1/72 Roden Pfalz DIII

[DaddyO]

Never quite sure what glue to use for the tiny brass detail bits;

Another possibility is a drop of clear paint.  I've tried it for 1/700 doors and hatches and the results are no worse than any other product.
Rick in Seattle

Cheers Rick.
 A drop of paint would do it (I tend to use varnish for the same results) Given they were being fitted at an early stage and my tendency to 'over-handle' (if that's a thing) a model during construction I opted for the messier choice. Paint or varnish is my preferred adhesive for adding small finishing details; maybe I'll give it a shot next time and see how I get on; as you say it's unlikely to be worse than any other adhesive given the surface area.

Paul

ps - bought a couple of 1/700th kits full of enthusiasm until I saw the tiny, tiny detail bits. I tip my cap to you sir 

[Allan31]

Loverly progress.
I have used clear Future as an adhesive for tiny bits with good success.

[RAGIII]

Looking Awesome!
RAGIII

[Skyhook]

Great work! And thumbs up especially for tackling a 1/72 Roden subject. They are great, if you do some pre-fitting and planning before taking the glue out. Looking forward to your progress with the Pfalz…

Cheers, Skyhook

[DaddyO]

Loverly progress.
I have used clear Future as an adhesive for tiny bits with good success.

Thanks Allan 

Looking Awesome!
RAGIII

Cheers RAGIII 

Great work! And thumbs up especially for tackling a 1/72 Roden subject. They are great, if you do some pre-fitting and planning before taking the glue out. Looking forward to your progress with the Pfalz…

Cheers, Skyhook

Thanks Skyhook 
Yep they are a bit more involving that the usual throw it in air with a tube of adhesive type of kit, but I prefer that to be honest. Not keen on the Roden Albatros 3 piece wings though; I've tried 3 now without being happy with any so the W4 I've started has now got Pegasus wings ready to be added 

Adding some paint to the Pfalz as we speak.
I decided to paint the fuselage black after priming and then mask the stripe before adding the silver. I thought that might be easier than trying to do it the other way and hopefully it will give a slightly different 'look' to the fabric and solid areas which is apparent in photos.
I also decided to paint the tail and spinner white first and then mask the spots before adding the red

All sounds like a plan, but I'm at  a show tomorrow so hopefully some updates on Monday

Paul

[DaddyO]

As promised here are the bits so far with some paint added ready for the masking and famous Pfalz silver to be applied 

Paul

[AngryJazz]

Close to some color! Cant wait!
Very nice work 

[NigelR]

That looks like a lovely precise build so far. It's a pity that black fuselage is going to disappear under mostly silbergrau...... Best of luck with the masking.

[DaddyO]

Cheers Ben and Nigel 

Decided I was feeling a bit under the weather so took the day off work. Luckily I wasn't so ill that I couldn't raise myself from the bed to do a bit of masking and spraying 

Here in it's unedited glory is the result. A few bits of touching up needed, but can't really complain. The silbergrau is a tad silvery for my taste, but better that way because I can teak it at the weathering stage.

Paul

[Dutch522]

Looking good, Paul, and that's a great scheme. Can't wait to see this one done!

Dutch

[RAGIII]

Awesome paint work Paul! You have done fantastic work on the ribbon and dots! One of My favorite Pfalz Schemes although I have yet to model it on one!
RAGIII

[NigelR]

Great job on the masking for a guy at death's door...... I couldn't do that in 1/32, let alone 1/72!! Fab stuff indeed.

[DaddyO]

Looking good, Paul, and that's a great scheme. Can't wait to see this one done!

Dutch

Cheers Dutch. I just noticed that the fuselage crosses have a 'silver' outline where they intrude on the spiral but I think I have a plan to sort that  . . . .

Awesome paint work Paul! You have done fantastic work on the ribbon and dots! One of My favorite Pfalz Schemes although I have yet to model it on one!
RAGIII

Thanks RAGIII . There's a bit of glue residue from the frisk film I used for the dots, but I'll get that cleaned off and then do a spot of touching up (see what I did there?)

Great job on the masking for a guy at death's door...... I couldn't do that in 1/32, let alone 1/72!! Fab stuff indeed.

Thanks matey 
Feeling a bit better today and the boss is complaining so I'd best be doing something workwise today and get back to this later . . . .

[PrzemoL]

Very fine colours! Watching with great interest.

[Dirigible-Al]

I knew this would look good and by Jove it's certainly going that way.
Cheers, Alan.