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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: KrzysiekK on May 01, 2016, 12:28:14 AM

Title: Pfalz E.IV// Adler//1:48
Post by: KrzysiekK on May 01, 2016, 12:28:14 AM: Hello,
Pfalz E.IV known as ”flying death announcement” issued by Adler seems to be rather the base for the aircraft replica. I decided not to compare with any available plans as I would have never started the project for sure. I just want to have this rarely featured and not so common aircraft have on the shelf. Have not had the opportunity to get E.I from Gavia, decided to try Adler’s E.IV, which main difference was two row rotary engine mounted in latter one.
Started from the cockpit which will not be enhanced significantly
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/PfalzEIV/PEIV_2.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/PfalzEIV/PEIV_4.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/PfalzEIV/PEIV_5.JPG)
next step: wings masking
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/PfalzEIV/PEIV_1.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/PfalzEIV/PEIV_3.JPG)
The results are rather optimistic
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/PfalzEIV/PEIV_7.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/PfalzEIV/PEIV_8.JPG)
regards
K
Title: Re: Pfalz E.IV// Adler//1:48
Post by: RAGIII on May 01, 2016, 12:54:55 AM: You are making a great start on another beauty! Your pre shading for the structure is excellent as is the start of the black tape/battens.
RAGIII
Title: Re: Pfalz E.IV// Adler//1:48
Post by: Des on May 01, 2016, 07:57:01 AM: This will be a great build to follow, you have done really nice work so far and I look forward to seeing the next update.

Des.
Title: Re: Pfalz E.IV// Adler//1:48
Post by: Ernie on May 01, 2016, 10:33:34 AM: Quote from: RAGIII on May 01, 2016, 12:54:55 AM
You are making a great start on another beauty! Your pre shading for the structure is excellent as is the start of the black tape/battens.
RAGIII

I couldn't agree more! Good work, K.

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: Pfalz E.IV// Adler//1:48
Post by: coyotemagic on May 01, 2016, 10:53:31 AM: What an interesting subject, K, and what fine work you've done so far! I have this and the E.V in my stash, so I will be following with keen interest. The work you've done on the wings is of particular interest.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Pfalz E.IV// Adler//1:48
Post by: KrzysiekK on May 03, 2016, 03:08:45 AM: Thanks!
Same work done with fuselage
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/PfalzEIV/PEIV_9.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/PfalzEIV/PEIV_10.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/PfalzEIV/PEIV_11.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/PfalzEIV/PEIV_12.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/PfalzEIV/PEIV_13.JPG)
regards
K
Title: Re: Pfalz E.IV// Adler//1:48
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on May 03, 2016, 03:20:09 AM: Great star on this rather rough kit.I have the Adler E.V which has many of the same parts as you surely know.I am.going to use the Taurus Mercedes d.1 engine .good luck on your build.
Title: Re: Pfalz E.IV// Adler//1:48
Post by: BigBlue on May 03, 2016, 11:10:35 AM: A really nice start indeed, K. Your paint work thus far is striking. I really like the wood of the pilot's seat.

Chris
Title: Re: Pfalz E.IV// Adler//1:48
Post by: Borsos on May 03, 2016, 06:42:45 PM: Nice work on this kit, very well done. You are actually a courageous builder, I have both kits, Gavias E I and AMG Adlers E IV and I would definitely go for the E I. It's so much better... That makes your progress even more impressive that you manage such a -- well, how can I say it friendly? Maybe "kit with special challenges..." ;)
Title: Re: Pfalz E.IV// Adler//1:48
Post by: RAGIII on May 03, 2016, 11:54:21 PM: Great progress. This one is moving right along and looks terrific!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Pfalz E.IV// Adler//1:48
Post by: KrzysiekK on May 06, 2016, 04:14:07 PM: Hello,

Regarding the engine offered by AMG, there is rather nothing to be proud of…those 2 metal parts rather seems to be manufactured in 20th century and should not be included in any of kit, currently available on the market. Those you see on the picture were enhanced already with saw blade, trying to bring back proper shape of cylinders. Nevertheless I have given up and purchased Small Stuff Lambda Lambda at decent price. I have checked the dimensions first so in general in should fit.
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/PfalzEIV/PEIV_14.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/PfalzEIV/PEIV_15.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/PfalzEIV/PEIV_16.JPG)

regards
K
Title: Re: Pfalz E.IV// Adler//1:48
Post by: RAGIII on May 06, 2016, 07:54:44 PM: That engine is far and away better! Looking forward to seeing it completed.
RAGIII
Title: Re: Pfalz E.IV// Adler//1:48
Post by: Ernie on May 06, 2016, 09:28:18 PM: Quote from: RAGIII on May 06, 2016, 07:54:44 PM
That engine is far and away better! Looking forward to seeing it completed.
RAGIII

Rick is right. Much better, K. Nice work on the
pushrods, my friend.

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: Pfalz E.IV// Adler//1:48
Post by: KrzysiekK on May 09, 2016, 07:57:58 PM: Thanks!
The engine is done and it seems that the cowling need to be slimmed down little bit to bind both parts.
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/PfalzEIV/PEIV_17.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/PfalzEIV/PEIV_18.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/PfalzEIV/PEIV_19.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/PfalzEIV/PEIV_20.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/PfalzEIV/PEIV_21.JPG)
here you have the picture with fuselage fittings attempt. This little space will be covered with PE strip
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/PfalzEIV/PEIV_22.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/PfalzEIV/PEIV_23.JPG)

regards
K
Title: Re: Pfalz E.IV// Adler//1:48
Post by: Ernie on May 09, 2016, 09:30:17 PM: Beautiful job of the engine, Krzysiek! The pictures are a bit
dark, but it looks good in place on the fuselage. Nice work,
my friend.

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: Pfalz E.IV// Adler//1:48
Post by: RAGIII on May 09, 2016, 10:45:41 PM: Beautiful engine work K. Looking great to date!!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Pfalz E.IV// Adler//1:48
Post by: IanB on May 09, 2016, 11:15:26 PM: Nice work on that engine replacement. I think it was fortuitous that the kit engine was no good, as it seems to have grown 2 extra cylinders on each row....

Ian
Title: Re: Pfalz E.IV// Adler//1:48
Post by: xmald on May 10, 2016, 06:17:05 AM: Oh my I`m soooo late!
Krzysiek you`ve made a beautiful progress. The engine is looking superb and the kit one is just as "accurate" as early Eduard`s engines ;)
I love the pre shading effect on the fuselage and the wings!!! If you have the plans please send me them so I can carve you the propeller for this bird!
Title: Re: Pfalz E.IV// Adler//1:48
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on May 10, 2016, 02:00:05 PM: very nice work on the engine
Title: Re: Pfalz E.IV// Adler//1:48
Post by: Borsos on May 10, 2016, 08:31:15 PM: Wonderful progress. You are making a jewel out of that kit!
Title: Re: Pfalz E.IV// Adler//1:48
Post by: KrzysiekK on May 12, 2016, 04:48:35 PM: Thanks!
Now the markings: the crosses from kit’s decals are in different size and there are 3 sets of them. The smallest ones should fit on the rudder, elevator & the fuselage. But there is only one set of those…so had to prepare my own masks taking decals shape as the pattern
PS. The photos are too dark indeed. Next time I will try to change the background
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/PfalzEIV/PEIV_25.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/PfalzEIV/PEIV_26.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/PfalzEIV/PEIV_27.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/PfalzEIV/PEIV_28.JPG)
(http://rebe83.waw.pl/pub/krzysiek/warsztat/PfalzEIV/PEIV_29.JPG)
regards
K
Title: Re: Pfalz E.IV// Adler//1:48
Post by: Manni on May 12, 2016, 06:22:29 PM: Hell! It Looks really great.
Manfred
Title: Re: Pfalz E.IV// Adler//1:48
Post by: xan on May 12, 2016, 06:37:41 PM: very nice work particulary in the wings, congratulation!
Xan
Title: Re: Pfalz E.IV// Adler//1:48
Post by: RAGIII on May 12, 2016, 11:18:25 PM: extremely nice work on the crosses! Everything is looking outstanding!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Pfalz E.IV// Adler//1:48
Post by: coyotemagic on May 13, 2016, 12:57:40 AM: Quote from: RAGIII on May 12, 2016, 11:18:25 PM
extremely nice work on the crosses! Everything is looking outstanding!
RAGIII
Agian, I must agree with my amigo, K! Outstanding!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Pfalz E.IV// Adler//1:48
Post by: Ernie on May 13, 2016, 03:19:48 AM: Excellent work, K! The wings and markings are superb, my friend.

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: Pfalz E.IV// Adler//1:48
Post by: xmald on May 13, 2016, 06:20:25 AM: Krzysiek it`s looking spectacular! And I mean it - we`re both Polish after all and kind words don`t come too easily from our mouth ;)
Seeing your progress I need to make you the prop this weekend, so that the E.IV could fly in no time ;) If my family allows me to I`ll post it on Monday or Tuesday.
Title: Re: Pfalz E.IV// Adler//1:48
Post by: Borsos on May 13, 2016, 04:08:11 PM: I can only repeat what others already said: fantastic modelling on that Pfalz, very nice!
Title: Re: Pfalz E.IV// Adler//1:48
Post by: Des on May 13, 2016, 07:00:34 PM: Quote from: Ernie on May 13, 2016, 03:19:48 AM
Excellent work, K! The wings and markings are superb, my friend.

Cheers,
Ernie :)

I agree wholeheartedly, superb modeling.

Des.
Title: Re: Pfalz E.IV// Adler//1:48
Post by: KrzysiekK on May 13, 2016, 10:12:46 PM: Thank you All for kind words!!
Quote from: xmald on May 13, 2016, 06:20:25 AM
Seeing your progress I need to make you the prop this weekend,
Filip, pls not to hurry:) I have to prepare rigging before final assembly, so project will last couple of weeks more.
regards
K
Title: Re: Pfalz E.IV// Adler//1:48
Post by: lcarroll on May 14, 2016, 12:51:24 AM: Krzysiek,
I'm very late in commenting but have followed your progress from the beginning. You are doing spectacular work on this Kit, the finish and detail are really exceptional. I'd love to see a 1:32 Kit of this aircraft, as the Pfalz designs have always appealed to me. With the rigging in place and that hand carved prop from xmald it will be a stunning Model!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Pfalz E.IV// Adler//1:48
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on May 19, 2016, 12:10:16 PM: very nice work, you see not every kit has to be easy to build to look so nice.