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Offline Mike Norris (UK)

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Re: 1:32nd scale Pfalz D.VIII
« Reply #15 on: April 16, 2025, 08:02:35 PM »
Quote from: NigelR on April 16, 2025, 06:18:42 PM
That's beautifully put together Mike. But how the heck are you going to paint it with things like the windscreen in place? Careful masking I presume.....
Hi Nigel,
The fuselage is already painted Silver/Grey - it just looks close to the printed resin color on the photographs.
Silver/grey - Tamiya Flat Aluminium (XF16) and Sky Grey (XF19) mixed 2-1.
The rest of the model is decal, apart from landing gear/struts,

Mike
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Re: 1:32nd scale Pfalz D.VIII
« Reply #16 on: April 18, 2025, 07:51:11 AM »
Hi all,
I've added the decals required for this particular model.
The engine is also complete and fitted,

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Re: 1:32nd scale Pfalz D.VIII
« Reply #17 on: April 18, 2025, 06:44:14 PM »
That's looking even better now Mike, this is a lovely build. It's making me want to get mine off the shelf....

Quote from: Mike Norris (UK) on April 16, 2025, 08:02:35 PM
The fuselage is already painted Silver/Grey - it just looks close to the printed resin color on the photographs.
Phew! That would've been tough if it wasn't painted.
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Re: 1:32nd scale Pfalz D.VIII
« Reply #18 on: April 18, 2025, 06:47:07 PM »
Good progress, another beauty in the making.
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Re: 1:32nd scale Pfalz D.VIII
« Reply #19 on: April 18, 2025, 09:31:00 PM »
Great progress Mike.
I'm surprised how similar in design and construction the Pfalz is to the SS D.III.
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Re: 1:32nd scale Pfalz D.VIII
« Reply #20 on: April 19, 2025, 04:51:10 AM »
Hi all,
This particular Pfalz D.VIII had bracing struts fitted between the fin and tailplanes.
These were represented using flattened 0.4 mm diameter tube.
The tubes were retained in position using 0.12 mm diameter mono-filament through holes drilled through the fin and tailplanes,

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Re: 1:32nd scale Pfalz D.VIII
« Reply #21 on: April 19, 2025, 02:34:11 PM »
Mike, this Pfalz is looking really really good as per. Especially love the engine, guns and cockpit.

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Re: 1:32nd scale Pfalz D.VIII
« Reply #22 on: April 22, 2025, 11:33:28 PM »
Just lovely work!  :)
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Re: 1:32nd scale Pfalz D.VIII
« Reply #23 on: April 26, 2025, 02:38:22 AM »
Hi all,
Moving along now.
The model and upper wing have been weathered.
A combination of:

Flory Models fine clay wash (Dark Dirt and Grime).
AK Interactive Kerosene wash (AK2039).
Tamiya Weathering Master (Set D - Oil Stain) and (Set A - Mud).
Dry brushed ?Mr. Colour? Super Iron 2 (203).

Now it's onto pre-rigging before fitting the upper wing,

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Re: 1:32nd scale Pfalz D.VIII
« Reply #24 on: April 26, 2025, 02:47:15 AM »
Excellent work, this is coming together really well.
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Re: 1:32nd scale Pfalz D.VIII
« Reply #25 on: April 26, 2025, 03:15:08 AM »
Your build is coming along very nicely, Mike. The weathering touches look lovely.
Cheers,
Gary
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