Pfalz D.VIII, Harold Auffarth, Jasta 29 (1/32, Aviattic) - completed

[NigelR]

Beautiful work Przem, this is looking stunning.

I wonder if the addition of struts will be enough to help or will the rigging need to be really working as in the real thing 

I have had no problems with mine, the struts hold everything in place nicely. It's been transported to several shows and no sign of any wing droop.

[macsporran]

I didn't think I fancied the green colour scheme but this (and the one by Nigel) is certainly changing my mind.

Fantastic detail work.

Sandy

PS great technique with the cardboard upper centre section!

[PrzemoL]

Thank you, gentlemen.

Beautiful work Przem, this is looking stunning.

I wonder if the addition of struts will be enough to help or will the rigging need to be really working as in the real thing 

I have had no problems with mine, the struts hold everything in place nicely. It's been transported to several shows and no sign of any wing droop.

Actually, in my case the struts were not enough, there was still a visible hogging.
But... just 4 rear landing wires did their magic! Drop down is now cancelled. So for tonight I can plan the pure rigging joy with the remaining cables! 

[Umlaufmotor]

@PrzemoL

This beefy little plane looks really great.

Can you tell us what colors you used for the cockpit, the struts, the engine cowling and the fuselage, please?

Servus
Bertl

[RAGIII]

She looks Terrific Przemo! I assume you ran Monofilament line through those buckles for structural rigging?
RAGIII

[PrzemoL]

Thank you, Bertl and Rick.

@PrzemoL

This beefy little plane looks really great.

Can you tell us what colors you used for the cockpit, the struts, the engine cowling and the fuselage, please?

Servus
Bertl

All the colours are custom mixes of Vallejo acrylics.
Fuselage green is 4:3 Verde Refractorio and Gris Oliva.
Yellow is Amarillo Mate with a small drop of Naranja.
Wheel covers are RLM02
And all the struts are 1:1 RLM02 and Gris Claro.

She looks Terrific Przemo! I assume you ran Monofilament line through those buckles for structural rigging?
RAGIII

That is right, my usual method for 32nd scale, this time the rigging is really working.

And after todays fun it is almost there, just the control surfaces with their cables are left for tomorrow.

[RAGIII]

The rigging is Superb!! You are almost there Przemo!
RAGIII

[NigelR]

That's looking beautiful, lovely work all round. I'm glad the rigging has solved any wing droop issues.

[AngryJazz]

Huge milestone! Just looks impressive 

[PrzemoL]

In memoriam - to David Wilson, for his dedication to this amazing place where 1WW aviation modellers from all around the world meet - you will always remain in my memory - blue skies, dear friend.

Pfalz D.VIII, Jasta 29, Harold Auffarth, Autumn 1918, Aviattic kit 32nd scale.

[Tim Mixon]

Absolutely stunning Prze. A wonderful tribute to Dave’s legacy. 

Tim

[PrzemoL]

Thank you, Tim.

BTW - the full final gallery:
https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=14584.0

[hadzi]

Congratulation, great results!

[RAGIII]

A truly Gorgeous Model Przemo and a Wonderful tribute to David! All aspects of the build are Superb!!
RAGIII

[lcarroll]

Prze,
     A touching and beautiful tribute to Dave. My comments are entered on your Completed Models Post. Outstanding work, just beautiful to see!
Cheers,
Lance