Author Topic: Albatros D.III 253 OEFFAG, 1:48, Eduard vs. Blue Max (Read 14151 times)

KrzysiekK · « **on:** May 12, 2012, 07:58:09 PM »

Since I bought Albatros D.III OEFFAGa by Blue Max at an auction, came up with the idea to create the replica of no.2 of the 7 Polish Fighter Squadron "Kosciuszko" . I was supplied with proper decals and began to work.
Blue Max differs a lot from current Eduard products, so I decided to buy the ED84152 and do so little comparison.

As you can see the BM fuselage is more "fleshy" and rather coarse in comparison with the slim and well detailed ED, so little taming is needed.

I started with the Blue Max and prepared some equipment by myself as interior was really poor and need some enhancement. Thus few details like seat belt, compass, sofa chair and throttle were added. The structure of the interior was incorrect. I have encountered one single board imitating the floor. I have prepared the MG using the disposable needle and resin part.

pepperman42 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 12, 2012, 10:53:30 PM »

Great start and an interesting comparison.

Steve

coyotemagic · « **Reply #2 on:** May 13, 2012, 03:45:31 AM »

Having built both of these kits myself, I find this side by side comparison really interesting. I love Blue Max kits. I think they are among the best short run injected kits ever produced. Still, compared to the very best of Eduards WWI kits, it falls a bit short. That's not a criticism of the Blue Max kit. If anything, it's a compliment that you would even build them side by side. You're doing a wonderful job on the BM kit, so far, and I'm really looking forward to watching this project progress.
Cheers,
Bud

GAJouette · « **Reply #3 on:** May 13, 2012, 05:34:40 AM »

Very interesting project and one I'm looking forward to seeing more.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

ta152c · « **Reply #4 on:** May 13, 2012, 06:29:27 AM »

Nice work so far, love the buried guns.

Regards

ALBATROS1234 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 13, 2012, 03:29:32 PM »

its not a fair comparison in a way because the blue max kit is short run older technology and the eduard is their best kit they ever made after they refined their equipement 2-3 times. the first generation eduard is on par with blue max kits mold wise. that said i own most of the blue max and old eduard stuff, some types there simply isnt another 1/48 kit of that type. i remember 2 years ago eduard taled about making a halberstadt dv which is very similar the the blue max halberstadt dii. boy would that be nice to have an eduard halbie with the oeffag type quality. i wish eduard would give up on the stupid migs and 190/109 stuff. they must have forgotten what put them on the map ww1 kits.

Pete Nottingham · « **Reply #6 on:** May 14, 2012, 06:09:31 PM »

Nice start, looks good so far.

Cheers

Pete.

KrzysiekK · « **Reply #7 on:** May 14, 2012, 07:04:59 PM »

Quote from: ALBATROS1234 on May 13, 2012, 03:29:32 PM

its not a fair comparison in a way because the blue max kit is short run older technology and the eduard is their best kit they ever made after they refined their equipement 2-3 times. the first generation eduard is on par with blue max kits mold wise. that said i own most of the blue max and old eduard stuff, some types there simply isnt another 1/48 kit of that type. i remember 2 years ago eduard taled about making a halberstadt dv which is very similar the the blue max halberstadt dii. boy would that be nice to have an eduard halbie with the oeffag type quality. i wish eduard would give up on the stupid migs and 190/109 stuff. they must have forgotten what put them on the map ww1 kits.

Correct, the comparison is not fair..
I do not like neither nowadays ED market strategy and fed up with endless new vs, of 109/190 etc as well as colored PE have not got my approval. The color are…inappropriate and not able to match them with rest of interiors part to keep same shape & color outlook.
K

coyotemagic · « **Reply #8 on:** May 15, 2012, 01:01:01 AM »

Quote from: KrzysiekK on May 14, 2012, 07:04:59 PM

Correct, the comparison is not fair..
I do not like neither nowadays ED market strategy and fed up with endless new vs, of 109/190 etc as well as colored PE have not got my approval. The color are…inappropriate and not able to match them with rest of interiors part to keep same shape & color outlook.
K

I'm with you on this, Krzysiek. I will not even visit their website anymore. If they will no longer produce WWI kits, they are dead to me.
Cheers,
Bud

KrzysiekK · « **Reply #9 on:** May 25, 2012, 04:20:04 AM »

Little progress.. I have closed the BM fuselage. It was hard, but I have managed accompanied with putty. The top engine cover was replaced by ED part, now looks better. I have added resin front engine cover but the folding was poor.

In the meantime I started ED fuselage. I have replaced the part behind the pilot seat preparing my own frame.

GAJouette · « **Reply #10 on:** May 25, 2012, 04:40:56 AM »

Krzysiek,
She's looking good my friend. Excellent job on the interior.I'm looking forward to the next update.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Chris Johnson · « **Reply #11 on:** May 25, 2012, 08:26:26 AM »

Excellent attention to detail in the cockpit.

Cheers,

Chris

Pete Nottingham · « **Reply #12 on:** May 26, 2012, 07:30:18 PM »

Love the cockpit, excellent work so far.

Cheers

Pete.

pepperman42 · « **Reply #13 on:** May 27, 2012, 01:24:29 AM »

Thats a nice, tidy representation of the cockpit and a very clean build all round so far.

Steve

KrzysiekK · « **Reply #14 on:** June 09, 2012, 09:06:44 PM »

Thank you for support!
The space behind the engine will be clearly visible when engine cover is off, so made another frame out of the piece of cardboard, strengthened by stiff colorless nail polish

Mr. Surfacer unveiled all parts which have to be polished more precisely.
And a little guess, which one is BM and ED?

After making further amendments could have applied color primers, on which I would like to do imitations of plywood. And there came the turn of the parts made of sheet metal.
I thought that fist layer would be alu and afterwards gray finish would be final color. In the case of no. 2 Kosciuszko, the front engine cover became blue.