Yes, the sworl pattern is a set of decals from the fellow who operates the “Chandelle” website, Mr. Rob. C. Johnson. He did a few as a test to see what it would cost to manufacture them. I was lucky enough to be the only one to get a set to test on a kit. Some years ago I contacted Dr. Merrill of Americal Gryphon decals to make a set. It never came to be. Now that he is out of business and Eagle Strike has been sold to Squadron our options are getting smaller. Rob did some other unique decals for post war Fokkers and Nieuports. One was a Nieuport 24 bis N 5086 that had first been flown with the Poles and then captured. It was photographed several times and Rob did its markings of “Diana” the huntress.
Albatros D.III (OEF) by P M Grosz. This Austro-Hungarian version of the famous Albatros D.III was built in a wide number of variants; all covered by GAs together with 42 archive photos and 21 close-ups with detailed colour notes. £9.50
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Great pictures of the Albatros in Austria ! It really makes me feel like I have to make this conversion
You are welcome Greg. Yes,thats the one. (I believe it has one of Bromowski’s red D.III machines with the deaths head on the front cover.) By the way ANYTHING written by the late Peter Grosz is a good resource. The builder of the full scale replica spent 14 years building it from scratch. One trick I will let you in on. To make the Austro-Diamler motor turn the kit engine around back to front and build it up from there. Good luck.
Glad to have you on board, Rafhart! [tup] The more the merrier!
Looking forward to seeing your Dr.I . If it’s anywhere near as good as your exceptional 109’s, it’ll be a fine addition to the GB! So grab the group badge, pull up a chair, and have some fun!
As requested here it is. Roden’s 1/48 Sopwih 1 1/2 Strutter completed as A1093 of 45 RFC and presented at the first half of my build for the “Knights of the Sky WWI GB”
Here is the finished build of Bertrab’s Albatros D.III.
On 6 April 1917, the United States entered the war. It was also the day that Ltn. von Bertrab of Jasta 30, flying his dark purple Albatros D.III with its unique comet insignia, shot down four British aircraft in three hours. His fifth and final victory was achieved a month later. The war ended for Bertrab on 12 August 1917. While attacking a balloon, his Albatros D.V was shot down by a Nieuport piloted by Edward Mannock. Bertrab survived but was captured.
6 April 1917 Ltn. von Bertrab victory over Sopwith 1-1/2 #A.1093, 45 Sqn. RFC, 10.30 Obigies. The crew were 2/Lt. J.A. Marshall, KIA & 2/Lt. F.G. Truscott,KIA.
