Official Albatros D.III painting thread.

[Oberst Hajj]

A "What If" Vfw Georg Strasser of Jasta 17 had flow a D.III painted the same as his well known D.V.

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34625&d=1329813340

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34622&d=1329813313

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34621&d=1329813307

[Flying Officer Kyte]

The only Official one I have as yet.

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=54708&d=1343590426

Rob.

[Boney10]

I Got this one

Albatross DIII
Lt d R Ernest Hess Jasta 28

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34638&d=1329820239
Apologies didnt read thread properly first time.
Posted a Shapeways DIII silly me

[Niclas]

Here's my Bassenge:

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(Scratch built.)


/Niclas

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Von Bertrab.

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=50107&d=1339929195

Rob.

[Boney10]

My Shapeways version

Albatross DIII
Ltn Joachim von Bertrab
Jasta 30

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=55409&d=1343931314

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=55408&d=1343931298

[Womble]

Here's my F-Toys repaints.

Jasta 2
http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=59018&d=1346605734

Flik 41j & 63j
http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=59017&d=1346605630
http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=59016&d=1346605627
http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=59015&d=1346605623

Ian.

[Lloydthegamer]

Ian, you've got a stunning bunch of Albatri there. Truly amazing stuff. Lloyd

[Flying Officer Kyte]

A very nice bit of schmutter there my boy.
Rob.

[Niclas]

A really nice looking bunch of planes there, Ian!
Wouldn't mind a few closeups, especially of the Noth plane.

/Niclas

[Womble]

Thanks, here's a few more pictures of Jasta 2. The North plane was an experiment with home made decals, not my best but I learnt a lot. I think I could line up the spots better now. The Austrians were some of my first repaints a good few years ago, they got me into the hobby.

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=59025&d=1346612077
http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=59024&d=1346612073

Ian

[Baldrick62]

Womble,
Very, very nicely done Albatrosse!
BofB

[Dark Horse]

Here are some pix of my Jasta 11 killers: Wolff (green tail), Brauneck (blue tail), Simon (silver-green stripe), Allmenroder (white tail). More pix in my F-Toys repaints section:

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http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/album.php?albumid=1677

[Dark Horse]

Von Tutschek's all black D.III - F-Toys repaint. More pix of it in my profile albums.

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[Flying Officer Kyte]

And very smart too Nigel.
Rob.

[Dark Horse]

And very smart too Nigel.
Rob.

Thanks Rob & more coming soon.

[Dark Horse]

Josef Loeser's Diii painted by Cal Faber & detailed by me + straightening some of the stripes etc... cos I can't help myself...

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More pix of this plane & others in my Diii photo album:

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/album.php?albumid=1677

[Doug]

Some very nicely painted planes well done all of you:thumbsup:

[Lloydthegamer]

Very bold looking plane and you did a great job painting it. Most excellent! Lloyd

[pflanzer]

Bonsch repaint of a Bromowski. Done years ago if I were to do it again I would make the dots more like sworls.http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2210&d=1255149475

[Oberst Hajj]

A great looking plane Tony. If you go to do it again, let me know as I'd be interested in this old one... after all, it is all messed up right!!

[Dark Horse]

My Joachim von Bertrab, F-Toys "Blue Mouse" repaint.
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More pix of this repaint & my other F-Toys Albatros repaints in my album here:

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/album.php?albumid=1677

More soon...

[Boney10]

Bonsch repaint of a Bromowski. Done years ago if I were to do it again I would make the dots more like sworls.

I do like this one, I have this plane myself, but painted when I first started and took the scheme from the cards.
Hence my version is only dark green, after seeing yours I think I'll put some swirls on him

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Bonsch repaint of a Bromowski. Done years ago if I were to do it again I would make the dots more like sworls.

Very realistic wood grain effect there Tony. I think the hex pattern is just fine.:thumbsup:
Rob.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

:thumbsup:Very pretty Nigel. You have the touch of an artist there.
That is unlike Kyte who is an artist of another kind.:FOK:
Rob.

[gully_raker]

Ian, you've got a stunning bunch of Albatri there. Truly amazing stuff. Lloyd

:D A veritable flock of beautiful birds!:thumbsup:

[Xen]

this is amazing stuff! im keen to get a flight of albitri going myself now!

[Dark Horse]

Erich Loewenhardt's Alb. Diii - F-Toys repaint.

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[Flying Officer Kyte]

:clap:Another superb rendition of Loewenhardt's Alb Nigel.
Those F toys certainly clean up well.
Rob.

[Dark Horse]

:clap:Another superb rendition of Loewenhardt's Alb Nigel.
Those F toys certainly clean up well.
Rob.

Thanks Rob, another couple of repaints will be along soon(ish).

[flash]

Want ! Great job Kev ;)

[grumpybear]

Wow a super job done by all of you.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Yes Kev. You have made a very nice job of those. I can see that I'm going to need to source some more J decks from somewhere.
Rob.

[Lloydthegamer]

A killer trio of aircraft! Nice job, Lloyd

[calfaber]

I just wanted to post 4 Albatros D.III (Wings of War) that I painted over the weekend. I have done so many for others it was nice to add to my own collection. 654906549165492654936549465495654966549765498

[Biggles downunder]

Nice job Cal - they are obviously modern rebuilds, otherwise they would be on grass ;);)

[pbhawkin]

very nice.
I especially like the green one with the spotted fuselage and checkerboard behind the pilot.

[calfaber]

Thanks, yes that one was fun to do. I think I have about 80+ wows to do at some point, they are in bags with pictures and decals ready to go. Might take a few years..lol

[Baron Rolf]

Wow Cal those Albatros D.III's look so awesome mate good job.

[Oberst Hajj]

Looking really good. A bit glossy for my tastes though.

[Boney10]

Nice Cal, what colour is it you use for the fuselage for the wood effect?

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Cal.
You have just reminded me that there are so many Albatrii with interesting colour schemes yet to paint, and so little time.
Rob.

[alkis21]

They 're beauties Cal! :thumbsup:

[grumpybear]

Very nice

[Wombat]

Albatros (Oeffag) D.III Series 253. Flown by Othmar Wolfan, Flik 56J.

Repaint and modification of Nexus D.III.

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/Jörgen

[Lloydthegamer]

Lovely repaint, very nice touch on the wood. Lloyd

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Yes I agree entirely. That woodwork is outstanding.
Rob.

[calfaber]

Yes, very nice. I love the custom nose job on the Wow Albatros.

[calfaber]

It is a humbrol woodstain. Yellow clear I think.

[calfaber]

Best Wow Albatros custom I have seen yet!

[marcoperse]

I don't know which one could be my favourite: wonderful jobs guys :clap::clap::clap:

Marco

[sparty]

I wish I had even an ounce of the talents displayed in this thread. Fantastic work! Very inspiring.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Another very well produced offering Kev.
Rob.

[Timmo UK]

They look great.

[Oberst Hajj]

More great work! I wish I had the time to paint that you seem to!

[Fat Wally]

Its my full time job.

[Oberst Hajj]

Ah, that explains much. Great for you (I think and hope)!

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Its my full time job.

A dream job!?
Rob.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Two more very fine paint jobs.
Rob.

[Lloydthegamer]

Very nice planes. You're Boelke jasta is getting quite formidable. Lloyd

[Fat Wally]

Thanks Lloyd. Jasta Boelcke is now finished. I moving on to Sea Planes now. Albatros W.4's and Hansa-Brandenberg W.12's

[greenalfonzo]

Love this thread. All of you guys' work is outstanding!

[Boney10]

A couple more DIII

Albatross DIII (Oeffag )
L-R
Franz Rudorfer Flik 51J
Sigismund von Josipovich Flik 51J

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38456&d=1333364902

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38455&d=1333364887

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38457&d=1333364918

[Flying Officer Kyte]

At this rate we are going to need some Ares play mats with mountain terrain Chris.
Rob.

[greenalfonzo]

Beautiful work, Jörgen! I just love the Oefag Albatros. More horsepower, tougher construction, it really was the Albatros at its peak! Its different nose build gave it a killer look as well.

[Lloydthegamer]

Nice planes, Chris. Good to see some Oeffags join the flock. Lloyd

[Baron Rolf]

I need to paint my Albatross D.III up , but first I'll need to get some Maltese crosses for my F- Toy plane from Dom's Decals.

[Dark Horse]

I need to paint my Albatross D.III up , but first I'll need to get some Maltese crosses for my F- Toy plane from Dom's Decals.

On all my Diii's, I painted around the upper wing crosses so I would not have to replace them, left all lower wings as is & just changed a couple of tail crosses. Most of those tail crosses were just painted around too, or painted over if not needed.

[Baron Rolf]

Thanks for the advice Nigel , this plane is on my to do list of customs so once I finally can get near my table in the conservatory I'll get cracking with the paint brushes.

[Big Blake]

Great thread. Very very nice painting. I have an extra DIII Hautzemayer, and wondering how I should repaint it.

Any help appreciated.

Cya
Blake

[Watchdog]

Great thread. Very very nice painting. I have an extra DIII Hautzemayer, and wondering how I should reprint it.

Any help appreciated.

Cya
Blake

You can never have enough Albatros D.III's. :)

Here, have some inspiration:
http://www.feudal.cz/html/albatrosy_d_iii__oeffag__v_bar.htm
http://www.feudal.cz/html/albatrosy_d_iii__oeffag__v_bar1.htm
http://www.feudal.cz/html/albatrosy_d_iii__oeffag__v_bar2.htm

Or simply ask Uncle Google: https://www.google.cz/search?q=albatros+d.iii&hl=cs&tbo=d&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=JSAZUZOXNoKs4ASY74G4DA&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAA&biw=1366&bih=643

[Flying Officer Kyte]

You can never have enough Albatros D.III's. :)

Here, have some inspiration:
http://www.feudal.cz/html/albatrosy_d_iii__oeffag__v_bar.htm
http://www.feudal.cz/html/albatrosy_d_iii__oeffag__v_bar1.htm
http://www.feudal.cz/html/albatrosy_d_iii__oeffag__v_bar2.htm

Or simply ask Uncle Google: https://www.google.cz/search?q=albatros+d.iii&hl=cs&tbo=d&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=JSAZUZOXNoKs4ASY74G4DA&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAA&biw=1366&bih=643

Quite right Jan. Now that I have seen those, I must get building the three from Reverisco that I have lying about.
Rob.

[Dark Horse]

My Lt Wichard, F-Toys repaint from a "Blue Mouse"

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[Flying Officer Kyte]

A very nifty repaint there Nigel.
I really love the great varnished plywood effect you have achieved.
Rob.

[Dark Horse]

A very nifty repaint there Nigel.
I really love the great varnished plywood effect you have achieved.
Rob.

Thanks Rob, it has a plain white undercoat, then a couple of coats of Vallejo "Natural Wood" over the top. Details then picked out in Games Workshop "Chestnut", "Flesh Wash" or similar. It is not a hard process as long as the top wing is removed first.

[Dark Horse]

My Captured D.III, Wichard's plane brought down by Lt Pinsard and re-badged by the French. Re-paint from an F-Toys "Blue Mouse"

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[Flying Officer Kyte]

Thanks for the painting info Nigel.
I have all those to hand, so will have a play on my next wood fuselage.
Rob.

[marcoperse]

Great pics and great choice Nigel :thumbsup:

Marco

[Boney10]

More DIII all using Cal Faber decals.
unfortunately the Wichard & Jacobsen I can only show one side as the serial number decal disintegrated into solo numbers when a wet brush was applied to the rear of the decal, only flaw I found, rst of the decals are superb. I have let Cal know and waiting for a responce

Offz Stv Friedrich Altemeier
Jasta 24

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=87763&d=1366998478

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=87764&d=1366998492

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=87748&d=1366998225

Vfw Fritz Jacobson
Jasta 31

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=87754&d=1366998344

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=87755&d=1366998358

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=87756&d=1366998372

Ltn Wichard
Jasta 24

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=87751&d=1366998298

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=87752&d=1366998312

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=87753&d=1366998326

[Paul Kreft]

My first attempts at painting a miniature. You never know how small they are until you begin, and a 2" wingspan is not the easiest thing to handle with 48 year old eyes. This is a Shapeways miniature Albatros DIII painted as Lt. Krefft's plane (D.1949/16) from Jasta 11. I am a graphic designer by trade but used to a large screen and a mouse as opposed to a small mini and a 000 Brush. Hope these look good to you folks. Thanks for taking a gander at them. 878618786087858878598786287863

[Lloydthegamer]

Excellent job on this bird!

[Paul Kreft]

Thank you! My family dropped the second "f" from "Krefft" when they arrived in the US at the turn of the last century. I wanted to have a plane that represented someone who might be related in a distant way. Hard to find information on his life outside of Jasta 11 but I am going to keep digging. In the mean time, my son and I can take turns flying his plane during our gaming.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Do not dispair Paul.
Your eyesight has not let you down. It is a very nice job for a first effort.
As I am registered partially sighted I can understand the transition from screen to 144 scale. Have you thought about a magnifying lens? I have one on a stand with a back light to it and find it very useful for the fine detail.
Rob.

[Lloydthegamer]

I hear you there, Rob. I'm not partially sighted, but things up close are blurry and my glasses don't help anymore so I have been wearing a magnifying visor. I'd be lost without it.
Do not dispair Paul.
Your eyesight has not let you down. It is a very nice job for a first effort.
As I am registered partially sighted I can understand the transition from screen to 144 scale. Have you thought about a magnifying lens? I have one on a stand with a back light to it and find it very useful for the fine detail.
Rob.

[tusekine]

Here is my Brumowksi, a repaint of an F-toys model.

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[7eat51]

Anthony, this is the third repaint of yours I have seen in the past few minutes. You have much skill. I admire your work.

[Wombat]

One of Hermann Göring's Albatros D.III. Shapeways.

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/Jörgen

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Yet another superb rendition Jorgen.:thumbsup:
Just don't tell anyone who is flying it and it may last some time.;)
Rob.

[Wombat]

He could be a very popular target... ;)

/Jörgen

[somaliavet]

It's a great looking plane!:thumbsup:

[fast.git]

Great looking kites! Very nicely done, gentlemen! :thumbsup:

[prymus]

My Shapeways Alb DIII models, from Decapod, treated with 2 coats white glue/water, painted with Delta Ceramcoat and Vallejo paints, decals by 1/144 direct on Ebay. First up is Ltn Ulrich Neckel, 30 victory ace depicted in his Jasta 12 bird;138159138160138161
Next up is Ltn Franz Muller, Jasta 11 in his DIII138162138163
Enjoy gentlemen, of course any comments or criticism is appreciated.

[flash]

Top Notch William !

[prymus]

Thanks Dave. I am quite pleased with how they turned out. The Decapod WSF models were very nicely done which I'm sure helped me in my efforts. I plan to get 4 more DIII' to cover the Jasta 12 decals from Aviation Wings. I really like the Jasta' color scheme and am thinking a flight of 5 birds from the Jasta would look great on the table. Now just to make sure they don't get shot up too quickly.

[HotleadColdfeet]

Here's a Shapeways repaint I finished recently. It is an Albatross D.III flown by Obltn. Josef Loeser.
http://combatace.com/gallery/?module=images&section=img_ctrl&img=24588&file=small

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h295/SS_Spitfire13/D172282C-B839-4CE1-8392-5B62D9492DF7_zpsukuh1gt6.jpg (http://s67.photobucket.com/user/SS_Spitfire13/media/D172282C-B839-4CE1-8392-5B62D9492DF7_zpsukuh1gt6.jpg.html)

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h295/SS_Spitfire13/9C747B93-5F27-48AA-BD8E-7DF7321DAF5B_zpsaez7tpow.jpg (http://s67.photobucket.com/user/SS_Spitfire13/media/9C747B93-5F27-48AA-BD8E-7DF7321DAF5B_zpsaez7tpow.jpg.html)

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h295/SS_Spitfire13/CDC037A4-EA13-4B20-B090-DCECC7419EF4_zpsinsv0xzj.jpg (http://s67.photobucket.com/user/SS_Spitfire13/media/CDC037A4-EA13-4B20-B090-DCECC7419EF4_zpsinsv0xzj.jpg.html)

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h295/SS_Spitfire13/744C0807-407F-4AAD-B542-70D4EB2D7A5B_zpsuvtqo1e2.jpg (http://s67.photobucket.com/user/SS_Spitfire13/media/744C0807-407F-4AAD-B542-70D4EB2D7A5B_zpsuvtqo1e2.jpg.html)

This marks the first time I have tried using Far East's masking technique. For those who are interested, his original how-to article is here:
http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/showthread.php?19998-How-to-Mask

EDIT: I did a little touching up in this model. You can find photos of the finished product on the next page. :fixit: ;)

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Not a bad job for a first effort Cole.
Red on white is the most unforgiving combo.
Rob.

[HotleadColdfeet]

Thanks Rob! :) Do you think there was something I could have done a bit better?

[Oberst Hajj]

Hey Cole, I would suggest hitting it with a dull coat. It might be the photos, but it looks a little shiny from here. Other, it loos pretty good to me!

[HotleadColdfeet]

Thanks for the reply Herr Oberst! I actually hit it with a gloss coat thinking that would make it look better - thus the shininess. Is it usually better to go with a dull coat in your opinion?

[Oberst Hajj]

I will normally apply a gloss coat after painting, but before adding he decals. This helps to blend the decals in with the model a little more. Once all that is good and dry, I hit with a dull coat. Real combat planes are always dull (except the WWII US planes after they had air superiority, then they were not painted at all). When you are flying around trying to shoot someone down... or not get shot down your self, the last thing you want is the sun reflecting off your shiny plane ;)

[HotleadColdfeet]

I will normally apply a gloss coat after painting, but before adding he decals. This helps to blend the decals in with the model a little more. Once all that is good and dry, I hit with a dull coat. Real combat planes are always dull (except the WWII US planes after they had air superiority, then they were not painted at all). When you are flying around trying to shoot someone down... or not get shot down your self, the last thing you want is the sun reflecting off your shiny plane ;)
Lol, so true. Looks like I've done everything you reccomended but the final dull coat. I think I have a spray that might do the trick. I'll upload new photos when it's finished. Thanks again! :thankyou:

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Just a couple of points to look out for. The transition on the leading edge of the wings. It is always something that is noticeable. Then a few spots where you have a bit missing from the red stripes. This can be dodged in by hand to cover the gap. Do not try to get an even edge. Just fill in the worst.Peoples eyes will do the rest at that scale. The most noticeable bit is on the tail. With painting these planes,it is not the mistakes, believe me we still all make them, it is knowing how to fudge the mistake so that it blends in that is the real skill.
Remember, practice does not make perfect, but it can help to deceive the eye.
Rob.

[HotleadColdfeet]

Thanks for the advice Rob! :D I'll begin the improvements today. :fixit:

[FarEast]

Im very impressed you managed that by hand! I cheat and air brush in the stripes so getting what you did by hand and brush is excellent.

As Oberst Hajj said, zero gloss! These arecraft wings were pretty much translucent as well so they absorbed light. rather than giving the plane a gloss finish to blend in decal but a decal fixing agent such as Vallejo, it will hide the lines and also slightly thin the decal and allow it to form around the contours of the model better.

[FarEast]

opps, one more thing..... as for filling in the gaps I would actually mask again and use layers of slightly thinner paint so it blends. For the Wing leading edge mask the length of the wing and run a line of white paint to tidy up the edge.

As Rob mentioned red and white combination are a very unforgiving colour to work with as they both highlight every little thing.

Apart from that top notch effort sir! +1

[HotleadColdfeet]

Well gentlemen, I took some advice from all of you and touched up my model this afternoon. Here is the final product:
Albatross D.III flown by Obltn. Josef Loeser, CO of Jasta 39 from 4 December 1917 - 4 February 1918. Two aerial victories.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h295/SS_Spitfire13/738F0F80-68D6-40EE-99A3-3359FA6B04AE_zpsykndipnc.jpg (http://s67.photobucket.com/user/SS_Spitfire13/media/738F0F80-68D6-40EE-99A3-3359FA6B04AE_zpsykndipnc.jpg.html)

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h295/SS_Spitfire13/49325906-BAC9-4EE4-9782-2F86BC5ED20A_zpsyllsv1mb.jpg (http://s67.photobucket.com/user/SS_Spitfire13/media/49325906-BAC9-4EE4-9782-2F86BC5ED20A_zpsyllsv1mb.jpg.html)

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h295/SS_Spitfire13/EF79EE56-AF85-47FD-AA57-146AC8211E25_zpsjy9yjiqa.jpg (http://s67.photobucket.com/user/SS_Spitfire13/media/EF79EE56-AF85-47FD-AA57-146AC8211E25_zpsjy9yjiqa.jpg.html)

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h295/SS_Spitfire13/EED46BA1-5325-4A73-8BD5-D40D9815A849_zpsmt0gl3t1.jpg (http://s67.photobucket.com/user/SS_Spitfire13/media/EED46BA1-5325-4A73-8BD5-D40D9815A849_zpsmt0gl3t1.jpg.html)

[FarEast]

Now that sir is beautiful

[HotleadColdfeet]

Thank you! :o

[greenalfonzo]

Wow, what a looker!

You're a brave man attempting diagonal stripes like that.

[HotleadColdfeet]

Hey thanks Kev! I've liked Josef Loeser's paint scheme ever since I first laid eyes on it while flying in Rise of Flight. My brothers and I have taken to calling it "the candy-cane plane"; appropriate I guess with Christmas just around the corner lol. ;)

[Flying Officer Kyte]

That is a cracking job Cole.:clap:
You could enter an aircraft of that ilk in the next painting comp.:thumbsup:
Rob.

[OldGuy59]

Well gentlemen, I took some advice from all of you and touched up my model this afternoon. Here is the final product:
Albatross D.III flown by Obltn. Josef Loeser, CO of Jasta 39 from 4 December 1917 - 4 February 1918. Two aerial victories.

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If you haven't seen it on other threads, this card may be of interest to you, Cole:

[URL="http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/album.php?albumid=3057&attachmentid=146382"]Albatros D.III Jasta 39 - ObLt Joseph Loeser (http://s67.photobucket.com/user/SS_Spitfire13/media/EED46BA1-5325-4A73-8BD5-D40D9815A849_zpsmt0gl3t1.jpg.html)

[Oberst Hajj]

Looking much better!

[HotleadColdfeet]

Thanks so much for the advice and kind words guys! Both are sincerely appreciated. :thankyou: :)

@Oldguy59: :eek: I can't believe you found a card for Josef Loeser! That is exactly what I need - thank you!!

[Gallo Rojo]

Albatros DIII: Ernest Udet; Jasta 15 Jan 1917, shortly before taking off and engaging on its one-on-one famous duel with Guynemer

Repaint: good grain effect with burnt-sienna and raw-umber (1-1) oil-based colors applied over white base
Decals: home-printed
Pilot: reviresco

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[prymus]

Just love seeing the custom paints. Very nice work and thanks for sharing. Happy New Year!

[fast.git]

Fantastic work, as always. Love the Loeser & Udet! :clap:

[Baron Rolf]

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Lt. Karl Schafer's Albatros D.III.

[Baron Rolf]

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Lt. Kurt Wolff's Albatros D.III

[Baron Rolf]

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Lt. Karl Allmenroder's Albatros D.III

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Very smart looking aircraft as i mentioned in your other thread Mark.:clap:
Rob.

[Boney10]

Very nice Mark, like all three but I like Schaefers most.

[Teaticket]

Nice set of planes Mark.

[HotleadColdfeet]

Wow Mark! Those look absolutely gorgeous! I say, well done old boy! :thumbsup: :clap:(Gasp, I'm starting to sound British! :lol: )

[Mad Charly]

A repaint od Albatross DIII:

Albatross DIII – Joachim von Bertrab Jasta 30
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Stay tuned
Carlo

[Oberst Hajj]

Hello Carlo, that looks good... but I think you have the personal insignia on backwards. I'm pretty sure that the "comet" should have the star in front on both sides.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Yes I'm afraid you are right Keith.
Rob.

[Mad Charly]

Oohps...:eek:
Immediatly I'll correct the direction of the comet!

Thanks a lot
Carlo

[Schlonz]

Albatros D.III of Lt. Günther Schuster, Jasta 17, June 1917
(Shapeways FUD by decapod)

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Albatros D.III of Offz.Stv. Friedrich Altemeier, Jasta 24, Summer 1917
(Shapeways FUD by decapod)

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[Teaticket]

Very nice Alex. All these great Albatros DIIIs are inspiring. I can't wait to find the time to do some myself.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Another masterful bit of work Alex.
With all the aircraft you have posted recently i feel a bit of cred id due.
Rob.

[Flying Helmut]

Very nice Alex. All these great Albatros DIIIs are inspiring. I can't wait to find the time to do some myself.

DITTO!!!!

[Schlonz]

...
With all the aircraft you have posted recently i feel a bit of cred id due.
...

I'm pretty sure my workrate will drop over the next months.
Right now, I'm riding the wave of beginners enthusiasm. ;)

Cheers
Alex

[grumpybear]

Very nicely done Alex

[Womble]

I like the way the colours on the top and bottom wing swap over. Nice work Alex, it looks fantastic.

Ian

[Teaticket]

Here is a Shapeways DIII, Constantin Krefft of Jasta 11

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[Teaticket]

Another Shapeways DIII, George Simon, Jasta 11

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[Teaticket]

And another Shapeways DIII, Karl Emil Schafer, Jasta 11.

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[fast.git]

Nice looking kites, Peter. Like the Schafer, especially. :clap:

[Flying Helmut]

Super paint work, Peter!

I especially like the wood effect - something I have yet to attempt.

Heads up - REP incoming!

[Schlonz]

Some great looking aircraft, Peter, and an excellent rendition of the plywood fuselage.
How did you do it?

[LOOP]

Sweet looking birds, Peter! :thumbsup:
The woodwork is just stunnning. :salute:

[grumpybear]

Looking great Peter

[Teaticket]

Some great looking aircraft, Peter, and an excellent rendition of the plywood fuselage.
How did you do it?

Thanks. The woodwork isn't that difficult to do. I first paint the fuselage with a tan/yellow. The tough part is the fine lines for the plywood seams.
Last is a brown wash. I do that with a small stiff fan brush. I run the brush over the wood as the wash is drying. If the surface is smooth you can get some subtle grain lines.

[zenlizard]

I first paint the fuselage with a tan/yellow. The tough part is the fine lines for the plywood seams.
Last is a brown wash. I do that with a small stiff fan brush. I run the brush over the wood as the wash is drying. If the surface is smooth you can get
some subtle grain lines.

There's a technique I never thought of. Thanks for the tip!

[Schlonz]

Thanks. The woodwork isn't that difficult to do. I first paint the fuselage with a tan/yellow. The tough part is the fine lines for the plywood seams.
Last is a brown wash. I do that with a small stiff fan brush. I run the brush over the wood as the wash is drying. If the surface is smooth you can get some subtle grain lines.

Thanks for the info.
I was thinking about a brown wash, too, but I was afraid the dark pigments would settle in the sometimes grainy surface of the Shapeways models,
producing a kind of dirt effect instead of a grain effect. Maybe I'll give it a try next time.
Do you do the seams with a brown pencil or with a fine brush?

[Teaticket]

I use a very fine brush. If the seam is too wide you can go back with the tan/yellow and thin it down to where you like it.

The surface, if bumpy probably won't give you the wood grain lines even with lightly dragging the fan brush. As you said, the pigments will settle in the depressions.
I wouldn't try it on a grainy model. Grainyness (if that is even a word?) can be minimized with multiple primer coatings.

[Teaticket]

Forgot to mention I use Vallejo and craft acrylic paints. Using oils would get better results as you can work it better before it dries.

[johnbiggles]

Here's a couple of fictitious Albatri for the Eagles
one pilot undecided yet
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and for ObLtn Sonneck
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both Shapeways,
paints Humbrol acrylic,
decals by Dom.

[Flying Helmut]

Very nice work there, Mr Biggles!:thumbsup:

[Gallo Rojo]

Great job John :sAprvd:

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Yes indeed a pair of very attractive aircraft John.
Rob.

[Teaticket]

Very nice John. Black planes are always very striking.

[LOOP]

Yes great DIIIs :thumbsup:

[Blackronin]

Continuing with the Joachim Lisbon Signature Planes madness, a Albatros D.III from Red Eagle (Skytrex) entered my collection.

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=189373&d=1456904503

The Red Eagle model isn't very accurate, but it has a certain beauty in it.

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=189374&d=1456904505

The early 1917 is secured now. ;)

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=189375&d=1456904507

The decals are really awesome.

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=189376&d=1456904508

And the yellow heart has one more plane.

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=189377&d=1456904510

See you all in the skies!

[Flying Officer Kyte]

I certainly look forward to seeing these in the skies over Praag. Quim.
Rob.

[Blackronin]

I certainly look forward to seeing these in the skies over Praag. Quim.
Rob.

Some will, my friend.

[Guntruck]

That's a nice scheme. Rep back at you

[Blackronin]

That's a nice scheme. Rep back at you

Thanks Steve!
You're most kind.

[Teaticket]

Love the look of this one Quim. I hope my REP guns don't shoot it down!;)

[Blackronin]

Love the look of this one Quim. I hope my REP guns don't shoot it down!;)

You're too kind.
Thank you for the REP ammunition!

[Schlonz]

Four Albatros D.III (Shapeways FUD, from decapod)

Leutnants H. Frommherz and W. Voss, Jasta "Boelcke", Spring 1917

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Lt. Ernst Hess, Jasta 28w, Summer 1917

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And last but not least, (decapitated) Vzfw. Julius Buckler, Jasta 17, April 1917

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[LOOP]

Excellent work Alex :salute:

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Superb finish Alex, especially for Shapeways.
Rob.

[grumpybear]

Very nicely done

[fast.git]

Love the look of the D.III, sir, and these are fine examples!

[Teaticket]

Great planes Alex. Frommherz is one of my favorites.

[Stumptonian]

Superb finish Alex, especially for Shapeways.
Rob.

I concur - excellent finish on these.
:thumbsup:

[zenlizard]

Superb work on these!

[Flying Helmut]

Superb work on these!

What he said!

[flash]

Top work Alex !

[Blackronin]

Superb D.III's Alex.
REP!

[Blackronin]

This is my second Red Eagle Albatros D.III. The Yellow menace!

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=190047&d=1457297578

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=190048&d=1457297580

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http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=190054&d=1457297593

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[Schlonz]

Like the Punisher-style skull. WH40k?

[Blackronin]

Like the Punisher-style skull. WH40k?

Iup!
Thanks for the REP!

[flash]

Just rolled my MvR repaint off the board - rather annoyingly the digital image has shown some silvering of the decal that I will have to attend to but you get the idea. I'm not sure the colours are entirely accurate, depends what sources you look at, but for my needs it's close enough.
Anyway here it is, my attempt at MvR's Albatros D.III 2253/17:
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For those interested in such things I used Humbrol enamels this time out - 120 Pale Green, 186 Chestnut & 75 Bronze Green atop the wings, I used a sky blue on the undersides and a very old GW Blood red for the struts, landing gear etc & over the decals - decals by Dom.

A while back I also redid my Fromherz Albatros with a paler blue - can't tell you the colour as it's an unmarked pot I bought at a show 'cos it looked right !
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[Gallo Rojo]

JASTA 11 fly of four. Working progress

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[Gallo Rojo]

JASTA 11 Flyght

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Manfred von Richtoffen
Otto Braunbeck
Kurt Wolff
Karl Allmenroder

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Improved Richtoffen

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[Teaticket]

Very nice Ezekiel. Now I wish I had bought more than one DIII Richthofen.

[Flying Helmut]

Great job Ezekiel! :sAprvd:

[flash]

As promised - I have added to MvR's Alb D.III flight those of Kurt Wolff (green), Karl Allmenröder (white)
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[Sulring]

Oooooh. Very beautiful job, Dave.
It's the return of the flying killer tomatoes!

rep

[flash]

...It's the return of the flying killer tomatoes!....

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Ripe and juicy, just how I like 'em.... Woof !

[Flying Helmut]

Excellent work there, Dave!

Reminds me to get on with mine.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Looks like we need to go back and do some more earlier stuff then chaps.
Rob.

[Timmo UK]

The Jasta 11 DIIIs – they didn't all have the same wing pattern camo – some were only two colour. There's a good on-line reference for this with all the most recent info. I'll see if I can find it.

[flash]

The Jasta 11 DIIIs – they didn't all have the same wing pattern camo – some were only two colour. There's a good on-line reference for this with all the most recent info. I'll see if I can find it.

Please do Tim & post it in the Hobby Room. I had my doubts about Allmenröder's, there was a mention of it being green and mauve but I failed to find any definitive reliable source - most mention 'the standard factory finish' of three colours in the few references I could turn up regards these machines and is what is most commonly used so I went with it in the end.

[fast.git]

The Jasta 11 DIIIs – they didn't all have the same wing pattern camo – some were only two colour. There's a good on-line reference for this with all the most recent info. I'll see if I can find it.

Though it's not exactly what you were looking for, Dan-San Abbott discussed Jasta 11 D.IIIs on the Aerodrome Forum in 2005 (post #6).

http://www.theaerodrome.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23237

[fast.git]

The Jasta 11 DIIIs – they didn't all have the same wing pattern camo – some were only two colour. There's a good on-line reference for this with all the most recent info. I'll see if I can find it.

Wing camo can be tricky... but I've seen pics of Allmenröder's D.III 629/17 (delivered 21 April 1917) with what appears to be factory-finish (olive green, "pale Brunswick Green and white," and Venetian Red) on the upper surfaces of both wings and tailplane. Also noteworthy are Allmenröder's white markings on nose and elevator. Dr. Bronnenkant's The Blue Max Airmen (Volume 9) contains several photos of this machine, as well as a color plate by Jim Miller that appears to be based -- at least in part -- on Alex Imrie's research.

[Flying Helmut]

I'm researching this at the moment, for my own repaints.

It depends upon the factory producing the planes; by the time Idflieg issued instructions to cease using Chestnut Brown (Venetian Red) and switch to two-colour, almost all of the Johannisthal planes had been completed.
Johannisthal switched to the D.V, and production of the D.III was taken up by OAW, who used the two-colour Green/Mauve scheme.

My take on this is that all D.IIIs produced by Johannisthal should have Chestnut Brown/Olive Green/Pale Green, and all OAW should be Green/Mauve (it was probably not as simple as that, but it'll do for a bear-of-very-little-brain like myself!)


Found it! - Idflieg telegram dated 12th April 1917, so for implementation in the 750 series Albatri from May onwards.............
Therefore if your Albatros model is for a date before May 1917 it should have three-colour Chestnut Brown/Olive Green/Pale Green wing camo

[fast.git]

Can't argue with any of your conclusions, Tim. The Johannisthal plant finished delivering their run in the Spring of 1917, after the Idflieg directive, and might have carried the two-tone camouflage. Albatros D.III 760/17 and 767/17 both bore the three-colour pattern, whereas D.III 791/17 displays only two...

The challenges of interpreting b/w photos and the spotty photographic record certainly complicates matters!

[flash]

I'm researching this at the moment, for my own repaints.

It depends upon the factory producing the planes; by the time Idflieg issued instructions to cease using Chestnut Brown (Venetian Red) and switch to two-colour, almost all of the Johannisthal planes had been completed.
Johannisthal switched to the D.V, and production of the D.III was taken up by OAW, who used the two-colour Green/Mauve scheme.

My take on this is that all D.IIIs produced by Johannisthal should have Chestnut Brown/Olive Green/Pale Green, and all OAW should be Green/Mauve (it was probably not as simple as that, but it'll do for a bear-of-very-little-brain like myself!)


Found it! - Idflieg telegram dated 12th April 1917, so for implementation in the 750 series Albatri from May onwards.............
Therefore if your Albatros model is for a date before May 1917 it should have three-colour Chestnut Brown/Olive Green/Pale Green wing camo

Thanks Tim, I'll put my brushes away for now then ! ;)

[fast.git]

Huh. Nice work Tim... looks like I posted five minutes before you and then missed your edit!

[Flying Helmut]

6 Albatros D.III repaints finished, just in time to fly them at Donnie!

First - Leutnant Hermann Frommherz, Jasta 2

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Relatively simple repaint of an F-Toys "Blue Maus";
Black-grey tyres, Cavalry Brown cockpit rim, Natural Wood prop blades. Overpaint of black-n-white fuselage bands. Engine - overall Oily Steel, then black ink, and drybrushed silver highlights.
mehusla (1/144 Direct) wingtop radiator decal, miscmini black fuselage stripe decal.

[Flying Helmut]

6 Albatros D.III repaints finished, just in time to fly them at Donnie!

Second, Leutnant Werner Voss, Jasta 2

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Relatively simple repaint of a Nexus "Voss" to produce a more authentic Jasta 2 machine;
Black-grey tyres, Cavalry Brown cockpit rim, Natural Wood prop blades. Red-n-white upper fuselage heart painted out. Engine and wingtop radiator - overall Oily Steel, then black ink, and drybrushed silver highlights.
Black spinner.
Wings repainted in more accurate colours - I used Misterkit Albatros Green, Albatros Pale Green, Albatros Red Brown, and Albatros Pale Blue for the undersides, including the chordwise 'bar' between the cabane struts.
miscmini black fuselage stripe decal just in front of the tail.

[Flying Helmut]

6 Albatros D.III repaints finished, just in time to fly them at Donnie!

Third, Leutnant Manfred Freiherr von Richthofen's "Petit Rouge" for Jasta 11;

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Relatively simple repaint of an F-Toys "MvR";
Black-grey tyres, Cavalry Brown cockpit rim, Natural Wood prop blades. Engine - overall Oily Steel, then black ink, and drybrushed silver highlights.

Wings repainted in more accurate colours - I used Misterkit Albatros Green, Albatros Pale Green, Albatros Red Brown; and Albatros Pale Blue for the undersides, including the chordwise 'bar' between the cabane struts and the top of the 'V' struts.

Eisnerkreuz decals by Aerodrome Accessories, mehusla (1/144 Direct) wingtop radiator decal.

[Flying Helmut]

6 Albatros D.III repaints finished, just in time to fly them at Donnie!

Fourth, Leutnant Hermann Goering, Jasta 27................

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Much more extensive repaint of an F-Toys "Goering";
Black-grey tyres, Cavalry Brown cockpit rim, Natural Wood prop blades. Engine - overall Oily Steel, then black ink, and drybrushed silver highlights.

All struts (cabane, interplane and undercarriage) and wheel covers repainted white instead of the moulded black. Upper wing white stripes overpainted in a stronger white.

Wings repainted in more accurate colours - I used Misterkit Albatros Green, Albatros Pale Green, Albatros Red Brown; and Albatros Pale Blue for the undersides, including the chordwise 'bar' between the cabane struts and the top of the 'V' struts.

Eisnerkreuz decals by Aerodrome Accessories, mehusla (1/144 Direct) wingtop radiator decal.

Underwing black leader stripes and number 1 from Games Workshop.

[Flying Helmut]

6 Albatros D.III repaints finished, just in time to fly them at Donnie!

Fifth, an unknown pilot from Jasta 5;

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Extensive repaint of an elderly Shapeways D.III (very thick wings and struts compared to recent prints) bought ready-painted on ebay;
Black-grey tyres, Cavalry Brown cockpit rim, Natural Wood prop blades. Engine - overall Oily Steel, then black ink, and drybrushed silver highlights.

Wings repainted in more accurate colours - I used Misterkit Albatros Green, Albatros Pale Green, Albatros Red Brown; and Albatros Pale Blue for the undersides.
Tail repainted in Games Workshop 'Jungle Green' and Vallejo Red edging.

Eisnerkreuz decals by Aerodrome Accessories, mehusla (1/144 Direct) wingtop radiator decal.

[Guntruck]

Very nice Tim.

[Flying Helmut]

6 Albatros D.III repaints finished, just in time to fly them at Donnie!

Sixth and last - "generic" Jasta 2 D.III from May 1917

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Shapeways D.III, purchased unpainted on ebay.

Black-grey tyres, Cavalry Brown cockpit rim, Natural Wood prop blades. Engine - overall Oily Steel, then black ink, and drybrushed silver highlights.

Wings painted in accurate colours - I used Misterkit Albatros Green, Albatros Mauve; and Albatros Pale Blue for the undersides.

Eisnerkreuz decals by Aerodrome Accessories; mehusla (1/144 Direct) wingtop radiator decal and weights table.

[Teaticket]

Sweet set of DIIIs Tim. Did they all get to fly at Doncaster?

[Flying Helmut]

Sweet set of DIIIs Tim. Did they all get to fly at Doncaster?

Frommherz, MvR, Goering and the Green/Mauve one all got a boot in!

[Teaticket]

Frommherz, MvR, Goering and the Green/Mauve one all got a boot in!

Fantastic. I always find it very satisfying to get newly painted kites in the air. I'm sure those that flew them felt honored.

[Stumptonian]

Beautiful work and setting, Tim.
I sure wish I had your skill.
:thumbsup:
(of course the first thing I'd have to do is lose the "shake")
;)

[Lt. S.Kafloc]

All looking good Tim. I have 9 shapeways DIII's to paint for Jasta 2. Some nice inspiration from all who have posted.

Neil

[Marechallannes]

Nice flight of D.IIIs. :salute:

[Flying Helmut]

Thanks, chaps!

Lots of 'Jasta 11' D.IIIs coming next!

[Boney10]

Excellent Tim, although now I am going to have to repaint my F-Toys Goring.
Re the paints had a look at the wbsite but couldnt se the Albatross paints only a Fokker , you got a link or where did you get them ?

[Flying Helmut]

Excellent Tim, although now I am going to have to repaint my F-Toys Goring.
Re the paints had a look at the website but couldnt see the Albatros paints only a Fokker , you got a link or where did you get them ?

I got them from "Albion Alloys" in Poole, through their website.

I think I have a link on my laptop at home - I'll have a look later.

[Sulring]

Nice work as always Tim.

Thanks, chaps!
Lots of 'Jasta 11' D.IIIs coming next!

Looking forward to these! :sAprvd:

[Gallo Rojo]

Flik 41J

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From right to left: Hptm. Godwin Brumowski (Neux repaint), Fw. Kurt Gruber (Ares original), Oblt. Frank Linke-Crawford, and Stfw. Karl Kaszala (little repainting and re-decalling)

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[Gallo Rojo]

Albatros D.III OEFFAG 153.52 Godwin von Brumowski, Flik 41/J, Passarella, Italia Feb. 1918
Repainting from an Old Neux Albatross D.III

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[Kubajs]

I'm not sure how to say that. Lovely, Wonderful, Masterpiece...
Thanks for sharing.

[Flying Helmut]

Jasta 11, March->early April 1917

Manfred von Richthofen

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My F-toys MvR repaint from last year, retouched to match the other 6 Jasta 11 birds.
New silver windscreen, silver goggles on the man himself, 'cold grey' tyres replacing the earlier 'black grey'.
Repainted upper wing with "Aviation Wings" decals.

[Flying Helmut]

Jasta 11, March->early April 1917

Lothar von Richthofen

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F-Toys Albatros D.III "Frommherz" Blue Maus
Pilot; Bronzed Flesh face, Leather Brown helmet, Silver goggles
Fuselage: Flat Yellow, overpainted with Natural Wood, Grey Green engine panels, struts, undercarriage. Silver windscreen.
Rudder: " Misterkit" German Natural Linen
Wings: "Misterkit" Albatros Dark Green, Albatros Red Brown, Albatros Pale Green, underside Albatros Pale Blue (also wheel covers).
Engine: Oily Steel, inked with Black Ink, then drybrushed Silver.
Prop blades: Yellow Ochre, overpainted Natural Wood.

Fuselage band; Red

All colours "Vallejo", except for "Misterkit" wing quartet.

Decals by "Aviation Wings", except for wing top radiator by "1/144 Direct".

[Flying Helmut]

Jasta 11, March->early April 1917

Karl Allmenroder

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Pilot; Bronzed Flesh face, Leather Brown helmet, Silver goggles
Fuselage: mix of German Sky Grey and Russian Uniform; Grey Green engine panels, struts, undercarriage. Silver windscreen.
Wings: "Misterkit" Albatros Dark Green, Albatros Red Brown, Albatros Pale Green, underside Albatros Pale Blue (also wheel covers).
Engine: Oily Steel, inked with Black Ink, then drybrushed Silver.
Prop blades: Yellow Ochre, overpainted Natural Wood.

All colours "Vallejo", except for "Misterkit" wing quartet.

Decals by "Aviation Wings", except for wing top radiator by "1/144 Direct".

[Flying Helmut]

Jasta 11, March->early April 1917

Kurt Wolff

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F-Toys Albatros D.III "Goering"
Pilot; Bronzed Flesh face, Leather Brown helmet, Silver goggles
Fuselage: Royal Purple overall including struts, undercarriage, also wheel covers. Silver windscreen.
Wings: "Misterkit" Albatros Dark Green, Albatros Red Brown, Albatros Pale Green, underside Albatros Pale Blue.
Engine: Oily Steel, inked with Black Ink, then drybrushed Silver.
Prop blades: Yellow Ochre, overpainted Natural Wood.

All colours "Vallejo", except for "Misterkit" wing quartet.

Decals by "Aviation Wings", except for wing top radiator by "1/144 Direct".

[Flying Helmut]

Jasta 11, March->early April 1917

Karl Emil Schafer

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F-Toys Albatros D.III "Frommherz" Blue Maus
Pilot; Bronzed Flesh face, Leather Brown helmet, Silver goggles
Fuselage: Flat Yellow, overpainted with Natural Wood, Grey Green engine panels, struts, undercarriage. Silver windscreen.
Rudder & aft fuselage; Black
Wings: "Misterkit" Albatros Dark Green, Albatros Red Brown, Albatros Pale Green, underside Albatros Pale Blue (also wheel covers).
Engine: Oily Steel, inked with Black Ink, then drybrushed Silver.
Prop blades: Yellow Ochre, overpainted Natural Wood.

All colours "Vallejo", except for "Misterkit" wing quartet.

Decals by "Aviation Wings", except for wing top radiator by "1/144 Direct".

[Flying Helmut]

Jasta 11, March->early April 1917

Hans-Georg Eduard "Eddie" Lubbert

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F-Toys Albatros D.III "Frommherz" Blue Maus
Pilot; Bronzed Flesh face, Leather Brown helmet, Silver goggles
Fuselage: quartered in Lemon Yellow and "Misterkit" Albatros Pale Blue (also wheel covers), Grey Green engine panels, struts, undercarriage. Silver windscreen.
Wings: "Misterkit" Albatros Dark Green, Albatros Red Brown, Albatros Pale Green, underside Albatros Pale Blue.
Engine: Oily Steel, inked with Black Ink, then drybrushed Silver.
Prop blades: Yellow Ochre, overpainted Natural Wood.

All colours "Vallejo", except for "Misterkit" wing quartet.

Decals by "Aviation Wings", except for wing top radiator by "1/144 Direct".

[Flying Helmut]

Jasta 11, March->early April 1917

Konstantin Krefft

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F-Toys Albatros D.III "Frommherz" Blue Maus
Pilot; Bronzed Flesh face, Leather Brown helmet, Silver goggles
Fuselage: Flat Yellow, overpainted with Natural Wood, Grey Green engine panels, struts, undercarriage. Silver windscreen.
Rudder: " Misterkit" Albatros Pale Green
Wings: "Misterkit" Albatros Dark Green, Albatros Red Brown, Albatros Pale Green, underside Albatros Pale Blue.
Engine: Oily Steel, inked with Black Ink, then drybrushed Silver.
Prop blades: Yellow Ochre, overpainted Natural Wood.

Fuselage band: White
Fuselage wavy stripe, spinner, wheel covers; Red

All colours "Vallejo", except for "Misterkit" wing quartet.

Decals by "Aviation Wings", except for wing top radiator by "1/144 Direct", white band Crosses by "Aerodrome Accessories"

[zenlizard]

Well done on the MvR repaint, but that was the only set of pics that are currently showing.

[Flying Helmut]

Thanks!

I'm still adding the pictures to the others - Lothar should be visible now!

[Flying Helmut]

Jasta 11, March->early April 1917

All seven...................


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[zenlizard]

Truth, each one of these should earn you some rep, but there are these peaky rules.

[Boreas]

Truth, each one of these should earn you some rep, but there are these peaky rules.

S'ok Sam - I repped Tim for both of us! :)

[Flying Helmut]

My thanks to the both of you!

[Lt. S.Kafloc]

Great work as always Tim. You must have just about every Jasta by now......?

[Flying Officer Kyte]

That's where you are wrong Neil. There is still half a Jasta he has to get.;)
Rob.

[Marechallannes]

Nice & clear work, Tim. :thumbsup:

[Flying Helmut]

Great work as always Tim. You must have just about every Jasta by now......?

Not yet, Neil, not yet................

[Flying Helmut]

Nice & clear work, Tim. :thumbsup:

Thanks Sven, and thanks too for the Rep!

[Teaticket]

Great work as always Tim. You must have just about every Jasta by now......?


Not yet, Neil, not yet................

You must be getting close!

Fantastic new flight Tim.

[Flying Helmut]

You must be getting close!

I wish! The "to do" list is still longer than the "done" list!

Glad you like them Peter. Your 'Krefft' was an inspiration to get these done.

[Teaticket]

I wish! The "to do" list is still longer than the "done" list!

Glad you like them Peter. Your 'Krefft' was an inspiration to get these done.

Your Jastas are an inspiration. I have several I want to starting this fall when I have time.

[mrinku]

I've been working a couple of scratch builds based on the original pair of FA300 Albatrosen (D636/17 and D2174/16) as seen here:
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/08/German_Albatross_D.III_fighters_at_Huj_1917.jpg/1200px-German_Albatross_D.III_fighters_at_Huj_1917.jpg
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Still waiting for insignia decals, but pretty happy with how they turned out.

One D.III fuselage is a piece of dowel shaped down into the right shape; the other is built up around a plasticard frame using epoxy putty. The latter is far easier, I've found.

The observant may notice the planes were originally made with twin radiators... but neither of these two appear to have ever been equipped that way, so I adjusted them. D2174/16 seems to have had a beefed up single radiator installed, but details on D636/17 are sketchy. It was captured after having the radiator and fuel tank holed and 1 Squadron AFC repaired them to get it airworthy before being shipped off for evaluation. All the photos I have of it after capture have the radiator missing, though it clearly only has the one hole, offset to the right.

Mostly Vallejo paints. Wing camo is 70.982 Cavalry Brown/70893 US Dark Green/70.885 Pastel Green. Underwing is Army Painter Ice Storm. Both fuselages were painted in 70877 Goldbrown; D2174/16 was then given a heavy wash of 70871 Leather Brown (which is also used for the pilots and cockpit edging). Spinner/Cowling/Struts/Wheelcovers are 70907 Pale Greyblue. Army Painter Strong Tone was used for shading. D636/17 rudder was done with 70.918 Ivory, D2174/16 rudder was done with 70819 Iraqui Sand. 70.863 Gunmetal Grey for the engine and guns.

[Stumptonian]

Amazing work.
A Master Modeler for certain.
REP inbound.

[mikeemagnus]

Bl**dy excellent Mark! Very impressive :sAprvd:

[Baron Rolf]

Mark those Albatros D.III's looking brilliant :hatsoff::thumbsup:

[Carl_Brisgamer]

Great efforts there Tim and Mark, I love a good looking Albatros.

[rhodie80]

Tim your Jasta is absolutely gorgeous. Great work.

[mrinku]

Thanks for the rep and kind words all.

[badlands122]

WOW!! Amazing work by all. I agree Master Modeler's for sure.

[Teaticket]

Beauties Mark. I am always amazed to see those that take apart the planes to repaint them. You gotta love what you are doing with the work put into it.

[ShadowDragon]

A Reviresco Albatros D.III - Hans-Georg Eduard “Eddie” Lübbert, Jasta 11.

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[flash]

It was half blue & half yellow Paul but done in quarters - if you scroll up Tim has done one in post #224

[ShadowDragon]

It was half blue & half yellow Paul but done in quarters - if you scroll up Tim has done one in post #224

That's not what the Eduard instructions show. Perhaps theirs is based on the FA(A) 263 airplane which is from photo where the top could be yellow or brown or dark green. I did find an online comment where it mentioned Lubbert stating top in yellow and bottom and blue.

The Eduard instructions state:

"The specific scheme on this aircraft is a bit of a puzzle. This aircraft is visible in the background in some Jasta 11 photographs from April 1917, and is attributed to Hans-Georg Lubbert. In that case, the top surface of the fuselage should, according to written documentation, be in yellow. The same scheme is attributed to Rudolf Hohberg on different and more detailed photographs. Apparently, that aircraft was used by FA(A) 263 as a high speed recce bird with a fuselage mounted camera. The question then becomes one concerning the color and markings. The top half of the fuselage appears very dark. It is possible that this was Lubbert's earlier aircraft, in which case the fuselage color could be yellow (yellow showed up very dark on contemporary film). It cannot be ruled out that this was a different aircraft, or the same aircraft repainted, where the yellow could have been replaced by likely brown or dark green."

The color illustrations for the Eduard model are clearly top yellow and bottom blue as top, bottom and side views are given. It's model 8097.

No references are given and model suppliers have been wrong before, but I found nothing else online to contradict Eduard. However, I'm sure Tim has done his homework. Nonetheless this Albatros D.III will remain as is for Rudolf Hohberg FA(A) 263.

These have references - Albatros Publications with page numbers (I don't have either of the Albatros publications):

http://www.mincbergr.net/index.php?page=d-1996-16---faa263

http://www.theaerodrome.com/forum/showthread.php?t=46492&page=2

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Even with my eyesight :cool: you can certainly see that one coming Paul.
Rob.

[Flying Helmut]

Eduard's painting scheme is probably incorrect, at least in light of newer research; it was probably correct at time of going to press.

The controversy over 1996/16 has continued for a while, but is starting to become clearer.

It IS the same aircraft as flown by Hans-Georg Eduard "Eddie" Lubbert, and also by MvR after Lubbert's death. It was handed on to FA(A) 263 and still carries the same airframe number.
Lubbert's own written description, along with those of other Jasta 11 pilots, confirm the yellow/blue scheme, but are inconclusive on the quartering.

All the photos I am aware of show Rudolf Hoberg's machine from the port side only - there are none from the starboard side.

My interpretation grew out of "The Blue Max Airmen" Volume #5, only published last year. It shows two photos of 1996/16, from the port side and, crucially, from the starboard side.
At least, in the background of the second photo there is a plane displaying a horizontally-split fuselage colour scheme, but the "black" chrome yellow is below on the starboard side, not on top. This would mean that the yellow/blue segments were quartered, not a simple yellow-above/blue-below scheme.
One of the other Jasta 11 pilots mentions a quartered scheme plane but, frustratingly, does not name the pilot.

It is possible that there was a second horizontally-split paint scheme plane in Jasta 11, but there is no evidence for it, written, photographed or anecdotal.
I assumed it to be so unlikely that I went with the most likely interpretation.

It is, of course, possible that 1996/16 was repainted while at FA(A)263, but why bother? It serves no purpose.


When 'Eduard' published their paint scheme, it is entirely possible that they did not have this information - it is also possible that they just "plane" made a mistake; it certainly wouldn't be their first!

[ShadowDragon]

Eduard's painting scheme is probably incorrect, at least in light of newer research; it was probably correct at time of going to press.

The controversy over 1996/16 has continued for a while, but is starting to become clearer.

It IS the same aircraft as flown by Hans-Georg Eduard "Eddie" Lubbert, and also by MvR after Lubbert's death. It was handed on to FA(A) 263 and still carries the same airframe number.
Lubbert's own written description, along with those of other Jasta 11 pilots, confirm the yellow/blue scheme, but are inconclusive on the quartering.

All the photos I am aware of show Rudolf Hoberg's machine from the port side only - there are none from the starboard side.

My interpretation grew out of "The Blue Max Airmen" Volume #5, only published last year. It shows two photos of 1996/16, from the port side and, crucially, from the starboard side.
At least, in the background of the second photo there is a plane displaying a horizontally-split fuselage colour scheme, but the "black" chrome yellow is below on the starboard side, not on top. This would mean that the yellow/blue segments were quartered, not a simple yellow-above/blue-below scheme.
One of the other Jasta 11 pilots mentions a quartered scheme plane but, frustratingly, does not name the pilot.

It is possible that there was a second horizontally-split paint scheme plane in Jasta 11, but there is no evidence for it, written, photographed or anecdotal.
I assumed it to be so unlikely that I went with the most likely interpretation.

It is, of course, possible that 1996/16 was repainted while at FA(A)263, but why bother? It serves no purpose.


When 'Eduard' published their paint scheme, it is entirely possible that they did not have this information - it is also possible that they just "plane" made a mistake; it certainly wouldn't be their first!

I registered for the Aerodrome site and looked at the reference photos which are the ones you mentioned above. Your interpretation is almost certainly the correct one. Although from reading the Jasta 23 and 30 books it seems that there was a fair bit of 'playing around' with paint schemes. However, if Hohberg had the plane repainted it would likely have been to something completely different.

I may repaint but it would require repainting around 3 decals - crosses on tail and fuselage and serial number in wood on tail. I hate painting around decals and even more so with an assembled aircraft. I doubt I will use the Reviresco planes a lot as I find them too heavy for game play. I have a DH2 to do and will see how that goes but I doubt I will buy any more metal planes.

ETA: I do expect it to niggle at me until I change it, so it's really a slow process of retreat and then...:surrender:

[ShadowDragon]

It was half blue & half yellow Paul but done in quarters - if you scroll up Tim has done one in post #224

Fixed, Dave. It's now Lübbert's aeroplane.