Brandy Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 (edited) I have finally finished the pair of Pfalzen. The first, an ICM E.IV was built a few years ago and got damaged during my relocation. I decided that the restoration would be more interesting if I took the AZ Models E.I out of the stash and built that alongside it, so that's what I did. They are both 1:72 scale, and both heavily modified from the basic kit. The E.I has scratchbuilt wings and tail surfaces, while the E.IV's are heavily modified kit parts, and both have scratchbuilt undercarriage. Part PE was used for the E.IV guns and the E.I has a MiniWorld gun. Here's the build log for anyone interested. Before the war, Pfalz had obtained a licence to built Morane-Saulniers, and that's what they continued to do after the war broke out. (It is said they made good on every penny they owed M-S after the war!). So all the early Pfalz aircraft were basically Moranes, and that is what they were called by the German pilots who flew them. They were also called "flying death notices", due not just to their black outlined wings and fuselages, but also because they were regarded as "difficult" and the early models suffered quite a few tailplane structural failures, many with fatal consequences. The E.I had an 80hp Oberursel U.0 rotary engine and the various models following that basically had bigger engines and wings, to the E.IV which had a 160hp Oberursel U.III engine. There were a few E.Vs with in line engines but that was basically it as Pfalz had not put any effort into designing their own aircraft and by mid 1916 the old M-S design was well outdated. The company continued on building aircraft under licence from other manufacturers (Roland for example) but they did not build their own aircraft again until the D.III came into service in 1917. The E.I depicted here served in Vilna (Vilnius, Lithuania). The serial number on the fuselage is correct as per photos, at least on the port side. I'm not sure if the way I have shown it on the right side is correct as I had to move the cross forward slightly. It would make more sense to have the "/15" in front of the cross, but who knows whether it was or not. The E.IV depicts an aircraft flown by Rudolf Bertholt whilst with Kampfeinsitzer (literally battle single-seater) Kommando, Vaux, based in Vaux, on the Somme, France in April 1916. He suffered serious injuries when the Pfalz reputation caught up with him and he spun it in from 100 metres. He survived that, and quite a few other injuries received during the war, only to be killed in political street fighting in Hamburg in 1920. He was so badly beaten he couldn't be identified physically. I guess that's what you get when the civilians you're shooting at catch you! Anyway, here they are... They look quite comfortable next to each other in the cabinet! I hope you like them! Ian Edited August 13, 2019 by limeypilot 30 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herb Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Very, very nice! Convincing colors, neat job on all markings, superb attention to detail. Rigging is outstanding, particularly for the scale. Thanks for sharing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Superb is a word that comes to mind. Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Abery Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Like them lol luv them, gorgeous 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehed Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Very nice. You've got the ribs to a tee. Regards, Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 (edited) Not my bread and butter, but those two look like two mean machines! Excellent job, and what a collection! I can't believe these are 1/72 Ciao Edited August 13, 2019 by giemme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obdl3945 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Beautiful... two clean, sharp looking finishes. Very well done, especially given the small scale of the kits... ;-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Excellent builds with sublime attention to detail! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Those are quite wonderful, your normal everso deft touch on display. They look to be in good company in your cabinet too. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonix Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 A very interesting build log and a super pair of models as a result. Now how about the Ilya Mouremets? Cna't wait to see that one finished! P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 (edited) Excellent looking pair of Pfalz and well presented in your display case. Well done Ian, now hit that 'stalled' shelf. Stuart Edited August 14, 2019 by Courageous 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Beautiful! How can you not like them, wonderful little machines AW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatFlyHalf Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Absolutely stunning modelling. I wish I had half of your skills! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share Posted August 14, 2019 Thanks for the positive feedback everyone, much appreciated! 11 hours ago, pheonix said: A very interesting build log and a super pair of models as a result. Now how about the Ilya Mouremets? Cna't wait to see that one finished! P I'm starting on clearing the backlog. First the Heinkel, then the Fairey Battle, then the Muromets. It's coming...... Ian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Great models! Amazing details on such small aircraft's. Rigging work is perfect. Best regards Djordje 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie(kinda) Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Pflippin' heck, pfanbloomingtastic. Struggling with the whole 'they're 1/72' thing; super modelling, SUPERB rigging... ...but, hang on, that Bristol sitting just above the E IV. I need to see that close up; soooo gorgeous!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobo Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Stunning builds - they both look fantastic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted August 15, 2019 Author Share Posted August 15, 2019 15 hours ago, Newbie(kinda) said: Pflippin' heck, pfanbloomingtastic. Struggling with the whole 'they're 1/72' thing; super modelling, SUPERB rigging... ...but, hang on, that Bristol sitting just above the E IV. I need to see that close up; soooo gorgeous!! Thanks Newb! Here's a link to the Bristol. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire man Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Museum quality, first class builds.👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massimo Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 They look great!!! Nice painting and those cables are the finestI've ever seen!!! Well done Ian!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain goat Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Superb looking pair of Pfalzen! Interesting backstory too. Detailing and paint look exquisite, especially considering the scale. I like the set up in the display cabinet as well. I had a look at the WiP - hereby recommended because of its informative value! Jay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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