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Offline Mike Norris (UK)

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1:32nd scale Albatros D.I
« on: October 29, 2021, 01:32:22 AM »
Hi all,
Here's the shots of the 'Roden' 1:32nd scale pre-production Albatros D.I of Ltn. Dieter Collin of Jasta 2 ’Boelcke’, flying from Berthincourt, September 1916.
The full build log is here:

https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=12457.0

As usual there is a fully detailed build log (in Adobe PDF format) available to download from my site (link below)
Just click on the PDF icon to read or download the log.

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« Last Edit: October 29, 2021, 09:13:22 AM by Mike 'Sandbagger' Norris »


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Re: 1:32nd scale Albatros D.I
« Reply #1 on: October 29, 2021, 01:42:49 AM »
Another Gorgeous Model and display Mike! As always I enjoyed following your informative Log.
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Re: 1:32nd scale Albatros D.I
« Reply #2 on: October 29, 2021, 02:30:05 AM »
Mike,

Very nicely done. I always enjoy following your builds.

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Re: 1:32nd scale Albatros D.I
« Reply #3 on: October 29, 2021, 03:26:29 AM »
Well that turned out very nicely indeed, Mike. Love the overall display with figure. Outstanding detail and workmanship throughout.
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Re: 1:32nd scale Albatros D.I
« Reply #4 on: October 29, 2021, 03:51:51 AM »
Mike,

Truly excellent work on your DI which is also very nicely displayed.

Regards

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Re: 1:32nd scale Albatros D.I
« Reply #5 on: October 29, 2021, 03:59:20 AM »
Wonderful, Mike! Thanks for sharing your build here with us.

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Re: 1:32nd scale Albatros D.I
« Reply #6 on: October 29, 2021, 04:09:09 AM »
Very cool!
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Re: 1:32nd scale Albatros D.I
« Reply #7 on: October 29, 2021, 04:16:54 AM »
First class build, super build log and a wonderful display. Superb in every way.

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Re: 1:32nd scale Albatros D.I
« Reply #8 on: October 29, 2021, 04:47:30 AM »
Beautiful build! I like the candylike or ice creamlike colours! And of course it's all done with skill and finesse!
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Re: 1:32nd scale Albatros D.I
« Reply #9 on: October 29, 2021, 10:52:32 AM »
Very nice !!  I like the colors.

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Re: 1:32nd scale Albatros D.I
« Reply #10 on: October 29, 2021, 12:00:00 PM »
Stunning work Mike


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Re: 1:32nd scale Albatros D.I
« Reply #11 on: October 29, 2021, 06:34:46 PM »
Magnificent work there Mike, great modelling, the details really make this one shine. Great photos and presentation to. Well done!
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Re: 1:32nd scale Albatros D.I
« Reply #12 on: October 29, 2021, 08:50:21 PM »
Great model, very finely presented. Yet one more jewel in your collection.
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Re: 1:32nd scale Albatros D.I
« Reply #13 on: October 29, 2021, 11:53:26 PM »
    Wonderful detail and effect Mike, like all of your Models a classic. I marvel at the volume of flawless work you produce. Where/how do you display your collection, I'd love to see photos.......
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Re: 1:32nd scale Albatros D.I
« Reply #14 on: October 30, 2021, 03:37:45 AM »
That's a very nice early Albatros, and not WNW, as one can assume in that scale, but Roden! It shows again, the modeler is the key, not the kit.

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