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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: coyotemagic on October 06, 2018, 02:51:14 PM

Title: Copper State Models Pfalz Dr.I 3050/17
Post by: coyotemagic on October 06, 2018, 02:51:14 PM

This might be my quickest build yet.  Very basic resin kit requiring a lot of work, yet somehow it ended up taking only a month (Okay. For me, that's a quick build.)
The Pfalz Dr.I is one of the old Copper State resin kits that Edgar is considering for reissuing in limited run plastic.  I hope it makes the cut, because it's a lovely little kite.
I used Drooling Bulldog Pfalz Silbergrau and I love the way it turned out.  In the future, I'll be using DB paints whenever I can.

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/CSM%20Pfalz%20DrI/2018-10-05%2011.14.50_zpsd9fr8ret.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/CSM%20Pfalz%20DrI/2018-10-05%2011.14.17_zps7uqeqo6a.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/CSM%20Pfalz%20DrI/2018-10-05%2011.13.56_zpsjuqdcvle.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/CSM%20Pfalz%20DrI/2018-10-05%2011.13.28_zpsm1s7nvr5.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/CSM%20Pfalz%20DrI/2018-10-05%2011.12.52_zpsyn0jli84.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/CSM%20Pfalz%20DrI/2018-10-05%2011.04.09_zpsdf5zgd9q.jpg)

Looking forward to getting my hands on that Nieuport 17.  I'll start that one as soon as it's available.
Cheers
Bud

Title: Re: Copper State Models Pfalz Dr.I 3050/17
Post by: Radarman on October 06, 2018, 10:30:24 PM

Fantastic Bud,
Thanks for adding this one to the completed gallery. I have that kit, along with the
Tom’s Modelworks Pfalz D.VIII, waiting in my stash. I can only hope to build such a
great rendition of the kit. Thanks again, Kevin

Title: Re: Copper State Models Pfalz Dr.I 3050/17
Post by: lcarroll on October 06, 2018, 11:02:45 PM

    Beautiful finish Bud, the DB Paint really stands out and the Prop as well. Not a common type but a mean looking machine that really catches your eye, great model!
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Copper State Models Pfalz Dr.I 3050/17
Post by: RAGIII on October 07, 2018, 12:00:08 AM

A Gorgeous Pfalz Amigo! Outstanding finish and detailing as always!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Copper State Models Pfalz Dr.I 3050/17
Post by: Juan on October 07, 2018, 02:24:17 AM

Congrats Bud, another one of your stunners.  Maybe CSM will upscale it to 32nd one day (wishful thinking after looking at your masterpiece).

Title: Re: Copper State Models Pfalz Dr.I 3050/17
Post by: lone modeller on October 07, 2018, 05:30:14 AM

That is a finish to die for Bud. Come to that the rest fo the build is not half bad either...!!! It may have been a quick build, but it is certainly well up to your very high standard.

Stephen.

Title: Re: Copper State Models Pfalz Dr.I 3050/17
Post by: hiddeous1973 on October 07, 2018, 03:32:43 PM

Turned out very nice indeed! Love the lines of the Pfalz aircrafts, really hoping CSM will release this one.

Title: Re: Copper State Models Pfalz Dr.I 3050/17
Post by: Bughunter on October 07, 2018, 11:53:47 PM

A great little model, shows really the powerful rotary on a small aircraft!

Quote from: coyotemagic on October 06, 2018, 02:51:14 PM

The Pfalz Dr.I is one of the old Copper State resin kits that Edgar is considering for reissuing in limited run plastic.

Edgar, if you read this - this is my order of the first reissued kit you send out ;)

This type is needed in every collection of Triplanes!

Cheers,
Frank

Title: Re: Copper State Models Pfalz Dr.I 3050/17
Post by: PrzemoL on October 22, 2018, 06:48:57 PM

Beautiful, Bud. Lovely model. I would like to see it reissued and UPSCALED to 1/32 :-)

Title: Re: Copper State Models Pfalz Dr.I 3050/17
Post by: dr 1 ace on October 23, 2018, 05:16:34 AM

Quote from: RAGIII on October 07, 2018, 12:00:08 AM

A Gorgeous Pfalz Amigo! Outstanding finish and detailing as always!
RAGIII

Ditto, these pics really show it off !!!

Ed

Title: Re: Copper State Models Pfalz Dr.I 3050/17
Post by: GAJouette on October 23, 2018, 09:29:33 AM

 Bud,
Outstanding Tripe my old friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Title: Re: Copper State Models Pfalz Dr.I 3050/17
Post by: bobs_buckles on October 24, 2018, 01:47:27 AM

Bud-Tastic!!
3 wings of pure delight  ;)

Thanks for sharing.

von B  :)

Title: Re: Copper State Models Pfalz Dr.I 3050/17
Post by: Jeff K on October 24, 2018, 02:10:59 AM

NAILED IT. again.

Title: Re: Copper State Models Pfalz Dr.I 3050/17
Post by: jeroen_R90S on October 25, 2018, 05:15:26 AM

Very nice, I hadn't realized Pfalz went along in triplane-mania, too! Looks very pretty in Silbergrau :)

Title: Re: Copper State Models Pfalz Dr.I 3050/17
Post by: coyotemagic on October 30, 2018, 03:16:47 AM

Thank you, my friends!  I truly appreciate such kind words.  I had a wonderful time building this little beasty.  There's something compelling about these old resin kits.  Maybe it's just that I have so many of them, I've got to get them built so I have room for the new stuff.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: Copper State Models Pfalz Dr.I 3050/17
Post by: Manni on October 30, 2018, 04:58:04 PM

Such a good looking model. With the colour it looks really clean and looks all of a piece.
Bye,
Manni

Title: Re: Copper State Models Pfalz Dr.I 3050/17
Post by: coyotemagic on October 31, 2018, 12:01:37 AM

Thank you, Manny!  As with all Pfalz, it is an attractive aircraft.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: Copper State Models Pfalz Dr.I 3050/17
Post by: Gisbod on October 31, 2018, 01:59:13 AM

Lovely Bud,

So nice to see something different!

Guy

Title: Re: Copper State Models Pfalz Dr.I 3050/17
Post by: Dave W on October 31, 2018, 09:19:47 AM

Excellent work Bud! You really brought that subject to life. A very impressive build.

cheers

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia

Title: Re: Copper State Models Pfalz Dr.I 3050/17
Post by: miecio52 on October 31, 2018, 05:36:30 PM

 :)Congratulations, I built this model many years ago, and I'm still a fan CSM.

Title: Re: Copper State Models Pfalz Dr.I 3050/17
Post by: Bluesfan on October 31, 2018, 07:05:04 PM

Lovely work! :)
Surely this was the best looking triplane? (Though my personal favourite is the Sopwith)
If I had to choose, I think I'd prefer the D.VIII in 1:32, having a little more variety of schemes, but this one would be quite popular - weren't Aviattic hinting at doing it next after the Balilla? I could have sworn they showed off a 'prototype' a while back, or maybe I was imagining it.

Hopefully your very nice build will encourage CSM to update the kit.

Mark

Title: Re: Copper State Models Pfalz Dr.I 3050/17
Post by: coyotemagic on November 01, 2018, 03:28:13 AM

Many thanks, gentlemen! I think damned near every German and Austro-Hungarian aircraft manufacturer got caught up in the triplane craze.
Yes, Mark, I would love to see someone, anyone, do a D.VIII.  Lone Star has been promising one for quite a while now.  And a Dr.I from Aviattic would be a real treat.  We can only hoped.
Cheers,
Bud