1:32nd scale Pfalz D.VIII

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi all,
As the build of the Thulin K is coming to a close, I though I would start the next model.
This will be the excellent Pfalz D.VIII from Richard Andrews of 'Aviattic'.

The model will represent the Pfalz D.VIII of Vzfw. Heinrich Forstmann of Kest 1a, operating from Mannheim-Sandhofen during October 1918.
Little is known of Forstmann other that he was credited with one victory, a De-Havilland DH.4 bought down on the 7th of September 1918.
On the 10th of October 1918, flying with the Kest 1a (home defence unit), he was killed in action over Meunzein flying this aircraft (serial number not known).

Of interest is that on the 29th of October 1918 the Kests were renamed.
Among these Kest 1a and Kest 1b merged to become Jasta 90, operating from Mannheim until the end of the war.

Mike

[gedmundson]

Very much looking forward to seeing your spin on this one, Mike.
Cheers,
Gary

[Umlaufmotor]

I'm excited and looking forward to it - I also have the Pfalz D.VIII under construction on my workbench.
Same marking variant.

Servus
Bertl

[Alexis]

I always wanted this kit so will be following along very very closely Mike ....



Alexis

[NigelR]

Looking forward to seeing what you do with this one Mike. It's a lovely kit, you will enjoy the build I am sure.

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi all,
Currently I'm preparing and test fitting parts.
One interesting method of aligning the two fuselage halves.
The kit supplies small steel balls, which fit into three recesses in one fuselage half.
The other fuselage half has matching recesses.
When the two fuselage halves are joined, the steel balls ensure correct alignment,

Mike

[RAGIII]

Great to see this one being done. The steel balls are a clever innovation!
RAGIII

[Alexis]

Thumbs up Mike !


Alexis

[Allan31]

Great start Mike but I'm SO glad I do not have the room for 1/32 scale.

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi all,
I've not posted for a few days as I've been adding more display shelving.
Now I have empty shelves to show a few more models in the future.









I then carried on with the Pfalz build, but forgot to take photographs of the work.
So I'm now at the stage of the build with the cockpit and lower wing fitted.
The details of the build so far will be in my build log PDF once the model is complete,

Mike

[NigelR]

The Pfalz is progressing nicely, that cockpit looks fabulous. And what a display of models you have! Very impressive.

[Allan31]

Loverly dedicated work space but you will have to build an addition soon.
Noticed Damon Hill framed up near the copier, our we ALL cut from the same cloth?

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi all,
The basic front end is completed.
Now it's onto the engine and engine cowl,

Mike

[Borsos]

That looks awesome.

[NigelR]

That's beautifully put together Mike. But how the heck are you going to paint it with things like the windscreen in place? Careful masking I presume.....