Official Albatros D.I Painting Thread [Archive]

Fat Wally

11-15-2012, 05:15

OK I know there weren't many built but now at last I have one!

http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff498/KLowth/WW1%20planes/f0ac48a2-b2b5-478e-9a7f-134a33629770_zpsbikypuzw.jpg (http://s1238.photobucket.com/user/KLowth/media/WW1%20planes/f0ac48a2-b2b5-478e-9a7f-134a33629770_zpsbikypuzw.jpg.html)

http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff498/KLowth/WW1%20planes/33090a64-f68d-4d28-8013-0556f14f5bc3_zpsnfhihv4a.jpg (http://s1238.photobucket.com/user/KLowth/media/WW1%20planes/33090a64-f68d-4d28-8013-0556f14f5bc3_zpsnfhihv4a.jpg.html)

Flying Officer Kyte

11-15-2012, 11:32

:thumbsup:And a very nice job you have made of it Kev.
Rob.

gully_raker

11-15-2012, 15:32

:thumbsup: Sweet! Perfect colours for the camo too.:clap::clap::clap:

144sram

11-17-2012, 05:57

:clap::clap: VERY NICE WORK!!!!

grumpybear

11-17-2012, 19:10

Nice work

Teaticket

01-31-2015, 05:11

Here are my two Albatros DIs. I went for the natural wood look. These are Shapeways models. Decals are the ones at the Aerodrome Store specifically for the Albatros DI. One came without a prop so I put on one from the Aerodrome Store.

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Flying Officer Kyte

01-31-2015, 06:21

Superb looking birds.
Rob.

matt56

01-31-2015, 06:31

Very nice, Peter! I particularly like the staining/wood finish you have on the fuselages of these two. I have to get a couple of these myself - I have a couple of DIIs I'm planning on repainting, but I'd like some DIs, too...:p

All the best,
Matt

fast.git

01-31-2015, 06:35

Great looking Albatros Peter!

Flying Helmut

01-31-2015, 10:53

Beautiful planes Peter! How did you achieve the wood effect?

Teaticket

01-31-2015, 19:37

Beautiful planes Peter! How did you achieve the wood effect?

Base coat is a a yellow tan, then I painted the seams. The grain look is from a heavy wash that I kept streaking the brush over. All the paints were Vallejo as well as the wash.
Not sure I wrote down the colors but if I did I'll pass them on.

Mau Fox

02-01-2015, 02:49

Amazing finish, bravo!:thumbsup:

Mau:pint:

fast.git

02-01-2015, 06:55

Teaticket

02-01-2015, 08:18

Those Albatros show a great attention to detail, Peter. Very nice. I'm glad I came back to take a better look. Thanks for sharing!

Btw, did you build those flight stands, or were they purchased as is?

Thanks Chris. The bases are Litko. The extending magnet tool I got at Sears. Gimbal set from Aerodrome Store.
The magnet tool has a pocket clip. Luckily it is screwed in at the end. I removed the clip and bought different screws, the ones that have a funnel shaped head. I had to drill a bevel into the base to fit the screws. If we ever put on a game with altitude these will work great.

fast.git

02-01-2015, 08:38

Thanks Chris. The bases are Litko. The extending magnet tool I got at Sears. Gimbal set from Aerodrome Store.
The magnet tool has a pocket clip. Luckily it is screwed in at the end. I removed the clip and bought different screws, the ones that have a funnel shaped head. I had to drill a bevel into the base to fit the screws. If we ever put on a game with altitude these will work great.

Absolutely!

Flying Helmut

02-05-2017, 11:23

Finally got around to finishing my first six Albatros D.Is for Jasta 2, September/October 1916

Ltn de Reserve Otto Hohne

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Ltn de Reserve Wolfgang Gunter

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Ltn Karl Heinrich Buttner

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Offz Stv Leopold Reimann

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Ltn de Reserve Hans Reimann

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Ltn Jurgen Sandel

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Gathered together..............

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Schlonz

02-05-2017, 15:01

Very impressive Jasta line-up.
Seems like you've made full use of the Aviation Wings decal sheet ;)

Flying Helmut

02-05-2017, 15:10

Seems like you've made full use of the Aviation Wings decal sheet ;)

You spotted that? ;)
Not quite full use just yet - still 2 more Jasta 2 kites to come (the all-green Dieter Collin and Prinz Friedrich Karl, plus Jasta 5's Spitzhoff). These will come soon, along with various Jasta 2 Albatros D.IIs.

Many thanks for the REP!

matt56

02-05-2017, 16:01

Smashing stuff, Tim - such pretty color schemes - simple but 'colorful'...:sAprvd: I like the 'early war' stuff quite a lot...

Keep up the inspiring work.

All the best,
Matt

Flying Helmut

02-05-2017, 16:22

Thanks for the REP Matt!

I really like the early stuff, too. I have actually bypassed a load of 1915 kites in order to do these, and then to progress into 1917.
I need to radically speed up production if I am to get a chance to do more early planes.

ReducedAirFact

02-05-2017, 21:37

Wow, they're even more impressive in formation!

Flying Helmut

02-06-2017, 11:55

Thanks Daryl!

I hope they'll be more impressive again when I add the remaining D.Is and the D.IIs!

Carl_Brisgamer

02-06-2017, 15:25

Love your work Tim, a lot of time and effort there, well done.

Flying Helmut

02-07-2017, 13:04

Thanks, Carl!

BobP

02-07-2017, 16:01

Somehow missed this one and can only say how great all the paint jobs are. Thanks guys.

Teaticket

02-07-2017, 16:48

Very sharp! Another great squadron Tim.

john snelling

02-07-2017, 17:04

All the Alb D.Is above would make a fine addition to any air fleet.

gully_raker

02-08-2017, 01:27

:hmm: Somehow must have missed Tim's super D.I's when first posted.
Wonderful, wonderful work mate. Really super!:thumbsup::clap::clap::clap:

Flying Helmut

01-17-2021, 12:47

Just finished today - Albatrossyness Part 1

Jasta 2, September 1916 - January 1917

Leutnant Helmut Pfeiffer - D.I 423/16

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Shapeways WSF Albatros D.I by Daryl @ 'Reduced Aircraft Factory'

"Vallejo" paints...
Pilot; 'Bronzed Flesh' face, 'Cold Grey' flying helmet, 'Silver' goggles.
Fuselage: 'Flat Yellow', overpainted with translucent 'Natural Wood'; 'Pale Grey Green' struts & undercarriage, engine panels, louvres, vents & spinner.
Prop blades 'Yellow Ochre', overpainted with translucent 'Natural Wood'.
Engine 'Oily Steel', inked 'Black', drybrushed 'Silver'.
Radiators and guns 'Oily Steel'.
'Silver' windscreen. 'Cavalry Brown' cockpit rim. 'Cold Grey' tyres. 'Flat Earth' tail skid.

"Misterkit" paints...
Rudder: 'German Natural Linen'
Top of Wings: 'Albatros Dark Green', in combination with "Vallejo" 'Cavalry Brown'.
Undersides and wheel covers 'Albatros Pale Blue'.

Decals by "Aviation Wings".

Flying Helmut

01-17-2021, 12:48

Just finished today - Albatrossyness Part 1

Jasta 2, September 1916 - January 1917

Leutnant Jurgen Sandel - D.I 431/16

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Shapeways WSF Albatros D.I by Roman @ 'Kampfflieger'

"Vallejo" paints...
Pilot by "Peter Pig" - 'Bronzed Flesh' face, 'Leather Brown' flying helmet, 'Silver' goggles.
Fuselage: 'Flat Yellow', overpainted with translucent 'Natural Wood'; 'Pale Grey Green' struts & undercarriage, engine panels, louvres, vents & spinner.
Prop blades 'Yellow Ochre', overpainted with translucent 'Natural Wood'.
Engine 'Oily Steel', inked 'Black', drybrushed 'Silver'.
Radiators and guns 'Oily Steel'.
'Silver' windscreen. 'Cavalry Brown' cockpit rim. 'Cold Grey' tyres. 'Flat Earth' tail skid.

"Misterkit" paints...
Rudder: 'German Natural Linen'
Top of Wings: 'Albatros Dark Green', in combination with "Vallejo" 'Cavalry Brown'.
Undersides and wheel covers 'Albatros Pale Blue'.

Decals by "Aviation Wings".

Flying Helmut

01-17-2021, 12:48

Just finished today - Albatrossyness Part 1

Jasta 2, September 1916 - January 1917

Leutnant de Reserve Hans Wortmann - D.I 434/16

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Shapeways WSF Albatros D.I by Roman @ 'Kampfflieger'

"Vallejo" paints...
Pilot; 'Bronzed Flesh' face, 'Leather Brown' flying helmet, 'Silver' goggles.
Fuselage: 'Flat Yellow', overpainted with translucent 'Natural Wood'; 'Pale Grey Green' struts & undercarriage, engine panels, louvres, vents & spinner.
Prop blades 'Yellow Ochre', overpainted with translucent 'Natural Wood'.
Engine 'Oily Steel', inked 'Black', drybrushed 'Silver'.
Radiators and guns 'Oily Steel'.
'Silver' windscreen. 'Cavalry Brown' cockpit rim. 'Cold Grey' tyres. 'Flat Earth' tail skid.

"Misterkit" paints...
Rudder: 'German Natural Linen'
Top of Wings: 'Albatros Dark Green', in combination with "Vallejo" 'Cavalry Brown'.
Undersides and wheel covers 'Albatros Pale Blue'.

Decals by "Aviation Wings".

Flying Helmut

01-17-2021, 12:48

Just finished today - Albatrossyness Part 1

Jasta 2, November 1916 - January 1917

Leutnant de Reserve Diether Collin - Serial Unknown; possibly D.I 384/16

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Shapeways WSF Albatros D.I by Roman @ 'Kampfflieger'

"Vallejo" paints...
Pilot; 'Bronzed Flesh' face, 'Leather Brown' flying helmet, 'Silver' goggles.
Fuselage, spinner, wheel covers & top surfaces of wings 'Green Sky'.
'Pale Grey Green' struts & undercarriage, engine panels, louvres, vents.
Prop blades 'Yellow Ochre', overpainted with translucent 'Natural Wood'.
Engine 'Oily Steel', inked 'Black', drybrushed 'Silver'.
Radiators and guns 'Oily Steel'.
'Silver' windscreen. 'Cavalry Brown' cockpit rim. 'Cold Grey' tyres. 'Flat Earth' tail skid.

"Misterkit" paints...
Rudder: 'German Natural Linen'.
Undersides 'Albatros Pale Blue'.

Decals by "Aviation Wings".

Flying Helmut

01-17-2021, 12:49

Just finished today - Albatrossyness Part 1

Jasta 2, January - March 1917

Prinz Friedrich Karl von Preussen - Serial Unknown; possibly D.I 384/16

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Shapeways WSF Albatros D.I by Roman @ 'Kampfflieger'

"Vallejo" paints...
Pilot; 'Bronzed Flesh' face, 'Leather Brown' flying helmet, 'Silver' goggles.
Fuselage, struts, undercarriage, wheel covers & top surfaces of wings and tail 'Green Sky'.
'White' spinner and rudder.
Prop blades 'Yellow Ochre', overpainted with translucent 'Natural Wood'.
Engine 'Oily Steel', inked 'Black', drybrushed 'Silver'.
Radiators and guns 'Oily Steel'.
'Silver' windscreen. 'Cavalry Brown' cockpit rim. 'Cold Grey' tyres. 'Flat Earth' tail skid.

"Misterkit" paints...
Undersides of wings and tail 'Albatros Pale Blue'.

Decals by "Aviation Wings".

Flying Helmut

01-17-2021, 12:49

Just finished today - Albatrossyness Part 1

Jasta 2, September 1916 - January 1917

Leutnant Manfred von Richthofen - D.I 381/16

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Shapeways WSF Albatros D.I by Roman @ 'Kampfflieger'

"Vallejo" paints...
Pilot; 'Bronzed Flesh' face, 'Leather Brown' flying helmet, 'Silver' goggles.
'Pale Grey Green' struts & undercarriage, engine panels, louvres, & vents. 'White' spinner.
Prop blades 'Yellow Ochre', overpainted with translucent 'Natural Wood'.
Engine 'Oily Steel', inked 'Black', drybrushed 'Silver'.
Radiators and guns 'Oily Steel'.
'Silver' windscreen. 'Cavalry Brown' cockpit rim. 'Cold Grey' tyres. 'Flat Earth' tail skid.

"Misterkit" paints...
Fuselage & rudder: 'RFC Chestnut Brown'.
Top of Wings: 'Albatros Dark Green', in combination with "Vallejo" 'Cavalry Brown'.
Undersides and wheel covers 'Albatros Pale Blue'.

Decals by "Aviation Wings".

Flying Helmut

01-17-2021, 12:49

In flight, led by Hauptmann Oswald Boelcke in Albatros D.II 386/16

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or later, in November, led by Oberleutnant Stefan Kirmaier and Leutnant Manfred von Richthofen in Albatros D.IIs

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Nine newly finished planes for Jasta 2...

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Flying Helmut

01-17-2021, 12:49

Just finished today - Albatrossyness Part 1

Jasta 5, September 1916

Leutnant Karl Spitzhoff - D.I 435/16

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Shapeways WSF Albatros D.I by Daryl @ 'Reduced Aircraft Factory'

"Vallejo" paints...
Pilot; 'Bronzed Flesh' face, 'Cold Grey' flying helmet, 'Silver' goggles.
'Pale Grey Green' struts & undercarriage.
'Cavalry Brown' spinner.
Prop blades 'Yellow Ochre', overpainted with translucent 'Natural Wood'.
Engine 'Oily Steel', inked 'Black', drybrushed 'Silver'.
Radiators and guns 'Oily Steel'.
'Silver' windscreen. 'Cavalry Brown' cockpit rim. 'Cold Grey' tyres. 'Flat Earth' tail skid.

"Misterkit" paints...
Rudder & fin: 'Albatros Pale Blue'.
Fuselage: 'Albatros Dark Green', in combination with "Vallejo" 'Cavalry Brown', with underside 'Albatros Pale Blue'.
Top of Wings: 'Albatros Dark Green', in combination with "Vallejo" 'Cavalry Brown'.
Undersides and wheel covers 'Albatros Pale Blue'.

Decals by "Aviation Wings".

Karo7

01-17-2021, 13:38

I like the red-brown of the camouflage. Great looking squadron!

flash

01-17-2021, 14:13

A truly Herculean effort Tim :thumbsup:

malachi

01-17-2021, 14:56

Oh my! Impressive, Tim! :clap::clap::sAprvd:

Dak21

01-17-2021, 19:45

Fabulous group of planes!

Teaticket

01-17-2021, 19:49

These are beauties Tim. Wish I could see them flying on your table.

Caveman

01-17-2021, 20:45

Fantastic looking airplanes Tim. Lot of work and time must have gone into them.

Baron Rolf

01-17-2021, 23:53

Tim those Albatros D.I's look amazing :thumbsup:. Rep guns locked and loaded :guns:.

Flying Officer Kyte

01-17-2021, 23:55

Magnificent Tim.:clap:
Rob.

Flying Helmut

02-26-2021, 14:48

Albatros D.I 427/16, Jasta 2, October 1916, pilot unknown.

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Shapeways WSF Albatros D.I by Roman @ 'Kampfflieger'

"Vallejo" paints...
Pilot; 'Bronzed Flesh' face, 'Leather Brown' flying helmet, 'Silver' goggles.
Fuselage 'Brown Sand'
'Pale Grey Green' struts & undercarriage, engine panels & spinner.
Prop blades 'Yellow Ochre', overpainted with translucent 'Natural Wood'.
Engine 'Oily Steel', inked 'Black', drybrushed 'Silver'.
Radiators and guns 'Oily Steel'.
'Silver' windscreen. 'Cavalry Brown' cockpit rim. 'Cold Grey' tyres. 'Flat Earth' tail skid.

"Misterkit" paints...
Top of Wings: 'Albatros Dark Green', in combination with "Vallejo" 'Cavalry Brown'.
Undersides and wheel covers 'Albatros Pale Blue'.

Decals by "Aviation Wings".

Pilot by 'Peter Pig'

Flying Helmut

02-26-2021, 14:51

Albatros D.I 391/16, Jasta 2, November 1916, Ltn. Karl Heinrich Buttner

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Shapeways WSF Albatros D.I by Roman @ 'Kampfflieger'

"Vallejo" paints...
Pilot; 'Bronzed Flesh' face, 'Leather Brown' flying helmet, 'Silver' goggles.
Fuselage 'Flat Earth'
'Pale Grey Green' struts & undercarriage, engine panels. 'White' spinner.
Prop blades 'Yellow Ochre', overpainted with translucent 'Natural Wood'.
Engine 'Oily Steel', inked 'Black', drybrushed 'Silver'.
Radiators and guns 'Oily Steel'.
'Silver' windscreen. 'Cavalry Brown' cockpit rim. 'Cold Grey' tyres. 'Flat Earth' tail skid.

"Misterkit" paints...
Top of Wings: 'Albatros Dark Green', in combination with "Vallejo" 'Cavalry Brown'.
Undersides and wheel covers 'Albatros Pale Blue'.
Rudder 'German Unbleached Linen'

Decals by "Aviation Wings".

Pilot by 'Peter Pig'

Teaticket

02-26-2021, 14:58

Very nice Tim. Albatros D.Is, soon to be the new rage in OTT.

mikeemagnus

05-04-2021, 12:38

Outstanding Tim, truly outstanding. Hard to follow, but here's my humble contribution. Two Shapeways models by Reduced Aircraft Factory. Paints a mixture of Valejo and Misterkit. The decals are partly from Miscmini (the crosses) and my own efforts. The latter are poor by comparison with others, partly because of lack of skill on my part and partly because I only have a relatively cheap inkjet printer. But I like to try :) They represent Ltns Otto Höhne and Jürgen Sandel of Jasta 2 and have been painted up in readiness for the forthcoming OTT campaign, "Bold Young Men" covering October to December 1916.

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Teaticket

05-04-2021, 12:52

Mike, there is a guy in Canada selling decals sets and Alb DI and II are some of them. Not sure if shipping would make it out of the question. I have these sets and I think they are worth it.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/184699684469?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

mikeemagnus

05-04-2021, 14:26

Thanks Peter, I'll see if I can get hold of a set :)

Flying Helmut

05-04-2021, 15:55

Hi Mike

Nice D.Is! :clap:

Glad you like my beasties!

Thanks for the Rep!
There are more to come, hopefully by the weekend...;)

I recently acquired more of the "Aviation Wings" decal sheets from that chap Peter mentioned in Canada, via a 'Dromer in the USA, who bought them and sent them on to me; made the postage very cheap, just 'small letter'.

I do have numerous "fragments" of several such sheets left over, which you can plunder for free if they would suit your needs.
Alternatively, I can pass you on to my 'facilitator' who will be happy to help you out.

Be aware, however, that there are numerous research failings behind the decal sheets, which lead to errors on the sheets themselves. Shortly I will finish and publish (post in the Files section) my Jasta 2 research project, which lays bare these mistakes.

Flying Officer Kyte

05-05-2021, 01:49

Beautiful paint jobs as usual Tim.

Rob.:clap:

mikeemagnus

05-05-2021, 06:18

Shortly I will finish and publish (post in the Files section) my Jasta 2 research project, which lays bare these mistakes. I shall look forward to that Tim. Meantime, thanks for the offer of some decals. However, I contacted Brian via ebay and he is willing to post to UK. So I ordered a sheet of Albatros DI (Part 1) and a sheet of Albatros DII (part 1). Hopefully we can have a good chat about them at Fight Club, if there's time, before I use any of them, 'cos I suspect it'll take that long for the post to reach me from Canada. :)

PS Thanks Peter, the link was a great help :)

Flying Helmut

05-26-2021, 12:52

Finished yesterday - Albatrossyness Part 2

Jasta 2, September 1916 - January 1917

Leutnant de Reserve Erwin Böhme - D.I 438/16

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Shapeways WSF Albatros D.I by Roman @ 'Kampfflieger'

"Vallejo" paints...
Pilot; 'Bronzed Flesh' face, 'Flat Earth' flying helmet, 'Silver' goggles.
Fuselage: 'Flat Yellow', overpainted with translucent 'Natural Wood'; 'Pale Grey Green' struts & undercarriage, engine panels, louvres, vents & spinner.
Prop blades 'Yellow Ochre', overpainted with translucent 'Natural Wood'.
Engine 'Oily Steel', inked 'Black', dry brushed 'Silver'.
Radiators and guns 'Oily Steel'.
'Silver' windscreen. 'Cavalry Brown' cockpit rim. 'Cold Grey' tyres. 'Flat Earth' tail skid.

"Misterkit" paints...
Rudder: 'German Natural Linen'
Top of Wings: 'Albatros Dark Green', in combination with "Vallejo" 'Cavalry Brown'.
Undersides and wheel covers 'Albatros Pale Blue'.

Decals by "Aviation Wings".

Rub-down 'B' by Letraset

Flying Helmut

05-26-2021, 12:54

Finished yesterday - Albatrossyness Part 2

Jasta 2, September 1916 - January 1917

Leutnant de Reserve Diether Collin - D.I 384/16

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and Offz Stv Leopold Reimann - D.I 385/16

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together

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Shapeways WSF Albatros D.I by Roman @ 'Kampfflieger'

"Vallejo" paints...
Pilot; 'Bronzed Flesh' face, 'Flat Earth' flying helmet, 'Silver' goggles.
Fuselage: 'Yellow Ochre', overpainted with translucent 'Natural Wood'; 'Pale Grey Green' struts & undercarriage, engine panels, louvres, vents & spinner.
Prop blades 'Yellow Ochre', overpainted with translucent 'Natural Wood'.
Engine 'Oily Steel', inked 'Black', dry brushed 'Silver'.
Radiators and guns 'Oily Steel'.
'Silver' windscreen. 'Cavalry Brown' cockpit rim. 'Cold Grey' tyres. 'Flat Earth' tail skid.

"Misterkit" paints...
Rudder: 'German Natural Linen'
Top of Wings: 'Albatros Dark Green', in combination with "Vallejo" 'Cavalry Brown'.
Undersides and wheel covers 'Albatros Pale Blue'.

Decals by "Aviation Wings".

These two planes are partial (majority) repaints, with:
new underside blue replacing the previous Ares-style garish blue
pale grey-green painted metal replacing the previous dark grey
cold grey tyres replacing the previous black-grey
delineation of ailerons and elevator
replacement of incorrect Serial numbers and some National crosses.

Flying Helmut

05-26-2021, 12:56

Finished yesterday - Albatrossyness Part 2

Jasta 2, September 1916 - January 1917

Leutnant de Reserve Otto Höhne - D.I 390/16 and Unknown Pilot - D.I 391/16

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and

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together

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Shapeways WSF Albatros D.I by Roman @ 'Kampfflieger'

"Vallejo" paints...
Pilot; 'Bronzed Flesh' face, 'Leather Brown' flying helmet, 'Silver' goggles.
Fuselage: 'Yellow Ochre', overpainted with translucent 'Natural Wood'; 'Sky Grey' struts & undercarriage, engine panels, louvres, vents & spinner.
Prop blades 'Yellow Ochre', overpainted with translucent 'Natural Wood'.
Engine 'Oily Steel', inked 'Black', dry brushed 'Silver'.
Radiators and guns 'Oily Steel'.
'Silver' windscreen. 'Cavalry Brown' cockpit rim. 'Cold Grey' tyres. 'Flat Earth' tail skid.

"Misterkit" paints...
Rudder: 'German Natural Linen'
Top of Wings: 'Albatros Dark Green', in combination with "Vallejo" 'Cavalry Brown'.
Undersides and wheel covers 'Albatros Pale Blue'.

Decals by "Aviation Wings".

These two planes are partial (majority) repaints, with:
new underside blue replacing the previous Ares-style garish blue
sky grey painted metal replacing the previous dark grey
cold grey tyres replacing the previous black-grey
delineation of ailerons and elevator
replacement of incorrect Serial numbers and some National crosses.

Flying Helmut

05-26-2021, 12:58

Finished yesterday - Albatrossyness Part 2

Jasta 2, September 1916 - January 1917

Leutnant de Reserve Wolfgang Günther - D.I 426/16 and Offz Stv Leopold Reimann - D.I 426/16

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and

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together

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Shapeways WSF Albatros D.I by Roman @ 'Kampfflieger'

"Vallejo" paints...
Pilot; 'Bronzed Flesh' face, 'Leather Brown' flying helmet, 'Silver' goggles.
Fuselage: 'Yellow Ochre', overpainted with translucent 'Natural Wood'; 'Pale Grey Green' struts & undercarriage, engine panels, louvres, vents & spinner.
Prop blades 'Yellow Ochre', overpainted with translucent 'Natural Wood'.
Engine 'Oily Steel', inked 'Black', dry brushed 'Silver'.
Radiators and guns 'Oily Steel'.
'Silver' windscreen. 'Cavalry Brown' cockpit rim. 'Cold Grey' tyres. 'Flat Earth' tail skid.

"Misterkit" paints...
Rudder: 'German Natural Linen', daubed with "Vallejo" 'Chestnut Brown'
Top of Wings: 'Albatros Dark Green', in combination with "Vallejo" 'Cavalry Brown'.
Undersides and wheel covers 'Albatros Pale Blue'.

Decals by "Aviation Wings".

These two planes are partial (majority) repaints, with:
new underside blue replacing the previous Ares-style garish blue; additionally, fuselage belly now blue
pale grey-green painted metal replacing the previous dark grey
cold grey tyres replacing the previous black-grey
delineation of ailerons and elevator
replacement of incorrect Serial numbers and some National crosses.

Flying Helmut

05-26-2021, 13:00

Along with the trio I finished a couple of months ago...

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All ten Albatri (9 D.I and one D.II) of Albatrossyness Part 2

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Flying Helmut

05-26-2021, 13:01

Combined with Albatrossyness Part 1, here are 15 Albatros D.Is (and 4 D.IIs) plus one D.I for Jasta 5

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mikeemagnus

05-26-2021, 14:53

Somebody has been a very busy boy :) Congrats Tim - they are very beautiful. Rep gun already fired for these on the other thread but it would be nice to fire it again - most worthy :) :salute::pint::pint::pint::pint::pint:

ReducedAirFact

05-26-2021, 15:18

Wow -- that's quite the collection!

Teaticket

05-26-2021, 15:57

This thread should be named Tim! You've collected enough D.Is to equal the rest of us! Wonderful work Tim!

ShadowDragon

05-26-2021, 16:19

This thread should be named Tim! You've collected enough D.Is to equal the rest of us! Wonderful work Tim!

...and possibly more than the Germans built. Wings of Linen has that number as 50.

Flying Helmut

05-27-2021, 01:29

Thanks everyone!

Number built was actually 58 (+5)

5 airframes for static load testing and flight evaluation (believed to be D.344 - D.348)

8 prototypes (D.380 - D.385, followed by D.390 and D.391), all used in combat

50 production machines (D.422 - D.471)

All explained in a little more detail in my Jasta 2 Research Project, which is now receiving photographs and is almost ready for uploading to the 'Drome.