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The David Wilson Memorial Group Build 2024 => The David Wilson Memorial Group Build 2024 => Topic started by: PrzemoL on May 02, 2024, 09:36:31 AM

Title: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic) - completed
Post by: PrzemoL on May 02, 2024, 09:36:31 AM: Here is my contribution to the memory of David. Once again, blue skies my friend!

(https://i.ibb.co/YBn8TJZ/20240426-133402.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/ry1FrRx/20240426-133824.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/xH7kw8q/20240502-013707.jpg)
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: Dutch522 on May 02, 2024, 01:45:07 PM: I'm certainly going to enjoy following along with this one... looking forward to seeing that color scheme on the model.

Dutch
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: Dirigible-Al on May 02, 2024, 05:47:41 PM: Me too.
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: macsporran on May 02, 2024, 06:23:34 PM: Looking forward to this.
Sandy
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: NigelR on May 02, 2024, 06:31:10 PM: Ooh, looking forward to this one also. Great choice of scheme.

However, I will be interested to see how you get on with the Wotan prop. I tried at least three different ways to get the laminations and failed miserably every time! That's why I will stick to schemes with the bolted together prop..... :) Using a ProperPlane prop is cheating btw ;) ;D
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: DaddyO on May 02, 2024, 07:10:11 PM: Always surprised at the number of schemes on this one given the short service life (Great choice by the way)

Looking forward to this one . . .
Paul
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: PrzemoL on May 02, 2024, 07:48:46 PM: Your welcome to my announcement is both flattering and intimidating. Let us see what I will be able to do with this precious kit.

Quote from: NigelR on May 02, 2024, 06:31:10 PM
Ooh, looking forward to this one also. Great choice of scheme.

However, I will be interested to see how you get on with the Wotan prop. I tried at least three different ways to get the laminations and failed miserably every time! That's why I will stick to schemes with the bolted together prop..... :) Using a ProperPlane prop is cheating btw ;) ;D

My plan is to order the Kotebi veneers to be cut and I will carve my prop(s). Hope you will not consider it as cheating ;)
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: William Adair on May 02, 2024, 10:23:17 PM: The kit looks amazing. Such a beautiful little aircraft too.
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: AngryJazz on May 02, 2024, 10:59:59 PM: Cant wait to see you do your magic on this one :)
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: NigelR on May 03, 2024, 06:30:06 PM: Quote from: PrzemoL on May 02, 2024, 07:48:46 PM
My plan is to order the Kotebi veneers to be cut and I will carve my prop(s). Hope you will not consider it as cheating ;)
Yes, that's still cheating in my book ;) ;D However, it does take a special skill to carve props, there's no denying that :) I am sure it will look fantastic.
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: RAGIII on May 04, 2024, 12:06:22 AM: This will be an absolute joy to watch as it comes together. The kit looks amazing!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: Brad Cancian on May 04, 2024, 08:13:57 AM: A superb choice, and what will no doubt be another stunner!

Cheers,

BC
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: PrzemoL on May 13, 2024, 07:14:13 AM: The first step - the interior truss removed from the 3D print tree. The resin is quite brittle but the tree tips touching the kit element are very thin and even if broken, not cut, do not leave the recesses but rather a pin which is easy to remove with a sharp blade. Some touch spots are hard to access with a sanding paper.

(https://i.ibb.co/YjkH1Kb/20240512-230751.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/WnxQ3Q0/20240512-230423.jpg)
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: macsporran on May 13, 2024, 05:07:14 PM: I've been worried about getting these parts out of the frame - so thanks Prze for leading the way.
I'll follow with great interest.
Sandy
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: FAf on May 13, 2024, 07:57:09 PM: It will be really interesting to see this kit come to life in your hands. I don't think I've seen one negative comment about it, but so far it's been very much first impressions, so this might give it a bit more substance. Not that I'm doubting the positive comments!

Fredrik
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: RAGIII on May 14, 2024, 06:44:45 AM: A good start Przeomo!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: PrzemoL on May 15, 2024, 06:39:14 AM: First test fit of the truss with the fuselage halves and the lower wing. The result - very satisfactory. No trace of the dreaded anhedral, no need to sand the mating surfaces. Only some delicate flash removed on the fuselage and wing edges. Very, very promising. Not that I expected anything else...

(https://i.ibb.co/W5Xfp4q/20240514-222354.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/6DyyZ8j/20240514-222325.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/rfWtVzZ/20240514-222341.jpg)
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: NigelR on May 15, 2024, 06:22:13 PM: Wow, that is good news all round. When I built the test model, the fit wasn't this good. Richard made some changes to the final kit as a result of the test build and it's clear they really paid off.

Looking forward to seeing more of your build.
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: RAGIII on May 16, 2024, 11:02:01 AM: It is great to see that a Limited run Resin kit can be made to such a great degree of accuracy and precision. !

RAGIII
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: PrzemoL on May 22, 2024, 01:31:18 AM: Beginning of the cockpit assembly. The 3D print elements do have some traces of printing layers, which I am trying to sand down. Tedious but necessary, especially for the elements which will get a metallic finish.

(https://i.ibb.co/DY97qL0/20240519-224548.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/5xYHrDj/20240519-224446-0.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/h7x49G5/20240519-224525.jpg)
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: RAGIII on May 22, 2024, 07:21:12 AM: I am certain you will get the best out of the parts provided.... even though they take a bit of work!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: KiwiZac on May 22, 2024, 11:59:51 AM: The idea of Prze building an Aviattic Pfalz brought a big smile to my face. Thank you so much for sharing this build with us Prze, and I hope one day I'm able to get one of these beautiful kits (I fell in love with Mikael Carlson's replica from the first YouTube video of it flying). I'm sure there are Aviattic owners on the forum who are eagerly watching your build and taking notes for theirs!
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: PrzemoL on May 26, 2024, 11:35:16 PM: Thank you for the encouraging words, Rick and Zac.

Here is more fitting and preparations of small resin and PE bits for the cockpit.

(https://i.ibb.co/8jwy1Mj/20240526-152059.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/FqhvgZ3/20240526-152151.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/b5HGH63/20240526-152414.jpg)
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: RAGIII on May 26, 2024, 11:51:12 PM: Those parts look amazing Przemo! With every post I get more excited about your build!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: AngryJazz on May 27, 2024, 04:24:42 AM: Wow the kit and your work look stunning!

Working with resin always scare me. Broken so many parts by not being careful enough. Can't wait to see some more of your magic on this kit :)
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: NigelR on May 27, 2024, 06:24:41 PM: Excellent preparation work, looking forward to seeing your progress on this.
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: PrzemoL on May 29, 2024, 02:56:04 AM: Thanks.

More preps, removing of 3D print traces underway, still the primer reveals that some retouches have to be done.

(https://i.ibb.co/VxgPrv8/20240528-184434.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/gm75Ztf/20240528-184322.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/nmvXJyT/20240528-184700.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/Tk4zLGx/20240528-184216.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/PNFScmH/20240528-184615.jpg)

Luckily, the more delicate and detailed bits made from darker resin are free of these faults.

(https://i.ibb.co/1GrX543/20240528-185349.jpg)
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: NigelR on May 29, 2024, 06:30:07 PM: That is devotion to duty! IMO you really can't really see the few faint traces of the 3D print once the model is painted, built and weathered so I admire your dedication. You probably have much better eyes than me...... Also, you can't see the ammunition box once it's in the cockpit anyway so I wouldn't worry too much about that.... ;)

This is going to be a lovely build, looking forward to more of it.
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: RAGIII on May 30, 2024, 12:24:42 AM: I am sure that your preparation of the parts will pay off in the end. Your usual precise work!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: Allan31 on June 01, 2024, 11:50:33 PM: Wow, just....wow. Better than WnW?
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: PrzemoL on June 12, 2024, 08:01:44 AM: Quote from: Allan31 on June 01, 2024, 11:50:33 PM
Wow, just....wow. Better than WnW?

Comparable in many aspects. But then, different in being resin, 3D print, not injection plastic.

Slow progress on the cockpit interior...

(https://i.ibb.co/xmtL0K7/20240611-234402.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/vQjvn0B/20240611-234418.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/pZcWm3f/20240611-234551.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/3RGSdRZ/20240611-234533.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/mB58Lc2/20240611-235342.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/qMxSSh0/20240611-234459.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/H2wG5VD/20240611-234823.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/k2kqQvs/20240611-234921.jpg)
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: NigelR on June 12, 2024, 06:18:44 PM: Lovely work on the interior so far. Very much looking forward to seeing this come together.
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: RAGIII on June 12, 2024, 10:21:09 PM: Really great progress on this one Przemo! Your detail painting and small improvements such as the springs are amazing!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: AngryJazz on June 13, 2024, 06:03:51 AM: Wow thats some delicate details! Looks amazing ;D
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: PrzemoL on June 13, 2024, 06:39:27 PM: Thanks.

Some more bits added to the interior truss. There is more to come including some tubing and cables seen in the photos of Mikael Carlson's replica which are not included in the kit.

(https://i.ibb.co/5B6CTZN/20240612-231529.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/whzNGVB/20240612-231540.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/H4wPD2n/20240612-231552.jpg)

And I have just got the lovely precut veneers to carve the Wotan propeller from the ever reliable Kotebi who is currently adding the cleverly engineered 4-bladed propellers to the offer. Needless to say - highly recommended. The pack is now glued together and impregnated using liquid CA glue. Carving soon!

(https://i.ibb.co/8BWSP9R/20240612-231444.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/dmr029V/20240613-073621.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/2yPx10k/20240613-073632.jpg)
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: Borsos on June 14, 2024, 03:17:21 AM: Very nice!
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: PrzemoL on June 14, 2024, 03:46:36 AM: Thanks, Andreas.

If the prop were 2bladed the carving would be over ;)

(https://i.ibb.co/LYmkS1C/20240613-171731.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/T8spmcD/20240613-171711.jpg)
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: RAGIII on June 14, 2024, 10:08:49 AM: The prop is looking gorgeous!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: NigelR on June 14, 2024, 06:02:06 PM: That's really clever! I was not aware of the Kotebi offerings.
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: PrzemoL on June 14, 2024, 06:03:27 PM: Quote from: NigelR on June 14, 2024, 06:02:06 PM
That's really clever! I was not aware of the Kotebi offerings.

But you still consider it as cheating, don't you? ;D
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: PrzemoL on June 15, 2024, 06:29:38 AM: Carved! :)

(https://i.ibb.co/KbfKs6K/20240614-212037.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/M8x5NRq/20240614-212043.jpg)
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: Dutch522 on June 15, 2024, 07:43:04 AM: Beautiful job, Przemo! How are you planning on finishing it?

Dutch
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: RAGIII on June 15, 2024, 10:03:40 AM: Yep, I am envious! Beautiful!!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: PrzemoL on June 15, 2024, 03:22:53 PM: Clear orange applied to give the final hue. The boss plate cut from the kit part, with the openings drilled out, painted steel. A delicate wash and manufacturer logo stickers will complete the job.

(https://i.ibb.co/MCLh0xb/20240615-071603.jpg)
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: NigelR on June 15, 2024, 06:29:20 PM: Beautiful work on the prop!
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: PrzemoL on June 17, 2024, 07:23:29 PM: Propeller finished.

(https://i.ibb.co/vw0VwKN/20240616-205449.jpg)
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: NigelR on June 17, 2024, 09:06:16 PM: Superb job, and nice decals....... ;)
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: PrzemoL on June 18, 2024, 07:52:23 AM: Thank you, Nigel... you know the decal story far too well :)

And after the propeller detour, back to the pit. First cables, tubes and linkages added. There are still three fuel lines missing.

(https://i.ibb.co/L8k614b/20240617-234308.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/Yhzmy9C/20240617-234513.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/X5rbjT2/20240617-234501.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/SxVnGPL/20240617-234351.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/nCMCwBK/20240617-234331.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/6wN6944/20240617-234440.jpg)
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: RAGIII on June 18, 2024, 08:02:03 AM: The prop and interior are superb!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: Dutch522 on June 18, 2024, 12:06:20 PM: Not sure which rises to greater heights of artistry, the kit, or what you're doing with it... a collaborative effort, obviously :)

Dutch
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: NigelR on June 18, 2024, 04:55:54 PM: That is looking sooooo good!! Lovely work.
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: AngryJazz on June 19, 2024, 05:31:17 AM: Wooah! What is this magic! Shrinking down a real propeller?!? ;D

Just stunning work on the details! ;)
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: PrzemoL on June 19, 2024, 06:10:58 PM: Thank you, thank you...

Closer and closer to closing the hull.

(https://i.ibb.co/drLwVBJ/20240619-093742.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/8N488hp/20240619-093754.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/dDKkMZf/20240619-093818.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/LzJhQjj/20240619-093829.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/2qfVLJg/20240619-093842.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/1bYwN11/20240619-093901.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/Qnxvy7B/20240619-093934.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/Z6W05wZ/20240619-094012.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/QHQP8dd/20240619-094114.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/pRVmsVF/20240619-094128.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/SxSNVfM/20240619-094149.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/DQmQX3J/20240619-094159.jpg)
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: RAGIII on June 20, 2024, 12:23:48 AM: Magnificent!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: lcarroll on June 20, 2024, 12:51:31 AM: Magnificent work Prze, that prop is very impressive and the super detailing in a class of its own. A pleasure to follow along as you again demonstrate the art of the master craftsman!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: PrzemoL on June 20, 2024, 06:27:33 AM: Thank you, Rick and Lance.

And here... closed!!! Seams filled with liquid CA, the one behind the pilot will be filled with putty.

(https://i.ibb.co/1XBMvb9/20240619-203951.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/CMmmjcm/20240619-203958.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/HTmNt7w/20240619-204004.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/Rb2YFz7/20240619-204035.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/nPgBmRT/20240619-204058.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/L9wFTfX/20240619-204113.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/NKb3QSz/20240619-204148.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/MgpD8WV/20240619-204156.jpg)
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: NigelR on June 20, 2024, 07:05:22 AM: Excellent! That's gone together really nicely. That's the only potentially challenging element of the build, the rest should fall together pretty quickly.
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: RAGIII on June 20, 2024, 09:49:20 AM: Outstanding work Przemo! It is Nice to see a costly Resin kit that doesn't need a ton of corrections! The result is you can spend your time just using your skill to make it look better!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: AngryJazz on June 20, 2024, 04:15:02 PM: Very nice work! Its quickly taking shape :)

Looks like the seamwork is minimal, so great news!
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: gedmundson on June 21, 2024, 04:34:39 AM: Very nice progress on your project, Prze. Other than your propeller (which I saw on FB) I've just seen the rest of your build and it's very impressive indeed! Nice to see these kits put together.
Cheers,
Gary
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: Borsos on June 23, 2024, 02:10:16 AM: Very nice progress indeed!
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: Dutch522 on June 23, 2024, 11:31:37 AM: Beautiful work, Przemo... I have a thing for copper, and that tank came out beautifully. Really enjoying following this build, what a gorgeous kit!

Dutch
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: Allan31 on June 26, 2024, 08:06:19 AM: Loverly...a shame that copper tank got buried....
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: PrzemoL on June 29, 2024, 01:38:53 AM: Many thanks, everyone.
Some more progress - seams filled and under treatment together with some polishing of 3D print traces, a chain for the magneto switch added, also the lovely resin Spandaus dryfit. I have to say that I am enjoying every bit of this kit. If you deliberate if to get it, I would recommend it without any hesitation.

(https://i.ibb.co/fN4hsb0/20240628-171200.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/5TkpzZC/20240628-171151.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/G5Yzp8m/20240628-171126.jpg)
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: NigelR on July 03, 2024, 09:53:36 PM: Looking lovely. My kit is definitely twitching in its box...... :)
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: DaddyO on July 03, 2024, 10:41:27 PM: Quote from: NigelR on July 03, 2024, 09:53:36 PM
Looking lovely. My kit is definitely twitching in its box...... :)

Blimey Nigel how many are you going to build? (He says with his tongue firmly in his cheek after a dozen triplanes) ;)

Paul

ps - Lovin' this thread so far Prze ;D
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: RAGIII on July 04, 2024, 06:02:32 AM: Excellent progress and the MG's look good. I can safely say they will look awesome once painted!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: dr 1 ace on July 13, 2024, 04:23:40 AM: So typical of your great work, aprimer for when I get to mine !

Ed
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: PrzemoL on July 28, 2024, 06:32:41 PM: Thanks for the kind comments, folks.

Long break due to holidays is over, and I am back to my bench. Some corrections of gaps between the rudder and the fin done. Also the work on polishing the wing surfaces between the fine rib tapes is going on. Doing this I also decided to remove imho overdone raised detail along the leading and trailing edges of the wings.
The openings in the fuselage are covered in preparation for airbrushing.

(https://i.ibb.co/VtwxxCH/20240728-102329.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/2tKsVqH/20240728-102414.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/h28W6g1/20240728-102346.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/DbtMQz2/20240728-102359.jpg)
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: NigelR on July 29, 2024, 06:14:18 PM: I hope you enjoyed your holidays but I am glad they are over because we want to see this build progressing! Nice prep work, looking forward to seeing the paint going on....
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: PrzemoL on July 29, 2024, 10:53:36 PM: Holidays were great, Nigel, thank you.

More cleaning of 3D print traces - one wheel before it and another after it... And I assembled the fantastic 11-cylinder SH engine.

(https://i.ibb.co/C8xwtpN/20240728-230105.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/C6rBq10/20240728-200550.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/8dxCjjM/20240728-200531.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/tLG9FsV/20240728-200521.jpg)
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: Dirigible-Al on July 30, 2024, 01:10:10 AM: Man, I like that engine. It'll be a shame to burry it in the cowling.
Alan.
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: Dutch522 on July 30, 2024, 04:13:17 AM: Beautiful, PrzemoL, glad to see that you're able to make improvements even on this masterpiece of a kit!

Dutch
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: RAGIII on July 30, 2024, 04:58:47 AM: The difference between a Great Modeler like you, and a Modeler like Me. I would have told everyone what a nice job Aviattic did with the deteriorating fabric wheel cover whereas you fixed them ::) Excellent progress. The Engine looks to be a Beauty!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: PrzemoL on July 30, 2024, 05:44:22 AM: Thanks a lot.

Some more corrections - the excessive gaps at the ailerons sides are already cleared, the one on the perimeter of the wheel cover - under construction. I am using a thin plastic profile from Evergreen.

(https://i.ibb.co/RhN6bKb/20240728-230331.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/C8j3xkN/20240728-230404.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/L8HcdXH/20240729-162623.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/x1gWK1F/20240729-162647.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/wLbRX4Z/20240729-202847.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/PWCSfWG/20240729-210027.jpg)
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: PrzemoL on July 30, 2024, 04:57:58 PM: Wheels correction complete

(https://i.ibb.co/QrcpVRX/20240730-085457.jpg)
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: NigelR on July 30, 2024, 05:42:44 PM: Excellent prep work. I tend to rush things too much....... :-[
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: PrzemoL on August 06, 2024, 03:40:15 AM: After numerous tedious sessions of polishing and primer airbrushing I am finally happy with the smoothness of the main parts - especially important for the wings which are to be covered with semitransparent losenge decals to avoid silvering.
They are now painted gloss white, as is the rudder. The remainder will be airbrushed dark green, except for the wheel covers and engine cowling, which will get their yellow.

(https://i.ibb.co/bX0dVks/20240805-193330.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/WFGxRTk/20240805-192655.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/R3gcZ22/20240805-192437.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/bNX1q6p/20240805-192509.jpg)]
(https://i.ibb.co/GJ6wDWd/20240805-192456.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/PWpWKhy/20240805-192553.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/8819wH7/20240805-192609.jpg)
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: macsporran on August 06, 2024, 06:11:53 AM: You're doing a great prep job for all of us, Prize. I hadn't realised there was so much refining to be carried out. Forewarned is forearmed!
Can't wait to see you get the colour on!
Sandy
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: NigelR on August 06, 2024, 06:11:04 PM: Excellent prep work Przem. I'm sure the effort will be worth it.
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: PrzemoL on August 08, 2024, 07:12:18 AM: Finally some progress with true colours.
(https://i.ibb.co/Jx7Y7BN/20240807-222835.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/YyP9w4V/20240807-222845.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/fkcTnqL/20240807-222900.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/hd9F87B/20240807-223011.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/Cs0311r/20240807-223029.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/NT7CRrc/20240807-223109.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/M1HvP95/20240807-223125.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/WyvNXsz/20240807-223202.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/smXtrk2/20240807-223412.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/DRnDKWn/20240807-223530.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/fHgZNDv/20240807-223614.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/R3s0zLc/20240807-223641.jpg)
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: NigelR on August 08, 2024, 05:55:09 PM: Excellent, the magic is happening...... Nice start on the paintwork.

Did you paint the prop or is it carved? No matter how I tried I could not paint or mask laminations on the Wotan.
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: Rookie on August 08, 2024, 06:19:40 PM: Topnotch work as usual Prez.

I am always enjoying your builds and buildlogs ;D

Willem
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: RAGIII on August 08, 2024, 11:29:57 PM: More Amazing work Przemo! The yellow on the cowling along with that Gorgeous Prop look Stunning! The Engine is also superb!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: PrzemoL on August 09, 2024, 03:22:39 AM: Thank you!

The wings were masked and now dark green is sprayed.

(https://i.ibb.co/bRLSD6Y/20240808-191216.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/4VsQw3n/20240808-192100.jpg)
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: FAf on August 09, 2024, 03:43:18 AM: Colourful!
I went back to compare the surface finish now to what it was when you started... it's quite an enhancement! The present cowling doesn't show a hint of the print lines that were there from the beginning.
/Fredrik
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: RAGIII on August 09, 2024, 07:16:09 AM: Beautiful paintwork and scheme!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: NigelR on August 09, 2024, 06:12:45 PM: That is looking lovely, excellent paintwork. Nice choice of green as well.
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: PrzemoL on August 10, 2024, 08:06:57 AM: Thank you.

More progress - cockpit rim and tyres painted, losenge decalling underway.

(https://i.ibb.co/j8qrJZw/20240809-235418.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/z7wy6Y3/20240809-235425.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/yqhhp4r/20240809-235453.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/hDnMGZf/20240809-235515.jpg)
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: NigelR on August 11, 2024, 06:23:33 PM: That is coming along very nicely indeed. A pleasure to follow this build step by step.
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: Tim Mixon on August 12, 2024, 01:45:30 AM: Wonderful work Przemol. Your detail work and photography are very inspiring.

Tim
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: RAGIII on August 12, 2024, 05:51:11 AM: The Lozenge will really make the scheme pop even more! Lovely work!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: PrzemoL on August 12, 2024, 07:00:55 AM: Thanks!

Losenge decals complete, markings and stencils underway.
(https://i.ibb.co/BzyM3TS/20240812-163435.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/1fxhvLD/20240811-223917.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/bmjXVYr/20240811-223840.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/5x7V23K/20240811-223353.jpg)
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: RAGIII on August 12, 2024, 09:10:13 AM: You are on a roll and it looks Fabulous!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: Dutch522 on August 12, 2024, 10:11:23 AM: Beautiful work, PrzemoL, but no surprise there... I'm certain this is going to be one of your best!

Dutch
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: NigelR on August 12, 2024, 06:23:27 PM: Very nice work. Those decals look really cool. For some reason, I find the stencilling really appealing and for some reason it brings the model to life. Aviattic put a lot of effort into getting all those little details correct and I really think it pays off.
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: PrzemoL on August 12, 2024, 06:27:12 PM: Thank you.

Quote from: Davos522 on August 12, 2024, 10:11:23 AM
Beautiful work, PrzemoL, but no surprise there... I'm certain this is going to be one of your best!

Dutch

It is still to be seen. ;)

Quote from: NigelR on August 12, 2024, 06:23:27 PM
Very nice work. Those decals look really cool. For some reason, I find the stencilling really appealing and for some reason it brings the model to life. Aviattic put a lot of effort into getting all those little details correct and I really think it pays off.

I fully agree. They add a lot of life, despite being so tiny. I still have to work a bit with MicroSol on them to remove spots of silvering.
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: PrzemoL on August 13, 2024, 12:42:38 AM: Decalling finished.
Rigging fittings prepared.

(https://i.ibb.co/G5jvbn6/20240812-163351.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/mvGz6T5/20240812-163219.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/spfyJ0N/20240812-163155.jpg)
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: KiwiZac on August 13, 2024, 03:43:22 PM: Another beautiful build on progress Prze! I love the yellow and green together, what an attractive scheme.
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: NigelR on August 13, 2024, 05:49:45 PM: That marking looks very cool. This is coming together very nicely.
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: RAGIII on August 13, 2024, 11:32:38 PM: Looking Fantastic! The turnbuckles look challenging to Me but for you will be just routine!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: Boch on August 16, 2024, 04:20:39 AM: Beautiful model and as always built with great care. It looks great.
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: PrzemoL on August 17, 2024, 10:30:14 PM: Thanks!

Progress - shading, wash and engine dirt added. Assembly begins!

(https://i.ibb.co/SN2dRQ3/20240817-141814.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/zb1430y/20240817-141843.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/3yDRPT9/20240817-142311.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/PYLNFXt/20240817-142239.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/GW1t32H/20240817-142212.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/q0Dxynq/20240817-141914.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/XjcFQtx/20240817-142013.jpg)
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: PrzemoL on August 18, 2024, 01:52:09 AM: Propulsion unit mounted!
Funny enough, I have not glued the engine, only the prop is attached to it and the whole set can rotate, as if it was ordinary rotary. I know it is not correct for the bi-rotary SSh engine. But it will allow me to present the model with various prop orientations. And I can still pour CA glue to make it fixed, if I am bored with it ;)

(https://i.ibb.co/1KZrgtJ/20240817-174823.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/nQGKQSZ/20240817-174906.jpg)
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: Dutch522 on August 18, 2024, 01:10:14 PM: I'm surprised Richard didn't include a tiny 3D printed gearbox to enable the motor and prop to rotate in opposite directions :D

You're making great progress,

Dutch
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: FokkerFodder on August 18, 2024, 02:49:19 PM: I love the colours on this and it’s looking great… a real brute of a plane!
Cheers
Matt
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: FAf on August 18, 2024, 04:32:48 PM: Stunning build!
/Fredrik
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: DaddyO on August 18, 2024, 05:07:24 PM: Really enjoying this build Prze and love the detail you're adding along the way 8)

Paul
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: RAGIII on August 18, 2024, 10:56:37 PM: Beautiful paintwork and tastefully weathered! I Love this one.
RAGIII
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: Umlaufmotor on August 19, 2024, 01:14:39 AM: Quote from: PrzemoL on August 18, 2024, 01:52:09 AM
Propulsion unit mounted!
Funny enough, I have not glued the engine, only the prop is attached to it and the whole set can rotate, as if it was ordinary rotary. I know it is not correct for the bi-rotary SSh engine. But it will allow me to present the model with various prop orientations. And I can still pour CA glue to make it fixed, if I am bored with it ;)

(https://i.ibb.co/1KZrgtJ/20240817-174823.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/nQGKQSZ/20240817-174906.jpg)

@Przemol
@Davos522

Hello PrzemoL, Hello Dutch,

don't let your thoughts lead you astray!
Seen from the outside, the Siemens Halske ShIII is exactly the same as a normal rotary engine.
The propeller is bolted to the engine housing and therefore - logically - rotates at the same speed and in the same direction as the cylinders rotate.
The special feature of this engine compared to a normal rotary engine is that the crankshaft INSIDE the engine rotates at the same speed against the direction of rotation of the cylinders.
The SHIII rotates at a maximum of 900 rpm in one direction and the crankshaft at 900 rpm in the other direction - this results in an effective speed of 1800 rpm.

If the propeller on the model rotates in the same direction and at the same speed as the engine, this is absolutely correct!

And by the way PrzemoL - an excellently built model is currently being built on your workbench ;)

https://www.enginehistory.org/Piston/Before1925/SiemensHalskeSh3/01Sh3.gif

https://www.enginehistory.org/Piston/Before1925/SiemensHalskeSh3/03Sh3.gif

https://www.enginehistory.org/Piston/Before1925/SiemensHalskeSh3/05Sh3.gif

Servus
Bertl

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Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: PrzemoL on August 19, 2024, 01:35:39 AM: It is hard to digest that I lived so long with the wrong idea of birotary engine principle... :-[ But then, thank you Bertl for straightening it out! And my pleasure is now doubled as it turned out that my ad hoc mod of the engine assembly is correct :D
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: NigelR on August 19, 2024, 06:49:53 PM: This is looking beautiful Przem, you are really doing this kit justice. Is the prop painted or carved? If painted, how the heck did you manage it?
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: PrzemoL on August 19, 2024, 06:56:56 PM: Thank you, Nigel!

But...

Quote from: NigelR on August 19, 2024, 06:49:53 PM
This is looking beautiful Przem, you are really doing this kit justice. Is the prop painted or carved? If painted, how the heck did you manage it?

we have had the discussion about cheating with the propeller :)

https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=14419.msg264965#msg264965

Mine is carved from pre-cut veneers - which you considered as cheating, indeed ;-)

https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=14419.msg266501#msg266501
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: AngryJazz on August 19, 2024, 06:59:40 PM: Stunning, just stunning! The color, the prop just amazing! ;D
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: NigelR on August 19, 2024, 09:20:37 PM: Quote from: PrzemoL on August 19, 2024, 06:56:56 PM
Mine is carved from pre-cut veneers - which you considered as cheating, indeed ;-)
Ah, I'd forgotten that. You did indeed cheat ;) ;D but you made a fantastic job of the propellor, it does look really good. And the four-bladed Wotan is virtually impossible to paint anyway.
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: PrzemoL on August 20, 2024, 12:35:34 AM: The rigging stations in, some did not stand the pull off test - reinserted and awaiting the second test.

(https://i.ibb.co/2NnxWsX/20240819-162508.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/qy6qTnZ/20240819-162531.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/pXKMccs/20240819-162557.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/ZHskbMB/20240819-162632.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/rF6F3jV/20240819-162650.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/pwkvvYY/20240819-162741.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/dLdWqdT/20240819-162804.jpg)
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: PrzemoL on August 20, 2024, 05:59:07 AM: And now the assembly is started. Cabane struts on place, with the use of a cardboard jig. And the test of dryfit of the upper wing. BTW, the wings are so thin in profile and made from a soft resin that they hog down under self weight. I wonder if the addition of struts will be enough to help or will the rigging need to be really working as in the real thing :)

(https://i.ibb.co/Lr56T50/20240819-204333.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/mTqRq9J/20240819-204404.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/1KvNGdD/20240819-205952.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/YQFBWZQ/20240819-205914.jpg)
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: PrzemoL on August 20, 2024, 07:40:55 AM: And out of the sudden... it is a biplane :)

(https://i.ibb.co/0MMwTdR/20240819-233542.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/5nvQBfG/20240819-233606.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/QXs34DV/20240819-233636.jpg)
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: RAGIII on August 20, 2024, 09:32:06 AM: Simply Gorgeous!!!! You make Me wish this one was in My poor Mans price range ::) Probably best as it would be Impossible to build as fine a Model as you are presenting!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: FAf on August 20, 2024, 03:05:46 PM: Very satisfying updates! And what a pretty plane it's turning out to be!
/Fredrik
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: NigelR on August 20, 2024, 05:52:10 PM: Beautiful work Przem, this is looking stunning.

Quote from: PrzemoL on August 20, 2024, 05:59:07 AM
I wonder if the addition of struts will be enough to help or will the rigging need to be really working as in the real thing :)
I have had no problems with mine, the struts hold everything in place nicely. It's been transported to several shows and no sign of any wing droop.
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: macsporran on August 20, 2024, 07:16:27 PM: I didn't think I fancied the green colour scheme but this (and the one by Nigel) is certainly changing my mind.

Fantastic detail work.

Sandy

PS great technique with the cardboard upper centre section!
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: PrzemoL on August 21, 2024, 12:06:33 AM: Thank you, gentlemen.

Quote from: NigelR on August 20, 2024, 05:52:10 PM
Beautiful work Przem, this is looking stunning.

Quote from: PrzemoL on August 20, 2024, 05:59:07 AM
I wonder if the addition of struts will be enough to help or will the rigging need to be really working as in the real thing :)
I have had no problems with mine, the struts hold everything in place nicely. It's been transported to several shows and no sign of any wing droop.

Actually, in my case the struts were not enough, there was still a visible hogging.
But... just 4 rear landing wires did their magic! Drop down is now cancelled. So for tonight I can plan the pure rigging joy with the remaining cables! :)

(https://i.ibb.co/F6rNJxV/20240820-155925.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/hgVmfJ8/20240820-155941.jpg)
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: Umlaufmotor on August 21, 2024, 04:49:30 AM: @PrzemoL

This beefy little plane looks really great.

Can you tell us what colors you used for the cockpit, the struts, the engine cowling and the fuselage, please?

Servus
Bertl
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: RAGIII on August 21, 2024, 06:55:11 AM: She looks Terrific Przemo! I assume you ran Monofilament line through those buckles for structural rigging?
RAGIII
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: PrzemoL on August 21, 2024, 08:39:36 AM: Thank you, Bertl and Rick.

Quote from: Umlaufmotor on August 21, 2024, 04:49:30 AM
@PrzemoL

This beefy little plane looks really great.

Can you tell us what colors you used for the cockpit, the struts, the engine cowling and the fuselage, please?

Servus
Bertl

All the colours are custom mixes of Vallejo acrylics.
Fuselage green is 4:3 Verde Refractorio and Gris Oliva.
Yellow is Amarillo Mate with a small drop of Naranja.
Wheel covers are RLM02
And all the struts are 1:1 RLM02 and Gris Claro.

Quote from: RAGIII on August 21, 2024, 06:55:11 AM
She looks Terrific Przemo! I assume you ran Monofilament line through those buckles for structural rigging?
RAGIII
That is right, my usual method for 32nd scale, this time the rigging is really working.

And after todays fun it is almost there, just the control surfaces with their cables are left for tomorrow.

(https://i.ibb.co/5YvRLBn/20240820-223555.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/FzQvHr3/20240820-223643.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/X40658s/20240820-223726.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/jGqXCch/20240821-002310.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/mtpdxh8/20240821-002324.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/nwMFffZ/20240821-002350.jpg)
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: RAGIII on August 21, 2024, 08:47:19 AM: The rigging is Superb!! You are almost there Przemo!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: NigelR on August 21, 2024, 06:12:22 PM: That's looking beautiful, lovely work all round. I'm glad the rigging has solved any wing droop issues.
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: AngryJazz on August 21, 2024, 06:47:13 PM: Huge milestone! Just looks impressive ;D
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: PrzemoL on August 22, 2024, 05:14:56 AM: In memoriam - to David Wilson, for his dedication to this amazing place where 1WW aviation modellers from all around the world meet - you will always remain in my memory - blue skies, dear friend.

Pfalz D.VIII, Jasta 29, Harold Auffarth, Autumn 1918, Aviattic kit 32nd scale.

(https://i.ibb.co/18TG8n5/20240821-205909.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/3mBS21M/20240821-205928.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/mtmKYs5/20240821-205958.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/5My8bLk/20240821-210027.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/k2FBdGq/20240821-210058.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/kyNM9Dt/20240821-210126.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/cFLY3Tz/20240821-210142.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/n12w7F6/20240821-210147.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/6vzr25n/20240821-210207.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/Lhz3DLx/20240821-210245.jpg)
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: Tim Mixon on August 22, 2024, 07:04:24 AM: Absolutely stunning Prze. A wonderful tribute to Dave’s legacy.

Tim
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: PrzemoL on August 22, 2024, 07:34:54 AM: Thank you, Tim.

BTW - the full final gallery:
https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=14584.0
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: hadzi on August 22, 2024, 10:18:25 PM: Congratulation, great results!
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: RAGIII on August 22, 2024, 10:41:23 PM: A truly Gorgeous Model Przemo and a Wonderful tribute to David! All aspects of the build are Superb!!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: lcarroll on August 22, 2024, 10:51:30 PM: Prze,
A touching and beautiful tribute to Dave. My comments are entered on your Completed Models Post. Outstanding work, just beautiful to see!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: PrzemoL on August 23, 2024, 08:05:27 PM: Thank you, gentlemen. :)
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: FAf on August 23, 2024, 10:17:45 PM: A joy to follow, from start to finish!
/Fredrik
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: Dirigible-Al on August 25, 2024, 02:35:25 AM: Yet another amazing build Prz. A fitting tribute to David.
Alan
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: dr 1 ace on August 25, 2024, 02:47:39 AM: Another PRIMO Model from your hands, a great tribute using one of the latest additions to our hobby !

Ed
Title: Re: Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic)
Post by: AngryJazz on August 26, 2024, 04:25:23 PM: Amazing result! Really looks impressive! I enjoyed your build log on this one ;D