Author Topic: Pfalz D.IIIa Eduard 1/48 (Read 2939 times)

Honzap · « **on:** July 27, 2021, 06:39:30 AM »

Hi Everyone,

This is the latest boxing of the Eduard`s Pfalz. If all stars align, it should be the boxart aircraft with the paper dragon.

There will be a lot of “if`s”
- first wood
- first lozenge
- first rigging

Let`s see. After all its fun

Jan

Honzap · « **Reply #1 on:** July 27, 2021, 07:09:09 AM »

OK, this was initially meant to be a quick “ease into golden era planes” built…and then I checked the Wingnut site

So modified the interior bits here and there, opened up gun bay (the Spandaus seemed to sit a bit too high in the kit), started some additions on the engine and replaced front vents. In my mind it was easier then drilling.

Let the pictures tell the story.

Jan

Honzap · « **Reply #2 on:** July 27, 2021, 07:11:16 AM »

Small bits…

Honzap · « **Reply #3 on:** July 27, 2021, 07:11:53 AM »

The front vent and an attempt to create subtle distinction btw metal and wood on the engine bay.

Von Salza · « **Reply #4 on:** July 27, 2021, 08:27:05 AM »

Good luck.
I have this very model in my plans, so I sit in the first row and watch

Alexis · « **Reply #5 on:** July 27, 2021, 11:51:01 AM »

Following along closely

Alexis

kensar · « **Reply #6 on:** July 27, 2021, 09:38:51 PM »

Extensive remodeling is not a requirement here - but thoroughly enjoyed.

Welcome to the forum.

FAf · « **Reply #7 on:** July 29, 2021, 06:30:42 AM »

Great start! I suspect you've fallen victim to your earlier modelling skills even if you're new at WWI era planes. It's difficult not to change things when you think you can. Probably why we all (most of us) were quicker building models when we were kids?!
/Fredrik

RAGIII · « **Reply #8 on:** July 29, 2021, 08:51:06 PM »

Outstanding start to your Pfalz! The extra detail will make this a real stunner.
RAGIII

Honzap · « **Reply #9 on:** July 31, 2021, 04:22:36 AM »

Thanks a lot for all ya`lls comments everyone

Made a teensy little progress. Cockpit has a paint. And also wires.

And at the same time, first strike - the wood.
It came out decent on both side panels and engine bay, but the cockpit floor, for whatever reason developed those mini cracks in the laquer layer. Note to self: get yourself either Gunze, Tamiya or MRP clear and bin the temperamental one.

Until next time.

Cheers,
Jan

Honzap · « **Reply #10 on:** July 31, 2021, 04:23:42 AM »

Another shot at the cockpit from an angle. Gives little better idea about what`s in.

Honzap · « **Reply #11 on:** July 31, 2021, 04:45:02 AM »

Small bits preparation.

Seat has got a cushion made out of putty and a first coat of paint - still work in progress.

Engine bits - made the springs, lost count of how many. You only need 12 but always seem to be one short no matter what. Holding your breath, steady your hand, slowly approach the painfully twisted and trimmed spring with your trusty tweezers, get a nice firm hold. Resume your breathing. A drop of glue to the bit and hold your breath again as you move it ever so carefully towards its destination on the engine block…plick!!! And there went another one into next dimension…
Now for the challenge. The rocker/lifter in this scale is a rough triangle shape 1mm in lenght, .5mm in height with a hole to the thicker end. How do I make 12 exactly same pieces is yet to be seen.

Spandaus - rolling sleeves, took me few trys to get a decent rounded one out, yet gluing it together is whole another adventure

Ammobox - the one included in the kit is for the D.III version with guns inside the fuselage if WNW is believed. With ammo feeders or spent chutes you are on your own. So started scratching a new one. Will see how this goes.

Cheers,
Jan

Alexis · « **Reply #12 on:** July 31, 2021, 10:27:51 AM »

Hi Jan , she is shaping up very nicely so far .

Alexis

lcarroll · « **Reply #13 on:** July 31, 2021, 10:53:45 AM »

Great work so far Jan, I admire your determination to "get it right"! That description of "tweezer pulting" those tiny springs is a classic ....... we've all been there!!
Stay the course, and I'll be following along.
Cheers,
Lance

RAGIII · « **Reply #14 on:** July 31, 2021, 11:07:02 AM »

Continuing to be an outstanding and detailed build. Looks Fantastic!
RAGIII