Bughunter Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 The second one of the two finished models this year beside my Sopwith Pup is also a 1/48 kit Dual-Profipack of Eduard: Pfalz D.IIIa For me it was a "speed build" in exactly one month (I cannot understand, that someone is able build a Weekend Edition on a weekend). As usual I added details made from brass, Gaspatch turnbuckles for the rigging, HGW/Eduard fabric seatbelts and a wooden air screw. I added another PE set of Eduard and used the LMG 08/15 of Master. The painting was done with Gunze and Alclad, the wings are done in semi matt alu, and oils. The marking is a bit speculative, but damn cool! The Cartograf-decals are provided with the kit. Have fun with the pictures! Frank 46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 A thing of absolute beauty! Your hard work truly paid off! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrardandrews Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Superbly made, 1/48 kit of the month from WW1, joy to look at😊 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greggles.w Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 That's impressive! In that colour scheme it seems more barnstormer or air-racer than war machine! War as sport .. tragic. A great result, well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave N Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Beautiful model, with some amazing detail work. Very nice indeed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmarchal Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Stunning build. Great skills on display. The final result looks very striking. Thanks for sharing 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 looks great, very nice work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazey Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 It does indeed look great. Wonderful work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuro Nezumi Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Awesome Pfalz! Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basuroy Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Thundering typhoon , blistering barnacles ! what a model .... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 What a beaut !, really nice work there 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Ford Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 That's a cracker. Love the close ups. Very intricate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bughunter Posted May 10, 2017 Author Share Posted May 10, 2017 Wow, thank you! 21 hours ago, greggles.w said: In that colour scheme it seems more barnstormer or air-racer than war machine! War as sport .. tragic. Yes for sure! On the other hand without radio communication those colorful markings was helpful o avoid friendly fire. For me the colorful biplanes were one of the reasons to dive into this topic, and - since I'm a engineer - also the simple but often very clever technical solutions. So I like to understand a detail and build it into the model somehow. Apropos details, here are some more (hopefully interesting) views. The lower part of the cockpit: Prior to closing the cockpit, with fabric belts and control wires: The engine With exhaust: Pear and boxwood before glueing ... ... and after sanding and panting: All the PEs for maintenance etc, with white and grey priming And rudder control with turnbuckles Thanks, Frank 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave N Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 (edited) Thanks for sharing these Frank- very impressive work... that prop is a triumph in itself. Very inspiring. cheers, Dave Edited May 11, 2017 by Dave N 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonix Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 That is another very impressive model. The propellor is a mini-masterpiece alone, but the details of the engine and interior really are superb. P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain goat Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Splendid build. As a whole it catches the eye - the details, rigging and smooth finish all are excellent and contribute greatly to how the finished model grabs one's attention. Definitely one of my favourite WWI-era fighters. Thanks also for the detail shots; they reveal even more goodness. Jay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwitrogg Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Wow !!! Sorry, I'm lost for words. Gaz 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Outstanding, true craftsmanship! Great info as well, thansk for posting. Cheers John 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteo44 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Great job! Compliments 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Egads! I think it was built by elves...such detail! Very striking plumage too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigglesof266 Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Thanks for posting this Frank. Very much enjoyed seeing your splendid work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev The Modeller Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 An old thread but Wow, that's all I can say 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 (edited) Just wanted to ask about the wooden prop... than I saw your ingredients!! Fantastic! Edited September 1, 2018 by exdraken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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