Completed: 1/32 Roden Albatros D.III

[kensar]

Just completed the base for the Roden Albatros D.III, which is intended to look like a factory floor.  The impetus for building this one was the extensive
 use of woodgrain decals.    I couldn't decide exactly which Albie to do, so I decided to depict a factory fresh D.III, hence, minimal weathering and bright colors.
A nice looking build with many inaccuracies, some of my own doing.  I scratchbuilt the wheels and the propeller, and added some detailing items.  More info in the build thread.

Build thread:  https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=12816.0

Have a look at the pictures and, as always, comments and criticisms are welcome.





















Thanks for looking, and comments are welcome.

[Radarman]

Beautiful Albatros!

                  Kevin

[DaveB]

Georgous DIII, Kenser -

All your details have really lifted this one up.

Regards

Dave

[PrzemoL]

Great finish. I love the woodgrain. But I am confused, the upper wings seem to fall down a bit...

[KiwiZac]

Beautiful work Ken, and I love the dio idea! So simple but it elevates "just a plane" to something so much more.

But I am confused, the upper wings seem to fall down a bit...

That stood out to me too.

[kensar]

Yes, the wing is warped.  Something I didn't really notice until too late.
 

[DaddyO]

Shame about the wing, but that takes nothing away from a really nice presentation. Love the finish on the wooden factory floor as well 

Paul

[macsporran]

Fantastic modelling skills, Ken, and great attention to detail. The wood-panelling is sublime and all the internals and the nails etc are masterful.

That wing warp does catch the eye though, exaggerated probably by the angles you've photographed it. I've built this kit and have several in the stash and have never seen a warp like that - it looks like the common warp problem you get on the WNW D.V - you didn't swap out a WNW top wing did you?

Doesn't matter, the model is still in a higher league than most of us can manage!
Sandy

[dr 1 ace]

Nicely done. And a ditto to all the above comments !

Ed

[kensar]

Thanks for the nice comments, guys.  I have yet to build a 'perfect' model and I'm going to have to keep a sharper eye out for inaccuracies.
I think the base came out really well.  It's balsa strips glued onto a wood plaque, then painted gray, sanded to give a worn look, then some splatters of AK 'engine grime' for the oil spots.

[bobs_buckles]

Stunning work! 


Bob

[lone modeller]

A relatively simple presentation but it has turned a model into a very eye catching vignette. The background is very well done. The wheels are first class and infinitely better than my attempts to scratch build some!

In all a first class model despite the upper wing warp.

Stephen.

[RAGIII]

Ken,
The reason for your build was entirely successful! The wood grain decals look superb as does the Nail Heads and other details! As for the upper wing it seems we both have experienced things more common to the WNW DV/Va. You got Banana wing and on My DIII from Jasta 4, I got Banana Cabane  Oh well, your DIII looks Beautiful!!
RAGIII

[WD]

Beautiful work and finish sir. Mission accomplished IMHO.

WD

[Dave W]

Beautifully finished an detailed Kensar and I love the little detail with the chocks, ladder and trestles etc which just bring the subject to life.

Beautiful scratchbuild work on the wheels too!

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia