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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: drdave on January 25, 2013, 07:58:54 AM

Title: WNW Pfalz DIII, Pheon Kest 8w Decals
Post by: drdave on January 25, 2013, 07:58:54 AM

Here we go again....

A lovely build. Decals great again, but I goofed slightly and put the snake about 13mm too far back. Moving it was not possible. It still fitted very well, but doesn't match photos having the tail of the snake overlapping the serial. I had a slight blip whilst setting it and attempted a patch which hasn't matched too well, so it has a bullet strike roundel over it!

 I have tried to show the buffed up rib tapes, using a mastercasters polishing stick, but silver doesn't demonstrate it well in the photos in this light. It looks good in daylight.

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/dpogson/P1010087_zps84272efa.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/dpogson/P1010100_zps035143ea.jpg)


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Title: Re: WNW Pfalz DIII, Pheon Kest 8w Decals
Post by: pepperman42 on January 25, 2013, 08:11:17 AM

Nice looking bird and Im catching the effect of the silver polishing method you mentioned.

Steve

Title: Re: WNW Pfalz DIII, Pheon Kest 8w Decals
Post by: coyotemagic on January 25, 2013, 08:21:35 AM

I can see the rib effect pretty clearly, as well, Dave.  Looks great.  The snake looks fine the way it is.  In my opinion, there are no better decals on the planet than Pheon.  However, unless you flood the area with water first, they will stick right where you put them.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: WNW Pfalz DIII, Pheon Kest 8w Decals
Post by: lcarroll on January 25, 2013, 09:32:49 AM

Great colour scheme,  Dave, and the Silbergrau looks perfect. I believe the highlites/shading would be very much less pronounced on a silver finish such as this and you've hit it bang on. Nice looking Bird and you are doing a great job on it.
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: WNW Pfalz DIII, Pheon Kest 8w Decals
Post by: drdave on January 31, 2013, 06:14:43 AM

Thanks fellas. She's done. I will do a proper photoshoot when I get outside.

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/dpogson/P1010101_zpsf31f5968.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/dpogson/P1010105_zpsc7e3f512.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/dpogson/P1010104_zps96427bea.jpg)

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(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/dpogson/P1010106_zps3b7e8df4.jpg)

(http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee484/dpogson/P1010101_zpsf31f5968.jpg)

Title: Re: WNW Pfalz DIII, Pheon Kest 8w Decals
Post by: coyotemagic on January 31, 2013, 07:25:28 AM

Outstanding, Dave!  Beautiful job with the weathering and rigging.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: WNW Pfalz DIII, Pheon Kest 8w Decals
Post by: GAJouette on January 31, 2013, 11:16:33 AM

 Dave,
Just as I've come to expect from your bench .....AWESOME PFALZ my old friend. Outstanding color scheme and weathering too.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Title: Re: WNW Pfalz DIII, Pheon Kest 8w Decals
Post by: uncletony on January 31, 2013, 12:06:04 PM

Yes, awesome.Amazing how you can crank these out!!

Title: Re: WNW Pfalz DIII, Pheon Kest 8w Decals
Post by: Des on January 31, 2013, 12:18:38 PM

Beautiful Dave, just beautiful, spectacular colour choice and very eye catching decals, an excellent build.

Des.

Title: Re: WNW Pfalz DIII, Pheon Kest 8w Decals
Post by: Dal Gavan on February 07, 2013, 03:58:55 PM

Very nice, Dave.  Which paint did you use for the sibergrau?

Cheers.

Dal.

Title: Re: WNW Pfalz DIII, Pheon Kest 8w Decals
Post by: Epeeman on February 08, 2013, 02:45:40 AM

Excellent, Dave!

There must be something about model building - I never seem to be able to get a kit together without some 'goof' along the way - does anybody manage a build where all goes perfect?

As regards the decal - who would really notice anyway - nobody will ever know if you don't say!!

Regards

Dave

Title: Re: WNW Pfalz DIII, Pheon Kest 8w Decals
Post by: drdave on February 08, 2013, 03:23:20 AM

Its 50/50 Tamiya Aluminium and light Grey

Title: Re: WNW Pfalz DIII, Pheon Kest 8w Decals
Post by: miamiangler on February 08, 2013, 03:49:52 AM

The A /C is looking great , Love the silver and gray choice !

Title: Re: WNW Pfalz DIII, Pheon Kest 8w Decals
Post by: drdave on February 08, 2013, 04:22:45 AM

There's a gallery in completed builds!