1/32 albatros D:III roden

[mc65]

thank you, RAG...
benchmark, maybe, but I would not say high ... I'd rather would say a reference point for the approximations!

just look at my jig to align the undercarriage...
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but, hey, it works!
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...and holds the weight, too!!!
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so, I see the light at the end of this tunnel... I just want to test some more effects on her, let see how much damage I may do?

day's (night's, actually) question: the wheel's colour seems acceptable?
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cheers, p.  

[Ernie]

Paolo, she looks superb! You are to be commended for the
model you have made.  I particularly like the work you have done
on the undercarriage....it looks perfect, although it looks like you
may have borrowed some of Mrs. P's fettuccine.
  Seriously Paolo, it's a marvelous build.  Thanks for sharing it.

Cheers,
Ernie

[RAGIII]

Your build is Outstanding inside and out! I am looking forward to seeing that Voss figure painted!
RAGIII

[Dave in Dubai]

Please can you explain how you attach the rigging (fishing line) to the Gaspatch turnbuckles .

Are you tying a knot and then trimming or just attaching with a spot of CA glue?

Nice work on your model....the rigging looks like photographs of the full size aircraft.

[Zabu]

Ahhh... so lovely!

The details are amazing. Impressive work Paolo.

Cheers

[mc65]

here I am!
sorry for the delay... thank you all very much!!

dave, I used EZ line rigging material, it's highly elastic and easy to use, although not perfectly round.
I did a simple knot, and for good measure, add a little drop of CA. quite simple!

today I did some last addictions, and I brought her almost to the end..
some dry tests on paper:
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to achieve the washed out exaust stains on fuselage.
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I added also some mud on the underneath...
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and played a little around the engine access panels:
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enhanced the difference between old and new parts..
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and that's it.
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I think it's enough, but maybe I can add some smoke on the starboard fuselage...
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ah, the view from the cabin reading the anemometer...
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now it's time to find a grass's handkerchief where to secure her... then I may pass to paint the verner figure.
bye bye, p.

[GAJouette]

  Paolo,
She's nothing short of Awesome my friend. Beautifully built and weathered. Well Done!
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

[Andi Little]

Perhaps it says something about me? - But I likes 'em a bit dirty!!! Great build, excellent posts - thanks for making it possible.

Well done ...... Cheers.

[rhallinger]

Simply OUTSTANDING, Paolo!  Bravo!!!  One of the best D.IIIs I've ever seen.  Your weathering is very realistic and convincing, IMHO.  The entire build was very well thought out and executed.  Very well done!

Regards,

Bob

[Ernie]

It doesn't get much better than what you've done Paolo.  I've
enjoyed your build right from the start.  Not much more to say
other than amazing talent.  Thanks.

Cheers,
Ernie

[Zabu]

My hat is off to you Paolo.

Your Albatros it's amazing with very nice detail and weathing making it look like the real thing.
The "new" upper wing it's also very convincing.

I give you a few bursts saluting a nice job!

Cheers

[lcarroll]

Paolo,
   Beautiful, simply beautiful!
   I just went back a few pages and can't figure out what you used for the bungees/elastic on the axles, can you clarify?
   I'll bet your glad now that you didn't use the one and only/first and final "flight" solution you were considering!
   Cheers,
Lance

[mike in calif]

Quite a good job. I think your scale of 5 is much too low. The color shading and tones is a great tutorial. A fantastic looking plane. For those of us that have one in the stash, you have certainly set the standard.

[Chris Johnson]

Your subtle weathering is outstanding. You give me something to aim for with my builds.

Cheers,

Chris

[pepperman42]

You persevered on a challenging build and won!! She looks great. Thanks for letting us follow along.

Steve