Author Topic: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I  (Read 10966 times)

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Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
« Reply #15 on: February 26, 2019, 11:54:19 PM »
Excellent work Kalt!

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Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
« Reply #16 on: February 27, 2019, 12:58:48 AM »
indeed, fantastic result so far
looking forward next steps

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Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
« Reply #17 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.

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Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
« Reply #18 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?
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Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
« Reply #19 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.

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Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
« Reply #20 on: February 27, 2019, 08:43:49 AM »
That is one fantastic looking wing.

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Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
« Reply #21 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.

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Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
« Reply #22 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.

P1020618 by clkal, en Flickr

MoraneL by clkal, en Flickr

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

Morane Wood rods by clkal, en Flickr

more to follow!

Claudio



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Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
« Reply #23 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.
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Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
« Reply #24 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
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Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
« Reply #25 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.

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Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
« Reply #26 on: March 02, 2019, 09:52:44 PM »
Excellent idea for the rib caps Claudio! Your wing is looking terrific!
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Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
« Reply #27 on: March 03, 2019, 01:44:54 AM »
Nice detailing.  I did not know of this construction.

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Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
« Reply #28 on: March 03, 2019, 02:18:47 AM »
Beautiful looking wing so far !




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Re: Scratchbuild 1/32 Pfalz A.I
« Reply #29 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