vh-bob Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 G'day All This is the ancient Monogram UH-16B Albatross, surprisingly for such a widely used aircraft, this is still the only game in town as far as 1/72nd scale is concerned. Fortunately the kit is basically a good one and this one is built straight out of the box but has had the generous sprinkling of rivets removed. The decals are from an old Microscale sheet and after all this time preformed flawlessly although I have found that some of my carefully hoarded sheets disintegrate if brought anywhere near water. I first saw a mention of this kit, and in fact its manufacturer, Monogram, in an old issue of "Aeromodeller" magazine which carried what must have been one of the first articles dedicated to the then new plastic model kits. Although the editors could not see them replacing the traditional "Solid" balsa models, they found them an interesting diversion and were impressed that the Albatross featured a working retractable undercarriage and "Survivor" in a rubber dinghy to be posed along side. If you build one of these, incorporate the working under carriage feature as it doesn't detract from the model and does operate rather well. Trev. IMGP7868 by Trevor Putterill, on Flickr IMGP7871 by Trevor Putterill, on Flickr IMGP7870 by Trevor Putterill, on Flickr IMGP7869 (2) by Trevor Putterill, on Flickr 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo1112 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Wonderful and colourful Albatross. A pure jewel. Bravo; great work. :wow: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vh-bob Posted June 8, 2016 Author Share Posted June 8, 2016 Thanks Polo, glad you like it. Sorry about the spelling of Monogram in the heading. Trev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Do like the Albatross. Used to hear them at full chat taking off from the river, training, back in the mid fifties. Sounded like several nests of angry Hornets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_L Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 That's really nice Trev - and a nice surprise as I was expecting a biplane! What paint did you use on the dark grey - I'm working on a Neptune in that scheme? Take care, Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vh-bob Posted June 8, 2016 Author Share Posted June 8, 2016 (edited) Matt, it was an old Humbrol colour called either Engine Grey or Seaplane Grey. Good luck with the Neptune, a particular favourite of mine. Trev. Edited June 8, 2016 by vh-bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Hello,Trevor - It's good to see another good looking build of a Monogram kit on the Forum.A fine 'Albatross' indeed! All the best,Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jockster Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Nice and tidy, lovely work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Cool - clean job. Like it. Cheers, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Lovely to see one built, good job! I have been lucky to find two of these this year.. I want to get one done soon too, just need decals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 That's a particularly good-looking amphibian and I don't think anyone misses the sprinkling of oversized rivets. Elegant job! Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Nice looking Albatross Trevor and very nice colour scheme, well done. Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanm Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Brilliant - especially that working retractable undercarriage! No Monogram kit was complete without one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 That is a great build. Would love one for my Vietnam stash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Lovely job on an old classic there! I have one of theses in the stash and the detail on it is brilliant for its time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Albatross! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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