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Offline ScottJ

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Roden 1/72 OEFFAG s.253 (Albatros D.III)
« on: March 12, 2024, 12:07:52 PM »
This is another kit from my past with some refreshed pictures.  Other than some details in the cockpit this was built pretty much OOB (with modified cabane struts, I'll get to that in a minute).  Built as Benno Fiala's (Ritter von Fernbrugg... which is not mentioned on the box art) aircraft.  I did a pretty poor job of representing the semi transparent CDL so have stayed away from an underwing perspective.
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Re: Roden 1/72 OEFFAG s.253 (Albatros D.III)
« Reply #1 on: March 12, 2024, 12:08:36 PM »
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Re: Roden 1/72 OEFFAG s.253 (Albatros D.III)
« Reply #2 on: March 12, 2024, 12:09:27 PM »
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Re: Roden 1/72 OEFFAG s.253 (Albatros D.III)
« Reply #3 on: March 12, 2024, 12:10:16 PM »
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Re: Roden 1/72 OEFFAG s.253 (Albatros D.III)
« Reply #4 on: March 12, 2024, 12:19:27 PM »
Hey Scott, really love this little Albatros! Not sure about the underwing linen but the topsides look great, and ditto on the fuselage.

I’ve loved this scheme since seeing it in Dr. O’Connor’s Aces book back in the day (why, oh why didn’t I get the A-H aircraft book from those guys as well…?)

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Re: Roden 1/72 OEFFAG s.253 (Albatros D.III)
« Reply #5 on: March 12, 2024, 12:20:07 PM »
This was the 3rd Roden Albatros/OEFFAG kit that I have built.  With the first two, a D.III and an s.153, I felt that the upper wing sat too high, it looked more like a D.I ? I made a template and cut down the cabane struts to bring the upper wing down a bit (being careful not to put it in the D.II range).  I didn't reduce the length of the interplanes so that lessened the dihedral of the lower wings but I think it still looks acceptable.  Curious if others have had the same thought about the Roden D.III upper wing?... or have I just been drinking too much beer??? (I already know the answer to that)
Thanks for looking and any opinions you may have.
Take care
Scott...
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Re: Roden 1/72 OEFFAG s.253 (Albatros D.III)
« Reply #6 on: March 12, 2024, 04:47:34 PM »
Lovely Albatros.
As for the Roden Alb D.III - I can only confirm that building it with the kit cabanes will pushh the upper wing too high. I have just passed through it in my recent build.
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Re: Roden 1/72 OEFFAG s.253 (Albatros D.III)
« Reply #7 on: March 12, 2024, 05:30:51 PM »
Another little gem.
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Re: Roden 1/72 OEFFAG s.253 (Albatros D.III)
« Reply #8 on: March 12, 2024, 06:06:09 PM »
Lovely build Scott (Always had a soft spot for the 'round nosed' Albatros')

Made a good job of the top wing joints too - did you use any re-inforcing pins or just a butt joint? I like the paint effect on the cowl as well  :)

I agree about the strut lengths - yours looks right to me

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Re: Roden 1/72 OEFFAG s.253 (Albatros D.III)
« Reply #9 on: March 12, 2024, 06:50:19 PM »
Lovely job all round, I love the finish you got on both the wings and the metalwork.
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Re: Roden 1/72 OEFFAG s.253 (Albatros D.III)
« Reply #10 on: March 12, 2024, 09:37:16 PM »
Good work and good to see built AH Albatros types.
Looking at photos of the aircraft, I think you are right about the position of the upper wing. Your S.253 looks more accurate in this respect than the other two. 
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Re: Roden 1/72 OEFFAG s.253 (Albatros D.III)
« Reply #11 on: March 13, 2024, 01:21:42 AM »
Beautiful job. And I agree with your treatment of the upper wing, looks just right.
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Re: Roden 1/72 OEFFAG s.253 (Albatros D.III)
« Reply #12 on: March 13, 2024, 07:42:51 AM »
Well I think she's a gorgeous little Albi, Scott! Great work!
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Re: Roden 1/72 OEFFAG s.253 (Albatros D.III)
« Reply #13 on: March 13, 2024, 07:55:35 AM »
Great work, Scott!

Regards

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Re: Roden 1/72 OEFFAG s.253 (Albatros D.III)
« Reply #14 on: March 13, 2024, 06:41:08 PM »
Beautiful model of the best Albatros fighter, best performance and best look!
Very convincing finish.
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