Albatros D.11 Jasta 26

[Ray S]

Hello all. This is the Albatros D.II from Eduard in 1/48 scale. I had had this in the stash for about 12 years, and always baulked at building it. I wanted to do a 'varnished ply' scheme, but was unable to pluck up courage to do it. I had a go with an Airfix 1/72 Albie last year and got something okay-ish by mistake. This time, I decided to try using oils for the wood effect. I did that for the interior and successfully managed to occupy the week or so I had to wait for that lot to dry. By the time I got to the fuselage, I changed my mind and used acrylics and dry-brushing to get the effect. I think it has worked.

 

All in all, the Eduard kit was pretty enjoyable to build. I did not use all of the photo etch as I was selective as to what was worthwhile and what wasn't. The non-wood parts were brush-painted with Humbrol enamels thinned with ColourCoats' naphtha thinner. a build log (detailing my errors!) is here:

 

I had lots of help with the build, for which I am very grateful indeed. Anyway, this is what I ended up with:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The model is finished in the markings of Vzfw. Rudolf Weckbrodt from Jasta 26, 1916.

 

Thanks for looking,

 

Ray

[Duncan B]

That has turned out very nicely indeed.

 

Duncan B

[Epeeman]

Ray -

 

This is every inch an Albatros DII - really great work all round.   The wood effect to the fuselage is excellent and has been well rigged.

 

Regards

 

Dave

[Edger]

That is a beauty, lovely build and lovely finish.

[PattheCat]

17 hours ago, Ray S said:

I wanted to do a 'varnished ply' scheme, but was unable to pluck up courage to do it. I had a go with an Airfix 1/72 Albie last year and got something okay-ish by mistake. This time, I decided to try using oils for the wood effect. I did that for the interior and successfully managed to occupy the week or so I had to wait for that lot to dry. By the time I got to the fuselage, I changed my mind and used acrylics and dry-brushing to get the effect. I think it has worked.

 

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Looking at the pics I instantly thought that you had used sort of a plywood foil on this one, so - to my eyes - your method has worked in a most convincing way.

 

Congrats!

Pat

[Ray S]

@Duncan B, @Epeeman, @Edger and @PattheCat, thanks indeed for those lovely comments, they are very much appreciated!

 

All the best,

 

Ray

[BerndM]

Very nice work on this Albatros.

[Ray S]

@BerndM, Thank you so much for that.

 

Kindest regards, Ray

[Wulfman]

A lovely looking Albatross ,

 

Wulfman