CSM Pfalz Dr.1

[smperry]

The new frame looks much better and the resin engine is likely to take paint better than the metal one and look crisper too..
sp

[Bughunter]

Terri, if I'm not wrong the Pfalz Dr.I used a Siemens & Halske Sh.III
The same engine type was used on the Siemens-Schuckert D.III and since we have recently the Eduard kit there is also a very nice Brassin engine of this type available. I used on my Siemens-Schuckert and it's nice. It should be still available at some shops.
https://www.scalemates.com/kits/eduard-648166-ssw-diii-engine-detail-set--652363

Here are the parts and build:
https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=9722

Just an idea ...

Cheers,
Frank

[coyotemagic]

Outstanding work on the innards, T!
Cheers,
Bud

[Alexis]

Thanks guys , glad that you are pleased just as much as I'm ...see keeping the woman happy 

Frank , I have Eduards new tool SSW D.III along with their replacement engine and more then likely I will be using it . Thanks for sharing the links . It does fit inside the cowl with having to sand back the cylinder heads .

Here is the rest of the frame glued up and what she looks like inside the fuselage . There is still the top runners to add . These will be done once other detail is button up . I need some kind of room to work when building the control column and installing items .

Terri

[Alexis]

  I'm really pleased with the fit of the framing ! Once it is finally glued in place it will be a nice tight fit .

[RichieW]

Absolutely lovely work on the frame Terri, I now know just how hard it is to do make one. You seem to have just cruised through it though.

[GazzaS]

The frame look great, Terri!

[bobs_buckles]

Scratchy tastic!

Well done, YOU! 

vB

[kensar]

Nice scratch work, Terri.  You should be able to handle a total scratchbuild project (you already know the words that accompany such projects - the ones that frighten pets).

[RAGIII]

Lovely work Terri! You should indeed be proud of the fit!!
RAGIII

[Radarman]

Terri,
Every installment of this build is "Fun Filled & Action Packed". I hope it doesn't throw too many more curve balls.
                                                                                                       
                                                                                                                  Kevin

[Alexis]

Thanks for showing your interest and tagging along guys 


Ken , I have done a few scratched builds already , but I must admit that it has been many years since I last did one .

Kevin , glad that you are enjoying and I know there will be a few more curve balls coming .


Terri

[Alexis]

Another step before I start going gun ho with adding more details the lower wing needs to be test fitted to insure that it will fit later on and not jump back with a few shocking surprises . The lower wing needs to get test fitted now with the frame work fitted in place . I did have a bit of sanding to do on the slanted formers around the lower corners and removing a fair bit of resin to the center section of the lower will and there is a hole which will need to be patched . That happened when I first start this build .  I have success ! the wing fits in place ! But I do have just a tad more tweeking on the former with the instrument panel on the top side of the fuselage . I have a small gap at that location . Instrument panel is only tacked in place so this task will only take a few minutes .


Terri

[GazzaS]

Nice progress, Terri!  Do you where a filter mask or anything when shaving and sanding resin?

[RAGIII]

Excellent work T! Won't be long before it is all together.
RAGIII