Author Topic: WNW Salmson 2A2/Aviattic figures: WNW Pfalz DIIIa Jasta 4 (Read 94233 times)

RAGIII · « **Reply #105 on:** October 19, 2015, 02:31:37 PM »

A Mini update on the Salmson and Pfalz. I have pre painted the coaming /upper fuselage panel on the Salmson, then glued it into position. I pre paint to avoid masking around the struts and cockpit openings. I will go back and do some shading and weathering with oils. I have also assembled and attached the MGs to the Pfalz and glued the fuselage halves together.

The Salmson is being painted with Tamiya paints using the formulas given in kit instructions.
RAGIII

WNWsalmson 009 by Richard Geisler, on Flickr

WNWsalmson 014 by Richard Geisler, on Flickr

WNWsalmson 006 by Richard Geisler, on Flickr

WNWsalmson 017 by Richard Geisler, on Flickr

WNWsalmson 022 by Richard Geisler, on Flickr

Des · « **Reply #106 on:** October 19, 2015, 05:40:11 PM »

Lovely work on both models Rick.

Des.

Ssasho0 · « **Reply #107 on:** October 19, 2015, 05:47:55 PM »

Rick,
excellent update, can't wait for the pictures with paint-on

This leads me to the next question: is there some "sparkiness" in the Salmson's paint? It will be a pity that the engine will be closed!?

radio · « **Reply #108 on:** October 19, 2015, 10:48:36 PM »

Your modells are getting better and better with every update, Rick. Like them very much.
Cheers
Martin

coyotemagic · « **Reply #109 on:** October 20, 2015, 01:36:00 AM »

Outstanding update, amigo! This project is moving along nicely considering how ambitious it is. Truly brilliant.
Cheers,
Bud

Kreston · « **Reply #110 on:** October 20, 2015, 02:25:25 AM »

Nice update. I enjoy checking in. Have the Pfalz in my stash and am tempted to get the Salmson now, too.

RAGIII · « **Reply #111 on:** October 20, 2015, 01:38:04 PM »

Quote from: Des on October 19, 2015, 05:40:11 PM

Lovely work on both models Rick.

Des.

Thanks Des! I appreciate you following along!
RAGIII

Quote from: Ssasho0 on October 19, 2015, 05:47:55 PM

Rick,
excellent update, can't wait for the pictures with paint-on This leads me to the next question: is there some "sparkiness" in the Salmson's paint? It will be a pity that the engine will be closed!?

Thanks Sasho! No Sparkiness in the paint yet

The fabric will be treated to represent the Aluminum Mixed in. Just not sure yet how!
RAGIII

Quote from: radio on October 19, 2015, 10:48:36 PM

Your modells are getting better and better with every update, Rick. Like them very much.
Cheers
Martin

Thanks as always Martin! I appreciate you following my build!
RAGIII

Quote from: coyotemagic on October 20, 2015, 01:36:00 AM

Outstanding update, amigo! This project is moving along nicely considering how ambitious it is. Truly brilliant.
Cheers,
Bud

Thanks Amigo!
RAGIII

Quote from: Kreston on October 20, 2015, 02:25:25 AM

Nice update. I enjoy checking in. Have the Pfalz in my stash and am tempted to get the Salmson now, too.

Thanks for following along and your comment! The Salmson is a great kit...so far

RAGIII

dr 1 ace · « **Reply #112 on:** October 27, 2015, 04:56:01 AM »

Quote from: coyotemagic on October 20, 2015, 01:36:00 AM

Outstanding update, amigo! This project is moving along nicely considering how ambitious it is. Truly brilliant.
Cheers,
Bud

Ditto from Amigo #3

Ed

LukasTheLight · « **Reply #113 on:** October 27, 2015, 07:29:49 AM »

Hello Rick!!!

It has been while since I popped in to have a look how you are going with this build .... but all still same - great work!!!

Looking forward for more.

Cheerio
Lukas

RAGIII · « **Reply #114 on:** October 28, 2015, 11:00:44 PM »

Thanks Ed and Lukas! I appreciate your comments!
RAGIII

Ernie · « **Reply #115 on:** October 28, 2015, 11:05:40 PM »

Beautiful work on the Pfalz engine, Rick. A really
amazing job of both models...quite an undertaking
and you are doing just great, my friend!

Cheers,
Ernie

RAGIII · « **Reply #116 on:** October 29, 2015, 01:29:10 AM »

Quote from: Ernie on October 28, 2015, 11:05:40 PM

Beautiful work on the Pfalz engine, Rick. A really
amazing job of both models...quite an undertaking
and you are doing just great, my friend!

Cheers,
Ernie

Thanks for commenting Ernie. I always appreciate you looking in!
RAGIII

Quote from: Michael Scarborough on October 28, 2015, 11:57:55 PM

Looking great, Rick!

Re: "The fabric will be treated to represent the Aluminum Mixed in."

I don't know anything about Salmson practices. Do I assume this means there was aluminum powder mixed into the dope that gave it a bit of sparkle? If that's what you're after, you could try some experiments with mica powder. I use it a lot in my work and, depending on the amount added, can range from almost totally indiscernible to fully opaque. It's an amazing material. I'll be glad to expound further if you'd like.

Cheers from NYC

Thanks Michael. I would certainly like to hear more as I am sure others would. The process was used on SPADS, Nieuport 28s and other 5 color schemes. WNW recommends using 3 parts,( this is from memory and could be wrong), XF18 aluminum added to the mix.
RAGIII

RAGIII · « **Reply #117 on:** October 29, 2015, 11:14:23 PM »

I posted a question in Aircraft Information and questions reference Pfalz Silbergrau. I am attaching the link. Any info and opinions are welcome:

http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=6416.0

RAGIII

wnwsalmsonandpfalz 007 by Richard Geisler, on Flickr

wnwsalmsonandpfalz 018 by Richard Geisler, on Flickr

radio · « **Reply #118 on:** October 30, 2015, 02:31:15 AM »

Hey Rick,
I use Misterkit silvergrey to my Pfalz Dr1 and Pfalz D III.
I think it was not to wrong.
Cheers
Martin

RAGIII · « **Reply #119 on:** November 02, 2015, 10:10:18 AM »

Well, I ended up going an entirely different direction than originally planned on the Silbergrau. I used a mixture of Testors Engine Silver and Hellblau . I had back up mixtures of the Misterkit paint and even Floquil old silver and French white. I like the results. The photos don't quite show the difference between the upper engine panels and the fuselage but in person one can distinguish between the Silbergrau and Aluminum panels.
RAGIII

WNWsalmsonandPfalz 003 by Richard Geisler, on Flickr

WNWsalmsonandPfalz 001 by Richard Geisler, on Flickr

WNWsalmsonandPfalz 011 by Richard Geisler, on Flickr

WNWsalmsonandPfalz 008 by Richard Geisler, on Flickr

I also started drilling out the exhaust end.

WNWsalmsonandPfalz 013_crop by Richard Geisler, on Flickr

PS: The wings have been painted with a light sand color preparatory to using washes to highlight the tapes. I ordered the Aviattic Cookie cutter 5 color lozenge the other day so now until it arrives I will go back to the Salmson.