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Forum Archive Storage => Des Delatorre International Memorial Group Build => Topic started by: Kalt on February 13, 2019, 06:37:04 AM

Title: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: Kalt on February 13, 2019, 06:37:04 AM

Hello everyone,

I think the best way to remember Des is with a 1/32 Scrachtbuilt model. I decided to build an aircraft that was on my "Top 10" list for a long time: The Pfalz A.I Parasol, the license-built version of the Morane Saulnier Type L. 

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7926/33200340648_2b8819453a_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SzNqAm)Pfalz40 (https://flic.kr/p/SzNqAm) by clkal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/33655370@N06/), en Flickr

I have been collecting information and photos for a while without much success. So, I will be very grateful if somebody can share photos or can direct me to a book with good photos. I am interested in detail photos, particularly showing the interior of Pfalz built machines.

These are the books I have or have access to:

- Windsock Datafile 16 Morane Saulnier Type L, JM Bruce, Albatros Productions.
- Windsock Datafile 59 Pfalz E.I/E.VI, PM Grosz, Albatros Productions.
- Pfalz Scout Aces of WWI, Greg VanWyngarden, Osprey Publishing.
- Pfalz Aircraft of WWI, Jack Herries, Flying Machine Press.
- French Aircraft of WWI, JJ Davila/AM Soltan, Flying Machine Press.
- Victoria Cross. WWI airmen and their Aircraft, Alex Revell, Flying Machine Press.

The starting point.....

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7887/32133116547_0f47534c5f_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QXuC3P)P1080383 (https://flic.kr/p/QXuC3P) by clkal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/33655370@N06/), en Flickr

Title: Re: Scratchbuilt 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: Ryan on February 13, 2019, 07:04:26 AM

Excellent project, you might try this gentleman's Flickr account.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/varese2002/albums

Ryan

Title: Re: Scratchbuilt 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: gbrivio on February 13, 2019, 08:12:01 AM

Fine choice, this is another rarity. Can't wait to see your project on its way. Good luck.
Ciao
Giuseppe

Title: Re: Scratchbuilt 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: Juan on February 13, 2019, 08:46:03 AM

This is a great choice of an early aircraft.  Cannot wait to see how you develop her.

Title: Re: Scratchbuilt 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: Kalt on February 13, 2019, 09:06:22 AM

Thanks for the link, Ryan. Great photo collection! but sadly, no Pfalz A.I photos..... :-\

Title: Re: Scratchbuilt 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: Kalt on February 13, 2019, 09:09:58 AM

Thanks Giuseppe and Juan. I am a bit worried about the time needed to complete the build but I will do my best.

Title: Re: Scratchbuilt 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: RAGIII on February 13, 2019, 09:59:46 AM

Outstanding entry. Des would Love this one. Check out the scratchbuild section as a member did a Morane a while back
RAGIII

Title: Re: Scratchbuilt 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: Kalt on February 13, 2019, 11:15:11 AM

Thanks Rick, I have not seen that build

Title: Re: Scratchbuilt 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: Alexis on February 13, 2019, 12:05:54 PM

Looking forward to this one  :)





Terri

Title: Re: Scratchbuilt 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: Monty on February 18, 2019, 02:00:00 AM

This is a classic and beautiful subject to scratchbuild, Kalt! I'm looking forward to it - your info looks great! ATB, Marc.

Title: Re: Scratchbuilt 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: pepperman42 on February 19, 2019, 12:26:01 AM

Nice choice and that WOULD be in Des' wheelhouse!!

Steve

Title: Re: Scratchbuilt 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: Kalt on February 22, 2019, 05:24:45 AM

Thanks Steve and Marc. I will do my best!

I spent last days working with scale drawings. I am using the Morane Saulnier Type  L drawings from the Windsock Datafile as a basis but I had to redraw them using Corel Draw to include some particular characteristics of the Pfalz A.I.

Meanwhile, I started to work in the wing. I used Harry Woodman's method but with a variation, instead of a balsa core I used a more stable material: 2mm plasticard.
The wing profile was achieved with the help of a heat gun and a PVC tube. The trailing edge was sanded to get the correct thickness and the leading edge was rounded. The sanding was the most tedious part of the procedure with a lot of plasticard dust flying everywhere....

Here is a photo of the almost completed wing's core (I still have to make the cut outs in the middle of the wing):

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7816/32227102617_0e47ffb540_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/R6NjQi)P1020366 (https://flic.kr/p/R6NjQi) by clkal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/33655370@N06/), en Flickr

If everything goes Ok I am planning to post a new update in the following days

Title: Re: Scratchbuilt 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: RAGIII on February 22, 2019, 09:54:19 AM

Your wing core looks excellent! Looking forward to your next updates!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Scratchbuilt 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: Ryan on February 22, 2019, 11:25:34 PM

This is great work, thanks for posting.

Ryan

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: Kalt on February 26, 2019, 11:44:40 PM

Thanks Rick and Ryan.
This weekend I found some free time and I managed to advance with the wing.  I printed the rib pattern on a 0.25mm plasticard sheet and then "embossed" each rib with the help of a fine ballpoint pen. Then, I glued it to both sides of the wing core with the "positive" embossing on the upper side of the wing and "negative" on the lower.  I did this to depict the characteristic "sagging of the lower surface of the real wing.

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7842/32275844087_4bea98269d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Rb78Yt)P1020364 (https://flic.kr/p/Rb78Yt) by clkal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/33655370@N06/), en Flickr

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7846/46494610864_201304a03a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2dQz2XN)P1020600 (https://flic.kr/p/2dQz2XN) by clkal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/33655370@N06/), en Flickr

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7859/33342561308_e64f5ee89c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SNnkQG)P1020605 (https://flic.kr/p/SNnkQG) by clkal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/33655370@N06/), en Flickr

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7868/47218440751_53920217ec_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2eWwRnr)P1020608 (https://flic.kr/p/2eWwRnr) by clkal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/33655370@N06/), en Flickr

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7862/40253374523_265d393c4d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24k44QF)Morane-Prop-deflector-3bN (https://flic.kr/p/24k44QF) by clkal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/33655370@N06/), en Flickr

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: guitarlute101 on February 26, 2019, 11:54:19 PM

Excellent work Kalt!

Mark

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: buzby on February 27, 2019, 12:58:48 AM

indeed, fantastic result so far
looking forward next steps

 8)
buzby

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: Ryan on February 27, 2019, 01:05:21 AM

That is a great shot of the deflector plate, thanks for posting.

Wings looking superb as well.

Ryan

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: Borsos on February 27, 2019, 02:31:00 AM

Wonderful job on the wings! I think one of the best I‘ve seen to date. Can you give us some more details? Did you use double sided tape to glue the plastic onto the core or what kind of glue did you use? And how did you get the plans printed onto the plastic?
Thanks!
Andreas

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: lone modeller on February 27, 2019, 06:52:32 AM

I am trying to catch up on this section and my eye immediately caught this. That is a lovely choice of aircraft ansd a wonderful wing. Like Andreas I would like to know more about how you attached the skins to the wing core. I made my wing sections by moulding and added strips for ribs as I am not keen on Woodman's idea of using a wood core.

Looking forward to seeing more.

Stephen.

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: Juan on February 27, 2019, 08:43:49 AM

That is one fantastic looking wing.

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: Kalt on February 27, 2019, 11:48:56 PM

Thanks guys, I am glad you like the wing but is not finished yet.

@Andreas: I used tolueno (or toluol) mixed with small clear bits (from canopies trees) applied with a flat brush (2 cm wide)  to glue the skin to the wing. You have to be very careful because toluol is a very strong glue. You can "melt" the 0.25mm skin very easily. You have to apply just a thin layer to the skin and a thicker one over the core.
I used toluol mainly because its drying time is slower than regular modeler cements like Tamiya, Gunze or Humbrol giving you enough time to "conform" the skin to the wing core.

About the printing on plasticard, It was quite easy. I cut a 0.25mm plasticard sheet to A4 size and printed the drawings I made with Corel Draw with my old and reliable Epson printer. It uses an ink called Dura Brite designed for Photo paper. This paper has a surface very similar to plasticard. You have to let it dry overnight.

@Stephen: I do not like the wood core too. In previous builds, I had many problems using wood for the core: warping....skin lifting ..."bubbles" between the skin and the core...etc...
Because of that, I used plastic instead of wood.
I think Woodman's technique is faster than casting sections of the wing and with a bit of practice, you can get better results.

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: Kalt on March 02, 2019, 10:01:30 AM

A small update, still working on the wing. ....
I used a 0.18mm black nylon thread to simulate the wood rods that Morane Saulnier and Pfalz used to attach the fabric cover to the wing ribs. It was a time-consuming task but I am satisfied with the results.

Here is a photo of the almost finished wing compared to  Eduard's Type L  1/48 kit wing. It's a big wing and I am a bit worried about the weight.

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7816/47251337431_9422bc99a8_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2eZrspz)P1020618 (https://flic.kr/p/2eZrspz) by clkal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/33655370@N06/), en Flickr

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7869/46337030185_dcc2ae5e18_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2dADoHx)MoraneL (https://flic.kr/p/2dADoHx) by clkal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/33655370@N06/), en Flickr

And here is a detail photo of the wood rods, this time on a Morane Saulnier Type G

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7857/46336988705_d55f0cef68_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2dADbon)Morane Wood rods (https://flic.kr/p/2dADbon) by clkal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/33655370@N06/), en Flickr

more to follow!

Claudio

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: GAJouette on March 02, 2019, 10:17:43 AM

 Claudio,
Beautiful work on her wing my friend. I like the use of the nylon thread to simulate the rib caps. Best of luck to you in this GB.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: Kalt on March 02, 2019, 10:32:58 AM

Thanks Gregory! I did not know how to call the "wood rods" now I have their name  ;D

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: Dave Brewer on March 02, 2019, 03:39:59 PM

Great progress Kalt,I have been thinking about a 1/32 Morane L for a while,and will follow your build with great interest.Lovely looking wing,I like the construction method you used;hopefully the rigging will take care of the weight issue if there is one.

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: RAGIII on March 02, 2019, 09:52:44 PM

Excellent idea for the rib caps Claudio! Your wing is looking terrific!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: kensar on March 03, 2019, 01:44:54 AM

Nice detailing.  I did not know of this construction.

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: Alexis on March 03, 2019, 02:18:47 AM

Beautiful looking wing so far !




Terri

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: Monty on March 04, 2019, 04:47:48 AM

That is a stunning looking wing... Some very neat and accurate work... Looking forward to more... Regards, Marc

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: Manni on March 05, 2019, 08:51:47 PM

Simply superb work. Y>our techniques are awsome. Thanks for sharing them with us.
Bye,Manni

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: Edo on March 06, 2019, 04:06:02 PM

wow! that wing is really awesome!
can’t wait to see more...
ciao
edo

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: Borsos on March 06, 2019, 10:37:24 PM

Lovely! Yes, thank you for explaining your approach.
Andreas

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: Kalt on March 08, 2019, 10:49:38 PM

Thanks guys (and gal) for the nice comments!

After fixing some details here and there and with a couple of layers of Gunze Surfacer applied, I can say that the wing is finished.

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7866/40352324963_352411ec49_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24tNdmK)P1080389 (https://flic.kr/p/24tNdmK) by clkal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/33655370@N06/), en Flickr

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7909/40352323593_0c952c25e8_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24tNcX8)P1080391 (https://flic.kr/p/24tNcX8) by clkal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/33655370@N06/), en Flickr

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7834/33441633208_d5bd0d4c96_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SX87sU)P1080393 (https://flic.kr/p/SX87sU) by clkal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/33655370@N06/), en Flickr

I only have to add the openings for the struts, but I need the fuselage first.

Talking about the fuselage......

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7829/46594274864_d30ab6969a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2dZnQAC)P1020621 (https://flic.kr/p/2dZnQAC) by clkal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/33655370@N06/), en Flickr

More to follow!

Claudio

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: guitarlute101 on March 08, 2019, 11:03:57 PM

Perfection!

Mark

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: RAGIII on March 08, 2019, 11:17:03 PM

Brilliant work on the wing Claudio! Looking forward to your next update!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: pepperman42 on March 09, 2019, 12:50:19 AM

I think you have achieved something very special!! Perfect wing and the fuselage should be a bit easier. Im guessing brass struts will be in order to support the wing.

Steve

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: GAJouette on March 09, 2019, 01:34:50 AM

 Claudio,
Just AWESOME progress my friend. Looking forward to seeing more.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: Juan on March 09, 2019, 01:41:16 AM

That wing is just awesome Claudio, looking forward to your next installment.

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: Kalt on March 09, 2019, 07:21:56 AM

Thanks guys, I am glad you like the wing.

@Steve: I decided to start the build with the wing for that reason. If the results weren't as I expected I would not have wasted much time. The build should be easier from now (famous last words.... :D)

Yes, I am planning to use brass struts and tubes of different sizes not only to support the wing but also for the landing gear and rigging posts.

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: Kalt on March 09, 2019, 07:33:44 AM

Here is a photo of some the brass sets I am planning to use.

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7821/40356438833_826f899eb9_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24uaigx)P1080395 (https://flic.kr/p/24uaigx) by clkal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/33655370@N06/), en Flickr

The "Strutz" set is particularly useful for landing gear and wing struts, because of its streamlined profile. I do not if it is still available I bought several sets from Aeroclub (UK) years ago.

Claudio

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: Alexis on March 09, 2019, 10:26:27 AM

Quote from: guitarlute101 on March 08, 2019, 11:03:57 PM

Perfection!

Mark

Pretty much what Mark said  :) The wing is just breath taking  8)

No you can't get the Strutz and more . Maybe ebay or another source online but they are no longer around .




Terri

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: pepperman42 on March 11, 2019, 11:52:04 PM

Wow!! Having the Strutz is super handy. Its looong gone...

Steve

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: jknaus on March 12, 2019, 12:14:00 AM

Very cool project. The wing looks awesome.
James

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: Kalt on March 22, 2019, 02:15:49 AM

Thanks Steve, James, Terri.

A quick update.

Work kept me away from the workbench for the last couple of weeks, but I found some time to advance with the fuselage completing its main components:

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7827/46712342414_24daaf0a32_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2eaNXY3)MS L.fus01 (https://flic.kr/p/2eaNXY3) by clkal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/33655370@N06/), en Flickr

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7832/46712341204_c555c8f666_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2eaNXBb)MS L.fus02 (https://flic.kr/p/2eaNXBb) by clkal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/33655370@N06/), en Flickr

With the fuselage ready, I started to work in the cockpit interior parts: oil/fuel tanks, seats, control column....

Comments, suggestions, critics all welcome. 

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: Bughunter on March 22, 2019, 05:52:33 AM

Critics?
Not possible, I'm speechless :o This is such clean and unusual build!
Great work!

Cheers,
Frank

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: RAGIII on March 22, 2019, 06:11:23 AM

Brilliant work! I am on the edge of my seat waiting for the cockpit interior!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: aliluke on March 22, 2019, 08:57:34 AM

Wow!!! This is really impressive! Looking forward to more.

Cheers
Alistair

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: Kalt on March 23, 2019, 12:48:00 AM

Thanks guys!

I am working with the oil and fuel tanks but I am having problems trying to figure how they were attached to the fuselage. Photos, drawings or educated guesses are welcome... :-\

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: buzby on May 17, 2019, 10:06:21 PM

perhaps you've seen that picture:

http://flyingmachines.ru/Images7/Putnam/German_Fighter/47-2.jpg

by the way - impressive build, very very !!  :)

 8)
buzby

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: lone modeller on May 21, 2019, 02:30:01 AM

There are so many builds in this section that I have missed this one until now. However I have just read through your thread and am extremely impressed with the work that you have done so far - top class in every way. I shall make sure that I drop in more frequently in future - tis is an exciting build, not to be missed.

Stephen.

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: Kalt on June 04, 2019, 01:46:45 PM

Quote from: buzby on May 17, 2019, 10:06:21 PM

perhaps you've seen that picture:

http://flyingmachines.ru/Images7/Putnam/German_Fighter/47-2.jpg

by the way - impressive build, very very !!  :)

 8)
buzby

Thanks for the help buzby! but, I have that photo.
Actually, it is the only one I have that shows the interior of a Pfalz A.I

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: Kalt on June 04, 2019, 02:06:10 PM

Thanks Stephen. I am a bit delayed with the build. Work and "life" keep me away from the workbench but I found some time to advance a little. Here are some photos:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47997977198_ed37c50d48_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2g8qbp1)P1030442 (https://flic.kr/p/2g8qbp1) by clkal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/33655370@N06/), en Flickr
Almost finished cowling
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47998030171_c3121dbedf_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2g8qs9k)P1080451 (https://flic.kr/p/2g8qs9k) by clkal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/33655370@N06/), en Flickr

Some detail added to the lower section of the fuselage:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47998006272_56c8788820_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2g8qk3h)P1080454 (https://flic.kr/p/2g8qk3h) by clkal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/33655370@N06/), en Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47998004593_a84aaceb19_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2g8qjxk)P1080453 (https://flic.kr/p/2g8qjxk) by clkal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/33655370@N06/), en Flickr

Test fit of the fuselage sections:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47998013413_242bb32e29_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2g8qnap)P1030445 (https://flic.kr/p/2g8qnap) by clkal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/33655370@N06/), en Flickr

More to follow....

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: buzby on June 04, 2019, 03:35:35 PM

 awesome!  :D

 8)
buzby

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: GazzaS on June 04, 2019, 05:19:20 PM

Sweet!

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: pepperman42 on June 04, 2019, 05:32:34 PM

Great progress!!

Steve

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: kensar on June 04, 2019, 09:26:09 PM

Your detail work is very good.  How did you make the fittings that surround the small openings?

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: Juan on June 04, 2019, 09:40:20 PM

Fantastic looking fuselage.  Looking forward to your progress on this beauty.

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: RAGIII on June 04, 2019, 10:08:10 PM

Fantastic work. The openings for fuselage details look great. Your cowling looks perfect and the whole fuselage looks awesome taped together!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: bobs_buckles on June 05, 2019, 03:26:43 AM

That is professional model building right there!
Incredible work  :o

vB

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: Kalt on June 05, 2019, 05:16:09 AM

Thanks Guys ;D!

@p9o1r1sche: The round fittings were made with an RP Tools' Punch&Die and the oval ones were etched parts form the "Controlhorns & turnbuckles" set (48-087) from Part:

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/part-s48-087-controlhorns-and-turnbuckles--152318

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: Kalt on June 05, 2019, 05:45:49 AM

Following with the cockpit details, I finished the oil and fuel tanks. My idea was to use copper from Alclad to paint both tanks but (sadly) I found that they were painted with a satin enamel paint on Pfalz built parasols... :( 

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48002331542_e6626db410_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2g8NuMU)P1080457 (https://flic.kr/p/2g8NuMU) by clkal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/33655370@N06/), en Flickr

For the riveting, I used HGW positive rivets.  I am not totally satisfied with them. I think they are too subtle for a 1/32 WWI model.

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: RAGIII on June 05, 2019, 06:32:08 AM

The tanks look absolutely fantastic to My eye! Personally I would rather have a little too subtle rivets than way overscale. JMHO,
RAGIII

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: Kalt on June 05, 2019, 09:31:14 AM

Quote from: RAGIII on June 05, 2019, 06:32:08 AM

The tanks look absolutely fantastic to My eye! Personally I would rather have a little too subtle rivets than way overscale. JMHO,
RAGIII

Me too, I hope the rivets will survive a coat or two of paint

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: Alexis on June 05, 2019, 10:17:25 AM

I think you will be fine with paint not hiding those wonderful details Kalt .  :)




Terri

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: pepperman42 on June 05, 2019, 06:14:27 PM

A very light coat of paint and that great detail will remain!!

Steve

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: kensar on June 05, 2019, 09:27:07 PM

Thanks, Kalt.
A light coat of paint and a pin wash should make the rivets visible.

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: Kalt on June 06, 2019, 05:42:02 AM

Thanks Terri, Steve and Ken. I will try it, we'll see how it turns out.

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: Kalt on June 11, 2019, 01:55:16 PM

Just a short update here.

I am still adding parts to the interior. This time I will focus on the seats.
Like the rest of the interior parts, I had to scratchbuilt them.  I used the photo of the uncovered fuselage in the Windsock Datafile as reference. The back seat was made with a 0.20mm plastic card and the base with 0.35mm.
I was finishing the first seat when I realized that Pfalz built machines had a different type of seat.....   So,  I had to start all over again... back to Corel and to the plastic card ::)

Here is a photo of both types of seats. Pfalz to the left and Morane Saulnier to the right of the photo.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48002389883_008f53dc76_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2g8NN8M)P1080460 (https://flic.kr/p/2g8NN8M) by clkal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/33655370@N06/), en Flickr

I had the seat ready. The problem was that I need two seats and despite my best efforts, I couldn't make two identical ones so I made a couple of resin copies of the original seat. Here are the results:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48002388576_666f18b061_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2g8NMKf)P1080466 (https://flic.kr/p/2g8NMKf) by clkal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/33655370@N06/), en Flickr

More to follow....

Claudio   

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: Brad Cancian on June 11, 2019, 05:31:15 PM

Simply beautiful work!

Cheers,

BC

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: RAGIII on June 11, 2019, 08:25:02 PM

Scratch building at it's best!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: pepperman42 on June 12, 2019, 01:19:36 AM

Nice work!!

Steve

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: Borsos on June 16, 2019, 05:36:42 PM

Fantastic job!
Andreas

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: lone modeller on June 17, 2019, 04:16:20 AM

Absolutely gorgeous work here. The details that you include are amazing even for this scale.

Stephen.

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: Alexis on June 17, 2019, 08:43:47 AM

Nicely done with those Seats  :)




Terri

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: Kalt on August 03, 2019, 05:17:38 AM

Well...despite my best efforts I couldn't finish my build before the deadline. I tried to rush it the last month just to ruin most of the work done on the fuselage. I had to start again almost from zero..... >:(

I want to continue posting photos of the build progress but I don't know if I should continue here or should ask the administrator to move it to a different section of the forum.

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: RAGIII on August 03, 2019, 05:31:27 AM

Your work was gorgeous so please have it moved!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: Kalt on August 03, 2019, 08:03:30 AM

Thanks Rick, I am a bit frustrated.... I really wanted to finish the build on time, I was too optimistic  :-\

Here are some photos of the current status of the Pfalz:

Fuselage:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48440588901_4371a6abf5_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gNwFrg)P1080469 (https://flic.kr/p/2gNwFrg) by clkal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/33655370@N06/), en Flickr

Throttle, control column, rudder and hand pump for the fuel tank
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48440588796_bb2f120e36_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gNwFps)P1080473 (https://flic.kr/p/2gNwFps) by clkal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/33655370@N06/), en Flickr

resin Behrend und Ruggebrecht propeller
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48002390178_c4567ca723_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2g8NNdS)P1080455 (https://flic.kr/p/2g8NNdS) by clkal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/33655370@N06/), en Flickr

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: aliluke on August 03, 2019, 09:17:26 PM

I'm sure you'll persist with this amazing model. Deadlines are just things and your work is better than a deadline. Please carry on and keep posting. I, at least and I'm sure I speak for all, look forward to a remarkable result!

Cheers
Alistair

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: Juan on August 03, 2019, 10:34:26 PM

Incredible details there, looking forward to your progress.

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: lone modeller on August 04, 2019, 03:51:15 AM

You are not the only one who has missed the seadline: I am sure that the administrators will allow those of us who have to continue our builds in relevant sections of this site. What you have done so far is just toooo good not to let us see it completed.

Stephen.

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: RAGIII on August 04, 2019, 05:33:36 AM

Your interior bits, fuselage walls etc are first class. I am looking forward to your continuation of this build!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: gbrivio on August 04, 2019, 07:24:23 AM

It's a great work so far, I'm really looking forward to see the completed model when time will come.
Ciao
Giuseppe

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: Kalt on August 05, 2019, 11:25:56 PM

Thanks guys for the encouraging words!

Title: Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
Post by: ermeio on August 06, 2019, 05:50:51 AM

excellent scratchbuilt...