Eduard 1/72 Albatros D.V Weekend Aftermarket
By Matt Bittner
Overview
Since the release of the Weekend Edition kit of the Albatros D.V, Eduard has also produced a couple of aftermarket sets for their kit.
The Aftermarket
Naturally, since Eduard is well know for their masks, they have released a set of masks for their Albatros D.V. Not only will it cover the wheels, but it will also cover the wing's radiator.
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The other aftermarket set for the Albatros D.V is - of course - a set of photoetch. With this set you receive pieces to add to the cockpit (including some that have been newly "pre-painted"); an in-accurate control stick; belts for the seat; fold-up ammo box; items for the cockpit sides; replacement machine gun cooling jackets; small pieces for the forward fuselage; panels for the wings; a fold-up exterior part for the wing-underside radiator with handle; control horn shrouds and rigging for the ailerons; control horns for the stab; and other exterior pieces.
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Conclusion
While producing an excellent 1/72 Albatros D.V is definitely possible out-of-the-box, there can also be more added to any kit. In addition, using Eduard's masks will definitely take a little off your modeling time. My complaints still exist with their Albatros D.V kits, though, that being the in-accurate control stick both out of the box and in this photoetch set, and the lack of radiator pipes leading from the engine to the wing's radiator.
I definitely thank Eduard for sending these sets to review. They will definitely enhance the Weekend Edition build.