New Work (sort of) - Albatros CXII

Russell Smith · 16 November 2008, 05:31 AM

Now that this Datafile Issue has hit the stands I can show off the cover art. (I actually completed this piece back in January.)

This is a piece that I did at the request of Terry (Taz) Phillips for the cover of Datafile #129, Albatros C.XII, Vol. 2. Taz stepped in to complete this issue upon the passing of Peter Grosz. Congratulations to both Taz and Ray on a great issue.

Testing Time - The Beobachter of the sleek and elegant Albatros C.XII(OAW) C1200/17 looks over the cockpit side during a qualification test flight. As was normal for most back seaters, he was not strapped in with a belt or harness during large portions of most missions. This aircraft was the first OAW C.XII built and was used as a typenprüfung or test-type for OAW production of 100 C.XII aircraft. The OAW C.XII were plagued by weight gain during their production, which seriously compromised their performance.

Sreiko · 16 November 2008, 05:36 AM

I am very glad to hear that work on book is complete and that we will see it very soon. This painting is amazing!!!

Cheers

Der Grüne Flieger · 16 November 2008, 05:43 AM

Rus,

What a nice job you did! Your use and control of color is amazing.

Phil

'14-'18aviationcollector · 16 November 2008, 05:55 AM

Well done Rus! Your art work is always very realistic, and you have depicted the CXII very nicely! I love your colours!

Best wishes, David.

mike celeskey · 16 November 2008, 06:19 AM

Hey Russ,
If/when will a print be available....it's beautiful!!!!
Mike

Russell Smith · 16 November 2008, 06:26 AM

Thanks so much, guys.

Mike, sorry, but no plans to release this one on print. You'll have to buy the Datafile issue to get a copy of this one.

Russ

mike celeskey · 16 November 2008, 07:02 AM

oooooooh kaaaaaay.....I guess I will have to start my Russel Smith collection with something else
Mike.....PS...It would be cool if you came with some stuff to Southern Dawn Patrol, Dec.5/6 in Georgia

Russell Smith · 16 November 2008, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike celeskey

oooooooh kaaaaaay.....I guess I will have to start my Russel Smith collection with something else
Mike.....PS...It would be cool if you came with some stuff to Southern Dawn Patrol, Dec.5/6 in Georgia

What part of GA are you guys in? Just curious because I grew up in the Augusta area and I have a lot of family in Savannah and Atlanta. Unfortunately my wife and I are going to visit her uncle out on the NC coast that weekend, but perhaps I might be able to make the next event.

Russ

Chapay · 16 November 2008, 07:54 AM

Hell Angels fly to the Battle!

No Mercy!

mike celeskey · 16 November 2008, 09:55 AM

Southern Dawn Patrol will be held in the Andersonville/Americus area at Hodges Hobbies. "Google" it and go to the website, please. Thanks for asking.
Mike