Hi all! Here is my latest build, after a nearly two year hiatus from building WW1 aircraft. This is the old 1/48 Eduard Pfalz D.III kit. I chose this one as a relatively simple build, to get my WW1 modelling mojo back.
The build had a few modifications, namely to the interior, and a replacement resin engine from Karaya, as well as various bits of fuel piping to the radiator and fuel tank added. It’s a lovely kit that fits together well with a minimal of fuss and still holds its own today.
I painted the aircraft in the markings of D.III 1397/17 of Jasta 4, mid 1917. The spots on the horizontal stabilisers are speculative, but based on a similarly marked Albatros D.V from Jasta 4. The serials were home-made decals (though you can’t really see them). All of the major markings, including the national markings, spirals and spots, were masked and painted – this was my first attempt at making my own masks using a plotter / cutter, and it worked out ok (I learned lots for next time). Sadly I couldn’t prevent some of the original Eduard decals (now around 20 years old) from silvering. Oh well. Weathering was a combination of oils and pastels.
Rigging was done using Uschi’s elastic rigging product – this was the first time I had used this stuff and it is great! Turnbuckles and sleeves all came from Bobs Buckles.
Here’s some pics:
All in all a fun little build to get me back into the WW1 modelling scene!
All feedback welcomed.
Cheers,
BC
