Albatros D.I 390/16, Otto Hohne, Jasta 2, Lagnicourt September 1916

[coyotemagic]

Got a little work done on top. 


I find myself cleaning and painting struts and drilling holes for rigging.  This is really going fast.
Cheers,
Bud

[RAGIII]

Simply Gorgeous Amigo!
RAGIII

[GAJouette]

 Bud,
Absolutely beautiful work my old friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

[Ernie]

Bud, my friend, I am completely in awe of what you have already accomplished
in the build.  I am sold on the woodgrain decals.  Well done!

Cheers,
Ernie

[lone modeller]

Bud,

I have just seen this thread - missed it before. The wood effect that you have achieved with the transfers made me look twice - I really thought that you had made the fuselage from wood! Then I realised that it was one of your builds and I knew why it looked so realistic. The remainder of the build is also up to your impeccable standards - a true master modeller at work here.

Stephen.

[Des]

A truly remarkable build Bud, this is turning into one amazing looking model.

Des.

[ondra]

Wow, bud, this definitely is one of the best woodgrain depictions I have ever seen, thumbs up!

Cheers

Ondra

[coyotemagic]

I'm truly humbled by your kindness, guys!  Thank you so much.  I can't believe it's been almost a month since my last post.  Got quite a bit done since then.  In fact, she's finished.  Just a bit more weathering to do, and I'll post photos in the completed section.



Yes, I know.  You can see the edge of the mat.  Sorry, this was a rush job.  Better pics to come.

Now, I can focus on the Strutter and get it done by July 18.
Cheers,
Bud

[ALBATROS1234]

i'm glad to be the 1st to say job well done on this completed masterpiece. like virginia slims youve come a long way baby. your builds have gotten progressively nicer and nicer in the approx 10 years weve been forum mates . cant wait to see whats next

[Ernie]

Bud, you have really knocked this one out of the park!  An absolutely sublime model,
about as flawless as I could imagine.  Thanks for the inspiration my friend!

Cheers,
Ernie

[Des]

A superb looking model Bud, the overall finish is excellent and the rigging is extremely well done.

Des.

[coyotemagic]

i'm glad to be the 1st to say job well done on this completed masterpiece. like virginia slims youve come a long way baby. your builds have gotten progressively nicer and nicer in the approx 10 years weve been forum mates . cant wait to see whats next

Thanks, Scott!  I can't believe it's been almost that long.  I should have had more models done by now.  Next up is the Strutter.  Not much left on that one either.  After that, I'll probably go back to the WNW W.12 I started a while back.
Cheers,
Bud

[coyotemagic]

Bud, you have really knocked this one out of the park!  An absolutely sublime model,
about as flawless as I could imagine.  Thanks for the inspiration my friend!

Cheers,
Ernie

Thank you, Ernie!  Trick photography hides a lot of flaws.
Cheers,
Bud

[coyotemagic]

A superb looking model Bud, the overall finish is excellent and the rigging is extremely well done.

Des.

Thanks, Des!  On this one, the rigging is actually holding the whole thing together as the struts are a bit frail.
Cheers,
Bud

[stefanbuss]

Nobody cares if you can see the end of the mat (at least i don't) - that is such a beauty. Well done. Would like to see some more details, please.

S.