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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Alexis on June 18, 2021, 05:15:50 AM

Title: Tom's Model Works Pfalz D.VII/III
Post by: Alexis on June 18, 2021, 05:15:50 AM

Well , this was a long battle on getting this build to this point were it is classified as finished . What a fringing nightmare this was and I still can't believe I let three rigging wires do me in . It is far from being perfect and will go on the shelf of shame . Not sure what happened to the personal markings for these are sealed but the accelerant for the super glue cause them to start flaking and lot a few rib tapes as well . I'm not fixing this it can stay as is . I will say this .. I don't recommend this for your first resin kit .
I did enjoy some parts of build that being the cockpit and I'm surprised the under carriage turned out well . There are many and I mean many things wrong with this kit . The wings need replacing with scratched ones , tail planes and rudder as well . The fuselage needs major work with correcting the shape .

Build log
https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=11583.0 (https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=11583.0)



Alexis

 

Title: Re: Tom's Model Works Pfalz D.VII/III
Post by: Alexis on June 18, 2021, 05:16:09 AM

 :)

Title: Re: Tom's Model Works Pfalz D.VII/III
Post by: Alexis on June 18, 2021, 05:16:31 AM

 :)

Title: Re: Tom's Model Works Pfalz D.VII/III
Post by: Alexis on June 18, 2021, 05:16:51 AM

 :)

Title: Re: Tom's Model Works Pfalz D.VII/III
Post by: Alexis on June 18, 2021, 05:17:12 AM

 :)

Title: Re: Tom's Model Works Pfalz D.VII/III
Post by: Alexis on June 18, 2021, 05:17:39 AM

 :)

Title: Re: Tom's Model Works Pfalz D.VII/III
Post by: Alexis on June 18, 2021, 05:18:02 AM

 :)

Title: Re: Tom's Model Works Pfalz D.VII/III
Post by: Alexis on June 18, 2021, 05:18:25 AM

 :)

Title: Re: Tom's Model Works Pfalz D.VII/III
Post by: RAGIII on June 18, 2021, 09:59:02 AM

Congratulations on finishing a kit you "Almost" abandoned Alexis! It turned out to be a beautiful Bird! Well DONE!!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Tom's Model Works Pfalz D.VII/III
Post by: Alexis on June 18, 2021, 12:19:59 PM

Thanks Ricks , You and a few others really help on saving this one from utter doom and me  :)


Alexis

Title: Re: Tom's Model Works Pfalz D.VII/III
Post by: Radarman on June 18, 2021, 11:19:53 PM

Alexis,
I'm very happy to see you've got this kit tamed. It's a very impressive build.

                                                                             Happy Modeling,
                                                                                            Kevin

Title: Re: Tom's Model Works Pfalz D.VII/III
Post by: lone modeller on June 19, 2021, 12:20:06 AM

You have demonstrated who is boss with this one Alexis, even if the kit did not want to give in. I think that the shelf of doom is not an appropriate place though - more like just the back of the display cabinet!

Congratulations on keeping at this one and not sending it to the scrapyard in the sky.

Stephen.

Title: Re: Tom's Model Works Pfalz D.VII/III
Post by: MichaelStieber on June 19, 2021, 12:52:45 AM

This is a very beautiful plane, I really like what you have done here.
Surely a plane you don’t see every day.

Title: Re: Tom's Model Works Pfalz D.VII/III
Post by: Bughunter on June 19, 2021, 04:04:25 AM

What a stressful build for you! But now you have this seldom bird in you collection, which is a good thing!
I'm glad you persevered!

Cheers,
Frank

Title: Re: Tom's Model Works Pfalz D.VII/III
Post by: Brian James Riedel on June 19, 2021, 06:16:17 AM

I love it! Yep, I love it! No doubt about it, I love it!

Brian Riedel

Title: Re: Tom's Model Works Pfalz D.VII/III
Post by: Alexis on June 19, 2021, 07:17:45 AM

Thank you guys for the lovely comments , means a lot to me  :)

Frank , it is nice to add this one to the collection . I'm working on adding different types and right now I have a thing for two seaters . After the FF33 and S.M build it will either be an Albatros C.III or a Bristol Fighter or some totally different  ;)


Alexis

Title: Re: Tom's Model Works Pfalz D.VII/III
Post by: gedmundson on June 20, 2021, 03:32:49 AM

After seeing this post Alexis I had to go back and review your build in the Construction threads. I don't visit "Resin builds" often enough and was not aware of your efforts to progress this little project. I'm pleased to see you stuck with it. Your model looks great, even if you're not entirely happy yourself with the finished result. What impresses me is that you stuck with it and produced a lovely little replica that you can sit with a coffee and admire. The rigging alone is amazing. And the damaged markings could be attributed to wear and tear. But the overall model is a very attractive accomplishment.
Cheers,
Gary

Title: Re: Tom's Model Works Pfalz D.VII/III
Post by: Alexis on June 21, 2021, 02:16:21 AM

Thanks for dropping by and checking out the build Gary . Maybe in the distance future I will touch up the personal markings or just add more oil staining .
Again thanks for the kind comments  :)


Alexis

Title: Re: Tom's Model Works Pfalz D.VII/III
Post by: Matti on June 21, 2021, 03:49:51 AM

I have heard that resin kits can be tricky so you have to be happy you managed to get this done, the end result is not bad at all  ;)

Title: Re: Tom's Model Works Pfalz D.VII/III
Post by: Alexis on June 21, 2021, 07:45:19 AM

Thanks Matti ,

Yes , some resin kit's can be tricky but no different then a plastic kit really .


Alexis

Title: Re: Tom's Model Works Pfalz D.VII/III
Post by: Manni on June 21, 2021, 09:08:09 PM

Good thing you have overcome the issues of this bad kit. It is allways very delightfull to finish such difficult buids.
Bye,
Manni

Title: Re: Tom's Model Works Pfalz D.VII/III
Post by: Alexis on June 21, 2021, 11:47:40 PM

Thanks Manni ,

It was harder overcoming the frustration within , that was the real challenge  :)


Alexis

Title: Re: Tom's Model Works Pfalz D.VII/III
Post by: dr 1 ace on June 24, 2021, 03:36:23 AM

Like Manni said, overcoming the difficulties should add to your enjoyment of the build, the results you achieved are wonderful. We are always our own worst critic and tend  to give too much thought to the things that we had trouble with during construction, sit back and enjoy!

Ed

Title: Re: Tom's Model Works Pfalz D.VII/III
Post by: Alexis on June 24, 2021, 10:49:05 PM

Thanks Ed ,

I did move it from behind the others and now have it front row and center  ;)


Alexis

Title: Re: Tom's Model Works Pfalz D.VII/III
Post by: kensar on June 25, 2021, 01:58:37 AM

I've missed commenting on this until now.  It may have put up a fight, but you've finished it in grand style.  Looks great.

Title: Re: Tom's Model Works Pfalz D.VII/III
Post by: macsporran on June 25, 2021, 03:45:35 AM

Nice result from a difficult kit. I remember the fight it put up for me 25 years ago - goodness knows how much worse the resin bits are by now. Very attractive swan from a sadly ugly duckling!
Sandy

Title: Re: Tom's Model Works Pfalz D.VII/III
Post by: Monty on June 25, 2021, 03:59:17 AM

A really great result, Alexis! I know you battled, but you tamed it and made it look just beautiful! Well done! Marc

Title: Re: Tom's Model Works Pfalz D.VII/III
Post by: Alexis on June 25, 2021, 11:15:38 AM

Thanks guys for the kind comments  :)

Sandy , sad part is I have another one in stash so I must like punishing myself  :o


Alexis

Title: Re: Tom's Model Works Pfalz D.VII/III
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on June 25, 2021, 04:35:45 PM

That is so cool Alexis! Masterpiece yet again... ;)
Dan

Title: Re: Tom's Model Works Pfalz D.VII/III
Post by: Alexis on June 25, 2021, 11:32:51 PM

Thanks Dan  :)


Alexis