1:32nd scale Pfalz D.VIII

[Mike Norris (UK)]

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.....

Hi Nigel,
The fuselage is already painted Silver/Grey - it just looks close to the printed resin color on the photographs.
Silver/grey - Tamiya Flat Aluminium (XF16) and Sky Grey (XF19) mixed 2-1.
The rest of the model is decal, apart from landing gear/struts,

Mike

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi all,
I've added the decals required for this particular model.
The engine is also complete and fitted,

Mike

[NigelR]

That's looking even better now Mike, this is a lovely build. It's making me want to get mine off the shelf....

The fuselage is already painted Silver/Grey - it just looks close to the printed resin color on the photographs.

Phew! That would've been tough if it wasn't painted.

[PrzemoL]

Good progress, another beauty in the making.

[Allan31]

Great progress Mike.
I'm surprised how similar in design and construction the Pfalz is to the SS D.III.

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi all,
This particular Pfalz D.VIII had bracing struts fitted between the fin and tailplanes.
These were represented using flattened 0.4 mm diameter tube.
The tubes were retained in position using 0.12 mm diameter mono-filament through holes drilled through the fin and tailplanes,

Mike

[Richtrad]

Mike, this Pfalz is looking really really good as per. Especially love the engine, guns and cockpit.

Warren Q