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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: mgunns on January 28, 2013, 12:04:51 PM
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Okay folks:
Here we go with another "Barn Burner" of a card: The Pfalz DXII. Yes folks. Not one you see every day on the forums. I was going to take a crack at the Fokker DVII, but there are already at least three of those going now. I have always thought it was a neat airplane ever since I saw it at the Australian War Memorial back in 1977. I intially thought it was a Fokker DVII, but upon closer examination realized my folly. At the time my knowledge of WWI a/c was limited to what Aurora and Revell had made, so I was astonished to see that Pfalz made something other than the ubiquitous DIII and DIIIa.
In addition I will be using the Pheon Decal for the build, it represents aircraft 2695/18 from the Autumn of 1918. It is in the Albatros Dat file no 146. The colors are speculative so I will be following Rowans artwork for painting. I will paint the cowlings the grey green vice blue.
The obligatory box art
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Pfalz%20DXII/DSC00952.jpg)
And the markings from the Pheon sheet.
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Pfalz%20DXII/DSC00953.jpg)
I made an attempt at the HGW fabric seat belts using the kit supplied PE as an example but gave up. Stay tuned for more modeling excitement as it occurs. Doncha dare miss it.
Thanks
Mark
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nice choice, looking forward to seeing it unfold, yeah, I have this one in my stash too...
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Hello Bo:
This model hit the streets to a rather Ho Hum response. I think it is neat and hopefully will garner some enthusiasm for the kit. It is colorful, a mean looking fighting machine and there is a plethora of decals for it. Stay tuned.
Best
Mark
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Mark,
Great choice in schemes; just this morning I was flipping through the Kit, Pheon Sheet, and Profiles and decided this was the one for me! Backup is the #6 Pheon Profile from Jasta 77b with the "Mercedes Star" logo. I'll be following this build closely........... it'll be great to have your perspectives and solutions before I tackle this one!
Cheers,
Lance ;) 8)
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Hello Lance:
I think the beauty of this kit is the fact it actually has a center seam! It looks like a typical WNW sweet kit. WNW has provided the red stripes for the cylinders to indicate it is a high compression motor and even offers engine serial numbers. How cool is that? I will be tackling it tomorrow and hope to post some progress during the week.
Best
Mark
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Excellent choice of markings, Gunny! I've got that sheet in 1/48 scale and will be doing the same scheme. I'll build a little brother for yours.
Cheers,
Bud
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Hi Mark,
congratulations to your choice. Besides the beautiful shape of the aircraft, I like the way, the camouflage turns it into a very aggressive but still attractive looking mashine. In my opinion those schemes anticipate lots of camouflage techniques used in WWII but still had there individual, artistic note.
I am looking forward to watch your build.
Dirk
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This model hit the streets to a rather Ho Hum response. I think it is neat and hopefully will garner some enthusiasm for the kit.
Yeah I've always thought this was a good looking bird. I'd wondered why it never seems to get built.
Looking forward to it, Mark. The scheme you've chosen will be a lot of fun.
Good luck,
Lindsay
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As one who recently built WNW Pfalz D.XII I have to protest: this kit is built from time to time. ;) But I agree, that it is built rarely. Yet, I suppose, one could say the same about almost all WNW kits, people generally buy them and rarely build. :(
Anyway, I am glad to see this thread open, Mark. And will be watching it with a great interest. It is an enjoyable kit and I trust you will soon experience it and present the results to our delight.
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Thanks Mark, that's made my day! I love the D.XII and as I comment in the decal booklet, history is repeating itself with everyone clamouring for the Fokker D.VII and pushing this beauty to the side! If you do one in 48th Bud, them I'm doubly happy!
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Good luck with the DXII Mark.
A superb looking aircraft IMHO and one I will get round to building one of these days.
Cheers,
vB
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Looking forward to seeing this one unfold Mark, I built this one when it was first released and must say it was a joy to build, I'm sure you will have a lot of fun with this kit.
Des.
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Mark,
I'm tickled to death to see you take on a Pfalz D.XII my old friend.IMHO she's the most beautiful of all German fighter types. Before I forget congratulations for being named this months Featured Modeler,well deserved honor.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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great colour scheme, looking forward to the build
cheers michael
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Good luck for your Pfalz DXII build, Mark -
I shall follow with interest!
Regards
Dave
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Sharp scheme youve picked. Looking forward to another informative build log. I havent heard of any "traps" on this one.
Steve
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Okay folks:
I don't have any pictures yet, but; progress is being made. I got the Data File #146 for reference purposes, albeit nothing really jumps out at me that WNW doesn't include in their comprehensive instruction sheet. I did find an error in the instructions, I will post a pic later. So far, waiting for oils to dry so I can proceed with the interior. Presently working on engine. As I am doing a later version with the larger vents I figured I would add spark plugs, so I am doing that. Other than that, painting, and waiting.
Stand by for more modeling mayhem.
Best
Mark
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Okay folks:
Here we go with another segment of Modeling madness.
ON page 5 of the instructions WNW mis mark the part number: Part #E27 is incorrectly marked it should be E37, a small change but noted.
I did the engine.
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Pfalz%20DXII/DSC00958.jpg)
and:
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Pfalz%20DXII/DSC00959.jpg)
I spent an inordinate amoutn fo time on the seat. Basically a lather paint and following the instructions per the decal sheetWNW provides.
.Exepte for small detail items, this is about it efor now. Keep in touch, Best Mark.
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Nice work on the engine Mark, looking forward to your next lot of progress photos.
Des.
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Great work on the engine Mark.
michael
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Excellent start, Mark -
Are the spark plugs 'home made'?
Regards
Dave
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I have to say Mark that you and Bud are building machines! I sure wish I could maintain the pace you guys do in churning out top quality models. I'll be watching this thread with interest. It's not a type that grabs my attention, but like the Snipe, I can see how it might grow on me.
I just noticed now, so I don't know if this is your usual practice, but are you using twisted copper wire for your wiring harness? If so, can you tell me the advantages you find in using it?
Cheers,
Chris
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I just noticed now, so I don't know if this is your usual practice, but are you using twisted copper wire for your wiring harness? If so, can you tell me the advantages you find in using it?
Cheers,
Chris
Hello Chris: I am using twisted copper wire. I use Bob's Buckles eyelets and tubes. I use the tubes for the spark plug. As these won't be seen except through a small cooling port, I didn't use the nuts. I cut the tube about 3/4 of it's size, glue it to the plug opening on the engine and put a small piece of copper wire through the hole leaving about a 1/4 sticking out. I then bend and slide one of the eyelets onto the copper wire. Once in posistion, I cut the length of copper wire and viola! A wired spark plug. If the engine was going to be more exposed I would have spent more time with the small details and even wire the magneto's but since it won't be, I am happy with the result. Looking at the photograph of the engine in the WNW instruction booklet you can see that the wires are braided so these are a natural and they seem to be in scale too.
Best
Mark
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Okay folks:
Just to bring you up to date. I have buttoned up the fuselage, but; here is what I did prior.
I drilled out the holes in the back of the seat mounting frame for rigging and ran the rigging from the back for attachment. I used EZ line and CA glued it to the back.
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Pfalz%20DXII/DSC00963.jpg)
I then CA glued it to the rudder peddal and the control stick.
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Pfalz%20DXII/DSC00962.jpg)
I went ahead and used the HGW "Fabric" seat belts. I attached them to the seat belt springs on the frames, draped them over the seat and CA glued them in place.
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Pfalz%20DXII/DSC00968.jpg)
I am not sure if they look any better than the painted PE ones. They are a lot more fiddlly and I spent hours on them. Not sure I will go that route again.
Using EZ line I represented the lines coming off the control column. I am not sure what they are, but they are seen in the data file and they were easy enough to do. I have the fuselage buttoned up and am ready to move on to the next step. Stay tuned for more modeling mayhem.
Thanks for stopping by
Mark
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Thanks for the update, Mark - Looking great so far.
One question: Did you have to fiddle around to make the fuselage sections butt up? Or did she fall together?
Cheers!
vB ;)
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Thanks for the update, Mark - Looking great so far.
One question: Did you have to fiddle around to make the fuselage sections butt up? Or did she fall together?
Cheers!
vB ;)
Hello Bob:
I didn't have to fiddle around to make the fuselage section butt up, but; I had to test fit several times. There are locating pins on each cockpit frame side that have to line up. I trimmed those a bit, and I also ensured that the all bulkheads were flush. It was tight, but it fit. I like using your eyelets as spark plug leads. They are the right scale and they have the "look".
Best
Mark
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Hi Mark,
Good to see the eyelets coming in handy ;)
Thanks for the info on the Fuselage.
Cheers!
Vb
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Here is another shot of the interior before buttoning it up. It shows the HGW belts to better effect.
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Pfalz%20DXII/DSC00967.jpg)
One thing on the instructions one part is misnumbered. When assembling the engine, on page 5 I think it is they have the air pump labeled as E 27, it is actually E 37. Maybe it is on their errata sheet on the website.
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Pfalz%20DXII/DSC00956.jpg)
But here it is if anyone is doing this. Not a biggie.
On page 4, the cockpit painting guide they show the ammo box and fuel tank installed but it isn't called out until page 7. I would recommend jumping ahead to page 7, assembling the fuel tank/ammo box assembly and install it while assembling parts A6 and A8 as the tabs fit into the ammo box/fuel tank assembly.
Thanks for stopping by
Mark
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Excellent start, Mark -
Are the spark plugs 'home made'?
Regards
Dave
Hello Dave:
Yes, the plugs are home made. I use Bob's Buckles Piece of tube for Turnbuckles and cut it to about 3/4 of it's length, glue it in place, paint it white; then take a piece of copper wire about a 1/4 inch long and put it in the end. Then I take a Bob's Buckles eyelet, bend it a bit to fit under the conduit, and slide it over the wire. Once the CA glue has set, I nip off the excess.
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I really like the look of the early squarish tail on this kit. OOB there was only one scheme that used that tail so it was the one I built. Great looking plane.
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Coming along very nicely Mark. I recently installed the HGW Fabric Belts in my F2b and liked them a lot. I believe the fabric produces a very much more realistic effect, as does yours here. Nice work all round.
Cheers,
Lance
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Very nice work, Mark, the time spent on the cockpit has been worth it, it looks good. I've marked my kit's instructions with the corect part number, too- thanks for pointing that out.
Cheers.
Dal.
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Mark,
Excellent progress to date my old friend .Eagerly awaiting the next instalment.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Thanks guys for the comments:
No pics at the moment. I am busy doing the small niggly things to progress on to completion. At our model club meeting today there were four WNW kits. One of the guys brought in his kit of the Hannover, and at least five of the other members are working on WNW kits. These are guys that never build WWI a/c but are busy working on their kits. So, WNW has managed to attract those modelers who would never have built a WWI a/c model kit into the world of 1/32nd WWI a/c modeling. Just thought I would put that out there.
Cheers
Mark
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Thanks guys for the comments:
No pics at the moment. I am busy doing the small niggly things to progress on to completion. At our model club meeting today there were four WNW kits. One of the guys brought in his kit of the Hannover, and at least five of the other members are working on WNW kits. These are guys that never build WWI a/c but are busy working on their kits. So, WNW has managed to attract those modelers who would never have built a WWI a/c model kit into the world of 1/32nd WWI a/c modeling. Just thought I would put that out there.
Cheers
Mark
Veeeery interesting :-)
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Okay folks:
This barn burner of a card has been smoldering a bit, but I have made some progress. I really messed up the PE on the machine guns, just couldn't get the front sights to sit properly on the barrell or line up with the cooling jackets so I opted for the non PE guns. I dry brushed them with the Testors Silver and I am happy with the results. Sometimes I can do the PE, other times it just isn't happening and this was one of those times, so rather than fight it, I moved on, put the front sights on the end and am happy with the results being thus:
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Pfalz%20DXII/DSC00975.jpg)
Now, whilst going through this drill I noticed that there is an error in the directions: on page 8 the "detailed" machine gun is labeled part "D9" which it is:
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Pfalz%20DXII/DSC00974.jpg)
However, now going over to page 8, the elevator control horns are labeled "D9", which they are not:
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Pfalz%20DXII/DSC00973.jpg)
They are actually "D11".
Moving along, I have the fuselage painted camouflage and the wings painted white for the lozenge decals.
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Pfalz%20DXII/DSC00969.jpg)
In reading the data file, it shows this a/c and mentions that the elevators are in lozenge, so I did it with the lozenge. I also opted to do the wheel covers in lozenge. Even though there are no photo's of it, I like it, so I did it. Maybe at some point in the operational life of the a/c it did have lozenge wheel covers.
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Pfalz%20DXII/DSC00976.jpg)
One thing I noticed when I put the engine in, the handle on the pump on the rear of the engine will not fit with the machine gun moutning bracket.
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Pfalz%20DXII/DSC00971.jpg)
So that will have to be removed.
I also painted the blue in what in the bottle appeared to be light blue, but after I painted everything, it has more of a turquoise affect. Oh well, I am not going to redo it.
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Pfalz%20DXII/DSC00972.jpg)
So far, I have not encountered any fit problems other than mentioned above. It is really a rather smallish airplane to have two bays per wing. The next step is lozenge the wings.
Thanks for stopping by and be sure to stay tuned for more exciting modeling excitement as it occurs.
Cheers
Mark
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Great progress Mark! I really like the way this aircraft looks. ;D Your finish and the mix of colors is very appealing. I'm with you all the way on the lozenge wheel covers and elevator. I've always liked those little areas covered in lozenge; it just appeals to me. I can also sympathize on the PE MGs, as I have the same problem once in awhile. Your stock MGs came out great--the drybrushing makes them look as good as PE! :D
Keep up the fine work!
Regards,
Bob
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Hello Bob:
Thanks for the comments. I think the PE jackets are really neat and add that special touch, but I think with work, the non PE guns can look pretty good as well. WNW's are nicely detailed with deep recesses that dry brushing can really bring out.
Best
Mark
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I like your approach to modelling Mark. If something doesn't work out particularly well, move on to Plan B without missing a beat. It's a good philosophy. Your painting and weathering has made the plastic MGs look every bit as good as 'perfectly formed' PE ones. I'm no fan of the PE parts myself as it's difficult to get them perfectly round. In fact, I've reached the point where if I replace the plastic MGs, it's only with Master barrels.
Looking forward to future updates.
Cheers,
Chris
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Hello Chris:
Thanks for the comments. I have the aber PE set for the guns, but they look way to fiddly for me. I like the turned barrels and the pre-rolled PE Jackets, but my gosh! There are at least 25 other minute parts that do everything but feed and eject. I may use them at some time, maybe on a Roden kit as the detail on the guns is a bit a soft. I am not a big fan of PE. I like how it looks and have used a lot of it on my ship models, but rolling and trying to get the sights to sit right are a bit much at times and other times, they work just fine. I like to keep the project moving and try not to get bogged down in minute details that will never be seen or will add little to the overall appearance of the model. I admire the work that people do to achieve those results, like KONG on his NINAK! What a work of art and a testament to his craftsmanship. For me, I would never get anything finished and it wouldn't look nearly as good, so I focus on the basics, a little cockpit detailing, paint finishes, decal work, a little weathering, and call it good. I am not a trophy hunter, I have to see completion, I don't have the patience to have a model on the bench for months on end, not any more. Just my controversial thoughts on this "Valentime's" day, 2013! ;)
Cheers
Mark
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Mark,
The MG's - join the club! I also had problems with them (when I built this kit last year) and actually managed to crush both cooling jackets whilst trying to fit them. I did exactly as you have done and used the plastic molded ones. You have done a really good job in painting them - at first glance I took them for PE anyway!
Your kit is progressing nicely and is really looking the business - don't worry about the 'right' shade of blue - WW1 aircraft colours (as you know) are pretty contentious anyway!
Regards
Dave
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Mark,
Excellent progress my old friend and as usual first class work all the way. I've the same kit in my stash and I'll be using your outstanding thread as reference when I get back to modeling again. Keep up the excellent work.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Hello Dave and Greg:
Thanks for the comments. I will be at the bench as we have a long weekend here in the great upper midwest in the USA. I am hoping, (fingers crossed) to wrap it up by Monday. We shall See. I have a Machivellian plan for the Hannover in Lozenge. Stay tuned for more modeling excitement, pathos and drama right here @ ww1aircraft models.
Cheers
Mark
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Okay folks:
A small update:
Applying lozenge decals requires a lot of patience and planning, none of which I am noted for. That being written, I got the bottom wing underside here:
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Pfalz%20DXII/DSC00977.jpg)
And managed to wrap up the all the decalling today as evidenced here:
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Pfalz%20DXII/DSC00990.jpg)
I used Rowan's Sheet for the Pfalz DXII and used the neat zig zag scheme of 2695.
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Pfalz%20DXII/DSC00988.jpg)
The decals went on quite nicely with no major hicups. I wish Rowan would have included about 4 extra 2695 serial numbers, but; other than that, the fit was perfect.
I also got the data file #146 to go with it with photo's of the AWM's restoration of 2600 for decal placement of some of the stencils.
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Pfalz%20DXII/DSC00989.jpg)
WNW provides a lot of neat little stencils and such, but provides scant information as to their whereabouts in their directions.
Upper wing decaled and now on to turnbuckling and wrapping this baby up.
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Pfalz%20DXII/DSC00991.jpg)
WNW's lozenge decals for this a/c really went on nicely. The holes lined up perfectly and the forward edge wrap did what it was supposed to do. Very nice. I went over the upper surfaces with a light mist of Testors MM Sand to give it a bit of a weathered fabric look, I am happy with the results.
Thanks for stopping by.
Best
Mark
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That's exciting progress Mark! This will be a great-looking aircraft when you're finished. Good luck with the final steps!
Regards,
Bob
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Looking mighty fine Mark! Your productivity right now is impressive, and no reduction in quality for certain. This is the scheme I want to do and, seeing this, I can't see any change in plans down the road.
Cheers,
Lance
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Going great guns, Mark ;)
Keep going!
vB
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Brilliant work, Mark. She's really coming along now.
Cheers,
Bud
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looking mighty fine Mark
michael
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Thanks for the comments guys, they are much appreciated. I don't know what happened, but trying to put the engine on the formers, it just wouldn't sit right, so, I trimmed some plastic off the formers and it fit just fine. I must have gotten something out of alignment in there.
Anyway, just some preliminary pics. It isn't finished, I have the top wing on for alignment purposes at this time. I did get the engine in, cowling panel, weaponry, cockpit coming, front radiator assembly and the undercarriage rigged. I also got the elevators and rudder rigged. I used copper colored EZ line. I don't know if it makes any difference, but it does stand out a little more. I will be using white EZ line for the main rigging.
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Pfalz%20DXII/DSC00996.jpg)
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Pfalz%20DXII/DSC00995.jpg)
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Pfalz%20DXII/DSC00994.jpg)
I did dullcote the overall scheme and lower wings. I added a drop, if that, of Testors MM Sand to the dullcote just to tone things down a bit. I don't think it is noticeable, but it did tone it down.
This is really a nice kit, a fun build and...........a neat looking model.
Stay tuned for more modeling mayhem as it occurs right here. Doncha dare mist it.
Best
Mark
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Mark,
Congratulations my old friend, I can see you're well on your way to having this beautiful Pfalz wrapped up shortly.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Looks great, Mark - a very nice, clean tidy build - fast work too!
Getting close to being finished ...................... ?
Regards
Dave
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I did dullcote the overall scheme and lower wings. I added a drop, if that, of Testors MM Sand to the dullcote just to tone things down a bit. I don't think it is noticeable, but it did tone it down.
How did you get the drop of Sand paint in the Dullcote rattle can? :o ;D
Seriously though, this is a beautiful model. It's about as colourful a marking scheme that I can remember seeing.
Cheers,
Chris
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I did dullcote the overall scheme and lower wings. I added a drop, if that, of Testors MM Sand to the dullcote just to tone things down a bit. I don't think it is noticeable, but it did tone it down.
How did you get the drop of Sand paint in the Dullcote rattle can? :o ;D
Seriously though, this is a beautiful model. It's about as colourful a marking scheme that I can remember seeing.
Cheers,
Chris
You squeeze it in the pin point hole with a perfumed atomizer air bulb.
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Thanks again for the kind comments guys:
Here are some pictures of the completed model. I used White EZ line this time. Not sure if I will use it again, but; it is growing on me. I used the turnbuckle loop and tube method for the upper wing attachment and the loop and twist for the lower attachment as that is what it seems the German's used on their rigging.
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Pfalz%20DXII/DSC00999.jpg)
I did weather the lozenge by airbrushing a thin mixture of Testors MM Sand to lighten it up and give it some texture. The pictures don't show it, but it turned out pretty good:
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Pfalz%20DXII/th_DSC01000.jpg) (http://s942.beta.photobucket.com/user/ptbarnum101/media/Pfalz%20DXII/DSC01000.jpg.html)
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Pfalz%20DXII/th_DSC00998.jpg) (http://s942.beta.photobucket.com/user/ptbarnum101/media/Pfalz%20DXII/DSC00998.jpg.html)
I used the Rudan Propeller mask with mixed results. He states in the instructions that one must practice and adjust air brush and compressor pressures, which I will have to do. I can see where the results will be satisfactory, until then, this is how it turned out, I am fairly happy with it.
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Pfalz%20DXII/th_DSC01001.jpg) (http://s942.beta.photobucket.com/user/ptbarnum101/media/Pfalz%20DXII/DSC01001.jpg.html)
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Pfalz%20DXII/th_DSC01003.jpg) (http://s942.beta.photobucket.com/user/ptbarnum101/media/Pfalz%20DXII/DSC01003.jpg.html)
All in all a fun build, not major obstacles and the only hiccup on the instructions is the misnumbering of a part which I noted earlier.
That's it for this bird. Now on to ......................??????
Thanks for stopping by.
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Great build Mark! She's a beauty. ;D Well done.
Regards,
Bob
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Mark,
Outstanding project my old friend. Absolutely love your choice of color schemes too. It's always a pleasure to follow along with your threads with all the tips.Not to mention the high level of skill and craftsmanship always present. Well Done !
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
PS: The white EZ Line looks just the part.
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Thanks Bob and Greg:
I am beginning to like the White EZ line. I will be using it on my next German A/C. I am thinking another LVG.
Cheers
Mark
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great job Mark, you don't mess about do you finished already :o
i love the colour scheme - very striking and the prop looks a treat
michael
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Mark, that's just lovely!
Well done, mate - very quick build too!!
Regards
Dave
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Hi Mark,
Lovely looking DXII you got there ;)
The white EZ line... did you tone the colour down or did you go with the natural colour?
Cheers,
vB
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She's absolutely gorgeous, Mark. I love the scheme and you did an outstanding job on the feathered demarcations, nice and smooth and even. The rigging looks fantastic as does the prop. Brilliant job all around, buddy.
Cheers,
Bud
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Lovely job Mark, beautiful looking scheme.
Cheers
Pete.
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Hi Mark,
Lovely looking DXII you got there ;)
The white EZ line... did you tone the colour down or did you go with the natural colour?
Cheers,
vB
Hi Bob:
Thanks for the compliments, I did not tone down the white at all. Just right off the reel. Now, I did put a drop of sand in the dullcote and maybe that toned it down a bit.
Cheers
Mark
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Thanks guys for the kind words. I really like the look of this model. The Pheon sheet offers so many schemes. I just may have to do another one. Maybe the Belgian scheme.
Best
Mark
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Hi Mark,
congratulations to your build. Great looking model anda beauitiful finish, but how on earth is it possible to finish such a project in less than one month? :o
Cheers, Dirk
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Hi Mark,
congratulations to your build. Great looking model anda beauitiful finish, but how on earth is it possible to finish such a project in less than one month? :o
Cheers, Dirk
Hello Dirk:
Thanks for the kind words. I was able to finish it in less than a month due to a couple of reasons, the interior didn't require a lot of work. No wood grain to wait to dry, no internal rigging save for the rudder and stick controls. I didn't spend a lot of time on the engine, just some plugs and wires. Once the exhaust and the gun troughs are on the model you can't see into the engine bay. A straightforward paint scheme. Easy rigging and that was about it. Now a person with AMS could spend a lot of time on it. I am a basic OOB builder, and that is about it. I do spend time on the engine on what is visible and focus on the visible. It is a good kit, goes together well, has a good flow to it and a neat looking model to boot. Oh, one more thing, I have no other life right now during the winter months in the great upper midwest of the USA and can devote most of my non working waking moments to modeling.
Thanks for stopping by
Best
Mark
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Congratulations Mark on a splendid build, the colour scheme is stunning and very well applied. The overall finish of this model is superb and very eyecatching, a real 'stand out in the crowd' model. Well done.
Des.
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Hello Des:
Thanks for the kind compliments, much appreciated. You can move this build over to the finished side of the house. I will probably be entering another two seater for the two seater build. Stand by for more modeling mayhem.
Thanks again
Best
Mark
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Very nicely done Mark. She's definitely a very colourful old girl. I wish I could say it was mine!
I will probably be entering another two seater for the two seater build.
Yer killin' me here buddy!
Cheers,
Chris
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Very nicely done Mark. She's definitely a very colourful old girl. I wish I could say it was mine!
I will probably be entering another two seater for the two seater build.
Yer killin' me here buddy!
Cheers,
Chris
Hi Chris:
Thanks for stopping by and your compliments. This is a great kit and highly recommend it. You too can have one in your collection and then we could enter them in a "Pose Down". :o
I am on a stash reduction mission this winter. Build Build Build.
L8R
Mark