struts.
4. Fine FE fret without elements which would be too flat, except for the control horns which are better replaced.
5. Quite straight wings leading edges, just some typical heat treatment of upper wings will be necessary.
6. Clear instructions leaflet with extensive rigging scheme including the hints for turnbuckles locations.
What I do not like
1. 3D printed bits with evident layers which will be especially visible on metal colours painted elements. On many parts like the otherwise fine Merc engine the removal thereof is almost impossible. Me, I will consider cutting the engine into separate elements to simplify airbrushing and possible replacement of some of them with spare WNW bits.
2. Bent ends of cabane struts which join them to the fuselage. I will probably build a replacement from plastic profiles.
3. Polish chechboard decals printed on white decal sheet will require some care when cutting out, the correct outlines are marked with black lines at the corners, however.
All in all a highly recommendable kit, especially for those who have some experience with resin kits. I will be glad to make more comments when I get to building this kit, in a couple of months, though, as my desk is busy now with other projects.
Many thanks to Łukasz for giving us another fine set to work on!
