Description

The first mass-production aircraft reached the Front in December 1916, butvery soon many of the aircraft crashed: the lower wing had a tendency to collapse in excessive maneuvers. Despite the problem, the Albatros D.III was still the best German fighter in the first half of 1917 and superior to any Allied fighter. The Albatros D.III did not only serve on the Western Front. Many fighters were sent to the Italian Front and Palestine. The warmer climate of Palestine required better engine cooling, and as a result, one more radiator was installed on the wing. But the Albatros D.III was not as successful in this theater as in France. The first half of 1917 was the "star time" for the Albatros D.III. The introduction of the British S.E.5 and French Spad S.7 immediately made it obsolete. But at the end of 1918, when the Fokker D.VII dominated in the sky, many Albatros D.IIIs were still defending the air space of Germany.

Please see the paint guide below for the manufacturer’s recommended colors. Roden recommends Humbrol paints for this kit, and you can find the full line by clicking here.

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Product Details:

Scale: 1/72

Skill Level: 3

- Molded in grey

- Includes decals for several versions

- Full instructions, paint and decal placement guides

*Cement is recommended for polystyrene plastic*

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Paint Guide:

Matte Slate Grey

Matte Black

Matte White

Gunmetal

Aluminum

Matte Scarlet

Matte US Dark Green

Matte Rust

Matte Natural Wood

Matte WWI Purple

Matte Linen

Gloss Purple

Matte US Tan

Matte Light Green

Matte Pale Blue

Insignia Yellow

Camouflage Grey

Red Leather

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