It is indeed very interesting, but wouldn't a transformation kit for the Roden D-III be simpler? with engine, fuselage and armament
There are people who did exactly that:
https://archive.aeroscale.net/features/3198/index.htm
Andreas
Edit: He used some parts of the old battle axe kit to convert the Roden kit.
Hi Andreas, oh this brings back some memories – thank you for bringing it up.
I did use some parts from the Battle Axe kit, but I mostly had to do a lot of scratchbuilding and "sculpting" as many parts from this kit weren't usable. And there are a lot of minor differences that one does'nt think about at first. I remember using the images from a very high quality replica build by an Austrian fellow. In hindsight, there are some issues with my conversion, but its still one of my favourite builds, standing out on my display shelf.
I asked Lukasz if he would do a conversion for the Roden kit, but he said they only do "full" models, and looking at my old build it would still be a lot of work if you want to get everything accurate, even if you get the engine, nose, guns and and radiator. One thing being the different layout of the fuselage panels + several other minor details throughout.
All in all, I've been very keen on another OEFFAG 153/253 Albatros, but not wanted to do another conversion. So this is great news, and I will get one for sure. (And a Lohner a well by the way)
Cheers for now /Mikael