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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: bobs_buckles on July 12, 2013, 10:27:17 PM
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The journey begins... ;D
The Pfalz will mainly be built OOTB apart from Steven's wonder wheels (cheers mate!) my buckles for rigging and a wee bit of wiring here and there. For the most part I want to concentrate on getting the job done without slipping into AMS hell! I need one under the belt after such a long layoff - the D.IIIa fits the bill perfectly for this :)
Cheers,
Bob
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Excellent Bob! I'll be watching with interest.
Regards,
Bob
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An under repressed kit for sure. I haven't seen either of the schemes you're planning on, so I'll be watching with interest. The Hailer scheme even has invasion stripes! It's the Bizarro Build! ;D
Lindsay
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Yay! Go Bob Go!
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Looking forward to watching this one come together, Bob. About bloody time, mate. Hailer's ship gets my vote. Love the stripes and those Bavarian diamonds.
Cheers,
Bud
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Go von Builder!! Thank Gawd you filled my Buckle Order last week before starting this..................he said selfishly.
Enjoy!
Cheers,
Lance
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Nice. If you don't move too swiftly the missing dash former will be available from Nordland's shortly ;)
I must have missed something at some point. Missing dash former? Can you fill me in on this one RB? I just may be doing this one soon as a relatively easy build if I ever complete the Brisfit.
Cheers,
Lance
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I've been looking forward to seeing one of your builds for a long time, fantastic to see you starting on this one, I will be watching very intently.
Des.
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Looking forward to this build Bob ;)
+1 for Hailer
Andrew
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Wow! This is going to be fun. Nice to see different
colour schemes. Lead on, Bob!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Looking forward to seeing your work Bob.. ;)
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YAY! Go, Bob, go! I like scheme A, mate, as there's a few variations of the blue theme to be seen around the web.
Dal.
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Oh, Nice one, Bob! That blue machine is gorgeous, go for that one :-), please? :-)
Grtz
Flip
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Hello all,
I will be building (A) the Jasta 29 bird.
Wish me luck! :o
4 years since side cutters snipped plastic . . . . . DOH!
Breath.....
I can do this!!
haha
Von Buckle
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Bob,
I was hoping you'd do the blue one - I'm doing the Jasta 29 one at the moment too, and you might show me up!
I'm looking forward to seeing your progress. Enjoy.
Tom
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Hi Tom,
I doubt it! 8).
The last completed model for me was way back in 2009! ;D 4 long years without the smell of atomised acrylic paint up my nostrils :D :o
Cleaning, bagging parts and dry fitting at the mo. Strangely enjoyable for one who has not tickled plastic in a wee while.
Cheers,
Von Buckle
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Cheers Richard ;) Very kind of you to say that :)
VB
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NICE! Looking forward to the next update! Your work is certainly top notch!
RAGIII
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great to see you back on the horse so to speak. this will be a great stable mate for your roden d.iii
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OOh great. Lovely blue. I might do another one of these after my albatros. Pretty bird.
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Bob,
Glad you've decided to take on the WNW Pfalz my old friend. I remember the outstanding work you did with the Roden Pfalz way back when and no doubts this new Pfalz project will be even better. Best of luck to you in this new project. I'll certainly be watching for the first in progress postings with the greatest of interest.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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You did a superb job with the Roden Pfalz - cant wait to see what you do with this one!
Regards, Richard
I agree, Bob. Hard to believe it's been that long. That was one of my favorite builds at the time.
Cheers,
Bud
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go, bob, go!! ;)
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Wheel covers hacked out of original part, sanded with a variety of sanding sticks, diamond files and 3M frizzy stuff to leave two perfectly snug rubber (plastic :P) tyres.
The rubber needs the rubber treatment ;). They will be brushed with tamiya thin glue, lightly stippled and lightly sanded. PollyS white + the bare minimum of diluted pink will be used for the main colour. Pigments added for dirt and grime.
Oh... How good do those wheels look?!!!!! The level of detail must be seen to be believed - I love 'em! Cheers Steven! You Star *
The cleaning up of parts continue.
Thanks for the encouraging comments, Men!
Cheers,
Oberleutnant Bob Von Buckle
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Those wheels really look fantastic! Takes an awesome model to a whole other level 8)
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Bob, the wheels are absolutely gorgeous! Your work
on the tires worked to perfection. I am looking forward to seeing
the finished result after the glue/paint/pigment treatment.
Oh and congratulations on your ...promotion? ;D
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Here is the proof.
just like ridding a bike, once you achieve it... you can't forget.
I wish i could have those beautys in 1/72. The wheels are great Bob!
Cheers
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Guten Tag Herr Oberst!
Grossartig!!
Looking forward to seeing this come together Bob. I really like the wheels.
Best
Mark
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I may be dealing with another Computer Glitch.... or I am missing something, but I see no Wheels?
RAGIII
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Hi Bob,
great finish on a beautiful scheme. Most impressive shots on your superb engine and frame. I am looking forward for your next posts.
P.S.: Can you give me some details about your camera and the way you made those shots?
Cheers, Dirk
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Hi Bob,
great finish on a beautiful scheme. Most impressive shots on your superb engine and frame. I am looking forward for your next posts.
P.S.: Can you give me some details about your camera and the way you made those shots?
Cheers, Dirk
Hi Dirk,
The blue Pfalz is not my creation - sorry :(
VB
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Hi Bob,
great finish on a beautiful scheme. Most impressive shots on your superb engine and frame. I am looking forward for your next posts.
P.S.: Can you give me some details about your camera and the way you made those shots?
Cheers, Dirk
Hi Dirk,
The blue Pfalz is not my creation - sorry :(
VB
Hi Bob,
shame on me on beeing blended by that highjacked post. ??? But I am looking forward on your interpretation of Boehnings machine. I plan my next build and I guess it will be the Pfalz IIIa with WNW's 8304/17 markings. So I will watch your build with interest.
DirK
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Four years without built a model, Herr Oberleutnant?
I wish you much fun with the Pfalz. That thing is beautiful to build. ;)
................by the way Bob,.....................you've already built your Roden triplane ready?
Servus
Bertl
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Four years without built a model, Herr Oberleutnant?
I wish you much fun with the Pfalz. That thing is beautiful to build. ;)
................by the way Bob,.....................you've already built your Roden triplane ready?
Servus
Bertl
Hi Bertl,
It's good to hear from you my old friend ;) Yes, 4 long years without completing a model.
The Roden Tripe is on holiday - a very long holiday! :-[
Cheers,
Von Buckle
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The chance of me completing the Pfalz? ;D
(http://cdn.vanillaforums.com/makethecut.vanillaforums.com/FileUpload/6d/2e2b889d44b5e11f448fee518080b1.jpg)
vb
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Now that I can identify with, Bob...sounds exactly like
my schedule. But I'm willing to wait for some of your progress
pictures! ;D
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Hi Ernie,
I'm gonna bust a gut to get the old girl made, painted and strung up.
As this build will be mainly OOTB updates will be few and far between. No fancy stuff here!
Cheers,
Bob
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Hi Bob
(if I may be so informal, given your new promotion)
Excellent choice of model my friend. The Pfalz D.IIIa is a very beautiful bird and the WNW kit is a joy. Lovely job with fitting the spoked wheels into the kit tyres.
There will be a very warm welcome for your finished Pfalz in the Gallery Page. I'll be watching this build with great anticipation.
Cheers
Steven Robson
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G'day, Bob.
Haven't you finished yet? After four years of abstinence I'd have thought this build would have been over in moments..... :D
I like the spoked wheels, mate.
James H, any chance of seeing some more shots of your build? That blue doesn't look "borked" at all.
Dal.
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Dry run 8)
Cheers,
VB
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God damn - I want those for my Fokker! :o
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I see the wheels NOW! Lovely woek!
RAGIII
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At last the von B is back in business, Bobsie me ol' fruit I've just caught up with your build, looking really good mate, keep it going, you are doing a great job, love the wheels by the way.
Cheers
Pete von Builderofgreentailedkaiserkites.
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Do not forget the air valves on the wheels, Herr Oberleutnant v. Buckles. ::)
Servus
Bertl
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Do not forget the air valves on the wheels, Herr Oberleutnant v. Buckles. ::)
Servus
Bertl
No no no!!! OOTB + wheels and bits ;D
VB
Cheers Pete!
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wow,
looks great! :) :)
I'm puzzled about the "rubber treatment"... I'm impatient to see the effect! ;)
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Hello Bob,
wheels are superb. When the shipment arrived from Steven, I stared at high quality.
Cheers,
Vladimir
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Slow and steady ;)
Must...build....Out...of...the...BOX!!!! Or as near as I can :D
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looking sweet Bob
michael
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...And you say there will be an aeroplane attached to those
lovely wheels, Bob? ;) Good to see you off and running. Onward
and upward.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Nice start on the pit Bob,
RAGIII
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I'm enjoying this! Not a shred of AMS has entered my head. Just get the thing buttoned up and let the paint job do the rest :D
Not bothering with ignition leads...Hip Hip Hooray!!
Cheers,
Bob Von Buckle
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Fantastic looking engine, Bob, even without the leads ;).
Cheers,
Bud
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The engine looks great Bob! Just like a mini of the real thing. ;D Well done.
Regards,
Bob
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That engine it's... fabulastic :P !
Cheers
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You don't see much in the closed up cowl of a PFalz! Your engine looks terrific!! Who needs ignition wires that only God will see?
RAGIII
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Great looking engine, Bob! Looking forward to more
little gems from your build.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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engine looks a treat Bob :)
michael
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Bob,
Very impressive progress to date my old friend. Those wire wheels are simply amazing. I would imagine that they're a bit of a pain to get right though. Keep up the Outstand progress !
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Onwards and upwards!
;)
(http://i1263.photobucket.com/albums/ii626/d4rkgimp/cockpit_zps70ae3abd.jpg)
The Joy has returned!
Von Buckle :)
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The cockpit looks great, Bob. The joy shows.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Looking terrific Bob! Can't wait for the next update!
RAGIII
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Just catching up. She is coming along nicely!!
Steve
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Nice engine, what did you use for the 'lagging'?
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Nice engine, what did you use for the 'lagging'?
I cut very thin strips of Tamiya tape for the lagging. The thinner the cuts the easier it is to wrap around the inlets. ;)
Thanks for all the nice comments. I hope to have her buttoned up next week ready for the Big Push!
Cheers,
Von Buckle :)
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Nice engine, what did you use for the 'lagging'?
I cut very thin strips of Tamiya tape for the lagging. The thinner the cuts the easier it is to wrap around the inlets. ;)
Bob, that's a great tip about the lagging. It looks first-rate!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Nice! Just awesome stuff to watch.
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Hello friends ;)
This build has been and continues to be a breath of fresh air. No fussing, no worrying, no stressing, just good clean fun!
The level of detail in this kit (aftermarket stuff aside) is superb. I love it!!
All closed up. Bowden cables fitted, identification plates on the engine lump...Not sure why I bothered, you need Hubbell to see them ;D
Exhaust hanging on with tamiya tape.
More on the way.
Von Wingnut Fanboy
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Looking good Bob..
I know how you feel - I recently got a 1/144th Me262 which I built and finished in an afternoon - it was liberating! It was like being 8 again.. ;D
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Nice jump forward B von Building One!!
Steve
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:o :o :o Can,t wait to see it it the case in the shop me old mucker....... 8)
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von Pfalzbuilder,
I assume the rigging will include von Buckle's Buckles............or are we in danger of a dwindling inventory............hopefully not! It's a joy to see you enjoying a Build and getting a break from the factory. I'm very pleased that I stocked up on your products prior to your return to the Builder's Club! Enjoy to the fullest. 8)
Cheers,
Lance ;)
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Hi Lance,
I will be stringing the old girl with my buckles! - be rude not too! ;) Bob's Buckles ... It's got my name on it!
The Buckle factory is still open and orders are still hitting the virtual mat.
Long may my services be required and long may I be poisoned by Tamiya extra thin cement :o
Cheers,
Von Lord Wire Twister
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Buckles away, Von Bob! She's taking shape now.
Good progress...looking for more!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Hello Bob:
I am just catching up a bit, and am enjoying following your build thread. Your engine really looks the business! Wires not withstanding! I think sometimes we get so wrapped around the axle on sub assemblies that we forget how it will look in the whole and a lot of times, depending on the builder of course, the extra work just can't be seen. I like the wheels; a nice vintage touch which can be seen.
Looking forward to seeing it come together.
Wouldn't it be sacrelige to not use your buckles? :o
Best
Mark
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Wouldn't it be sacrelige to not use your buckles? :o
Best
Mark
Hi Mark ;)
I would be committing a sin under Gods' heaven to not use them!
Hope you're well!
Von HeavenlyBuckleTwister
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You are making excellent progress Bob, the engine and cockpit are superb and now that she is closed up it is starting to look the part, the wheels look fantastic. Looking forward to seeing your next steps forward.
Des.
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clean, beautiful and fast... you could ask for more? ;)
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Hmmm?
Yes, I could ask for more.
How about..
Clean, beautiful, fast and female? :-*
(you'll get in trouble for that one Steve)
Happy Landings
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Hello all,
Mini update to keep you going ;)
Tyres have been Gator glued to their rims.
Painting of tyres goes like this:
Model air white with minute drop of Games workshop red filter to create the most subtle pink known to man, mixed and sprayed. Once this has dried I applied multiple pigments (mud, sand, snow and light yellow) in layers - more will be added once the old girl is up on her legs :P
Thanks for stopping by.
Cheers,
Von be-spoke in love ;D
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Being new here I just read this thread through from the start and boy oh boy this is great!
Those wheels are SERIOUSLY amazing and will make such a huge difference to the overall look come the end.
Wonderful work Bob, a joy to follow along on this thread.
Regards,
Martin.
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The wheels are awesome!
RAGIII
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I changed my mind on livery...
Slowly getting to grips with the complexities of my vinyl cutter, but greatly enjoying myself in the learning process :)
Cheers,
Von MaskedBuckleTwister :D
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Bob,
Excellent job on the Masks! I wish I was that skillful!
RAGIII
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Excellent work vonB, great to see you back in the groove.
Cheers
Pete.
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Bob,
As always outstanding works.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Slowly, the hand of the Buckle Master, works ;)
Cheers,
Von Intrepid-Masked-Buckle-Nut!
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You've got a beauty going there, Von Bob. A couple of questions...What paint did you use for the silver,
and is the shading pre or post...or both? Great work with your masks!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Beautifully painted wings Bob and your masks are doing wonders, excellent workmanship.
Des.
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Hi Ernie,
Thanks for your encouraging words - much appreciated ;)
The Silber Grau is a mixture of 2 parts Mithril silver to 1 part skull white. Both paints coming from Games Workshop's Citadel range. I basically bought 2 bottles of silver, 1 bottle of white, slung the whole lot into a 60ml glass pot with sealing cap and mixed it like crazy! The paint is then mixed with Tamiya thinner to a ratio 6 parts thinner to 4 parts paint. I also added a drop of 'Acrylic Flow Improver' to 20 parts of water and from this mix I added just one drop to my paint mix. The rest of the 'Flow' is stored in the zip bag that it was mixed in - Bingo!
Pre-shading was used. I masked off the ribs with 2mm tape, sprayed a dark gray with a touch of dark earth close to and around the rib area, feathering towards the centres. The tape was then removed and the silber added in thin coats. I still have a wee bit more work to do with the silber grau and with post weathering, but all in the fullness of time, my friend!
Onwards and upwards!
Von Silber Guru 8)
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Nice to see a progress on this fine build. Silver with shading looks very nice, to my taste. Keep it up going, Master von Buckle! ;)
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Hi Des,
Coming from you, that means a lot. Cheers!
The cheque is in the post ;D
Von Bobble
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Looking Super Von B
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Cheers lads!
;)
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Silver looks a good match to me!
Keep up the good work..
Guy
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Bob, thank you very much for the answers to my questions. That was so helpful.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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That's really looking good, vSG. THe long break hasn't dented your skills at all, mate.
Excellent.
Dal.
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The silbergrau looks very convincing. Well done Bob. Not too long now and it will be
buckle ..ehm. rigging time!
Stefan
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Spine tape added top and bottom.
This will be barely visible when the paint job is complete, but with careful eyeballing you will be able to see it.
Cheers,
Von Buckle
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Nifty tip, Bob...I'll have to remember that one. Good work.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Bob, Your Pfalz is really coming along nicely! Great tip for the Join tape, one I will have to remember!!
RAGIII
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....and we go on.... at a snails pace :(
Von Buckle
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Nice prop, Von Bob. The spinner looks perfect!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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A very fine item - wooden prop and scratched spinner. Great modelling, Bob!
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Beautiful Prop and Spinner Bob!
RAGIII
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Thanks for the encouraging words, fellow forumites! :D
VB
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Outstanding airscrew Sir Robert! How did you achieve that very sharp looking chipped paint on the spinner? Great stuff. ;D
Regards,
Bob
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Looking very nice, von Holidayer. You're obviously back refreshed and enthused.
Cheers.
Dal.
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Dear Bob,
scratches and chipping look very convincing.
Stefan
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Outstanding airscrew Sir Robert! How did you achieve that very sharp looking chipped paint on the spinner? Great stuff. ;D
Regards,
Bob
Hi Bob,
I base coated the spinner in a dull aluminium, allowed to cure, then top coated with hairspray, applied some crusty salt to the wet hair spray, sprayed a thin white over the salt to give the yellow topcoat some pop, on with the yellow, which is a mixture of Gunze, Tamiya and Tamiya clear yellow, allowed to cure. When the paint has hardened take a barely damp brush and proceed to brush off the wee salt granules. Use the hard pointy end of a paint brush to add wee scratch marks. Random nicks and scuffs add to the final effect - BINGO!
Thanks guys!
Von CrustySaltySeadog ;)
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hehe I never thought of using a Rizla paper for this particular application! Good Job Bob!
best regards,
Sasho
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Bob,
Coming along well I see. I like the OOB-but-with-some-extra-bits theory. It seems that the WNW kits push builders to keep adding detail, and it IS difficult to try to stay OOB. Lovely prop and spinner also.
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The snail is gaining ground! ;D
Diamond cut from masking film using my all singing all dancing vinyl cutter. 8)
One diamond down, one to go and a whole heap of lining-up coming my way!! Cross to be mask and sprayed within the diamond after the weathering process.
I have gone with a yellow edged diamond as apposed to the black edged diamond shown in Rowan's beautiful Pfalz DIIIa Volume one decal sheet... Why? I see no tonal difference when looking at the one & only photograph that survives, the colour tone between the edged of the diamond and the yellow tail markings are the same IMHO.
I'm happy to be proven wrong, but, the yellow stays!
Cheers,
Von Rocketfuelledsnail
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Bob,
Coming along well I see. I like the OOB-but-with-some-extra-bits theory. It seems that the WNW kits push builders to keep adding detail, and it IS difficult to try to stay OOB. Lovely prop and spinner also.
OOTB went by the wayside! It had to happen ;D
Cheers Mike ;)
VB
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Bob,
Looking great -
I'm wondering if I can use your chipping method by brush painting?
Regards
Dave
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Bob,
Looking great -
I'm wondering if I can use your chipping method by brush painting?
Regards
Dave
Hi Dave,
Give it a go!
I prefer airbrushing the method as this causes the least amount of disturbance to the salty/hairspray layer.
If you never try you will never know ;)
Cheers,
Bob
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Dear Von Scotch-fuelled-escargot
Now that's very crisp on the diamond Oberleutnant, lovely interpretation. 8)
Slow is good.
Happy Landings
Steven
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Wow... very impressiwe prop :o !
That diamond it's superbly done too.
I'm s l o w e r! :P
Cheers
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Dandy job on the diamond, Von Artist! Your project is amazing and very
enjoyable to follow.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Yellow borders for the diamonds add a lot of colour. This aircraft get's even more beautiful now.
S.
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Double diamond complete! Thank goodness for that! :o
Weathering filters to come - I'm not looking forward to messing with the old girl's makeup, but needs must :-*
Onwards and upwards.
Von Buckle
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Wonderful work with the prop and spinner Bob, the chipping looks superb, and your work with the diamonds is exceptional, looking forward to seeing more updates.
Des.
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Bob,
Your markings have turned out beautifully! I really like the yellow substitution!
RAGIII
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Excellent painting, Bob. The yellow and silver look perfect. You are making
great progress. Thanks for sharing your talents!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Please don't mess too much, the Pfalz deserves to stay rather clean!
Stefan
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Please don't mess too much, the Pfalz deserves to stay rather clean!
Stefan
Hi Stefan,
I do agree with you. I will try to keep the weathering subtle and not over-bake the old girl ;D
Cheers for the nice comments, guys!
VB
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She shouldnt have too many Pfalz in the mud :P Great work!!
Steve
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Greetings Herr Von Plastic Meister!!
I am catching up with the builds, and this is not a great build log, but I certainly enjoy the comments and your approach to modeling Bob! I do like the Pfalz and I will be watching how you progress. The wheels look fantastic, gives it that "vintage" look. I like the clean, slightly weathered look myself, but that is my opinion. I like how you did the spinner.
Onward and upward!
Best
Mark
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Looking great... i enjoy the diamonds very much... they remind me of that song "Diamons are Bob's best friend"... or something similiar to that! :P
Cheesr
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come on whats the hold up.............. :o :o :o
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come on whats the hold up.............. :o :o :o
Well... here is a micro update :P
Cross masked and sprayed - not sure about alignment - looks off to me :-[ Could it be an optical illusion?
We march on inexorably towards finality ???
VB
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Looks wonderful Bob! The cross seams to be aligned correcty, and it's aligned properly within the diamond, so it must be correct. I suspect an optical illusion based on the taper of that lovely fuselage. Well done my friend!
Regards,
Bob
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Hi Bob, I am looking forward to see this build progress, too.
As for the cross, I am afraid only you can assess if it is aligned correctly on the real object. Photos may be too deceiving. If I had to tell, I see the cross slightly too much to the rear. But as rhallinger put it - it might be the fuselage shape fault.
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Bob,
if you really need to know about misaligned crosses, provide better photos to judge from. In any case - you should leave it as it is. Redoing all this, i think, would cause more trouble/damage to a beautiful model then keeping a slightly misaligned cross.
From the photo you provided I can only guess.
Stefan
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Hi Bob,
why not photograph the model from the same angle/viewpoint as your reference pic, if you can, and compare the two for cross alignment?
Needless to say, sometimes changing what you have already done can lead to a lesser job (in my experience anyway!) and this looks great to me so far :)
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Von Bob, it looks just fine to me as well. One thing to remember, whatever
you think is off kilter, you could quite surely find an example on the prototype. ;)
Cheers,
Ernie
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Hello Bob:
It looks good to me. As has been mentioned, sometimes the fix will only mess things up. I don't see where it is misaligned by the photo you present. Looking forward to that march to finality! ;)
Best
Mark
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Cheers lads ;)
I just need to build the thing so I can clear the decks ready for the new DR.1 coming out soon :P
VB :)
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beautiful work, bob!
about the cross, I think that if you shoot the picture from 7 o'clock position, they'll appear right on intended spot.... it's just an eye trap, to me. ;)
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As if these things were put on straight on the real things to begin with. Cross is fine, looks great, carry on ;)
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Thanks!
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I imagine that "Carry on Up the Pfalz" will be released coincident with the DRI!
8)
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I imagine that "Carry on Up the Pfalz" will be released coincident with the DRI!
8)
Of course! You got me beat, Mark ;D
haha
DreamingofDR.1's
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Your Pfalz is looking excellent Bob, and as far as the alignment goes, it looks perfectly okay to me, leave well enough alone is the old adage.
Des.
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Wow, Bob! Turn my back for a moment (months?), and yer almost done! Extraordinary work on this one, mate. She's gonna be a stunner, for sure.
Cheers,
Bud
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Looks FINE to me! Beautiful work!
RAGIII
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Hi Bob,
This is such a beautiful build all the way. You did a superb job. Many congratulations!
Kind regards
Patrick
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Forward march Von Snail!
Your Pfalz is beautiful.
Steven
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Just popped in for a look Bob . . . :o
How I missed it I know not :( But boy what a plane 8)
Excellent is th eonly word . . . Well done Von Buckle
Cheers
Dave
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Great build Bob, just caught up on it all and she's looking grand ;)
Andrew
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I am truly humbled by the support from my fellow forumites - Bless you, one and all! ;)
Need4SpeedVonBuckles
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Eyelets installed in the upper wing.
A handy tip for my fellow bucklers! Use a piece of tamiya tape folded back on itself to create a finger station for the weeeee eyelets. Make sure you take most of the sticky out of the tape before you load up with your precious cargo :) This makes manoeuvring of eyelets so much easier - plus, work over a white piece of plastic card/A4 paper - helps with eyelet escapologists ;)
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Teves & Braun radiator airflow cover.
Replaced handle and rod with 0.4 brass tube. A simple upgrade that looks miles better that the 2D original.
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I'm enjoying this!
More to follow...
Von Backinthedrivingseat
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Great tip Bob! ;D Thanks! (That reminds me--time to order more buckles and tubes! ;)). Nice radiator upgrade. Looking forward to seeing this one put together. :)
Regards,
Bob
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Thank you for the handy tip for handling wee parts, Von Bob. Hopefully that
will cut down on the escapees! You are right that the brass tube looks much
better on the radiator. Simple upgrade, but much better. You are just whizzing
along now...won't be long before she's done, Von Lightning. ;) ;D
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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I second that tip!
What I do sometimes is twist the eyelets on a piece of wire, and keep them on the wire until I need to use them...
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Coming together.
Dry bolting bits on - you get the effect! :D
Onwards and sideways.
Von PfalzKnut
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I'm totally speechless............................................. :o
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Exemplary work as usual Bob,
Those wheels really make it a head-turner.
ATB
D i D. :)
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Hello Bob:
Looking good. I really like the wheels. I ordered a set for my Eindecker. The radiator handle adds a nice touch of class to the build and the tape tip is nice as well. My problem is when they launch out of the tweezers into the netherworld!
Onward to the finished product. Looking forward to seeing "Up the Pfalz" at a theater near me!
Best
Mark
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Outstanding work von Pfalztogether (with some talent)
Steve
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Splendid... Splendid indeed her von Buckles!
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Lovely!
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Oh yes!
Your photos are getting me all excited Oberleutnant Buckles.
Don't you just love those wing fillets on the Pfalz.
Steve
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Bob,
I am really enjoying your build... and learning at the same time! Thanks for the tips, and the wheels really add to the look!!!
RAGIII
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Better and better Von Uberpfalz! She's turning into a stunner, Bob.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Stunning work as always Bobsie, keep up the good work, looking great.
Cheers
Pete.
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Outstanding work.
Adam.
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Very, very nice Bob. I look forward to the next update.
Best wishes
Nigel
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Growing nicer and nicer Herr von Bucklehoffen. Really Bob I'm enjoying your build very much. Great job!
Kind regards
Patrick
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Tail feathers on.
Machine Guns installed.
Wind Screen installed - reduced the thickness of the screen by scrapping with a no15 blade, polished with many grades of micromesh and then dipped in Klear.
Tail skid installed.
Control horns installed with eyelets.
Slowly coming together, my friends ;)
VB
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Top Down View
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Growing nicer and nicer Bob. Extremely well build. Your painting is exquisite. Are the struts next?
Kind regards
Patrick
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Hi Patrick,
Before the struts lock home I intend to rig the upper wing first. Saves loads of grief later on. ;D
Cheers,
B
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All praise to von Bucklemeister, great work Bob.
Cheers
Pete.
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She's loking really sharp Bob! Your paint work and masking are excellent. ;D I really like Pfalz (or should the plural be Pfalzen? ;)) ion the MFJ silbergrau and yellow trim. Exceedingly well done my friend. Keep going!
Cheers,
Bob
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I'm eagerly following this one :)
Got the "build log" saved already......................Jim J. -- "olfogey"
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Oh, my! She's lookin' sweet, Bob! As usual, exceptional craftsmanship.
Cheers,
Bud
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Slow is good, von Pfalz Immortaliser! An absolute beauty about to emerge. Keep up the excellent work.
Cheers,
Lance
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Excellent work Bob, the paint scheme really looks cool! Thanks for the nice build log.
greetings ro
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Great progress Bob, she's looking a treat.
Andrew
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Beautiful paint work, Von Maestro! I love the silbergrau and yellow. Thank
you for the tip on thinning the windscreen. She's already gorgeous and getting
better as you go. Buckle on, my friend!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Great paint work. Beatifull.
Cheers
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Thought I had better check up on this one and I'm glad I did, it is looking absolutely beautiful Bob, the scheme you are using is extremely eye catching.
Des.
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Thanks guys!
Bob's Buckles! It's got my name on it! :D
Pfalz DIIIa nearly complete. Rigging, mild weathering and final touches will see the old girl complete.
Von Buckle ;)
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Oh my, von Buckle She's looking mighty fine and more! Beautiful clean finish. Have you got the final sealer coat on and if so what did you use?
Cheers,
Lance
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Hi Lance,
Thanks for your kind comments ;)
I have yet to give the model a final clear coat. I will do this once the mild weathering has been applied... very mild!
The semi-gloss finish you see from the images was achieved by brush painting (5mm flat head sable brush) Johnson's Klear. I always use klear as a barrier for the weathering stage + it does a good job of hardening the 'soft' Games Workshop homebrew Silber Grau :D
Cheers!
Von KlearEndinSight!
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Lovely build vonB, stunning colour scheme, I see you haven't lost your touch.
Cheers
Pete.
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Wonderful build Herr von Pfalzbuckle, such nice colors and magnificent painting. Outstanding!
Kind regards
Patrick
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Wonderful build Herr von Pfalzbuckle, such nice colors and magnificent painting. Outstanding!
Kind regards
Patrick
Couldn't agree more!
Cheers,
Bud
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Wonderful build Herr von Pfalzbuckle, such nice colors and magnificent painting. Outstanding!
Kind regards
Patrick
Couldn't agree more!
Cheers,
Bud
Me too, Von Bucklemeister!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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I wonder if their is a limit to how many "Me Toos'" are appropriate? ;D Outstanding Bob!
RAGIII
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Bob great work but me, Sherman and Mr Peabody want to jump in the way back machine (Look up the Rocky and Bullwinkle Show for those not familiar with that reference) to a few pages ago - What psi do you spray your GWS paints at? Also - the Tam thinner is the way to go as opposed to 99% isoprop?
Steve
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Hi Steve,
I thin the paint with Tamiya thinner and spray thin coats @ around 15psi. I also keep a tamiya soaked Q-tip close by for cleaning the needle tip as I go.
Cheers!
VB ;)
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Thanks Bob. My Citadel spraying attempts have failed miserably so I will pick up the Tam thinner that I have always avoided.
Steve
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Bob,
Beautiful, beautiful Pfalz my old friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Bob,
Beautiful, beautiful Pfalz my old friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Good to hear from you, Gregory.
Cheers,
BVB ;)
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I made this base mask for a friend who is doing Berthold's bird. He intends to spray the base white, apply mask and then spray blue over the whole base, peel off mask revealing Bertie's winged sword in all her glory. His WNW Berthold Pfalz DIIIa will be parked on top. I will post up some pics when he gets round to finishing both base and model.
Cheers,
VB
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Looking forward to that as I am in the early stages of Berthold's Pfalz now.
Thanks Bob
Best
Mark
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Looking forward to that as I am in the early stages of Berthold's Pfalz now.
Thanks Bob
Best
Mark
You won't have to wait long, Mark. My mate builds at a lightning pace :D
Cheers,
BVB
P.S. Your goodies are on their way! ;)
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Looking forward to that as I am in the early stages of Berthold's Pfalz now.
Thanks Bob
Best
Mark
You won't have to wait long, Mark. My mate builds at a lightning pace :D
Cheers,
BVB
P.S. Your goodies are on their way! ;)
Thanks Bob:
Best
Mark
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I see that you moved to my favourite part of building WWI aircrafts - rigging. One can only wonder what turnbuckles you are using ;) Nicely done so far mate!
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One can only wonder what turnbuckles you are using ;) Nicely done so far mate!
You know it! :D
'Bertie' Base Mask complete.
Pics of finished base to follow :)
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Fok.IV Crosses will soon be flying off the shelves.
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That's really looking good, von Pfalzmechaniker. The pale grey and black schemes really accentuate the shapeliness of this aircraft, and you've done the scheme proud.
I look forward to the next update.
Cheers.
Dal.
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Your Pfalz is looking absolutely brilliant Bob, looking forward to seeing the next update.
Des.
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Thanks for the great comments! The very fuel I need to push me over the finishing line. ;)
Nano update:
For reasons unknown, WNW's has left out the reinforced foot strip on the port-side wing. Not anymore!
I need to spray and glue the wee strip in place, but one thing at a time, eh!
Cheers,
BVB
P.S. You guys inspire me to create this sort of madness!
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Methinks von Buckle has a touch of Bo Fever! ;D Way to go Bob! Excellent work. :)
Cheers,
Bob
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Ooh I like that attention to detail vB
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von Detailler,
I did mine with painted decal but yours is much better, has more "relief". Well done!
Cheers,
Lance
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Ooh I like that attention to detail vB
I bow in your general direction, oh master ;D
Von Student of scratch
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Methinks von Buckle has a touch of Bo Fever! ;D Way to go Bob! Excellent work. :)
Cheers,
Bob
Agreed! Really impressive attention to details!
RAGIII
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Great work on the reinforced plate, Von Detailer! Your talent is showing, my friend.
I am enjoying your interesting and helpful build. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Great update. Its additions like this that would be great in a sub category. Like the "Show us your Dr1" etc categories it would be a "WNW Pfalz III additions and corrections" or "Roden Dr1 additions and corrections" etc etc
Steve
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Very nice update - I assume you are using a professional cutter/plotter-thing for your masking jobs?
Stefan
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Very nice update - I assume you are using a professional cutter/plotter-thing for your masking jobs?
Stefan
Hi Stefan,
I sure do!
Got me an all singing all dancing cutting machine! 8)
Cheers!
VB
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Hi Stefan,
I sure do!
Got me an all singing all dancing cutting machine! 8)
Cheers!
VB
...and once you have one you wonder how you managed without it... right vB?
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Hi Stefan,
I sure do!
Got me an all singing all dancing cutting machine! 8)
Cheers!
VB
...and once you have one you wonder how you managed without it... right vB?
I couldn't agree more, Bo!
A great bit of kit... but comes at a hefty price ::) Worth it though IMHO
Vb
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Ultra nano update.
Wing walkway in place. Scratchy weathering here and there.
Flat coat is next on the todolist. followed by Top wing nailed in place, pigments dusted and then the final push to Pfalzy freedom!
Vb
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And maybe some rigging? ::)
Stefan
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Herr von Buckleplotter,
This is an amazing and wonderful build from the beginning to the (nearly) end.
Kind regards
Patrick
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Pfalzy freedom beckons Bob, and isn't it shaping up beautifully!
Best wishes
Nigel
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Sorry to go off topic... again!
Here is the completed Bertie Base.
A friend of mine will be placing his Pfalz DIIIa aboard it real soon. ;)
vb
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Lovely job on the walkways Bob, and the base you made looks great, I'm your friend will be pleased.
Des.
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Bob,
The base looks fantastic! Like Des said, I am sure your friend will be pleased!
RAGIII
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The tide is slowly coming in on this build. Nearly there! ;)
Vb
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Interesting use of weights! But why not a second apple? :o
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Hey VB, what happens if the phone rings? ;D ;D
Looking very good my friend. Looking forward to seeing her upright!
Cheers,
Bob
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Looking good, VB. At least your fuel lines survived the preceding steps. Mine are now in approximately a dozen pieces found at the bottom of the Kit box................I'll be scratching a pair out of lead wire and doing some delicate retro work once the upper wing is permanently installed. Nice work with the apple as well....... I tried a Guinness Can last night but it was too light by the time it got into position............ ::) I'll be applying the glue later today.
Your choice of colour scheme is very nice, she'll look spectacular once she's back on her feet. .............. looking forward to your next photo(s).
Cheers,
Lance
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At least your fuel lines survived the preceding steps. Mine are now in approximately a dozen pieces found at the bottom of the Kit box
I was lucky, Lance :D
I gave my fuel lines a dark brown base coat followed by brass, copper and a splash of aluminium rub n buff. Very happy with the outcome. ;)
Onwards my friends!
vB
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Very nice Bob, could you tell me what the supplier of the weights is? Learning every day! Thank you.
Kind regards
Patrick
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One juicy Apple
One wireless hub for connecting to the interwebby.
I was racked with hunger, but the apple had to stay in place - It's still in place and will be until I flick the office light on in the morning ::)
Von Edenproject :D
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You are going to have a stunner there, Von Bucklemeister. On with the rigging,
Great job, my friend.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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It should be the apple of your eyelet!!!
Steve
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It should be the apple of your eylet!!!
Steve
Hi Steve
Beauty is in the eyelet of the beholder!
:D ;)
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great!
I'm happy to see that I'm not alone, in the world of unconventional weighting!! ;D ;D ;D
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Thanks P :D
Nearly there.
The rigging is underway!
Soon, my friends :)
Von Buckle
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Wow! Beautiful detailing, Von Fiddlybits. Super build, educational and great fun to follow.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Bob,
Excellent detail work! Your build continues to inspire me to take up a Pfalz soon! Too bad mine will be the Roden kit and I don't have your old Drome build to go by :-[
RAGIII
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............. great detailing von Pfalzfiddler. I just put the clamps on my rad hose yesterday, thought myself very clever until I saw your pipe connector and cable clamp approach, very clever and beautiful detailing.
Cheers,
Lance
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Hi Bob,
Your last photo's simply blew me away. This is a museum worthy build. Well done Herr Riggingmeister.
Kind regards
Patrick
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Hi Bob,
Your last photo's simply blew me away. This is a museum worthy build. Well done Herr Riggingmeister.
Kind regards
Patrick
Thanks for your kind words, Patrick ;)
I doubt very much if this build is museum quality, but I know one thing - It's the best I can do and couple that with the enjoyment of solving minor problems and having you guys watch my back, it's all GOOD!
Thanks all!
Von B
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Nice work.Buckle down and you'll get them all done!!!
Steve
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Hello Bob:
This is a great build. I like your arrows pointing out the details and your explanation of how you did it. The Rizlah Papers and eyelets is brilliant and certainly has the desired effect. I use the eyelets for plug wires as well.
I especially like the plane sitting on the first aid kit with your headache remedy explanation! ;) Truly an oustanding build BVB!
Buckles arrived in good order and will be put to use directly.
Best
Mark
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Thanks, Mark ;)
I always appreciate your comments - Cheers!
Remind me, whats next on the building block for you?
VB :)
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Thanks, Mark ;)
I always appreciate your comments - Cheers!
Remind me, whats next on the building block for you?
VB :)
Hi Bob:
I got back from vacation on Sunday, going to hit the Pfalz, doing it in Bertholds Markings. No build log, I will post some photo's of the completed bird. There are so many good Pfalz Build logs right now. After that, I think I am going to do the Snipe or the Roden SE5 in Mannock's markings. I need some more allied in my collection after 4 DVII's and this Pfalz. It is believed that Mannock shot down Berthold and roughed him up pretty good, so they would make good companion models. Not sure I want to tackle a Roden kit right now though so probably the Snipe.
Your Pfalz looks the business BVB!
Best
Mark
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Micro Nano update :D
She is 99% complete. Just the usual farting around, but on the whole I'm more than pleased with how she turned out.
Pictures will be shown when the magic 100% is registered.
Thanks for looking in and thanks for all the great comments, very much appreciated ;)
Von overthemoonand........back
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Hello Bob:
Standing by to see the finished results. No pressure or anything!
Best
Mark
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Hi Bob,
I'll be standing at the finish line with the laurel wreath.
Kind regards
Patrick
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This is a very nice and beautiful bird, Master Buckle :)
Servus
Bertl
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The old girl is complete.
Go check her out http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=3172.0;topicseen (http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=3172.0;topicseen)
Thanks for all the great support. ;)
VB