This is a
full-color 1:144 3D print of Albatros C.I 1556/15. The C.I came with either the Benz Bz.III and Mercedes D.III engine, with production depending on availability. They also varied in radiators, from the early fuselage-side radiators to a box-style radiator at the leading edge of the top wing. The latter was especially prevalent on C.Is license-built by L.F.G. Roland. This model depicts a Mercedes-engined C.I in 1915 pale blue-gray color.
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:AlbC1-1556-15-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 means the print is spray-coated in the factory, and the difference is fairly 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 C.I at
https://shpws.me/RWOS or
https://shpws.me/RWOQ. Plane statistics and gaming information may be found at
https://linen.miraheze.org/wiki/Albatros_C.I. Please see this notice for information about fixing slight warping of Shapeways prints:
https://poeland.com/Shapeways/shapeways-warping.html.