1/32nd Scale ENCORE?RODEN Alb DII review

RRFisher · 30 January 2009, 05:21 AM

I was going to post details today as I received my kits Thursday. But no need now, look here:

Albatros D.II Preview by (Encore 1/32)

Kaiser Bill · 30 January 2009, 06:57 AM

This would be the Roden kit in a new box....like the 1/72 Pfalz DIII from last month????

Kaiser Bill

RRFisher · 30 January 2009, 07:03 AM

The 1/32nd Roden D.I and the D.III kit. With New (very nice) resin parts, Eduard Photo Etch, figure, decals, and metal struts.

davecww1 · 30 January 2009, 08:48 AM

Looks like a great deal, if you take the normal price of the Roden D.III kit, add in about $20 for the resin figure, $10-$15 or so for the engine and another $15 for the Eduard photoetch you look to be saving some serious money. But in my opinion the face does not look much like Boelcke.
Dave

Galloway · 30 January 2009, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by davecww1

Looks like a great deal, if you take the normal price of the Roden D.III kit, add in about $20 for the resin figure, $10-$15 or so for the engine and another $15 for the Eduard photoetch you look to be saving some serious money. But in my opinion the face does not look much like Boelcke.
Dave

Scared me a bit! Looks more like Herman - Herman Munster that is!
Actually he also looks a bit beefy for Boelcke! But sometimes it is the way the figures are painted! I wish manufactures would just prime their kits, as this always gives you a better idea of what it actually looks like & casting quality!

Ken

TeamStewart · 30 January 2009, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by RRFisher

The 1/32nd Roden D.I and the D.III kit. With New (very nice) resin parts, Eduard Photo Etch, figure, decals, and metal struts.

Think this'll be the shape of things to come? Could offer some exciting new options.

A re release of other kits? Who did the decals? Squadron?

MicroSculpt: Better get some 1/32 lozenge in the works

Galloway: Where are you in AZ? I'm in Anthem, just up the I-17 at the end of Phoenix.

Galloway · 31 January 2009, 09:07 AM

Rob,

I'm over in East Mesa about 1 mile south of Falcon Field.

Ken

davecww1 · 31 January 2009, 10:13 AM

TeamStewart: no lozenge needed on a D.II, all were painted green & brown or 2 greens & brown. (depending on serial# of course)
Dave

Baron von Blutwurst · 31 January 2009, 10:15 AM

I'm looking forward to this bird..this plus the fact that I recently started building one as an add-on for Flight Simulator 9.

TS and Galloway...good to see more of us "High Temp Tested" people here at the Drome. I'm in Fountain Hills myself.

Cheers
Randy

willycoppens · 31 January 2009, 02:36 PM

The " Squadron " catalogue for Feb. 2009 lists this kit for only???? $62.99 plus postage.