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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Ernie on February 22, 2014, 11:26:48 AM
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Hello my friends,
Here's some final photos of my Pfalz D.IIIa. It has been a very enjoyable build and has
taught me a few things, hopefully improving my model building as well. Being a
Wingnuts model, she didn't need much at all in the way of after-market bits. I did use
some HGW seatbelts and Gaspatch turnbuckles. The rigging was .012mm monofilament line.
The decals are from the Wingnut's Pfalz D.IIIa Flying Circus Part two set. Lozenge is
Wood & Wire five colour upper and lower Lozenge sheets.
All this model has done for me is whited my appitite for more. I would recommend any of the
Wingnuts models to anyone. Thanks to all of you for the kind support!
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Pfalz/IMG_1995_zpsfb2ae0a4.jpg)
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Pfalz/IMG_1996_zps8d4ac946.jpg)
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Pfalz/IMG_2026_zps9937fdd2.jpg)
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Pfalz/IMG_2025_zps32d2b7ac.jpg)
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Pfalz/IMG_2031_zpsea0f22c0.jpg)
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Pfalz/IMG_2028_zps69356291.jpg)
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Pfalz/IMG_2005_zps24a90602.jpg)
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Pfalz/IMG_2008_zpsc4667f09.jpg)
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Pfalz/IMG_2018_zps729be66c.jpg)
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg99/erniepar/Pfalz/IMG_2024_zps65adca4d.jpg)
If you are interested, the build log is here: http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=2913.0
Thanks again to all the talented modellers who never fail to inspire me to improve...it's working...slowly ;) ;D
Until next time,
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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A great finish on a beautiful bird! Well done, Ernie. Pat on the back.
Lindsay
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Love it Ernie! ;D. Great job.
Cheers,
Bob
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She's simply gorgeous, Ernie! The variation in the black looks fantastic. What color black did you use. The lozenge looks awesome as well.
Cheers,
Bud
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Thanks for the gracious comments Lindsay, Bob and Bud. Heartwarming stuff, my friends.
Bud, I used Tamiya NATO Black for the most part, with a some Tamiya Semi-gloss Black on
some of the "metal" areas.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Congratulations Ernie on producing a wonderful model, the overall build and finish on this plane is very well done and your rigging is superb. I am very impressed with the scheme you used and you executed the decal application beautifully, extremely well done Ernie and I now look forward to your next build.
Des.
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Ernie .... Huzzahs from me! A most excellent job to be sure. I followed your log and was impressed and reassured by both your candid build, and comments.
As an aside if this is your first WnW's build I can only assume you're destined to have your name in lights by the time you've completed just a few more.
Very well done sir!
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Des and Andi, coming from modellers of your caliber I really appreciate your comments.
Thank you very much!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Well done, Ernie!
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Ernie,
You have produced a Lovely Pfalz! The painting, decaling,and Lozenge work are excellent!!
It was great to see you overcome any difficulties , especially the strut!
RAGIII
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Hello Ernie,
With this build, you can stand easily next to the great modelers of this forum. Of course there are a few extraterrestrials who are out of reach for most. You did a marvellous build and you should be very proud of it. Many congratulations my friend!
Kind regards
Patrick
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Hi Ernie,
Well done, my friend ;)
She turned out real nice :)
Whats next?
vB
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Ernie, she is a beauty for certain. Excellent finish and attention to detail. Great choice of scheme too. I really enjoy your build threads. What is next on your building agenda?
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Bo, Rick, Patrick, VonBob and Rob, you are all superb modellers and I thank you
for your kindness. Your amazing works have really helped me to improve my efforts!
Von Bucklemeister, I think it will be the Sopwith Pup. :D
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Von Bucklemeister, I think it will be the Sopwith Pup.
A wise choice, Ernie ;)
vb
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Ernie,
A great finish and a beauty of a model. Black schemes are very tricky and you've "aced" this one. The choice of markings is very nice and it all comes together very well. Enjoy the Pup Build if you go that way and you are so right, every WNW Kit I build just ramps up my enthusiasm for another; great products!
Cheers,
Lance
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Always good to hear from you Lance. Your approval means a lot to me...thank you!
These Wingnut beasties are really habit-forming, aren't they? ;D
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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The model provides a fantastic view. When the modeling, painting, decaling and rigging goes together in this wa,y what you get it's a masterpiece.
Congrats for it Ernie.
Cheers
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;D I don't know about masterpiece, but thank you so much, Zabu!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Beautiful model Ernie, just love the colour scheme, you've done her proud.
Steven
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Thank you Steven. Actually, warts and all, I'm quite happy with her.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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It is a very fine Pfalz, Ernie. I like the scheme, this combination of black fuselage and losenge wings is very appealing. Fine rigging! Congratulations!
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Prze, thank you for your kind remarks. Coming from you, that is high praise indeed!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Sorry to come in late but I have just returned from my first trip and am preparing for the second but……. that is one super model Ernie. Excellent finish and I agree with Zabu and all of the others. Something to be really proud of.
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Ernie Yours model looks great. Painted in black fuselage is fantastic, also losenge is very impressive.
Adam.
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Dear Ernie
I think that I may have already commented at the end of the build thread, but just in case I haven't, I would want you to know of my admiration for this beautiful piece of work. Well done!
Best wishes
Nigel
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This model looks great.
Cheers ;)
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LM, Adam, Nigel and Francisco, thank you very much for the generous words.
It was a fun build and I'm looking forward to the Pup project. These Wingnut
kits are so nice to work on.
Cheers,
Ernie :)