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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Brad Cancian on June 06, 2018, 05:24:21 PM

Title: 1/48 Pfalz D.III
Post by: Brad Cancian on June 06, 2018, 05:24:21 PM

Hi all! Here is my latest build, after a nearly two year hiatus from building WW1 aircraft. This is the old 1/48 Eduard Pfalz D.III kit.  I chose this one as a relatively simple build, to get my WW1 modelling mojo back.
 
The build had a few modifications, namely to the interior, and a replacement resin engine from Karaya, as well as various bits of fuel piping to the radiator and fuel tank added.  It’s a lovely kit that fits together well with a minimal of fuss and still holds its own today.
 
I painted the aircraft in the markings of D.III 1397/17 of Jasta 4, mid 1917. The spots on the horizontal stabilisers are speculative, but based on a similarly marked Albatros D.V from Jasta 4. The serials were home-made decals (though you can’t really see them). All of the major markings, including the national markings, spirals and spots, were masked and painted – this was my first attempt at making my own masks using a plotter / cutter, and it worked out ok (I learned lots for next time). Sadly I couldn’t prevent some of the original Eduard decals (now around 20 years old) from silvering. Oh well. Weathering was a combination of oils and pastels.
 
Rigging was done using Uschi’s elastic rigging product – this was the first time I had used this stuff and it is great! Turnbuckles and sleeves all came from Bobs Buckles.
 
Here’s some pics:
 
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/bradcancian/1-48%20Pfalz%20DIII/DIII02_zpsslmyh6el.jpg)
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/bradcancian/1-48%20Pfalz%20DIII/DIII01_zpsp2d6z77d.jpg)
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/bradcancian/1-48%20Pfalz%20DIII/DIII05_zpscscgybsh.jpg)
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/bradcancian/1-48%20Pfalz%20DIII/DIII04_zpsc1sr9g0o.jpg)
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/bradcancian/1-48%20Pfalz%20DIII/DIII03_zpszo6nis8w.jpg)
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/bradcancian/1-48%20Pfalz%20DIII/DIII08_zpsnwyxydse.jpg)
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/bradcancian/1-48%20Pfalz%20DIII/DIII06_zpskn4ignuk.jpg)
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/bradcancian/1-48%20Pfalz%20DIII/DIII07_zpshxwpj7im.jpg)
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/bradcancian/1-48%20Pfalz%20DIII/DIII11_zpsbynxp1bv.jpg)
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/bradcancian/1-48%20Pfalz%20DIII/DIII10_zpsyiy2ydjv.jpg)
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/bradcancian/1-48%20Pfalz%20DIII/DIII09_zpsih68gajc.jpg)

All in all a fun little build to get me back into the WW1 modelling scene!
 
All feedback welcomed.
 
Cheers,
 
BC

Title: Re: 1/48 Pfalz D.III
Post by: Mmarchal on June 06, 2018, 05:37:15 PM

Nice, especially like the weathering. Different but nice!

Title: Re: 1/48 Pfalz D.III
Post by: Manni on June 06, 2018, 06:24:16 PM

Really great build. I love the weathering. I think it is the first time I really like the silver on a biplane. In most cases it looks like a "bad painted" aluminum plane, but you have managed to let it look like the silver is painted on the linen. Top!!!
Bye,
Manni

Title: Re: 1/48 Pfalz D.III
Post by: Juan on June 06, 2018, 10:00:51 PM

Beauty Brad, congratulations.  If you did not state it was 1/48, I would have guessed that WNW had released a new kit.   :D

Title: Re: 1/48 Pfalz D.III
Post by: bobs_buckles on June 06, 2018, 10:32:42 PM

Up to your usual high standards, Brad.

Well done!

vB  ;)

Title: Re: 1/48 Pfalz D.III
Post by: RAGIII on June 06, 2018, 11:06:43 PM

Brad,
Love your work as always. Your masks turned out terrifically . If I were to do another Jasta 4 Pfalz this would be the one and your build is certainly inspiring!
RAGIII

Title: Re: 1/48 Pfalz D.III
Post by: guitarlute101 on June 06, 2018, 11:07:20 PM

Excellent job!

Mark

Title: Re: 1/48 Pfalz D.III
Post by: lcarroll on June 06, 2018, 11:19:43 PM

Well Brad, you certainly haven't lost your touch! A beautiful model and great work with the masks. Nice to see you back in action. :)
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: 1/48 Pfalz D.III
Post by: GazzaS on June 07, 2018, 07:20:22 PM

She looks excellent!  Love all the painting and decals.  Kudos on the tail!

Gaz

Title: Re: 1/48 Pfalz D.III
Post by: pepperman42 on June 07, 2018, 09:30:33 PM

Appears the Mojo has returned. Beautiful build with just the right level of weathering!!

Steve

Title: Re: 1/48 Pfalz D.III
Post by: NigelR on June 08, 2018, 12:45:33 AM

I've found your builds in the past very inspirational so it's good to see more of your work. Great job here, and nice work on the markings.

Title: Re: 1/48 Pfalz D.III
Post by: coyotemagic on June 08, 2018, 02:24:15 AM

Well, mate, I'd say your mojo's back in spades! I doubt you ever lost it.  Flawless build, as always.  Glad to see you back.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: 1/48 Pfalz D.III
Post by: Jacek on June 08, 2018, 04:09:40 AM

Fantastic model !
 Congratulations !!!
Jacek

Title: Re: 1/48 Pfalz D.III
Post by: dr 1 ace on June 08, 2018, 05:22:48 AM

Ad my dittos to the above , really nice !!!

Ed

Title: Re: 1/48 Pfalz D.III
Post by: Thumbs up on June 08, 2018, 07:43:06 AM

I think that you are one fine modeller that truly understands the art of understatement.