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

[AngryJazz]

Just lovely work! 

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi all,
Moving along now.
The model and upper wing have been weathered.
A combination of:

Flory Models fine clay wash (Dark Dirt and Grime).
AK Interactive Kerosene wash (AK2039).
Tamiya Weathering Master (Set D - Oil Stain) and (Set A - Mud).
Dry brushed ?Mr. Colour? Super Iron 2 (203).

Now it's onto pre-rigging before fitting the upper wing,

Mike

[NigelR]

Excellent work, this is coming together really well.

[gedmundson]

Your build is coming along very nicely, Mike. The weathering touches look lovely.
Cheers,
Gary

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi all,
The pre-rigged upper wing is now located, but not fixed to the struts.
I'll fix the struts in the upper wing once the rigging is complete.
That way I don't risk contaminating the various rigging lines with adhesive at the upper wing.

Now it's onto final rigging,

Mike

[Dirigible-Al]

Now it's almost done it actually looks better than the profile picture on your first post.
Alan.

[Borsos]

Great progress. This is anotherveey nice model on the finishing line.