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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: stefanbuss on June 10, 2016, 03:39:42 AM
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No, this won't be a vampire romance. Sorry 8) this will only be a report about my version of a black Pfalz with a dagger.
This one here, from Osprey's Pfalz Aces book:
(http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/85/927585/3562333061333064.jpg)
This Pfalz sports cut down engine panels (forcing me to detail the engine), an anemometer and a rear view mirror. Wings are decorated with 5-colour-Lozenge. Uffz Hertel used that one at JaSta 40s.
Ernie did that one some time ago. I am pretty sure mine won't look the same :-[
And as a report without any progress is no report at all, here is a picture of some progress:
(http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/85/927585/3338306538366232.jpg)
The interior won't be detailed too much and you will learn in near future why that's the case.
Stay tuned for my vampire's dagger's next episode...
Stefan
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Looking forward to following along with this build.
Des.
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Looking forward on seeing this come together , one can never have enough Pfalz D.III/a in the collection :)
Terri
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Love that scheme! Can't wait to see how you tackle it.
Cheers,
Bud
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Great, I will follow this!
Will be a new top build.
Manni
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Oh, Man...I read it as "Black Adder" and was wondering what THIS was going to be! ::)
Love the choice of a beautiful plane. This will be fun to watch.
Dan
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I am looking forward to your build Stefan! Nice scheme and a great kit.
RAGIII
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Very interesting sheme with the dagger - it will be a Beauty!
(As Long als it doesn't get a Dolchstoßlegende ... ;). )
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Black Adder. I loved that series (especially the WW1 episodes), although I didn't understand anything at all (remember, me being German thus missing the "humourous genes" and all that) 8)
Here you can see the reason why I can skip at least parts of any internal detailing:
(http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/85/927585/3864373163333732.jpg)
Messier le pilote (who started his life as a Wings Cockpit figure for a LVG) takes away most of what might be visible inside. I added parts of the shoulder belts, because those will be visible afterwards. They will be blended (of course), after the glue has dried. The stick will be fitted into messier le pilote's right hand, and that might be the end of interior detailing. We'll see.
I have a cunning plan.
Stay tuned.
S.
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Hi Stefan, (spelling??)
Since you have a "cunning plan", at least some of your humor genes are being transcribed ;) I really think it's neat to add pilots...especially for WWI subjects since they have such character and interesting painting challenges.
This will be a treat!
Kind regards,
Dan (only slightly funnier than a cat falling off a counter top)
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Excellent idea including M. le Pilote...truly a cunning plan, Stefan. ;D
I'm really looking forward to the progressing build of your usual excellence. :D
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Stephan,
The pilot is looking great. I am following along with great interest as always!
RAGIII
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Stefan,
I really like your choice of scheme, and can see you are off to a great start!
Chris
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The cunning plan is delayed. My assistant was not particularly helpful today.
(http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/85/927585/3561333361376239.jpg)
She is laying on the Pfalz (apart from the top wing). Seems to be rather comfortable, despite the dagger.
If i only had an adder now to chase the assistant away.
Sorry.
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The supervisor looks a little unimpressed, Stefan! Probably daring
you to try and remove hairs for aeroplane rigging. ;D ;D
Neat picture, my friend. :D
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Coming along beautifully Stefan, the pilot figure will really bring the model to life and is a great choice.
Des.
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Great start Stefan, will be watching closely as I have yet to start mine
keep putting it off but I will start it this year (been saying that for nearly 2 years!! but this could be the year)
Hopefully your build will be a good inspiration
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I was a-gardening to-day.
Planting some lupins here
(http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/85/927585/3061353935336437.jpg)
and some poppies there
(http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/85/927585/3664656463663563.jpg)
to be able to report in the end:
The Pfalz's base is pfinished!
(http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/85/927585/3138343332363165.jpg)
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Very fine base, Stefan! The flowers are a nice touch!
Cheers,
Bud
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oh my god, what Hippie stuff! ;)
Very nice flowers, well done. Are these from Kellerkind miniatures?
Borsos
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Pfantastic pflowers, Stefan...pfabulous pfoundation for the Pfalz, my Pfriend. ;) ;D
Cheers and apologies ;) ;D,
Ernie :)
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Ernie: exactly.
Borsos: i followed a recommendation by James "Fareast" Machin and bought those flowers from Reality in Scale in the Netherlands - only to realize that they are a reseller. The plants come from Fredericus Rex in Germany (buying there would have saved money and time, but hey...)
Coyote: thank you.
Now back to the Pfalz and my cunning plan. Or something like that.
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Friends, i had an accident last week, resulting in a sprained ankle, a sprained ellbow and much less progress on the Pfalz then i had planned. I had to learn that it is rather hard to work at the modelling bench when you cannot use your arm properly.
Nonetheless i have started detailing the engine and i closed the fuselage, following Bertl's advice to close the fuselage before adding the engine. I am not convinced the engine will fit, but i will deal with that when the engine is finished.
The fuselage is closed now, puttied, taped and has received its first coat of paint. I applied a mix of 50% Misterkit Silbergrau (wich is actually just a light grey) and 50% Vallejo Chrome, resulting in a nice metallic sheen, and started adding a missing panel on the larboard lower wing.
(http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/85/927585/3637316565653931.jpg)
All of the paint on the fuselage will be covered with black paint, of course, the wings will receive five colour Tarnstoff decals.
As i said, not so much to report.
S.
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Sorry to hear of your accident Stefan - get well soon! Your Pfalz is looking great. I was interested to see your formula for the silbergrau since that was my main concern for the two Pfalz models I'd just completed. Nice to know there are other options out there.
Cheers,
Gary
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Gary,
i must confess i was very disappointed when opening the jar of Misterkit. Their are promoting their light grey as "Pfalz Silbergrau", but it is just a light gray, no metallic pigment in it - and the jar only filled 50%.
As i wanted to have a silvery sheen in it (even when it disappears below a black coat, it will be visible in parts, as the fuselage was not repainted completely), i tried adding chrome colour i had on hand and was happy with the tone.
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That sounds like no small accident, Stefan, hope you are fully recovered quickly. The Pfalz looks real good, how did you do the fuselage join strip on the spine, vinyl like mine or a strip of styrene?
Cheers,
Lance
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oh, yes, gute Besserung!
Fredericus Rex, thank you for the hint. I'll check this site.
Borsos
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Lance,
i must confess: being the lazy guy that i am, i didn't apply a strip of styrene - instead i used some Tamiya tape. That tape's texture will be sufficiently covered with paint in the end (i hope).
S.
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The engine is in, sans oil pump.
(http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/85/927585/6438323636303066.jpg)
The Mercedes DIIIa received the "standard" Taurus treatment (spark plugs, valves, rockers, intake mainifold nuts) plus wiring. I hate that part of detailing (the wiring, that is), but that all can be seen afterwards, as Hertel's Pfalz had cut down engine panels, to aid in cooling.
The next step will be the oil pump at it's respective wiring. More wiring, again. Poor me.
S.
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Small update:
Lower wing is prepared for adding the small, June type, Balkenkreuze. The larger, April type Balkenkreuze have been overpainted with Pfalz silbergrau, as this would have been at hand at a Pfalz Staffel.
(http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/85/927585/6263393234393063.jpg)
The fuselage is now black (actually this isn't pure black, but a mix of 50% Vallejo blackgrey and 50% Chocolate Brown, giving me opportunities to use black for shadow effects later on), the tail is white. Scratches have been added by way of using some steel wool, the tail's end is already highly glossed for the dagger decals. I prefer adding scratches by removing the paint (adding micro-scratches, if you want), instead of painting them. I never managed to end up with realistic scratches by way of painting.
The exhaust is a resin replacement from TMD, superthin (actually so thin that it was crushed by our Mail Service in several places).
The next step will be to add the springs for holding the engine panels in place (in fact first scratching the springs, than adding them to the fuselage).
(http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/85/927585/3731376135613936.jpg)
The propeller was made with colour pencils, as usual.
(http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/85/927585/3332353336643730.jpg)
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Superb work on the engine and exhaust! This one is really looking terrific!
RAGIII
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Stefan, every aspect of this model is masterfully done, but your engine, prop and especially the exhaust are in a class of their own! Stunning work all around, my friend!
Cheers,
Bud
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It's a great build, going to be a gorgeous Pfaltz.
Giuseppe
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Here we are at the moment:
(http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/85/927585/3062636530333662.jpg)
(http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/85/927585/3938393839623837.jpg)
Before i can work on the rigging, the toughest task of all waits for me: I have broken the fuel lines and have to fake those from solder.
Hm.
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Your build is looking terrific! I feel your pain about those fuel lines. I don't think I mentioned it in my build log but I did the same...in many pieces. Actually stepped on the part. Mine came out a little rough but I am sure yours will be top notch!
RAGIII
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It's a great build, going to be a gorgeous Pfaltz.
Giuseppe
My thoughts exactly.
Des.
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Really looking good Stefan, you are doing some real world class work here. The black finish is a real challenge to replicate but you have aced it and more. I'll be watching your progress as you approach completion of this gem.
Cheers,
Lance
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Great work Stefan - those fuel lines are best replicated using solder as you are going to do. I found perfect solder wire at the local fishing shop (used for fly-tying), I think the kit ones are a bit thick, actually. That's quite a contraption you have your model strapped into - is it home made?
Cheers,
Gary
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Thank you, friends, for your encouragement. It's needed for that fule line replacement.
Gary, the jig is a commercially available one (actually the same that Borsos and James machin/Fareast use), the brand is "vertigo", cost is around 40€. You can find them on fb.
S.
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Superb build. Again a masterpiece. You encourage me to try to get better.
Manni
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Actually a very nice Pfalz, great details and a very fine overall impression. I'm sure you will manage the replacement of the fuel lines. Better breaking them now then after finishing the whole model, isn't it?
Best wishes
Borsos
P. S. Yes, and I like this jig a lot. It makes especially rigging much easier.
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Thank you, friends, for your encouragement. It's needed for that fule line replacement.
Gary, the jig is a commercially available one (actually the same that Borsos and James machin/Fareast use), the brand is "vertigo", cost is around 40€. You can find them on fb.
S.
Thanks Stefan! If I ever sign up for Facebook I'll be sure to check that out 8) Although my Fantastic Third Hand does the job for me at present.
Cheers,
Gary
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Hertel's Pfalz is finished.
(http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/85/927585/6435656530303533.jpg)
Am I happy with it? No, I ain't. I don't think i was able to do the Pfalz's slender lines justice.
(http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/85/927585/3634353332623662.jpg)
I used WNW's lozenge - the plan was to done done those bright colours. I used an acrylic filter for it, but that settled too fast, which means the filtering effect is overdone. I had problems with the rigging due to me using an old tube of superglue. The majority of turnbuckles gave way when i tried to tighten the rigging, resulting in incorrect angles. Still a lot of things i have to improve on.
Better pictures to follow in the next days in the "Completed models" section.
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I think the "perfect model" does not exist - at least not in the eyes of the builder. I like it too, it's a very nice build. If you still want to tone down the whitening effect of the filter, I'd spray carefully some heavily diluted (!) shots of tamiya or Gunzes "Smoke" over it. It wouldn't harm the radiator.
Best regards
Borsos
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It looks excellent and will be perfect once placed on its base.
Giuseppe
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Stefan,
Lovely finish, a hard (black) scheme to replicate but you nailed it. Are those GasPatch turnbuckles? I love the things but find they are difficult to anchor and getting the perfect angle is near impossible without breaking a few. I use CA for them but if someone has a better method I'd love to hear it. The perfect model?? As Borsos has pointed out does not exist, if I found one out there I've no doubt the Builder would not agree with the judgement!
Nicely done.
Cheers,
Lance