A model within a model - presenting one completed Daimler-Mercedes D.IIIa engine. Taurus Models timing gear, valve springs, spark plugs, and priming cups were added. The ignition wires are Uschi elastic thread and the wire guide tubes are 0.8mm Albion aluminum micro-tubing.
In keeping with model's generally clean appearance, weathering of the engine was kept to a minimum. AMMO Mig, AK Interactive, and home-brewed oil washes were used for detail highlights and subtle grubbiness.
The last two photos show the engine placed in position to check general fit and alignment along with the oil tank. When permanently installed additional plumbing and control linkages will be added. Also visible are the cowling cover panel latches, made from spare HGW PE eyelets and polyimide micro-tubing, added to the small triangular plates along the fuselage edges, as the panels will be left off the completed model.
Cheers,
Eric
