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Folks, I've posted an essay on my site -- http://maxair2air.com/10AIR/Albatross/01.html about the second Albatross that is based at Anoka County, MN - Jane's Field. Here are a couple of images that didn't make the cut.
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Max,
Fantastic photos! They really "whet" my appetite for some water flying.

I just commented on that Albatross in a recent but separate thread. How much do you know about the details of its reincarnation?

It appears to me that the engines are not completely standard; typically the R-1820-76 series powered Albatrosses do not have a top scoop on their engine cowlings. This one does (the engine cowlings appear to be standard for a -76 otherwise.)

Usually only the -82 powered versions of the Albatross (the last 16 built; c/n G-449 through G-464) originally had top scoops on their cowlings and the cowlings themselves were also different. They were slightly bulged in appearance and had different exhaust and cowl flap arrangements.

I noticed the same or at least similar deviation from historical standard on another recently restored/upgraded Albatross. I believe that one was N44HQ.

I was just curious to find out if this was evidence of some kind of engine swap or upgrade. Someone else had commented that there is a significant difference in the respective availability and cost of -76 engines compared to -82's (in addition to a 100 hp performance difference.)

Anything that you can add would be appreciated.
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Very nice Paint,
It just needs a really big tramp :shock: stamp on it!

All kidding aside, very nice work, pics and the airplane.

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NICE airplane, if you come by the north TEXAS area i'll be glad to hold one of the seats down for you. :lol: great pics too, thanks for posting them.
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I don't have the ..scoop on the engines. Sorry, as Sergeant Shultze used to say, "I know. . .nusing!"

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Thanks for the photos Maxair2air. Being a flying boat buff myself, nothing is as thrilling as seeing a big boat 'on the step'.

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beautiful work!! if it lands on water i love it!! you look to be well traveled & certainly have the credentials!!

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Great pix Max, Does C&P have the otherone there ? I can't remember. I must be getting old. Pappy

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Yes, this is C&P's Albatross, (Another essay, coming up this Winter).
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