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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: Ernie on January 15, 2014, 01:02:27 PM
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Well my friends, time to come out from hiding. I have been working feverishly at my usual
glacial speed. I'm building my first Wingnut kit and am a bit nervous, with a horrible fear of
making a pigs ear of such beautiful pieces. Thus, I'm not going to get fancy, building her
pretty-well out of the box, the only exceptions being HGW seatbelts and instrument
bezels, Master brass Spandau machine guns, and WnW Pfalz D.IIIa Flying Circus -Part 2
decal sheet.
The model I am building is the Black & White aeroplane flown by Werner Hertel of Jasta 40.
Beginning at the beginning...
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Pfalz/P3_zps56da13a7.jpg)
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Pfalz/P4_zps55d4223c.jpg)
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Pfalz/IMG_1914_zps7c498987.jpg)
I have to admit I didn't do anything special to the engine. Thank goodness the kit version is really
nicely done. It can make anyone look good! ;) ;D
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Pfalz/IMG_1912_zpsb3bc5875.jpg)
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Pfalz/IMG_1911_zps71311226.jpg)
The interior and engine done and ready to go into the fuselage...
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Pfalz/IMG_1909_zpsbec56c80.jpg)
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Pfalz/IMG_1910_zpsf3f73914.jpg)
It is really a treat the way the kit goes together. As many have said, watch the paint in the slots...
very close tolerances. I am enjoying the build, certainly not to the exacting standards of many of
our so talented modellers, but really pleasing in my "good enough" world. With these kits, good enough
isin't all that bad. ;) ;D
Thanks for dropping by. Please let me know what you think, and what I can improve on. :D
...More to come...
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Brilliant start on the innards, Ernie! It's great to see you join the fray. You picked a great subject to start with. Straight forward aircraft with relatively simple rigging. You are going to have a blast, my friend.
Cheers,
Bud
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Nice start Ernie, looking forward to the next installment. Aren't those HGW belts cool?
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sweet work ernie, no pigs ear there. keep up the good work.
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Excellent start, Ernie!
Good to see you crafting your magic ;)
More please!
VB
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Looks great to me Ernie, you'll have a super model there :)
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Looking good Ernie, just goes to prove that OOB is a very good level of detail.
Cheers
Pete.
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Hi Ernie,
You made a fantastic start Ernie. Great interior and lovely woodwork. Your engine is very well done. I will follow your build very closely. Your standard is very high no matter what you think of it. I'm sure that this will turn out to be a great build!
Kind regards my friend
Patrick
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Very well done so far Ernie, your interior detail is excellent and the engine looks very nice. All the Wingnut kits make up to be great models when built OOB and I'm sure yours is going to be one of the greater ones.
Des.
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Fine start, indeed.
What to improve? Are you planning to open the engine panels? If so, then some wash might do well the immaculate silver of the engine. And the electric wires to the spark plugs add a lot and are not difficult to make.
Secondly, I remember Pfalz D.III has indeed tight tolerances. Before closing the fuselage I would recommend you to check the fit of the fuselage and the lower wing with the interior locked inside.
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Ernie,
I agree with the others, Beautiful start! Then seatbelts look great. The wood surfaces are excellent as are your rudder cablea and instruments!
RAGIII
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Thank so much for all your kind remarks. I'm quite taken with the HGW seatbelts,
they aren't all that tough to assemble and add a lot to the model. It is a enjoyable
model to build and even if not much in the superdetailing department, I am having
a good time with it. I love the lines of this aeroplane and will surely build another, with
a little better detail.
Prze, I think I will make it with the engine covers on, but will certainly take your advice
on a bit of a wash on the visible parts of the engine.
Thank you all for your input! :D
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Ernie,
Outstanding work on her interior my friend. I really like how your floor boards that well used look about them. Keep up the outstanding progress.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Hello Ernie:
Great start on this neat airplane. I like the wood grain on the cockpit floor, very convicing. Can you include a picture of the Artwork for the model. I think I can picture Hertl's a/c., but a photo would be nice.
As Prez said, check your fit with the wing before buttoning it up, I didn't and had to do some major adjustments and coaxing.
Best
Mark
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Looking great Ernie. The cockpit looks excellent.
Mark
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Excellent start Ernie - I'll be watching closely as I have the very same in the stash ... although I might suggest that I'll be building it even more out of the box than you??
Way to go fella!
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Great start on this one Ernie. You've passed me already, I've still got a few small bits to go on the engine before I can close her up. The trial fits are really tight and I have discovered there will be some "refinement" required to get the bottom wing properly fit. I hope yours slides together smoothly.
And, like you, I am very much a fan of the HGW Belts, what a joy to work with!
I'll be watching your progress here with no shame and great concentration!
Cheers,
Lance
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Gregory, Mark & Mark, Andi and Lance Thanks so much! I'm happy that
you stopped by.
Lance, being the artist you are, I'm sure when you unveil your engine it
will be breathtaking! I noticed the same problem with the lower wing. I
sanded the bottom (I think right) corner of the underside of the cockpit and
it did the trick. Fits like a glove, as they say.
Hopefully I'll have an update later today.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Beautiful work, Ernie. It's a lovely kit, mate, and you're doing it proud.
One tip, keep an eye on the fit of the fuselage halves at the firewall. Even though I'd thought I'd kept the slots clear and cleaned up the edges of the parts, I still had a bit of sanding to do, before the fuselage closed easily.
Looking forward to the next installment.
Cheers.
Dal.
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Well don't fear... you made a great start already, and if you can build such nice models as you did show us so far, i'm sure that his one will be a jewl.
Cheers
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Ernie,
You lucky devil. I've been sanding and shaving for a couple of hours; got the fuselage and lower wing "almost" there but not quite..................... and managed to "ping" the spent casing chute off the ammo cans, :( no biggie, at least I recovered it from the jaws of the carpet/lino monster!) I guess it'll be another day before I can post an update. The fit on this one is really unforgiving!
Cheers,
Lance
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It is a very good beginning. Nice to see this.
Martin
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Thanks for your kind comments, Dal, Zabu, Lance and Martin. It is so encouraging
for me and is much appreciated.
Dal and Lance, you are so right about the fit. I have sanded parts of the cockpit
and engine area to within an inch of their lives and still have trouble that I will get
to in the upcoming installment.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Ok, my fellow forumites, time for another little update.
The cockpit area, being pretty well finished, is ready to be tucked into the fuselage.
First a quick look at the Master Spandau, which really look the part, I think.
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Pfalz/IMG_1917_zps8f4a6ad2.jpg)
Ok, now I'll start with this one, which shows the markings I have chosen.
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Pfalz/IMG_1936_zpsa274a0a8.jpg)
After everything was cemented into place, I thought it, was going swimmingly until I noticed that the port Spandau is off kilter, being forced to the left by the engine. I don't know how to rectify this other than
trying to force it to the right and attempting to CA it more in the proper line. The next couple of photos
show this better.
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Pfalz/IMG_1926_zps6a7ea936.jpg)
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Pfalz/IMG_1919_zps6502497d.jpg)
Here's the nose area. I have removed the engine cover but I'm not sure if it's a good idea seeing the
engine is not detailed other than a little MIG greasy/oily wash. I don't know what can be done to jazz
it up a bit, or whether it needs very much at all. I could use some advice on this one...should I even bother
to leave the covers off?
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Pfalz/IMG_1932_zps7e0e65c0.jpg)ll
I'll finish this one up at the tail. I have added the control cables with GasPatch turnbuckles and 0.5mm
brass tubing with 2 lb. test monofilament line.
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Pfalz/IMG_1920_zps0abeba69.jpg)
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Pfalz/IMG_1924_zps22c4c257.jpg)
That's about it for today. Thanks for stopping by!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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I think you can get away with leaving the port mg as is. It doesn't appear to be very noticeable. I am not sure it is a good idea to attempt extra detail on the engine at this point, I think maybe button it up is the way to go. Tail controls look nice!
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I think you can get away with leaving the port mg as is. It doesn't appear to be very noticeable. I am not sure it is a good idea to attempt extra detail on the engine at this point, I think maybe button it up is the way to go. Tail controls look nice!
Got to agree with Bo. First it really isn't that noticeable and you may do damage trying to fix the MG. On the other hand, if you attempt it, Looking at the Photo it seems removing the gun, sanding the left ammo chute just a tad at the right angle and perhaps sanding the engine a little might straighten it up. A lot of work for something I Personally would let go.....
I also agree about closing the panels. Then again I usually do because I love the lines of these birds with cowling panels on.
RAGIII
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Ernie,
I'd recommend leaving the gun as is and, most important, putting the cowling panels back on. If you really feel the need perhaps do a little extra paint detailing on the top portion of the engine. I'm doing mine that way as, like RagIII, I really prefer the sleek lines as accentuated by those panels. Lovely choice in colour schemes, and looking mighty fine to my eyes!
Cheers,
Lance
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Looking great, Ernie! I agree with Bo, Rick and Lance. Leave the guns alone. You could end up doing some serious damage if you try to force it. Besides, with the top wing on, you'll never notice it. The scheme looks very cool and the tail rigging looks awesome.
Cheers,
Bud
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Hi Ernie,
That's a very great progress my friend. The engine looks good as it is, your rigging at the tail absolutely great. I had sort of the same problem with the guns on the tripe. I must say that your going very fast Ernie. She is really looking very nice and I'm looking forward to see your next photo's . Well done!!
Kind regards
Patrick
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Thanks so much, Bo, Rick, Lance, Bud, Patrick and Justin. Your advice has helped
me tremendously! I have decided to replace the engine cover and call that and the
wayward Spandau good. This is what I love about our forum. You are always ready
to help and believe me it is really appreciated. Thanks again everyone for easing my
mind...my waning brain cells feel much better now. ;) ;D
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Hi Ernie,
I like this scheme very much, I did my Roland in Black too, so i am a fan :)
As for the gun, I would be tempted to leave it. I would be more likely to make a bodge job of a repair! I think the WNW engies are great as they are, so leaving the cover on or off is a matter of choice. I usually go for plug cables, covers on, but that'sjust my preference.
I like the tail rigging too, very effective.
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Love the scheme, Ernie! Nice choice.
LT
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Hi Ernie:
Like the others, I would button up the engine and leave the gun alone. I like this scheme, the pilot was in Degelow's squadron of which all of their Pfalz's were black with the white tail. This would make a nice companion to Degelows White Stag. Very nicely done on the tail rigging. I have some of the Gaspatch Turnbuckles and will be using those on the DVII I am finishing up.
The lozenge on the wings can be a bit tedious, but pay dividends when finished. Looking forward to seeing you progress through the rest of the build.
Best
Mark
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Many thanks Ian, Lindsay and Mark. It's heart-warming to have modellers
with your experience and talent help and advise me. I do think the black
paint scheme is classy. Next time, I'll probably do one of the more colourful
varieties.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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That's a great looking scheme, Ernie. Black really suits the Albies and the Pfalz D.III/a's really well. I agree with the others- leave the gun as is. It's not really apparent and it's easy to break some other bits if you do try to move it, as I found out on my build.
I have sanded parts of the cockpit and engine area to within an inch of their lives and still have trouble that I will get
to in the upcoming installment.
I want to do another one of these and I'll be sanding down a couple of the formers before I even start gluing the cockpit-engine bay assembly. The tolerances are really very tight.
Cheers.
Dal.
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That is good thinking, Dal. Learning what I am with this model will help
with fit troubles with others. Thanks for your interest, my friend.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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That's a good tip, Justin...many thanks!
Well my friends, here's a small update. I have got as far as the lozenge work.
First I painted the wings with Gunze Sail Color, followed by a couple coats of Future acrylic
floor polish. I'm a little undecided whether it's ok, or maybe I should stick with just white.
I guess we shall see when they are all done. The decals I am using are the Wood & Wire
five colour upper and lower lozenge, which I have to say are pretty amazing.
They are very thin and take a bit of practice, but when they are in place they look wonderful.
They work well on curves and over bumps, etc. I have become quite a fan of these.
As a beginner, I have a few oops's and a little off the mark when placing the panels
next to each other, but what the heck...I'm tickled that it looks almost like I know what I'm
doing. ;) ;D
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Pfalz/IMG_1921_zps11842c20.jpg)
Heres a couple of photos of what things should look like with the lower wing in place. Not cemented
in yet...it's only a test.
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Pfalz/IMG_1938_zps27510acd.jpg)
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Pfalz/IMG_1939_zpsc17ef67f.jpg)
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Pfalz/IMG_1940_zpsfb45b93f.jpg)
That's about all I have for now, Meine Freunde. ;D I presently am toiling on doing the rib tapes.
Very tedious work and somewhat fiddly. I will be back with an another update when my hands
stop shaking. ;) ;D Thanks for stopping by!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Very cool Ernie! The lozenge and the overall scheme are very appealing. This will be one sharp-looking Pfalz when you're finished. ;D Well done my friend.
Regards,
Bob
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Hi Ernie,
It looks terrific my friend. Very well done. This is a beautiful aircraft and the lozenge goes so well with the color of the fuselage. Outstanding work Ernie!
Kind regards
Patrick
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This is shaping up really nicely Ernie. I look forward to seeing how things progress.
Best wishes
Nigel
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Looking great Ernie! I'm also going to be using the Wood and Wire Lozenge. I've got the stuff printed on a white base, is yours the translucent variety? It looks perfect on there whatever version you've used.
Being only one step behind you I need to pick your brain a little; what did you use for the panels/step-ons on the left wing root? I'm toying around with some very fine brass sheet, (that's not working out too well) and considering some paper thin styrene I've got in the stock pile. Decals is another way..................what have you used/would you recommend?
Cheers,
Lance
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Bob, Patrick and Nigel, thank you very much for the kind comments! It really spurs
one to try to do one's best with the encouragement of fine modellers as yourselves.
Lance, thank you as well, my friend. As far as I'm concerned, you are in the upper
echelon of model-makers, and I hang on what you can help me with in my modelling.
Anyhoo, to answer your questions, yes I am using the translucent version of the W&W
lozenge. To tell you the truth, I didn't realise that there was another kind! :-[ ;D I am
happy with this, but it is very thin and has to be treated gently. There are a few places
where the lozenge has "chipped" away on the edges and I have to patch them with new bits.
It's all a learning process. One thing I have learned is as soon as you can, coat the finished
wing with a varnish. The lozenge really doesn't like much handling. or bumps & bruises.
As far as the panels and step areas, it was really pretty simple. Before decaling, I masked
and painted the areas with Vallejo RLM02, the paint I usually use for the green/grey colour.
after that I brushed a little Future over it and then decaled lozenge as normal, right over
the panels. Once set a bit and before the decal dried completely I used a sharp razor
blade to cut around the panels. The decal lifted away nicely leaving the panels uncovered. The
thin strips between panels is just scrap decal that matches the surrounding lozenge pattern. The
whole operation only took a few minutes and I was very pleased with the look.
Hope that helps, Lance. It will be interesting to see how you like the white-backed lozenge.
Thanks again for looking in!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Ernie,
I missed the post of your Lozenge work. I am very impressed with your results! Beautiful to my eye!! This will look Awesome once it is a Biplane!
RAGIII
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Thanks for the kind comments, Rick. I hope to have a progress report in the next
day or so. As it stands right now, the top wing is pretty much done and I am toiling
away on the lower one. The rib tapes can be a bit tedious. ;D
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Ernie,
Excellent work on the Pfalz and great choice of markings too. I think the D.III/IIIa looks best in black. I always end up with at least one gun (even when there is only one!) slightly askew. As the others said, it won't be noticeable to anyone but you with the top wing on.
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Looking brilliant Ernie, the lozenge went on extremely well and the result with that base coat is superb. I love the scheme you are using, the black with the white tail then highlighted with the sword is very appealing, well done so far Ernie.
Des.
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Looking very nice Ernie. I'm another who loves this scheme too.
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Rob, Des and Tom thank you for your generous comments. I am almost done
with the lozenge work. Thankfully I can get back to putting some pieces together.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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I really like the looks of that lozenge Ernie as it looks just like fabric to me. I'll keep it in mind for my next build. You've done an excellent job with it.
Cheers,
Chris
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Thanks Chris for the compliment. My first foray into lozengeville has been interesting
and while it is far from perfect, I'm kinda tickled with it.
Here's a quick update...not an awful lot to report but here goes...
a couple of more lozenge pictures with the Crosses.
The undercarriage is just on for a test fit.
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Pfalz/IMG_1952_zps2b897ae4.jpg)
And the top wing...
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Pfalz/IMG_1953_zps528d67a5.jpg)
So that's that for the Lozenge. I've done a bit painting wheels. I tried something I never have
before for wheels, using Blue-tac as a mask. It actually worked pretty well.
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Pfalz/IMG_1945_zps759e3602.jpg)
Lastly, my apologies for the fuzzy photo. I've started to add the GasPatch turnbuckles. A ways to go
on that one, but it's a start.
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Pfalz/IMG_1954_zps56f053d6.jpg)
Well my friends, that's about all I have for you for now. More soon as I can...the saga continues. ;) ;D
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Hello Ernie:
This is coming along nicely. You have managed to suffer through the agony of applying lozenge after lozenge and come out pretty darn sweet. As Paul Harvey used to say:"And now for the rest of the story". So, looking forward to the next update.
Best
mark
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Thanks Mark. I appreciate your kind comments. She's coming along, not
as quickly as I had hoped, but getting there nevertheless. Watch this space. ;) ;D
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Hi Ernie,
Fantastic progress on the lozenge, decals (she is looking great!) and wheels. Good idea for the blue-tac. The GasPatch turnbuckles look great! Did you use a jig for the u/c? Keep up the great work my friend, she is gonna be wonderful!
Kind regards
Patrick
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Very nice Ernie. The lozenge work looks really good and makes a nice change from the "silvery" grey finishes.
Best wishes
Nigel
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Hi Ernie.
The lozenge it's awesome, a master decal work. The model it's looking in that scheme. Well done.
Cheers
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Ernie,
You really "aced" that Lozenge, very nicely done. She's looking like a real winner and you are still way ahead of my progress! I'll be following along as you complete this beauty!
Cheers,
Lance
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Patrick, Nigel, Zabu & Lance, Thanks so much for the encouraging comments. While
I'm pretty happy with the lozenge, I think I really blew the rib-tapes. I didn't realise
that Wood & Wire had the pre-fab ones available, proper width and all. :-[ ;D. I also
used Gunze Sail Colour as a base before the decals and am wondering if it made the
finished product, particularly the top wing too dark? I may just stick to white next time.
Thoughts on that?
Patrick, I don't know if you noticed, but Rittmeister Justin gave me a tip for the perfect
undercarriage jig...there is a second lower wing included in the kit and it is perfect for
setting the undercarriage. Just set it dry in the rear slots provided and there you go...just right.
After a few RL troubles I am getting back to the build. I'll have a new update in a day
or two. Thanks for checking in. :)
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Hello Ernie,
I really like the lozenge setting you made. Great work.
Yes I read the really good tip of RB and you made great use of it. Is there any reason for that second lower wing?
Kind regards and keep up the great work my friend!
Patrick
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Patrick, the second wing (different shaped wingtip) is for the earlier version of the Pfalz DIIIa.
The one I'm building has the later lower wing.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Congratulations on completing the lozenge decals Ernie, and you have done a super job with them.
Des.
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Patrick, the second wing (different shaped wingtip) is for the earlier version of the Pfalz DIIIa.
The one I'm building has the later lower wing.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
Thank you Ernie!
Cheers
Patrick
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Lovely job Ernie, that lozenge looks very good.
Cheers
Pete.
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Lovely job Ernie, that lozenge looks very good.
Cheers
Pete.
+1. Very well done! ;D A beautiful Pfalz.
Cheers,
Bob
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Cracker Ernie ;)
Must do a German one someday.
Dave
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Ernie,
The Lozenge has turned out well and I like your progress on the gear!
RAGIII
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Des, Patrick, Pete, Bob, Dave & Rick, thanks for your continuing support and encouragement.
I really appreciate the warm comments.
I apologise for the absence of updates for a while, but I had things to
care for on this end. I am getting back at it now, so here's a bit of an catch up.
I've got the struts on as well as the exhaust.
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Pfalz/IMG_1972_zps2c1bcdf7.jpg)
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Pfalz/IMG_1976_zpse5cfc181.jpg)
I am starting to work on the rigging, setting the GasPatch turnbuckles, etc.
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Pfalz/IMG_1977_zps27860798.jpg)
It is really slow work attaching the rigging lines (2 pound test monofilament fishing line). I am making
use of Des's article on increasing the inside measurement of 0.4mm brass tubing.
http://www.ww1aircraftmodels.com/page8.html
Despite the slow-going drilling out the 0.4mm tubing, not to mention trying to loop the monofilament back
through the tube, which barely fits (but thankfully does! :D), I am pleased with the look of the small diameter
tubing, which looks pretty good next to the turnbuckles.
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Pfalz/IMG_1982_zps5feb2b31.jpg)
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Pfalz/IMG_1981_zpse3541ee5.jpg)
That's about where I am at this point. Lots more fiddling to come with the rigging attachments, but
heading in the right direction. ;) ;D More updates to come as things progress. Thanks for dropping by.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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good job, Ernie!
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I like your turnbuckles Ernie.
It's a most beautiful scheme on this Pfalz D.IIIa, you're doing her proud.
Do you think it's a bit bold to claim that the Pfalz D.IIIa was the most elegant aircraft of WW1?
Happy Landings
Steven
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Hello Ernie,
Very nicely done, great work. With the struts installed you made a great leap forward and this will be a terrific build my friend!
Kind regards
Patrick
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Nicely done, Ernie. Despite your delays you are well ahead of my progress now, take your time though, She's a beauty! :)
Cheers,
Lance
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Hello Ernie:
Good job on the turnbuckles. I know what a pain it can be threading the rigging material back through the eyelet! Especially with EZLine! Now is the easy part.....attaching the upper wing and finishing the rigging. It is a striking scheme with the sword.
Looking forward to seeing you progress through to completion.
Best
Mark
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Your Pfalz is looking really great with the struts mounted and the turnbuckles installed! I am looking forward as always to the next update!
RAGIII
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Thanks to all my friends for the kind words of encouragement. You are constantly
helping me improve my modelling skills...slowly, but heading in the right direction.
You're always reinforcing my belief this is by far the best of the modelling sites.
I am done preparing the rigging...well almost. Still two or three eyelets to thread.
Mark, I have had quite a time threading the eyelets. I can't imaging how much harder it
would be using EzLine. Something I don't think I would want to try. ;) ;D
I have the upper wing attached with one small disaster which I will go into later. I will
be getting some more photos together in a day or two for an update.
Steven, I tend to agree with you...if not the most elegant, certainly near the top.
Thanks again everyone!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Many thanks Justin. Warts and all, it's really a labour of love. Will get some
photos up before too long.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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It's about time I popped in with a little update. Things haven't moved very
quickly, but moving just the same.
I've got the upper wing on and secured, but not without a heart-stopping incident when
I put on a bit too much pressure and snapped one of the interplane struts. Luckily, it was
restricted to half of the strut and not both parts...
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Pfalz/IMG_1989_zps7f977b89.jpg)
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Pfalz/IMG_1990_zpsd7250ec1.jpg)
...obviously there is more cosmetic work to do on the wound :-[. Blasted macro lens! ;)
Anyway, I have started attaching the rigging. Going very slowly, dislodging a couple of turnbuckles
which needed replacing...slops of CA here and there (hopefully to be hidden with touch-up paint), and
a couple that are a bit slack which also hopefully will tighten up with a little heat.
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Pfalz/IMG_1985_zps4d26b12d.jpg)
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Pfalz/IMG_1986_zpsfbfa2adc.jpg)
The rigging lines were given a steely look with the aid of a silver "Sharpie" marker pen, quick and
actually does a pretty fair job of it.
Still a couple of lines to connect for the port side then it's on to the starboard...
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Pfalz/IMG_1988_zps08855798.jpg)
One thing I'm disappointed in is the lozenge has taken a beating handling and working on the
rigging. Being careful as I can, I still have managed to remove small chunks of lozenge...mostly
on the top of the upper wing, so I will unfortunately have a bunch of patching to do. I'm not sure
what I can do to keep it from happening...maybe a couple more coats of varnish over the lozenge
before starting the rigging?
That's about all I have for you so far. The way it goes, I will be toiling on the rigging for a while yet.
Thanks for looking in and any advice would be appreciated.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Hello Ernie:
It is coming along nicely, troubles not withstanding. If the problem of chipped lozenge is on the leading edge of the upper wing, why not take a small strip of the kit lozenge, and run a small section across the front of the wing, which is what was there on the actual a/c anyway. A small strip of the kit loz may not seem so out of place it being narrow. You could then go back and with prudent weathering, sort of blend it in. Otherwise, due to the transluscent nature of the lozenge you are useing, you would have to almost cut exact shapes to repair. Sometimes a small dab of paint will work as well. Whatever you do or don't do, it is still a striking scheme and with the a/c completed those little blotches probably won't be noticed.
Best
Mark
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Thanks for the advice, Mark. That sounds like a good fix. Once I get the rest of the
rigging done, I will give it a try. Much appreciated, my friend!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Looking good, Ernie.
You're nearly there my friend ;)
VB
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Hello Ernie
This build is such a source of interest and I was looking forward to this update. Your willingness to share issues and problems with us and show us how you've addressed is the very epitome of this wonderful site. Thank you.
Best wishes
Nigel
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Thank you so much for the encouragement and kindness Von Bob and Nigel. Modellers
with your talents are such a motivation for me.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Hi Ernie,
Wonderful job on the rigging. I'm sure you will overcome the small parts of chipped lozenge. Your Pfalz is really so nice to look at (I like the color) and I'm sure that it will be a real beauty when finished. Your log of progress was very learnful and I enjoyed it a lot. Well done my friend
Kind regards
Patrick
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Thank you Patrick. Your kind comments are always heartwarming and encouraging.
much appreciated, my friend.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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G'day, Ernie.
That's looking really good, and the scheme you chose is one of the best ones for that aircraft as it shows off the elegant lines very well. It's lovely, mate! I'm sure you'll sort out that strut, mate- it's just a bit of cosmetic repair now, you've done the hard bits.
Have you worked out why the lozenge is chipping? I haven't played with lozenge yet, but large-area decals have given me problems before. Mark's idea seems like a good one.
Cheers.
Dal.
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Ernie,
Nice save on the strut! The rigging is coming along great! Looking forward to the finished product,
RAGIII
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Thanks Dal and Rick for the kind comments. They are much appreciated.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Well my friends, finally I have reached the end of the build. It has taken longer than I
thought, mostly due to other goings on, but like they say "better late than never". ;)
This has been my first Wingnut Wings kit and I am very impressed with the quality. Even with
my limited abilities it has come out respectable and I have to say I'm quite pleased. There is a
fair bit of rigging on the Pfalz, at least for me, but surprisingly presented no problems.
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Pfalz/IMG_1995_zpsfb2ae0a4.jpg)
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Pfalz/IMG_2004_zps830cefe7.jpg)
This my attempt at a laminated propeller using watercolour pencils. It could be much better, but it
can be filed under helpful experience. The way I did mine was first a base coat of Tamiya Buff, a coat
of flat to make sure, then drawing the darker laminations. After that, a coat of a mix of Tamiya clear
yellow and clear orange.
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Pfalz/IMG_1999_zpsda575907.jpg)
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Pfalz/IMG_2020_zps6c769000.jpg)
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Pfalz/IMG_2000_zps4c587ed0.jpg)
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Pfalz/IMG_2012_zps8a577d2e.jpg)
Finally a bit of a word about the lozenge. I used the Wood & Wire five colour lozenge, which has
excellent texture representation but is very thin and fragile on wing edges, etc., and must be
coated with varnish as soon as possible. Even so, I found they tended to peel and I had to do a bit
of patching here and there.
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Pfalz/IMG_2007_zps2778bc3c.jpg)
Well there you have it. It has been a very enjoyable build and I look forward to my next...I am at
least so-far planning on the Sopwith Pup...subject to change, of course. ;) ;D
I am very thankful for all your encouraging comments and helpful advice. No wonder I love this
forum and the superb modelers here. You have helped me a lot!
I will post a few more photos in the completed section a little later. Until next time, thanks for looking.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Outstanding results Ernie! The combination of the black fuselage, gold emblem and faded lozenge looks very sharp, and you have executed it very well indeed. ;D. You can be very proud of this beauty!
Cheers,
Bob
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Very well done Ernie. That's one WnW under your belt and very nice too. Now, you know me, so you won't be surprised when I say don't let that lozenge success turn your head. Bring on the Pup and some good old PC 10!
Best wishes
Nigel
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Ernie,
As others have said, very well done! The black fuselage really goes well with the textured Lozenge. Your build was a joy to follow.
RAGII
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Bob, Nigel and Rick, thank you so much for your kind comments! You are all my
source of inspiration and never fail to do so.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Great stuff, Ernie! What's the final verdict on the Gaspatch turnbuckles?
See you over in the Completed section.
Lindsay
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Very subtle changes on the black parts. You achieved a beautifully looking model. Well done.
Stefan
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Hello Ernie,
This is a most beautiful and skillful build my dear friend! I have liked to follow it all the way and it is a stunning result. Your interior so nice, application of the lozenge excellent wonderful color of the fuselage and very good rigging. You should be very proud of your first WnW build. Many many congratulations. Up to the pup now! Good luck with it!
Kind regards
Patrick
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Lindsay, Stefen and Patrick, Thanks for dropping by and your comments.
Lindsay, I really like the Gaspatch turnbuckles. I think they add a lot to the
rigging and really look the part. I consider them part of pretty well any build.
Thanks Patrick...hopefully I've learned a bit that will help with the Pup. :D
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Congratulations on your perseverance, Ernie! It certainly paid off. She's gorgeous.
Cheers,
Bud
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Thanks Bud! Much appreciated. :D
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Ernie I hope some day I will be so good as you. What a wounderfull build.
Martin
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Beautiful work, Ernie. You picked a really eye-catching scheme and did a bloody good job on it, mate. I really like the way the lozenge has worked on the wings, despite the adventures you had with the edges lifting.
Have you started the Pup yet? :D
Cheers.
Dal.
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Thank you Martin and Dal for dropping by and the nice comments. They are heartwarming
to hear from modellers of your talents.
Dal, haven't started the Pup yet...likely in a couple of weeks. Things to do, people to see, etc. ;D
Cheers,
Ernie :)