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Re: Toms Model Works Pfalz D.VII/III
« Reply #180 on: January 27, 2021, 09:41:48 AM »
Frank ,

By all means don't let me discourage you on getting the kit . Over all it's not a bad kit . Sure it has faults but taking into account it's age . It is a kit which can be built with skill and you have the skills for this .

Quick fixes would be sand off the rib detail thinning the wings at the same time for a better profile . Just top of the wing root can be sand back as well the match the wing . Rib detail can be replaced  ;)


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Re: Toms Model Works Pfalz D.VII/III
« Reply #181 on: January 28, 2021, 09:08:02 AM »
Other then today , haven't had much time for hobbies . Engine is mounted along with the cowl and retaining strap and this stage is now ready for a wash . Still working on the wings . Had issues with the decals conforming on the wing tip leading edge . That has been address and is now drying . Thank Gott for Tamiya decal glue ! Once this is dried it'' rib tapes ...many many tapes .

I have more touch up on the cowl , left hand side took some damage while installing it  ::)

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Re: Toms Model Works Pfalz D.VII/III
« Reply #182 on: January 28, 2021, 09:08:31 AM »
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Re: Toms Model Works Pfalz D.VII/III
« Reply #183 on: January 28, 2021, 03:32:50 PM »
Hello Alexis,
It's great to see the prop in place. The bird is looking good. I hadn't heard of Tamiya Decal Glue, must track it down.

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Re: Toms Model Works Pfalz D.VII/III
« Reply #184 on: January 28, 2021, 11:34:52 PM »
I like how that's coming together.  8)

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Re: Toms Model Works Pfalz D.VII/III
« Reply #185 on: January 29, 2021, 01:39:38 AM »
Thanks Kevin and Ken you guys are very kind  :)

Kevin , a few years back I saw it at the Hobby Shop . Never heard of it or did I ever see it on line in forums . It is an awesome product for decals that won't behave well . Apply it to the surface first then decal and smooth out the decal . It will melt the decal better then sol or other products . My tips turn out perfect with minor touch up . I will be trying to tackle this today once the hangover has subdued  ::)


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Re: Toms Model Works Pfalz D.VII/III
« Reply #186 on: January 29, 2021, 02:44:15 AM »
The Cowling and prop look great in place Alexis. I need to find some of that Tamiya product as it sounds interesting  8)
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Re: Toms Model Works Pfalz D.VII/III
« Reply #187 on: January 29, 2021, 06:31:18 AM »
Look terrific Alexis; and another product I've never heard of to try out, very interesting.I don't envy you the next stage, probably the only part of lozenge I really despise, and why I buy cookie cutter decals with integral tapes where available.
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Re: Toms Model Works Pfalz D.VII/III
« Reply #188 on: January 29, 2021, 09:33:07 AM »
Thanks Rick and Dave , should be able to start with the taping this weekend  ;)

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Re: Toms Model Works Pfalz D.VII/III
« Reply #189 on: January 29, 2021, 04:17:36 PM »
I don't know how I've been missing the thread. You did a lot of great, hard work on this and going to produce a beautiful reproduction of the plane. Hats off.
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Re: Toms Model Works Pfalz D.VII/III
« Reply #190 on: January 30, 2021, 12:34:49 PM »
Thank you kindly Giuseppe ,

Rib taping is under way on the lower surface . Surprised that I found pink rib tapes to the decal stash . Once the lower surfaces are completed , will have another up-date .

Funny , when I was working It seems I had more time in front of the bench . I'm not working , but find I'm spending less time  ::)


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Re: Toms Model Works Pfalz D.VII/III
« Reply #191 on: February 02, 2021, 12:27:42 PM »
Had some time today and almost got the under side done . Just a few more to go then it's the top surface  :)

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Re: Toms Model Works Pfalz D.VII/III
« Reply #192 on: February 02, 2021, 02:32:53 PM »
Looking good, Alexis!

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Re: Toms Model Works Pfalz D.VII/III
« Reply #193 on: February 02, 2021, 10:54:56 PM »
Thanks Kevin  :)


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Re: Toms Model Works Pfalz D.VII/III
« Reply #194 on: February 03, 2021, 09:54:19 AM »
And the top side begins .....lot's of tapes to cut here  ::)

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