Pfalz D.IIIa wing covering

[goon]

Hi All,

A quick question about the Pfalz D.IIIa wing covering if you'll indulge me. I've seen reference to the wing being skinned with plywood, can't be certain if this was all of it, or just the centre section of the upper wing. Should I be treating the rest of the wing as fabric covered?

 

Thanks,

Gareth

[72modeler]

Gareth,

 

Not my genre, but from examination of the Wylam plans, photos, and description in a couple of WW1 websites, I think the center sections of both wings were skinned with plywood, but the wings were fabric covered and wire-braced internally. One of the resident Great War authorities I'm sure can be more forthcoming. It appears the ailerons were wood-covered, as well. Best I can do, I'm afraid. Maybe somebody with a Windsock Datafile on the DIII/ DIIIa can help you.

Mike

[goon]

Thanks Mike, that all makes sense looking at the way the wings are moulded. I just wanted to check as early aircraft construction methods are way out of my comfort zone.

 

Cheers,

Gareth