Eduard 1/48 Albatros D.II
For a challenge, this would be my first First World War subject. As the profi-pack kit, the content comes with masks and detailed photoetch and four marking options.
Woodgrain was achieved using Light Orch Oil paint, this was a challenge as took over a full week to completely dry. Assembly went together no problem with only a touch of sanding on some areas. Main painting was done with Revell Aqua and Tamiya colours, followed by the main assembly, rigging consisting of EZ Line (Much better than stretched sprue!), and a coat of XF-86 varnish.
One lovely Albatros added to the collection! With this completed Ive considered a few more WW1 aircraft added to the stash
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Craig Abrahamson said on March 23, 2017
Nice job for a first attempt, Michael…that EZ line is great stuff (I use it for antennas)…the only airplane with two wings I’ve ever done was a Stearman – that was enough for me. 🙁
Michael Booth said on March 23, 2017
Thanks Craig! I’ve only done a few aircraft with two wings but more confident now
Bernard E. Hackett, Jr. said on March 23, 2017
Michael, that turned out really well, particularly the woodgrain effect. That couldn’t have been easy. Just right, sometimes it can appear overdone to me. Not yours. Albatrii are nice looking WW I subjects. Nice rigging, too.
Louis Gardner said on March 23, 2017
You did a fantastic job on your Albatros. The D-III to D-V(a) were among my favorite WW1 German types, but the earlier variants were just as nice, and didn’t have the wing failure problems brought on by going a single spar on the lower wing. Someday I plan on building a 1/6 scale electric RC plane in Werner Voss markings. They just look so elegant. Good job. I really like it.
Jeff Bailey said on March 24, 2017
This is an outstanding Albatross “Big Bird,” Michael! I’v always loved the look of them and this one is great. Outstanding paint job!
Rob Pollock said on March 24, 2017
Good effort, Mike.
Tom Bebout said on March 24, 2017
Really nice Mike, I say do some more bi-planes.
Bernd Müller said on March 24, 2017
Lovely Albatros, Michael.
John Healy said on March 24, 2017
Nice work. It’s not often that we see the D.I or D. II built.
Greg Kittinger said on March 24, 2017
Very nice Michael! Great build and finish all the way around.
Tom Cleaver said on March 24, 2017
That’s very nice for a first one, and you went for wood grain!
A tip on wood grain: I use Tamiya Light Earth, dry-brushed with Tamiya Red Brown, then I airbrush on a coat of Tamiya Clear Yellow, and it all comes out like nice Albatros plywood under varnish. And you don’t have to wait a week.
Terry Schuler said on March 25, 2017
Michael, this is really nice. I really like the design of the German aircraft from WW I, it just seems they were a step ahead of everyone else during this time period. Well done a this beauty !
Robert Royes said on March 26, 2017
Looks great! A classic aircraft.
P.k said on March 27, 2017
Nicely done