Ben Builds Season Six: Albatros D.III ep 17 Final

Today is the day that we can finally call this one finished! Yes, this is the final episode for our Eduard, 1/48th scale, Albatros D.III. While there are still a few things more that we need to do such as rigging and some touch-up painting, this bird will be done today! 

This has been a great build and I have really learned a lot from this process. I have to admit, I didn't always know exactly what to do, but I had a blast reading articles, experimenting with fresh ideas, watching videos and trying new techniques. I had such a fun time and I want to say thank you to everyone, who followed along.

This was a build of "firsts" for me. Not only was this my first time  building a 1/48th scale WW1 aircraft, but it was also my first time trying oil paints to replicate wood and my first time rigging and working with EZ Line string. Yes, it was challenging, but I am very happy with the end result. It isn't perfect and the rivet counters would probably have a field day with inaccuracies, but I achieved something that I have never achieved before and that is awesome.

A huge thank you to each and every one of you, for hanging in there with me on this build. I know this took a bit longer than my normal run, but I really had a blast and I think I pulled off a nice looking DIII.  Next week we will be back with a new kit and a Group Build entry. Until next time, happy building and we will see you soon!