1/48 Eduard Albatros D.III - Ltn Gustav Nernst, Jasta 30, April 1918

[Brad Cancian]

Hello everyone,

 

Here is my latest completion, the Eduard 1/48 Albatros D.III, built for the current Eduard WW1 group build over on Facebook.

 

 

This kit traces its lineage back to the late 1990s, and still remains an excellent base model for further improvements. I made a few modifications, including correcting / re-scribing the nose panels, adding details to the kit engine and interior, adding a scratch built fuel tank, replacing the kit gun barrels and muzzles with MASTER metal items, adding nails to the fuselage, adding the aileron control arms to the upper wing, and replacing the undersized kit wheels, amongst other minor additions from various Eduard etched sets for the base kit. Rigging was done with elastic and utilising “Bob’s Buckles” metal turnbuckles.

 

I painted the model in the markings of Ltn Gustav Nernst, Jasta 30, April 1917.

 

 

All markings were sprayed using home made masks, and the serial number was also a home made decal. Paints were all SMS Acrylic Lacquers (my new favourite paint), with the fuselage plywood effect and propeller done with oil paints. Weathering was kept relatively light, given the somewhat short service life of these aircraft.

 

 

And some progress shots:

 

 

For my build log, please see here –

 

https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=13996.0

 

Feedback, comments, and suggestions for improvements are always welcome and encouraged!

 

Many thanks for looking!

 

Brad

[Darwinism]

Lovely work Brad and what a beautiful finish - great job!

[gingerbob]

Superb!

[Model cobber]

All that extra work has really paid off- what a fantastic model. Love the wood effects, and the grass. MC

[Quiet Mike]

What a beautiful build! I'm taking a lot of notes, I'm in the early stages of building one too.

[providence]

goergous work !!

 

Regards

 

Providence

[franky boy]

Great work as always Brad

 

Thanks for sharing. 
 

James

[Armorrich]

Amazing detail and piint work. Mind boggling intricate detail...nothing overlooked. Total artistry....

[Brandy]

Beautiful work as usual Brad!

Very impressive.

 

Ian

[thekz]

Coool 

[one72]

Masterclass!

[bissyboat]

Wonderful Albatross. I wonder If this design inspired Willy Messerschmitt´s making of the BF 109 F? ⚓🙌

[Bertie McBoatface]

Beautiful work. I had to double check the title; I thought it was a Wingnut Wings one. 

[Toryu]

Wow, that's beautiful and detailed to perfection!

[Mig88]

Outstanding!! Lovely work and beautifully finished.

 

Miguel

[ForestFan]

Masterful work there, very nice

[Brad Cancian]

Thank you everyone - I am humbled by your kind words!

 

Cheers again!

 

Brad

[Keeff]

Outstanding work! 👌 

Beautifully detailed and finished ... and a very different build subject.

 

Keith 😁 

 

 

[theskits62]

One of my favourite WW1 planes beautifully done !!

[Spitfire31]

Fabulous Albatros! Not being a Great War aviation enthusiast myself, I can recognise a superb model when I see one. 👏

 

Kind regards,

Joachim

[High-Lander]

Very nice !

[Brad Cancian]

Thank you all!

 

Here's a little more fun

 

 

Cheers again!
 

BC

[Bigglesof266]

One word. Magnificent. 

But ....

How long did the project take you from start to finish?

Man hours?

[BerndM]

Awesome and inspiring build.

[Brad Cancian]

Thanks all,

 

Biggles - good question regarding hours; it took around 2 and a half months, probably close to 30-40 hours, at a guess?

 

Super surprising and super proud moment (and pardon my shameless post) - as a conclusion, this one took out first place in the group build! I am very thrilled!

 

 

Thanks again to all for your kind words as I worked though this one!

 

Cheers,

 

BC