1/32 WnW Pfalz D.IIIa

[Des]

Looking brilliant Ernie, the lozenge went on extremely well and the result with that base coat is superb. I love the scheme you are using, the black with the white tail then highlighted with the sword is very appealing, well done so far Ernie.

Des.

[TomR1981]

Looking very nice Ernie. I'm another who loves this scheme too.

[Ernie]

Rob, Des and Tom thank you for your generous comments.  I am almost done
with the lozenge work.  Thankfully I can get back to putting some pieces together.

Cheers,
Ernie

[Chris Johnson]

I really like the looks of that lozenge Ernie as it looks just like fabric to me. I'll keep it in mind for my next build. You've done an excellent job with it.

Cheers,

Chris

[Ernie]

Thanks Chris for the compliment.  My first foray into lozengeville has been interesting
and while it is far from perfect, I'm kinda tickled with it.

Here's a quick update...not an awful lot to report but here goes...
a couple of more lozenge pictures with the Crosses.
The undercarriage is just on for a test fit.



And the top wing...



So that's that for the Lozenge.  I've done a bit painting wheels.  I tried something I never have
before for wheels, using Blue-tac as a mask.  It actually worked pretty well. 



Lastly, my apologies for the fuzzy photo.  I've started to add the GasPatch turnbuckles.  A ways to go
on that one, but it's a start.



Well my friends, that's about all I have for you for now.  More soon as I can...the saga continues.

Cheers,
Ernie

[mgunns]

Hello Ernie:

This is coming along nicely.  You have managed to suffer through the agony of applying lozenge after lozenge and come out pretty darn sweet.  As Paul Harvey used to say:"And now for the rest of the story".  So, looking forward to the next update.

Best

mark

[Ernie]

Thanks Mark.  I appreciate your kind comments.  She's coming along, not
as quickly as I had hoped, but getting there nevertheless.  Watch this space.

Cheers,
Ernie

[IFF1418]

Hi Ernie,

Fantastic progress on the lozenge, decals (she is looking great!) and wheels. Good idea for the blue-tac. The GasPatch turnbuckles look great! Did you use a jig for the u/c? Keep up the great work my friend, she is gonna be wonderful!

Kind regards
Patrick

[Nigel Jackson]

Very nice Ernie. The lozenge work looks really good and makes a nice change from the "silvery" grey finishes.

Best wishes
Nigel

[Zabu]

Hi Ernie.

The lozenge it's awesome, a master decal work. The model it's looking in that scheme. Well done.

Cheers

[lcarroll]

Ernie,
   You really "aced" that Lozenge, very nicely done. She's looking like a real winner and you are still way ahead of my progress! I'll be following along as you complete this beauty!
Cheers,
Lance

[Ernie]

Patrick, Nigel, Zabu & Lance,  Thanks so much for the encouraging comments. While
I'm pretty happy with the lozenge, I think I really blew the rib-tapes.  I didn't realise
that Wood & Wire had the pre-fab ones available, proper width and all. .  I also
used Gunze Sail Colour as a base before the decals and am wondering if it made the
finished product, particularly the top wing too dark?  I may just stick to white next time.
Thoughts on that?
  Patrick, I don't know if you noticed, but Rittmeister Justin gave me a tip for the perfect
undercarriage jig...there is a second lower wing included in the kit and it is perfect for
setting the undercarriage. Just set it dry in the rear slots provided and there you go...just right.
  After a few RL troubles I am getting back to the build.  I'll have a new update in a day
or two.  Thanks for checking in.

Cheers,
Ernie

[IFF1418]

Hello Ernie,

I really like the lozenge setting you made. Great work.
Yes I read the really good tip of RB and you made great use of it. Is there any reason for that second lower wing?

Kind regards and keep up the great work my friend!

Patrick

[Ernie]

Patrick, the second wing (different shaped wingtip) is for the earlier version of the Pfalz DIIIa. 
The one I'm building has the later lower wing.

Cheers,
Ernie

[Des]

Congratulations on completing the lozenge decals Ernie, and you have done a super job with them.

Des.