Glencoe Aurora Pfalz DIII 1/48.....

[Allan31]

Built for the Dave Wilson Memorial build.

Build log here:   https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=14479.msg266172#msg266172

A struggle but was fun. It's a Glencoe not an Eduard but I was surprised how good this olde kit really is.
E-Z line rigging, not 100% correct, many things I left as Glencoe had them. I did pinch a new prop from the parts bin.

The ubiquitous bottom shot.



I'm pleased with how this came out, looks good on the shelf.

















This the first time I scratched a cockpit and you can actually see it .







If I needed something more accurate with less hassle, I could have done the Eduard but this was so much more fun and satisfying.



Thanks for following along.

[Dutch522]

Beautiful, Allan. I've got to come down and check out your collection.

Dutch

[NigelR]

Nice to see some more pics here, this really did come together well for such an old kit. A good tribute build.

[RAGIII]

Terrific Tribute build Allan! A beautiful scheme and well executed! The Old Girl has Never looked better.
RAGIII

[DaveB]

Brilliant!

Great to see these old kits built so well.

Regards

Dave

[dr 1 ace]

Ditto all the above !

Ed

[lone modeller]

Yes that is a wonderful tribute to Dave. Very colourful scheme.

Stephen.

[Brad Cancian]

I love this one - you've turned this old kit into a real eye turner. You've also used a scheme i've always had a soft spot for.

A magnificent tribute to Dave.

Well done, sir!

Cheers,

BC

[Allan31]

Thanks all. Glad you enjoyed this old kit from our past.

I do derive some perverse pleasure from upgrading these old kits to more modern standards but of course some kits are just not worth the effort.

To that end, I'm think of starting a new category of building. The L.O.A.P. build.  These would be those kits we all built as kids but now just are not up to the accuracy standards of the modern day contemporary version.

 

The LOAP builds would include things like the SMER SPAD VII, the Tiger Moth, all the Aurora WW1, even the Revell 1/28 kits could be included. Build them as we did years ago, in about a day. No extra nothing just OOB but we might have to add new decals as the old ones would be shot. We would force ourselves to put our AMS, (Advance Modelers Syndrome), aside and just have fun. Rigging would be optional on LOAP builds.

I'm thinking my first LOAP build would be the olde Aurora Albatros DV.



Not bad in its day but certainly does not compare to anything resent and not worth the effort to correct. Well painted, it wouldn't look too out of place in the back on a shelf.

This could even be done as a GB.

BTW, the new category, LOAP stands for "Lipstick On A Pig".....

[Allan31]

Dutch, PM me.
How about we meet at the track and join us for dinner after.

[NinetythirdLiberator]

AllanB! 

This is one of my favorite models since I remember my Dad making it resplendent in yellow cowlings and tails.  That and his Gotha.  A truly pretty machine.  Yours looks great (expected no less) and I'm glad someone is building these older kits. 

Nice job!

Dan

[PrzemoL]

Great job on this oldie kit. And a lovely colourful final result!

[DaddyO]

Great to see how this one turned out in the end Allan.
I like the idea of a 'nostalgia' styled model built really well and it's certainly that as well as being eye-catching; sometimes modellers can get too hung up on the nuances of colour or number of rivets (I know I'm as guilty of this as anyone) - this one shows that there is another approach that can be just as rewarding and attractive 

Paul