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Offline DaddyO

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1/72 Roden Pfalz DIII
« on: May 01, 2024, 05:56:31 PM »
I'm chipping in initially with this Pfalz DIII built from the Roden 1/72 scale kit.
I tend to favour the unusual and noticed that in this profile the streamlined cowl has been cut away revealing the engine (the scheme's pretty cool too, although I think I've already seen one in model form :-\)
I'd really like a camouflaged one as well at some point . . . .

Paul
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Re: 1/72 Roden Pfalz DIII
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2024, 12:09:32 AM »
The camo certainly does look cool. Great subjects Paul.
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Re: 1/72 Roden Pfalz DIII
« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2024, 08:10:18 AM »
A fine choice of subject Paul! I did this particular aircraft in 1/48 a while ago (I left the cowling on... laziness or forgetfulness... can't remember which!)

https://bradsmodels.squarespace.com/models#/148-pfalz-diii-eduard/

Looking forward to seeing more!

Cheers

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Re: 1/72 Roden Pfalz DIII
« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2024, 05:14:02 PM »
Quote from: Dirigible-Al on May 02, 2024, 12:09:32 AM
The camo certainly does look cool. Great subjects Paul.
Alan.

Cheers Alan  ;D

Quote from: Brad Cancian on May 02, 2024, 08:10:18 AM
A fine choice of subject Paul! I did this particular aircraft in 1/48 a while ago (I left the cowling on... laziness or forgetfulness... can't remember which!)

https://bradsmodels.squarespace.com/models#/148-pfalz-diii-eduard/

Looking forward to seeing more!

Cheers

BC

Knew someone else had built a version of it Brad - lovely bit of work (as usual) I'll try to keep up the standard  ;D
(I first saw it originally in an old  issue of Windsock magazine which had a few nice profiles and a build article of Roden's 32nd version. Must say I was very taken with the modified cowl which makes the front look less delicate)

Paul

ps - made a start last night and will post a progress pic or two at the weekend ;)
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Re: 1/72 Roden Pfalz DIII
« Reply #4 on: May 02, 2024, 06:33:28 PM »
Great choice of scheme Paul, looking forward to this one.
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Re: 1/72 Roden Pfalz DIII
« Reply #5 on: May 04, 2024, 12:13:48 AM »
One of My favorites. I am sure David would Love your build , I know I will enjoy watching!
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Re: 1/72 Roden Pfalz DIII
« Reply #6 on: May 04, 2024, 01:12:45 AM »
Quote from: NigelR on May 02, 2024, 06:33:28 PM
Great choice of scheme Paul, looking forward to this one.

Thanks Nigel. Just about finished the first of the current builds which should be appearing soon (famous last words  ::) the lozenge has been done 3 times so far and I've repainted the wing twice)

Quote from: RAGIII on May 04, 2024, 12:13:48 AM
One of My favorites. I am sure David would Love your build , I know I will enjoy watching!
RAGIII

Cheers RAGIII I've a real soft spot for Pfalz', but strangely haven't yet added one to the collection  :)

Paul
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Re: 1/72 Roden Pfalz DIII
« Reply #7 on: May 05, 2024, 10:19:00 PM »
Right I've made a start on this one despite the bench still be crowded with other projects  :)

First up was the engine and the Roden one is very nice, but I happened to have a Small Stuff 160HP one sitting on the shelf so that was requisitioned and put together (Fitting a pair of spark plugs per cylinder in this scale is a bit eye watering and I've no idea what William takes to allow him to make such things in 144th  :o)
Hopefully I won't destroy too much of this fitting it and during the rest of the build

Paul

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Re: 1/72 Roden Pfalz DIII
« Reply #8 on: May 05, 2024, 11:50:22 PM »
We all start somewhere.   8)  Nice beginning to your Pfalz!
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Re: 1/72 Roden Pfalz DIII
« Reply #9 on: May 06, 2024, 03:57:15 PM »
Great work! Impressed you managed to put plugs in that thing  ;D
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Re: 1/72 Roden Pfalz DIII
« Reply #10 on: May 06, 2024, 06:52:06 PM »
Lovely start, those engines are fantastic.

Quote from: DaddyO on May 05, 2024, 10:19:00 PM
Fitting a pair of spark plugs per cylinder in this scale is a bit eye watering
Wot, no priming cups? ;) ;D
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Re: 1/72 Roden Pfalz DIII
« Reply #11 on: May 06, 2024, 09:21:47 PM »
Quote from: NigelR on May 06, 2024, 06:52:06 PM
Lovely start, those engines are fantastic.

Quote from: DaddyO on May 05, 2024, 10:19:00 PM
Fitting a pair of spark plugs per cylinder in this scale is a bit eye watering
Wot, no priming cups? ;) ;D

You crazy boy  ;D

Quote from: RAGIII on May 05, 2024, 11:50:22 PM
We all start somewhere.   8)  Nice beginning to your Pfalz!
RAGIII

Cheers RAG III :)

Quote from: AngryJazz on May 06, 2024, 03:57:15 PM
Great work! Impressed you managed to put plugs in that thing  ;D

If you look really carefully you'll see a couple are stretched sprue because the plugs pinged off into the depths of the room never to be seen again ;)

Paul
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Re: 1/72 Roden Pfalz DIII
« Reply #12 on: May 11, 2024, 01:49:27 AM »
Managed to get a bit more done this week.  :)

Since I've got the PART set I removed the various hatches and radiators to be replaced with nice shiny brass bits. The cowl has been cut down and thinned a bit (may need a bit more work to accommodate the resin engine which I'll get to later.
Moving surfaces have been removed and new control horns attached (Brengun make a WW1 set which has some nice double horns so a slit cut with a razor saw means these are nice and secure; I always struggle to get the individual ones lined up and attached without a great deal of swearing) ::)

Doesn't look a lot when photographed, but there you go.

Incidentally you Pfalz experts out there I recall reading somewhere that a pale green primer was used for the interior wood on these - anyone confirm this or shall I stick with pale wood ( or silver grey?)  :-\

Paul
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Re: 1/72 Roden Pfalz DIII
« Reply #13 on: May 11, 2024, 02:14:41 AM »
Looks Outstanding with the brass! I envy anyone that manages PE control horns, especially in 1/72nd!
RAGIII

PS: I didn't see your color question. I have done Mine with the grey green, very light. I also used it as an opportunity to do a bit of wearing away to the original wood. I think this is the 'Current" wisdom. That being said who knows as No original survived as far as I know!
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Re: 1/72 Roden Pfalz DIII
« Reply #14 on: May 11, 2024, 04:09:42 AM »
Very nice and clean work! PE can be troublesome for me  :)

Im sorry but cant help much with colors, but im sure someone else can!
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