Author Topic: Dual Build: CSM Nieuport XXIII & Roden Pfalz DIII 1/32nd scale (Read 29594 times)

lone modeller · « **Reply #45 on:** August 25, 2020, 05:18:41 AM »

Too much thinking makes my brain hurt Rick! Which is why I too prefer to do the modelling - but then like you I do like to try to get things right.

The cockpit construction looks good - as does the engine.

Alexis · « **Reply #46 on:** August 25, 2020, 12:22:10 PM »

Nice work on the Pfalz fuselage halves with the corrections Rick , I removed the cowls on my to solve the issue . You N-17 pit is shape up wonderfully as well .

Terri

GazzaS · « **Reply #47 on:** August 25, 2020, 06:21:08 PM »

I was considering the Roden Pfalz in the future. I'll be interested to see how your work progresses.

kensar · « **Reply #48 on:** August 25, 2020, 09:50:45 PM »

Glad to see you dealt with the ejection pin marks. Many don't bother and they end up visible in an otherwise very nice build.

RAGIII · « **Reply #49 on:** August 26, 2020, 02:29:14 AM »

Thanks for the comments Guys and Gal! I am STILL waiting on some PE turnbuckles for the SPADS so I will continue with these two for a while longer.
RAGIII

Bughunter · « **Reply #50 on:** August 26, 2020, 02:57:23 AM »

Rick, you showed often WNW models in your scale in your build threads.
Compared to that the actual kit part looks very, hmm "robust"? Like upscaled 1/48 models ...
So it needs a real modeler to make a nice looking model but I'm sure, you will manage it!

Cheers,
Frank

RAGIII · « **Reply #51 on:** August 26, 2020, 11:31:50 PM »

Quote from: Bughunter on August 26, 2020, 02:57:23 AM

Rick, you showed often WNW models in your scale in your build threads.
Compared to that the actual kit part looks very, hmm "robust"? Like upscaled 1/48 models ...
So it needs a real modeler to make a nice looking model but I'm sure, you will manage it!

Cheers,
Frank

I assume you are speaking about the Roden Pfalz

Yes it is a bit rough. I intend to do some work on sprucing it up but will not go Full Brad Cancian or Terri by making a new interior framework
RAGIII

RAGIII · « **Reply #52 on:** August 28, 2020, 08:33:48 AM »

As I think a WW1 Ace said, Familiarity Breeds Contempt. I thought that having built two Copper State Nieuports this one would be a breeze. Well I managed to make a Great Kit difficult! I was applying pressure for a reason I do Not Remember and broke several interior parts loose and broke a cabane Strut! So all is back together with the worst being the seat being a bit out of alignment.
RAGIII

Alexis · « **Reply #53 on:** August 28, 2020, 09:40:02 AM »

I have been there before . I had a few repairs on the Pfalz fuselage because of to much pressure

Repairs look good though Rick , hope the seat doesn't pose to much issues down the road for you . Nice work on the pit by the way

Terri

RAGIII · « **Reply #54 on:** August 28, 2020, 10:58:41 AM »

Quote from: Terri on August 28, 2020, 09:40:02 AM

I have been there before . I had a few repairs on the Pfalz fuselage because of to much pressure

Repairs look good though Rick , hope the seat doesn't pose to much issues down the road for you . Nice work on the pit by the way

Terri

Thanks Terri! The seat will not pose any issues per se, just not quite lined up if viewed closely. As I don't enter contests and no one will be looking that closely it won't be noticed in the end!
RAGIII

Early Bird Fan · « **Reply #55 on:** August 28, 2020, 04:17:35 PM »

i think we've all been there and done that at some point, that's looking really nice and if you hadn't of mentioned it i'm sure we wouldn't have noticed

Gisbod · « **Reply #56 on:** August 29, 2020, 12:35:37 AM »

Shame Rick,

But just par for the course for me, anyway, great save.

Guy

fredjocko · « **Reply #57 on:** August 29, 2020, 04:03:46 AM »

You are making great progress. The way you’re moving these will be done before you get the PE parts for the Spads.

lone modeller · « **Reply #58 on:** August 29, 2020, 05:39:31 AM »

Too much pressure is a common complaint Rick - it even occurs with scratch builds - guess how I know? You have commented that nobody will notice the slight mis-alignment of the seat, so no need to worry too much. (Provided that you do not look too closely too often to remind yourself about the mis-alignment of course!!)

The seat belts look as though they are made from real leather with a suitably worn look too.

Stephen.

RAGIII · « **Reply #59 on:** August 29, 2020, 07:54:14 AM »

Thanks Guys, I have progressed. I have glued the fuselage and upper rear fuselage decking to the forward section. The upper cowl panel is not glued in place: This May be where I leave this one for a while as the Turnbuckles finally arrived for My SPAD builds. August 9th to the 28th in just a regular Mail envelope

RAGIII

PS: I used putty just to make sure my glue joints were good. I ran out of Liquid glue so using Testors right now