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Offline Dal Gavan

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Still plodding along- nearly finished
« on: May 10, 2012, 09:17:10 AM »
G'day, everyone.

The world's slowest build of the WNW Pfalz D.IIIa is slowly progressing.  However, I'm not travelling for the next six weeks, so I'm hoping to make a lot more progress.

I have managed to finish the engine, minus a couple of touch ups, and mount it to the frame.  After studying Ken and DaveL's GB entries on the other forum and Bertl's amazing work on his old, worn out workhorse I added a few details to dress the engine up.  In the main these are things that will be fairly easily seen once the fuselage is closed and the cowl plates fitted.  I've tried to paint the engine to represent one that does get a swipe with a rag occaisionally, in a vain attempt to keep it clean.  My first attempt to wire up the distributor left the wires too long, but I hope I fixed that just before mounting the engine on the bearers.

Cheers.

Dal.







« Last Edit: November 01, 2012, 05:15:57 PM by Dal Gavan »
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Re: Still plodding along.
« Reply #1 on: May 10, 2012, 09:26:58 AM »
That engine is superb, Dal.  I probably said the same thing the last time I saw it  ;).  So glad to see you're still working on this beauty.  Looking forward to your next update.
Cheers,
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Re: Still plodding along.
« Reply #2 on: May 10, 2012, 09:30:22 AM »
  Dal,
Beautiful details on the Mercedes my old friend. Looks just perfect in place in the fuselage. Looking forward to future updates.
Highest Regards,
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Re: Still plodding along.
« Reply #3 on: May 10, 2012, 09:58:27 AM »
Excellent work on the engine Dal, and it looks great sitting in the fuselage, this is going to be a very good build.

Des.
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Re: Still plodding along.
« Reply #4 on: May 10, 2012, 12:21:09 PM »
Its not plodding when you put that much detail in!!!

Steve
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Offline Dal Gavan

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Re: Still plodding along.
« Reply #5 on: May 10, 2012, 09:01:55 PM »
Thanks for the kind words, gents.  I've enjoyed learning quite a few techniques to get this far. 

I have tomorrow off, so I'm heading up to the farm to do some more work on the airframe.  I want to close up the fuselage and fit the lower wing tomorrow, so I can see some real progress, and respray the blue on the wing and port fuselage.  Then it's fitting the eyelets to the lower wing and fuselage, ready to start rigging.

What next?  Spad XIII, Neuiport 28 (both Roden) or Albatros D.V (WNW)?

Cheers.

Dal..
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Re: Still plodding along.
« Reply #6 on: May 10, 2012, 11:03:23 PM »
  Dal,
You've learned well grasshopper. A SPAD would be nice for your next. Hint ,hint.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Re: Still plodding along.
« Reply #7 on: May 14, 2012, 09:15:44 AM »
That engine is a real jewel Dal. Beautiful craftsmanship. Looking forward to seeing more progress.

Paddy
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Re: Still plodding along.
« Reply #8 on: May 14, 2012, 09:26:31 AM »
Great looking engine Dal, it seems almost obligatory these days to put the ignition wires on the Mercedes engines.

Cheers

Pete.
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Re: Still plodding along.
« Reply #9 on: May 14, 2012, 10:49:40 AM »
Wow Dal, great detailing. Like Steve said above, that's not plodding!!

Andrew
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Re: Still plodding along.
« Reply #10 on: June 01, 2012, 10:11:59 PM »
Wish I could plod that well!  ;D  ;D
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Re: Still plodding along.
« Reply #11 on: June 10, 2012, 01:28:28 AM »
That engine is a work of art.
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Re: Still plodding along.
« Reply #12 on: June 10, 2012, 02:05:55 AM »
Yes indeed, a very good looking engine!

Cheers,

Chris
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Re: Still plodding along.
« Reply #13 on: June 10, 2012, 02:15:59 AM »
Lovely work, an excelent grubby effect.  I love the attention to detail shown

Keith
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Re: Still plodding along.
« Reply #14 on: June 10, 2012, 01:49:20 PM »
How's this beastie progressing Dal?
Did you have any progress shots of that beautiful engine build or technique tips? It is quite awesome really!!

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