Friday, December 31, 2021

Luftstreitkräfte Albatross W4

 Luftstreitkräfte Albatross W4

One of my last builds for 2021 was a 1/72 Roden Albatross W4, not a bad build but like most Roden kits I pinned the wings and made new struts to make it better for wargame handling! I opted for the simple brown natural and unpainted canvas wings, the transfers were again a problem being oversized for the kit. I painted them with varnish then cut to size. 

Albatross W4





cheers

Matt

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    1. Cheers Norm, I am particularly happy with this one. A little delicate so I must be careful when handling.

      Cheers
      Matt

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  2. Looking excellent! Here’s to a Happy New Year for you and your loved ones!

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    1. Cheers Moiterei, all the best wishes to you and the family also!

      Cheers
      Matt

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  3. You’ve certainly had a flurry of toys to end the year with Matt…

    I’ve always liked the Albatross… I had an Airfix kit as a lad and I have seen a 1:1 replica when I visited New Zealand a number of years ago.
    The simple paint finish really shows the plane off rather well.

    All the best and a happy new year… Aly

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    1. Yes my favourite the D3 in particular, I have often dreamed about building one as a full scale model, not sure that the wife would be happy about that though.

      All the best wishes for 2022 mate, and hopefully we can get though another year of this pandemic unscathed.

      Cheers
      Matt

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  4. Gorgeous Matt. You produced a fine set of these First World War planes in quick time last year. Most impressive.
    Regards, James

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