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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: Wolf on October 02, 2014, 11:44:43 PM

Title: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
Post by: Wolf on October 02, 2014, 11:44:43 PM
This is not an actual project and the Parasol is already finished  . But I would like to show the way I do modeling. (Also try and train to write in english).
Hope this is ok. If not, just let me know and I only show some pictures in the completed models section.

The AZ-model Pfalz A.I Parasol is a nice little short model bird with only a few parts. Typical for short run are somewhat thick sprues. The level of detail is ok, but the ribs were to thick and prominent, so I sanded them down.

The interior detail is sufficient and most of it will vanish inside after the fuselage halves are closed.
I painted the interior and the prop with Gunze sail. The Woodgrain look of the floor was achieved by painting stripes and squiggles with a brown pencil over the sail Color and then everything was coated with Gunze clear orange.
This method is not as nice as the one with the oilcolor, but you can work faster and it is ok for interior parts.

The engine was painted with Revell Iron Color and got a wash with citadel black ink.




Title: Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
Post by: lone modeller on October 03, 2014, 02:07:12 AM
Some interesting hints and tips here. Thanks for these and am looking forward to more.
Title: Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
Post by: Thumbs up on October 03, 2014, 04:57:33 AM
Having just read Cecil lewis's book Saggitarius Rising where he did a lot of his work in one of these
,it would be nice to see it as finished.
Title: Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
Post by: Wolf on October 05, 2014, 03:47:38 AM
Somewhat poor in quality was the engine cowling. The material was to thick and the surface details where a little bit crude. The Pfalz cowling was reinforced with an aluminium ring at the back end. The AZ model had only a bulky back end to show this feature.

I sanded the whole cowling as thin as I could and also removed the bulky back and. I replaced it with a stipe of aluminium which I cut from a tea light.

(http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/89/533889/3464333136626538.jpg)

In the next step I painted all areas black which where black on the original plane. This will be masked later.

(http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/89/533889/3932313631383139.jpg)
Title: Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
Post by: RAGIII on October 05, 2014, 03:50:49 AM
I missed this one until now Wolf! Really nice start and great work on the cowling and metal strip!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
Post by: radio on October 05, 2014, 06:19:57 AM
A very well work to this scale.
Martin
Title: Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
Post by: coyotemagic on October 05, 2014, 06:24:10 AM
Brilliant start, Wolfgang.  Looking forward to watching this one come together.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
Post by: Wolf on October 05, 2014, 06:50:14 AM
thank you all!

the next step was just masking

(http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/89/533889/3935323130636530.jpg)
Title: Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
Post by: IanB on October 05, 2014, 11:22:29 AM
This is looking very nice! I like your method of doing the black stripes - I may steal this!

Ian
Title: Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
Post by: Wolf on October 05, 2014, 06:06:42 PM
I think this method has two advantages. You will have the black stripes as needed and can use the overspray as preshading for the CDL.
Title: Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
Post by: RAGIII on October 05, 2014, 10:35:30 PM
Excellent masking and pre shading!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
Post by: Wolf on October 06, 2014, 03:57:53 AM
The next job was just airbrushing. I started with a white base. After the white has dried, I masked the areas which should stay white and then sprayed the red over the remaining white. White is a good base for the red color and gives it more luminance.  After a few hours of drying, I airbrushed the CDL.

All paints are Gunze Acryl. For the CDL I used Gunze sail, added 40% white and 15% light green

(http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/89/533889/3938386463656136.jpg)
Title: Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
Post by: vincentm on October 06, 2014, 10:18:46 AM
Very nice details on such a small kit, and thanks for sharing your techniques.
Title: Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
Post by: Des on October 06, 2014, 10:46:57 AM
Well done so far Wolfgang, I like the techniques you are using to apply the different colours, the results are very good, this will be an attractive model when completed.

Des.
Title: Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
Post by: Wolf on October 08, 2014, 04:52:37 PM
Short run models often have only very rough Details. The Pfalz is no exception. Originaly the construction for the wings and undercarriage struts was very delicate. But the kit provides only a very bulky reproduction.

Sanding these down and bringing them into shape was no option as due to the very soft plastik, this would lead to a very instable construction. So I decided to repalce the whole wing bracing and partialy the undercarriage struts whith brass rods, tubes and bars.  These were sanded into shape, bended and soldered

(http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/89/533889/6537376234316163.jpg)
Title: Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
Post by: Ernie on October 08, 2014, 06:39:03 PM
Excellent work, Wolfgang.  Your painting is really well done and I think
replacing the struts, especially on such a small model is brilliant.  I look
forward to seeing how you completed the Parasol. :)

Cheers,
Ernie :) 
Title: Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
Post by: IanB on October 08, 2014, 11:42:15 PM
Nice work on the struts.
I agree, in this scale it is these little overscale parts that make the model look "clunky" - the end result is far better if they are replaced.

Ian
Title: Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
Post by: Culi on October 09, 2014, 12:51:42 AM
Very nice technique. Looking forward future progress.
Title: Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
Post by: RAGIII on October 09, 2014, 01:50:26 AM
Terrific work on the struts! The paint scheme is progressing beautifully!!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
Post by: radio on October 09, 2014, 06:30:15 AM
 Your work and painting are very great.
Martin
Title: Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
Post by: Wolf on October 10, 2014, 12:43:01 AM
And now all parts together, painted and ready to be assembeled

Again, the woodgrain was done with Gunze Sail and a brown pencil. The propeller is also painted "laminated" but overpainted with a klear brown coat so that the laminated Wood is barely visible.
For handling I protected the fuselage with parafilm.

(http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/89/533889/3765313137613430.jpg)

In the next step, before the final assembly, the decals where put on and everything was weathered, using my airbrush for the bleached effects or oil Colors for the staining.

(http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/89/533889/3364363031653937.jpg)
Title: Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
Post by: BigBlue on October 10, 2014, 01:18:15 AM
That is a beautiful little aircraft you have created, Wolf.  I am amazed at what you talented 1/72 scale folks are capable of!

Chris
Title: Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
Post by: Epeeman on October 10, 2014, 02:17:49 AM
Great!

Excellent progress and superb work so far, Wolf.   Looking forward to seeing your end result.

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
Post by: RAGIII on October 10, 2014, 02:30:11 AM
Your progress is looking amazing! The gear struts are perfect.
RAGIII
Title: Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
Post by: radio on October 10, 2014, 03:47:30 AM
Painting and build is fantastic.
Martin
Title: Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
Post by: Wolf on October 10, 2014, 11:42:21 PM
Thank you all for your kind words.

Final assembly.
At first, I glued all small parts, struts, elevator and rudder into place and let it dry for a night.
The next day the parasol wing waited for its turn. Normaly, rigging in this scale is a nice add on which makes you model look much better. But in this case it es essential.
The parasol wing only resides on three week points and would easily bend or fall off by any kind of little force. The rigging will give it a far better stability (like the real thing). But it must be done very carefully with symetric force. To achieve this, I drilled small holes in the wing. Then I glued a polyamid threat on top of the spire (hope this is the right word) thredened it through the holes and then glued both sides of the thread, by slightly tighten them, to the undercarriage.

For such kind of work, I have made my own rigging/assembly rig to be able wo work free hand.

(Here with my Rumpler)

(http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/89/533889/6337653564623664.jpg)

And here is the final result.
I will show more pictures of the Parasol in the completed section soon.

(http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/89/533889/6338383535313335.jpg)
Title: Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
Post by: coyotemagic on October 11, 2014, 01:22:45 AM
Extraordinary work, Wolfgang!  That is one truly gorgeous little kite.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
Post by: andonio64 on October 11, 2014, 01:32:35 AM
Beautiful!

 ;)
Title: Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
Post by: RAGIII on October 11, 2014, 02:19:31 AM
Absolutely Lovely! You have done an Awesome job on everything from initial cleanup to the rigging! Beautiful!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
Post by: xmald on October 11, 2014, 02:47:59 AM
Splendid!
Title: Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
Post by: radio on October 12, 2014, 04:11:10 AM
Fantastic! ;D
Martin
Title: Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
Post by: Des on October 12, 2014, 08:09:35 AM
You have created a little gem Wolfgang, superb modeling skills to work in such a small scale and produce brilliant results.

Des.
Title: Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
Post by: stefanbuss on October 13, 2014, 03:09:30 AM
I always like it when a model in that scale comes out impressively. You, Wolfgang, have once more shown that this can be achieved easily, if you know just how to do it. I would very much like to being able to do all that in 1:72.

Very well done. Hopefully I will be able to see this little gem, next year at the Wilnsdorf show.

Stefan
Title: Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
Post by: vincentm on October 30, 2014, 09:49:03 AM
I'm impressed by the scratchbuilt metal struts. Where did you get the material from?
Title: Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
Post by: frame on November 02, 2014, 02:45:25 AM
Excellent job with amazing result.
BRAVO!

Best regard
Hristo
Title: Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
Post by: Wolf on November 03, 2014, 10:37:43 PM
I got These from an Internet side which sells materials for architecure modelling and an RC shop here in cologne.
But these can be purchased in several modelling Shops.

I think, one of the best known Distributors is Albion Alloys
http://www.albionalloys.co.uk/

Title: Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
Post by: Adam on November 04, 2014, 10:45:09 PM
Beautiful.

Adam.
Title: Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
Post by: vincentm on November 05, 2014, 12:16:37 PM
Thanks for the info Wolf. One of my favorite suppliers has the Albion Alloys range! Guess that will be useful.