Chiefs Revell 1/72 Albatros DIII

[chief5437]

So while I'm waiting for the New Years GBs to start, Ive been getting myself in a tizz about what to build to pass the time. I've got a few kits that are too big to be time fillers, others that need AM decals, and a few new techniques I want to try but don't have suitable kits!

So I'm going to start this tiny ww1 kit I picked up as a WW1 GB back up, but never got round to starting.



I really like the paint job, and fancy a go at rigging a biplane. Not looking forward to the build much though, looks like an old airfix 'kit in a bag' job! Lol!



Wish me luck!!!

[SyntaxModels]

Can't wait to see the amazing job you'll do on it cheif!

[JayCub]

Can't wait to see you work your magic on this one Chief
Tom

[chief5437]

Done a bit of work on this.

There's no cockpit to speak of, so I made a seat and instrument panel out of paper. More to fill the hole than anything!



Little bit of filler required.



Those hinges look a bit over sized, and don't like the look of that tail skid.



So, off with them!



New skid, made from scrap PE.



Added a brass cross member on the undercarriage, the kit one was really badly moulded.



I also cut off the MG barrels and replaced with brass tube. Hard to get the phone to focus, but they are a big improvement, honest!!



That's all for now, see you next time!

Cheers guys

[SyntaxModels]

Some clever replacements there Cheif! I'll have to try the whole brass barrel thing!

[chief5437]

Forgot about this one! Final one to clear the bench before new year (apart from two long term builds!)







happy new year!

[Dragon64]

Love the colour scheme. Great job

Tommy

[fly1ngdutchm4n]

Oooooh love the looks of that birdy!

[CJSomerset]

Brilliant work, but can you see the tail skid now? I love working on camo patterns, but the bright colours on this look great! I really think there should be a GB for kits that cost less than a fiver. Looking forward to your next build.

[SyntaxModels]

Looks sweet there Cheif!!!