Oeffag Albatros

Very impressive build Jack-great attention to detail-outstanding job on the rigging, wood finish looks great-a build to be proud of.

That is just beautiful Jack!! I love the bottomside pic flipped upside down!! You have inspired me to add a WWI bird to the build schedule!!

Bob and Eric,

Thanks for posting, glad you like the Albi.

regards,

Jack

Jack, that's a great effort !!! I happen to have the weekend edition of the 1/48 Albatross D.III Oeffag 253. How did you do the wood grain on your prop? It looks great.                                                 Bob H.

Bob H - thank you kindly.

The wood grain was achieved by creating a mask from sheet styrene, based on this product:

http://www.ultracast.ca/products/RB_Productions/Tools_Scratch-Building/RB-T036/default.htm

5 strips were cut and then shimmied at the ends and center, all glued with a small drop of liquid cement.  Surprisingly, the shim in the center did not block the paint spray, so I might try placing four next time I have to make one of these.  Being sheet plastic, it is pretty flimsy.

regards,

Jack

I like the "depth" in the rib taping on the wings. All in all a great build.

Jack, I said it there and I'll say it again here - it was a pleasure watching that one come together. It just doesn't get much better than that in 1/48 (or any other) scale. An exceptional build!

Borg - thank you, glad you approve.

Mike - you are too kind, thanks for the double compliment.

regards,

Jack