WNW Pfalz D.IIIa

[NigelR]

Here's my contribution to the group build, a WNW Pfalz D.IIIa that I picked up at Scale ModelWorld last year:

 

I'll be doing Hertel's scheme as that winged sword looks very cool and I've never seen that scheme built up:



I forgot to take photos of the inside of the box, but I can promise you this has not been started. I have a vignette project to finish off first based on the Strutter I just completed, then it will be on to this one.

[DaddyO]

Excellent choice Nigel and a great scheme as well (like you I can't remember seeing one using that before)

Cheers
Paul

[RAGIII]

Great choice for a Tribute Build! That is a very good kit and the markings will really set it off!
RAGIII

[AngryJazz]

Cant wait to see this one come together! Love the look of the Pfalz!

[Brad Cancian]

Great choice Nigel - what's not to love about the Pfalz!

Cheers,

BC

[Dirigible-Al]

I agree with the others the Pfalz with the winged sword is the best one. Looks like there's lozenge on the wings too. This will look great.
Alan.

[NigelR]

Looks like there's lozenge on the wings too.

There is indeed, it really adds to attractiveness of the scheme. I have the Aviattic decals ready to go.

[KiwiZac]

Another Pfalz? Dave would be so pleased! I know I am!

[NigelR]

Now that the Strutter diorama is finished I've started work on my tribute build Pfalz.

Here's the box with everything still on the sprues plus Taurus bits and Aviattic decals:



Here's where I am at with the interior so far. I added a few bits like (what could be) the spark advance lever and some simplified piping coming from the switch board but I am not going too mad with extra bits and bobs:





Here's the interior inside a fuselage half. IMO the wickelrumpf is overdone (as it's not apparent in any photos) but it does look quite good:


It's on to the rest of the interior now.

[RAGIII]

Lovely work Nigel. crisp details and I Love the wear on the painted wood surfaces!
RAGIII

[macsporran]

Just caught this one, Nigel - great start.
I've been swithering on what scheme for a Pfalz and hadn't really thought of this one, but it looks like a beauty with the lozenge wings. I'll follow your expert build with great interest.
Sandy

[AngryJazz]

Very nice work so far! Good work on the wear on the floor and painted wood for the instruments 

[NigelR]

Thanks very much Rick, Sandy and Ben. I'm enjoying this so far. The weathering on the floor worked well and was quite easy. I painted the floor a wood colour with oils, varnished it and then oversprayed with a MIG grey/blue. I then just wet the end of a blunted toothpick and gently scraped away some of the paint, no need for chipping fluid in this case.

[NigelR]

A bit more progress on the interior of the Pfalz:





Just got the seat belts to add and then it's on to the engine.

[RAGIII]

This is continuing to look sharp! Like I said, crisp and clean work!
RAGIII