WNW Pfalz DIII.a Rudolph Berthold

[mgunns]

Greetings all:

I had finished reading the book "Iron Man" by Peter Kilduff and was inspired to build his Pfalz DIII.a as he liked it.  I had purchased the WNW decal sheet "Flying Circus part 2" 30020 originally to build Degelow's Pfalz, but I liked the version on the Pheon Sheet better and built that one instead.  So I got some use out of the sheet.
The kit is OOB except for the usual "Bob's Buckles" and "Gaspatch" turnbuckles.  I used a drop or two of Testors MM Desert Sand in the Dullcoat mix to give some streaking affects in the wings to tone down the black and white and the overall blue.  For the access hatches and panels I traced them with a fine point "Sharpie" permanent marker and then painted.  It had the desired affect.  I then went over the engine area and dry brushed with Testors Pla Silver to pick out the small details.  I didn't want to go overboard so I kept the weathering to a minimum.  For the radiator, rather than paint it aluminum (aluminium for our UK/Australia/NZ brethren) I used Testors Model Master Jet Exhaust, I like the effect.\
Looking at Bob Von Bucklemeisters Completed Pfalz I was impressed with the springs he fashioned for the front cowling panel, so, I used some of his very own eyelet stems to replicate this feature.  Again, I am happy with the overall affect.  The paint is as was called out by the WNW instructions using Tamiya Acrylics.
Here are the photo's for your viewing.




Here I used EZline, Gaspatch and Bob's Buckles.  I drilled out the control horns using a #79 drill and then super glued the Gaspatch turnbuckle to receive the EZ line and used Bob's tubing to finish the procedure.


Here you can see the subtle affect of the prepainted Sharpie tracing. 


For the interior, to highlight the wood strips, I used the sharpie method.

Interior



Woops Wrong one!

A special thanks to Lance Carroll who pointed out the cowling attachment springs were not attached properly.  Duly appreciated Lance.  In my haste I didn't check the references and just put them on where I thought from memory they should go.  I have changed them.  Behold the new pictures with the corrected spring attachment.




This is truly a great forum where our fellow modelers can point out errors in a friendly manner.

Best

Mark


Best

Mark

[rhallinger]

Another beauty in your hanger Mark!  I have the kit and decals for this one, and will get to it in several months perhaps.  I hope mine turns out as well as yours!  The finish and weathering is superb.

Cheers,

Bob

[bobs_buckles]

Very nice, Mark! Very nice indeed 
Thanks for sharing 

Cheers,
Bob

[Epeeman]

Mark,

I never cease to be amazed and impressed at what you blokes can put to together and yours is no exception - great choice of colour scheme as well.

Regards

Dave

[IFF1418]

Hello Mark,

This another great performance you did. Very nice scheme and colors that are magnificent to look at. So well done again. Congratulations my friend!

Kind regards
Patrick

[PrzemoL]

Yes!!!! Beautiful. Pfalz D.IIIa! In the lovely Jasta 18 livery. Built to a very high standard. What more any WW1 aviation modeller would like to get???

[mgunns]

Thanks Guys:

I appreciate you looking and your compliments.  Thanks for stopping by and checking it out. 

Best


Mark

[Ernie]

You have certainly outdone yourself, Mark!  Your weathering treatment and
metal chipping is absolutely spot-on.  Wonderful attention to detail and a very
handy tip about the Sharpie uses.  Thank you for sharing your amazing Pfalz, my friend.

Cheers,
Ernie

[coyotemagic]

Extraordinary work, buddy!  She's absolutely gorgeous.  Maybe your best yet.  I agree with Ernie.  Your weathering is perfect.
Cheers,
Bud

[lone modeller]

That metal chipping is so realistic that it could be mistaken as real. That is a build that oozes quality in every photo.

[TomR1981]

Nice work Mark.

I recently read Iron Man as well, he certainly led an eventful life. I like your use of the sharpie, really works well and I love that blue colour.

Tom

[Des]

Exceptionally well done Mark, the overall finish is superb with great paint chipping round the engine cowls, your rigging is also excellent, congratulations on a job very well done.

Des.

[RAGIII]

Mark,
Very well done! Your paintwork as always is superb as is the rigging!
RAGIII

[mgunns]

Thanks Rick:  Glad you stopped by and you like it.  EZ line is the material of choice except for the Under Carriage where I use "Invisible Thread" for strength.
@ Des:  Thanks Des for you compliments and taking the time to scope out the model, duly appreciated.
@ TomR1981:  Rudolph certainly was an interesting character.  I was saddened to read about his manner of dying and how the Bolsheviks and Unionists just scattered his medals.  I toned the paint down just a tad with some light grey.  Thanks for stopping by and scoping it out.
@ LM:  Thanks for compliments.  Basically just some "Soft" dry brushing with good old Testors PLA enamel in the usual places and the Sharpie.
@ Bud:  Thanks Bud, glad you like it.  It is one of my favorites.
@ Ernie:  Thanks Ernie:  A buddy of mine told me about the modeing side of Sharpies.  It works pretty darned good.

Best

Mark

[drdave]

A surfeit of exceptional Pfalzes!