Bobs_Buckles Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 (edited) Well, my friends, the curtain has finally come down on my MFJ III Pfalz DIIIa - YAY!!! It has been 5 long years since my last completed kit. I guarantee you, you won’t have to wait another 5 more. Not with the likes of WNW’s build quality and attention to detail. Superb!! Let me start by saying a big Thank you to Steve Robson. His generosity knows no bounds - cheers mate! A big thank you goes out to Garry from Hannants London. He gave me the birthday gift of one of Doug Craners superb wooden wonders - cheers Gazz! To Sir Peter Jackson: Thanks for pouring your time and passion into WNW. You have given all of us innumerable hours of enjoyment, speculation and a web based brotherhood of loyal followers - Gawd Bless Ya! Last but not least... A super human thank you to all those who frequent this forum. For your encouraging comments and your continued support - many thanks!! What you see before you is my rendition of an unknown pilot + unknown serial MFJ.III Pfalz. The only surviving picture and the basis for my build can be seen on page 64 of Greg VanWyngarden’s Pfalz Scout Aces of World War One. From this sole surviving picture I went with a gut feeling (I’m happy to be proven wrong) that the band around the diamond was yellow and not black. Why? I can see no tonal difference between the Diamond band and the yellow tail section. Like I say, I’m happy to be wrong ;-) Let the pictures begin… ;) ;) Edited March 14, 2014 by Bobs_Buckles 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastcat Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Lovely model. Great subject. A real treat for the eyes. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin1980 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 That is an absolutely cracking build! Stunning, I really do like the look of the WNW models, but space is a major factor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewE Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Well worth the wait. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 fantastic work looks great, very nice scheme and nicely done and great finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Simply beautiful Bob, the wheels are stunning What's next? Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobs_Buckles Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 Simply beautiful Bob, the wheels are stunning What's next? Hello John I'm drawn towards the Sopwith Snipe. I think I need to do a British Fighter to even things up a bit Cheers! Von Buckle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 This is simply awesome. Great scheme and a great build, I like it, Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jckspratt1 Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 This is incredible. They're great kits, but you've just upped the 'greatness' on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Bobs.. OUTSTANDINGLY STUNNING build. IMPRESSIVE indeed. .. and I liked your thank you speech. WELL DONE! You did FANTASTIC job Sir. LOVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 excellent work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Museum standard and then some. Awesome work! Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonR Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Thats stunning, love it!! The WNW kits look amazing! cheers Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knikki Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Fantastic well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuro Nezumi Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Wow! She's beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Absolutely beautiful build. The rib tape detail is amazing, as is your wooden laminated affect on the prop. May I ask what paint you used for Pfalz Silber-Grau? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 P.s. I wonder if this aircraft was a hand-me-down from Jasta 10 with that yellow nose and struts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 She's a beaut Bob, nicely done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olibob65 Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Absolutely stunning work, the detail is so very realistic it could be the real thing…….. can't wait for the snipe…..!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobs_Buckles Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 In the display case @ Hannants London VB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdave Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Absolutely superb Bob! You inspired mine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobs_Buckles Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 Absolutely beautiful build. The rib tape detail is amazing, as is your wooden laminated affect on the prop. May I ask what paint you used for Pfalz Silber-Grau? Hi Mr Meat, The Silber Grau is a homebrew consisting of 2 parts Mithril silver to 1 part Skull white. Both paints coming from the Games Workshop range of paints. I think the names have changed since I knocked up my last tanker full. The paint is thinned 40% paint to 60% tamiya thinner. Goes on like a glove! Von Buckle VB & Bar Bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil AS Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 A real eye catcher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Hi Mr Meat, The Silber Grau is a homebrew consisting of 2 parts Mithril silver to 1 part Skull white. Both paints coming from the Games Workshop range of paints. I think the names have changed since I knocked up my last tanker full. The paint is thinned 40% paint to 60% tamiya thinner. Goes on like a glove! Von Buckle VB & Bar Bar Thanks for that. I have Mithril Silver which I bought as I had heard good reports about Games Workshop paints, though I've yet to use it. Keeps the Sir Peter Jackson link going anyway. It's a very convincing colour you've concocted and I'll use it on my Mac 1/72nd scale Pfalz DIIIa (that's been in the stash for a VERY long time). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobs_Buckles Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 Thanks for that. I have Mithril Silver which I bought as I had heard good reports about Games Workshop paints, though I've yet to use it. Keeps the Sir Peter Jackson link going anyway. It's a very convincing colour you've concocted and I'll use it on my Mac 1/72nd scale Pfalz DIIIa (that's been in the stash for a VERY long time). Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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