Epeeman Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Dear all, After several attempts at getting the paint scheme sorted, some pictures of my completed Roden Albatros DIII OAW. This scheme is the most demanding one I have undertaken to date. It is not helped by the fact that the colour/marking diagram in the instructions are not to scale. I only found this out as I started to do it. If you line up where the drawing shows you on one part of the aircraft, it will not line up further along. After many frustrating attempts I settled for the version you see here. Therefore, the scheme is not 100% accurate and there are a few errors in terms of line distancing and size. This was the best I could achieve unfortunately ....... In any case, searching on Google has revealed that for the few that have done this scheme, all have errors as well so that made me feel a bit better! To paint (as you mostly know I am a brush painter) I used masking tape to give me a straight line to draw (pencil) the line I needed. I then removed tape and followed these drawn lines carefully with my brush and touched up as required. Painting therefore took a lot of time on this one. Model completed with the following: Eduard PE set (not all parts used); White metal cabane struts and tail skid; Hollowed out gun muzzles and exhaust opening; Some basic detailing to engine and cockpit; Used a WNW wind screen filed to approx shape; Fine copper wire wraped around undercarriage axel to represent bungee cord Rigging accomplished using 0.11 mm fishing line for bracing wires and fine knitting/sewing elastic for control cables. Displayed on base with Elan resin pilot figure. Completed scheme represents Obltn. Josef Loeser, Jasta 39, Italian front summer 1917. Anyway, I hope it is reasonable. Regards Dave 47 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iang Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 lovely build and finish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armorrich Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Fantastic work!! The Albatross was a very sleek design for the era and you've finished yours nicely. The base and figure just top it off. Very well done all around. Cheers....Rich 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 It's more than reasonable Dave, it's a stunner! As always, it is seriously impressive that you brush paint, it looks flawless. Love the prop too, and the base with the figure on it! Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Great paintwork on an epic fighter - masterclass modelling! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gogser1 Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Now that, is tremendous 😊. I’ve never seen that scheme before and you have executed it beautifully! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 It looks great. Duncan B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonix Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 Words do not adequately describe just how good that is: not quite flawless but about as close as it gets. The finish including the slight weathering is excellent. The figure and base turn this into a mini-masterpiece. P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoranD Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 Excellent work, that color scheme is insane🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorfinn Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 I am in awe. Well done, that man! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 Great looking Albatross there and stunning paint job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamA Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 Very nice !!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javlin Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 That's a pattern I have not seen and she looks quite Nice Sir! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amos brierley Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 Gotta tip my hat off to you for pulling off this lovely colour scheme. 🎩 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 Errors or not, that is a real stunner. The scheme is spectacular and your kit looks great. Bravo! Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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