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Offline GazzaS

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Karl Bolle's Albatros D.III by Roden and me
« on: March 22, 2018, 05:36:12 PM »
HI everyone,
    My second completed biplane, and I'm glad to be done with it.  One notable omission is the windshield.  I meant to add it before putting on the wings, but forgot about it until it was too late and my patience was gone.

I learned a lot about building a biplane with this kit, mostly regarding pinning the struts and when to think about pinning the struts.  And most importantly, look at as many photo resources as you can Before You start building.

Without further ado, here are the photos:


















Thank you for looking!

Gaz

« Last Edit: March 22, 2018, 05:40:45 PM by GazzaS »
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Re: Karl Bolle's Albatros D.III by Roden and me
« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2018, 06:24:17 PM »
Glad it's completed, looking good.
Ciao
Giuseppe

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Re: Karl Bolle's Albatros D.III by Roden and me
« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2018, 06:45:06 PM »
It's a beauty Gaz!

Offline GazzaS

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Re: Karl Bolle's Albatros D.III by Roden and me
« Reply #3 on: March 22, 2018, 07:10:31 PM »
Giuseppe and Andonio,
    Thank you very much!

Gaz
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Re: Karl Bolle's Albatros D.III by Roden and me
« Reply #4 on: March 22, 2018, 09:16:44 PM »
Glad to see you battled through Gaz,worth the effort,a great result.
Cheers,
Dave.

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Re: Karl Bolle's Albatros D.III by Roden and me
« Reply #5 on: March 22, 2018, 10:30:08 PM »
Very nice!

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Re: Karl Bolle's Albatros D.III by Roden and me
« Reply #6 on: March 22, 2018, 10:58:38 PM »
I really love what you did here with the Albatros D III. Congratulations on a very nice second biplane!
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Re: Karl Bolle's Albatros D.III by Roden and me
« Reply #7 on: March 22, 2018, 11:16:54 PM »
Congratulation Gaz on getting her done.  She turned out a beauty.

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Re: Karl Bolle's Albatros D.III by Roden and me
« Reply #8 on: March 22, 2018, 11:17:19 PM »
    You've done a terrific job on this one Gaz, it's not the easiest Kit out there! That rich "honey" tone you achieved on the natural wood is a very nice touch. Now, treat yourself (and your patience index) to nice Wingnut Wings Build.
Cheers,
Lance

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Re: Karl Bolle's Albatros D.III by Roden and me
« Reply #9 on: March 22, 2018, 11:18:30 PM »
Nice work!! She's a silk purse!

Steve

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Re: Karl Bolle's Albatros D.III by Roden and me
« Reply #10 on: March 22, 2018, 11:35:24 PM »
 Gaz,
Congratulations my friend she's one beautiful little kite. It's great to see a Roden kit built up well.
Outstanding work and an awesome talent really shine here.  Well Done!
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Re: Karl Bolle's Albatros D.III by Roden and me
« Reply #11 on: March 23, 2018, 03:13:54 AM »
She's a beauty, Gaz!
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: Karl Bolle's Albatros D.III by Roden and me
« Reply #12 on: March 23, 2018, 05:45:53 AM »
Beautiful, Gaz!

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Re: Karl Bolle's Albatros D.III by Roden and me
« Reply #13 on: March 23, 2018, 06:56:43 AM »
"And most importantly, look at as many photo resources as you can Before You start building."

....erm yes! I could do with following that advice........

That is a model of which I would be extremely proud. I agree with Lance that the wood fuselage is splendid indeed. Congratulations on keeping your patience to the end - it was well worth it IMHO.

Stephen.

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Re: Karl Bolle's Albatros D.III by Roden and me
« Reply #14 on: March 23, 2018, 08:14:06 AM »
It's a beauty Gaz!

Beat me to it - wot he said!

Richard
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