Eduard 1/48 Pfalz DIIIa 8044

[Gilly]

Thank you for your very kind comments Gregory ,Bud and Przemol, they are much appreciated. the weathering really was a challenge having only ever dabbled in it previously but i was pleased with the results obtained by the Tamiya weathering sets and will keep the lessons learned from this build and apply them to my next, which will be an Albatros D.III with a bit of a twist (build wise that is) , this being due to the fact that it is a kit I bought built to compliment my diecast a while ago and also to study prior to my pfalz build commencing. However this went not quite to plan as although very well packaged for shipping, the model arrived in a considerable number of pieces. this gave me an excellent opportunity to study the build process but the model was beyond display status.
I now however am going to rebuild, repaint and remark the kit in the colours of Lt Joachim Von Bertrab of Jasta 30 during the spring of 1917, the black / purple D III.
This is already on the bench and I hope this week to start a new thread devoted to this project and try my best to document each stage.

Thanks again for the kind comments

Kind regards

Mark

[RAGIII]

Your DIIIa came out absolutely beautiful! As others said it could easily be mistaken for a larger scale!! I also want to comment on your base and presentation. sometimes the base doesn't equal the skill of the Model. In your case it is exceptional! Ypour photography is also top drawer!!!
RAGIII

[Zabu]

Beautiful all the way.

I must agree with the others fellows, your model looks bigger!

Cheers.

[Gilly]

Thank you very much for your kind comments RagIII and Zabu, they are very much appreciated. I think both the build and the photographs were just beginners luck, i am hoping it holds out for the next project  .

[Arrow Wolf]

Gilly,

I think it turned out beautifully, especially for you first leap into WW1 bi-planes.  Congratulations, you must be (rightly) very proud and I'm looking forward to your next build.

Grant

[Ernie]

To tell the truth, I thought it was a 1/32 model.

Cheers,
Ernie

[Gilly]

Thank you Grant and Ernie for your very positive comments, they are very much appreciated. A few more 1/48's and then i think I may attempt a 1/32. I have my eye on one of those fantastic Wingnut Wings kits . Just need to hone , consolidate and practice a few new techniques first.