Beaulieu-Marconnay Albatros D.V (full color)

This is a full-color 1:144 3D print of Albatros D.V 2171/17 of Lt. Oliver Freiherr von Beaulieu-Marconnay of Jasta 18.  Only age 16 when the war started, he joined the 4th Dragoons.  The symbol of the 4th Dragoons -- a stylized, joined "4" and "D" became his personal symbol and was used on many of his aircraft.  He was assigned to Jasta 18 in December 1917 and joined Veltjen's movement to Jasta 15 in March 1918.  By September he was placed in command of Jasta 19, a number that matched his age.  In October he was fatally wounded and his Pour le Merite (Blue Max) was rushed through before he passed.

No painting is necessary -- this model comes printed in full color, ready to use.  It comes with an integral flight peg for mounting on game flight stands (not included), which can be carefully removed with a cutting tool, if desired.  The peg is designed for a fairly tight fit; you can file it down slightly if you prefer a looser fit.  The model does not come with a flight stand, maneuver deck, or plane card.  You can find an unofficial plane card for this plane in this paint scheme at https://linen.miraheze.org/wiki/File:AlbD5-Beau-Marc-card.jpg.

Material choice: High-Definition Full Color has a smoother, satiny surface and deeper colors; Full Color Nylon 12 (MJF) makes a less expensive alternative, with a rougher, matte surface and less deep blacks.  Both are robust materials and fine for gaming.   Attached here is a picture that shows the difference between the surfaces.  "Matte HDFC" choice mean the prints are spray-coated in the factory, and the difference with the coating is subtle.  You can find more material photos and comparisons at https://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/showthread.php?35581-Material-HDFC-vs-Full-Color-Nylon-12-(MJF).

If you are willing to prepare and paint models, you can find an inexpensive single-color print of an Albatros D.V at https://shpws.me/NRhH.  Plane statistics and gaming information may be found at https://linen.miraheze.org/wiki/Albatros_D.V.   Please see this notice for information about fixing slight warping of Shapeways prints:  https://poeland.com/Shapeways/shapeways-warping.html.