Alb D. IIL Otto Gerbig

[+sinbad 27]

This skin set depicts Albatros D.II D.1782/16 of Vizefeldwebel Otto Gerbig (NOT Herbig) of Jasta 14. This is one of the later versions of the D.II, with the central wing mounted radiator. Some believe that this plane was refitted with the wing radiator, after initially flying with the Windhoff “Elephant Ears.” Gerbig was credited with four victories before he was mortally wounded near Passchendale on 18 August 1917.

 

Thanks to Gambit168 for making his skin set available as a template, to BortdaFarm for the original model, and to Southside Bucky for advice for improvements.

 

This skin set is part of a series presented to acknowledge the dedication and continuing hard work of Peter01 who has given us outstanding flight models for so many other aircraft for First Eagles. Without his work, this model and many others would be just pretty pictures.

 

When the series is completed I'll post a consolidated set, including all the little tweaks which came in along the way. If you see anything that could be improved, let me know. There are limitations, but what can be done, will be.

 

September 23, 2008

sinbad

[Southside Bucky 1]

Nice one Sinbad.

 

You're knocking these out at a great old pace now!

 

Personally, I think the wing mounted radiator version of the D.II was the best ever Albatros fighter. Getting rid of the elephant ears must've added at least 5 or 6 mph to its performance, which was as as fast, if not faster than either the D.III or D.V.

 

It was also structurally, much stronger than either of the later variants. Not quite as manoeuvrable maybe, but I know which one I would've preferred to make a fast dive in!

 

Keep up the good work, man!

 

Bucky.

Edited September 23, 2008 by Southside Bucky