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Offline coyotemagic

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Albatros D.I 390/16, Otto Hohne, Jasta 2, Lagnicourt September 1916
« on: April 12, 2016, 01:48:07 PM »
The D.I build by Borsos has inspired me to get out my Gavia D.I and get it started.  In spite of all the models I've built, I've yet to build a German Albatros fighter.  With this project, I intend to redress this gross discrepancy.  Since my Strutter is fairly small compared to recent builds, I've got enough room on the bench to accommodate both. And the Albatros is a relatively easy build, so it shouldn't interfere too much with the Strutter.
I'm using the Gavia kit with the Karaya conversion intended for the Eduard D.II.  The Karaya struts are much nicer than the ones in the Gavia kit.

Cheers,
Bud
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Re: Albatros D.I 390/16, Otto Hohne, Jasta Boelcke, Lagnicourt September 1916
« Reply #1 on: April 12, 2016, 01:56:15 PM »
A really nice choice of subject Bud, looking forward to seeing this one unfold.

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Re: Albatros D.I 390/16, Otto Hohne, Jasta Boelcke, Lagnicourt September 1916
« Reply #2 on: April 12, 2016, 03:19:54 PM »
Great choice, Bud! I'll follow that closely. Isn't there another exhaust pipe in the Karaya kit? The one in the Eduard/Gavia kit just fits the different cabane struts of the D II. The Hohne bird is a wonderful airplane.  :)
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Re: Albatros D.I 390/16, Otto Hohne, Jasta Boelcke, Lagnicourt September 1916
« Reply #3 on: April 12, 2016, 04:00:28 PM »
Nice choice of subject. But it was JaSta 2 at that time - the honoric title was awarded only ofter Oswald B. had been killed. Not that it matters that much.

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Re: Albatros D.I 390/16, Otto Hohne, Jasta Boelcke, Lagnicourt September 1916
« Reply #4 on: April 12, 2016, 06:11:38 PM »
Great!
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Re: Albatros D.I 390/16, Otto Hohne, Jasta Boelcke, Lagnicourt September 1916
« Reply #5 on: April 12, 2016, 07:53:15 PM »
Well this is a double treat, Bud.  Besides the delightful Strutter,
we now have the Alby build to enjoy!  Always a joy to follow
your builds, my friend!

Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Re: Albatros D.I 390/16, Otto Hohne, Jasta Boelcke, Lagnicourt September 1916
« Reply #6 on: April 12, 2016, 09:40:12 PM »
good choice Bud
I'm looking forward
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Re: Albatros D.I 390/16, Otto Hohne, Jasta Boelcke, Lagnicourt September 1916
« Reply #7 on: April 12, 2016, 11:11:21 PM »
I am looking forward to what you do with this one Amigo! I am sure you will nail this one in ways I can't even imagine!
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Re: Albatros D.I 390/16, Otto Hohne, Jasta Boelcke, Lagnicourt September 1916
« Reply #8 on: April 12, 2016, 11:20:01 PM »
Most excellent. I keep itching to try this one and now with 2 builds on the go I'll have tons of referances. :)

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Re: Albatros D.I 390/16, Otto Hohne, Jasta Boelcke, Lagnicourt September 1916
« Reply #9 on: April 13, 2016, 04:21:47 AM »
Great choice, Bud, looking forward to following your build!

Cheers

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Re: Albatros D.I 390/16, Otto Hohne, Jasta 2, Lagnicourt September 1916
« Reply #10 on: April 13, 2016, 07:19:02 AM »
Thank you so much for your support and warm encouragement, my friends.  It means a lot to me.
First thing I noticed upon opening the kit (years ago, along with my other Eduard Albatros kits) was that the forward bulkhead/firewall is solid.  Should be open framework.  Fixed that first off.




Then I did a base coat of Modern Desert Sand in preparation for the Uschi decals I intend to use.


That was yesterday.  Today I applied the decals to the interior bits.

Still working on it, going back and forth between this and the Strutter.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: Albatros D.I 390/16, Otto Hohne, Jasta 2, Lagnicourt September 1916
« Reply #11 on: April 13, 2016, 07:48:04 AM »
There you go again, I need to catch up in building. As always enjoy seeing your work.

Ed
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Re: Albatros D.I 390/16, Otto Hohne, Jasta 2, Lagnicourt September 1916
« Reply #12 on: April 13, 2016, 07:54:29 AM »
Thanks, Ed!  These Eduard Albatros kits are really pretty much slam dunk and I'm building this one kinda s.o.b.  Kinda.  ;)
Yeah, Amigo.  Get with the program, will ya?  I'm Jonesin' to see some Ed Boll magic.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: Albatros D.I 390/16, Otto Hohne, Jasta 2, Lagnicourt September 1916
« Reply #13 on: April 13, 2016, 08:05:33 AM »
Quote from: coyotemagic on April 13, 2016, 07:54:29 AM
Thanks, Ed!  These Eduard Albatros kits are really pretty much slam dunk and I'm building this one kinda s.o.b.  Kinda.  ;)
Yeah, Amigo.  Get with the program, will ya?  I'm Jonesin' to see some Ed Boll magic.
Cheers,
Bud

Family business still underway, plus the 3 others era kits that are waiting on the bench so it will be a while before something to post here.

Ed
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Re: Albatros D.I 390/16, Otto Hohne, Jasta 2, Lagnicourt September 1916
« Reply #14 on: April 13, 2016, 08:16:23 AM »
Fine start and great woodwork, Bud!
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