Brad Cancian Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 Hello everyone, Here are some pictures of my latest completion, the Encore (Roden) 1/72 Pfalz D.III. This is their “Blue Max” boxing, which depicts the aircraft flown by Ltn Bruno Stachel (George Peppard) in the 1966 movie “The Blue Max”. If you haven’t seen this aviation classic, I strongly recommend it. The kit was built with the addition of the PART photo-etched set. The kit itself is a bit rough around the edges, and requires a bit of refinement, but it looks like a Pfalz. The Lozenge decal is from Aviatik, and presents some better colours than those included in the kit. These decals are excellent; translucent (which makes them good for pre-shading), very thin, durable, and able to be contorted across compound curves (mostly). This was especially useful given the compound curves of the fuselage; I didn’t get it perfect but I was happy enough in the end. Rigging is from Uschi brand elastic. I didn’t go for a ‘movie perfect’ model; rather, I built is as a ‘normal’ Pfalz (though I did mix up the D.III and D.IIIa parts, deliberately), with the markings broadly representative of the movie aircraft. Here’s some pics of the model: I also decided it would be cool to mount this one to a more appropriate base: I added a pilot from the spares box, with a rather stern looking head from an Airfix BE-2C crewman, and a scarf made from foil. I tried to replicate a spinning propeller, but nothing I tried or looked at really looked convincing, so I simply made a prop-less spinner from scrap plastic. Overall this was a fun little build. Good hunting, herr Leutnant! 47 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansReggelsen Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 A well thought out and well executed scenery! Well done indeed! Cheers Hans J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 (edited) Oh I've seen the movie but I also saw movie being made and learned to fly at the very Airfield where it was filmed. I actually used to see dogfighting for the movie in the air near my home as a small child. I think the Blue Max and a later movie inspired my love of aircraft and flying. Yours is a great tribute to that moment in time. Thanks for that. Edited December 19, 2018 by noelh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 Fantastic. The model looks great & the base is inspired. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairtrigger Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 That is supurb... Love the base idea with the medal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 What a stunning little model! That looks superb. I can't believe it is 1/72 scale - you have far better eyes than me! Cheers Malcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 Outstanding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 Very cool!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_RAFBC Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 Great work, one of my favourite films as a kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 That's blooming great & some great ideas for improving mine when I build it. I do like your final display, that is real class. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 Very cool Brad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Cancian Posted December 20, 2018 Author Share Posted December 20, 2018 Many thanks all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 That is very nice. My memory of The Blue Max aircraft is when they were stored on the Powerscourt Estate in County Wicklow in 1977/78. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 That's a stunner, mate. I love your lozenge :). Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josip Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 I have abandoned tiny single engined aeroplanes in 1:72 long ago, because I found them not to be worthy of my time and effort. But every now and then I stumble on an exceptional model that proves me wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 Brilliant job on that Brad, really nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev The Modeller Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Cancian Posted January 8, 2019 Author Share Posted January 8, 2019 Thanks everyone! Cheers, BC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 I missed this BM thread Bradley... very very nice and (as usual) so wonderfully displayed. Cheers.. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tunguska Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Excellent model and dynamic display Brad. I think the prop less spinner is one of the more convincing ways of depicting an aircraft in flight too. Its been a while since Ive seen the movie, hard to find these days Nice work Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Sherratt Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Very nice work -like it. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edger Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 "I see something of the cobra in you Stachel" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkippyNZ Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 That's a cracker, and so nicely posed on the mounting. I've had the pleasure of seeing the replica from the film flying at Classic Fighters Omaka. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Excellent build .. and a great movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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