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Offline Ernie

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Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
« Reply #15 on: October 08, 2014, 06:39:03 PM »
Excellent work, Wolfgang.  Your painting is really well done and I think
replacing the struts, especially on such a small model is brilliant.  I look
forward to seeing how you completed the Parasol. :)

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Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
« Reply #16 on: October 08, 2014, 11:42:15 PM »
Nice work on the struts.
I agree, in this scale it is these little overscale parts that make the model look "clunky" - the end result is far better if they are replaced.

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Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
« Reply #17 on: October 09, 2014, 12:51:42 AM »
Very nice technique. Looking forward future progress.
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Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
« Reply #18 on: October 09, 2014, 01:50:26 AM »
Terrific work on the struts! The paint scheme is progressing beautifully!!
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Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
« Reply #19 on: October 09, 2014, 06:30:15 AM »
 Your work and painting are very great.
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Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
« Reply #20 on: October 10, 2014, 12:43:01 AM »
And now all parts together, painted and ready to be assembeled

Again, the woodgrain was done with Gunze Sail and a brown pencil. The propeller is also painted "laminated" but overpainted with a klear brown coat so that the laminated Wood is barely visible.
For handling I protected the fuselage with parafilm.



In the next step, before the final assembly, the decals where put on and everything was weathered, using my airbrush for the bleached effects or oil Colors for the staining.

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Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
« Reply #21 on: October 10, 2014, 01:18:15 AM »
That is a beautiful little aircraft you have created, Wolf.  I am amazed at what you talented 1/72 scale folks are capable of!

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Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
« Reply #22 on: October 10, 2014, 02:17:49 AM »
Great!

Excellent progress and superb work so far, Wolf.   Looking forward to seeing your end result.

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Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
« Reply #23 on: October 10, 2014, 02:30:11 AM »
Your progress is looking amazing! The gear struts are perfect.
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Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
« Reply #24 on: October 10, 2014, 03:47:30 AM »
Painting and build is fantastic.
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Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
« Reply #25 on: October 10, 2014, 11:42:21 PM »
Thank you all for your kind words.

Final assembly.
At first, I glued all small parts, struts, elevator and rudder into place and let it dry for a night.
The next day the parasol wing waited for its turn. Normaly, rigging in this scale is a nice add on which makes you model look much better. But in this case it es essential.
The parasol wing only resides on three week points and would easily bend or fall off by any kind of little force. The rigging will give it a far better stability (like the real thing). But it must be done very carefully with symetric force. To achieve this, I drilled small holes in the wing. Then I glued a polyamid threat on top of the spire (hope this is the right word) thredened it through the holes and then glued both sides of the thread, by slightly tighten them, to the undercarriage.

For such kind of work, I have made my own rigging/assembly rig to be able wo work free hand.

(Here with my Rumpler)



And here is the final result.
I will show more pictures of the Parasol in the completed section soon.

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Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
« Reply #26 on: October 11, 2014, 01:22:45 AM »
Extraordinary work, Wolfgang!  That is one truly gorgeous little kite.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
« Reply #27 on: October 11, 2014, 01:32:35 AM »
Beautiful!

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Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
« Reply #28 on: October 11, 2014, 02:19:31 AM »
Absolutely Lovely! You have done an Awesome job on everything from initial cleanup to the rigging! Beautiful!
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Re: Pfalz A. I Parasol 1/72 AZ-Models
« Reply #29 on: October 11, 2014, 02:47:59 AM »
Splendid!
Best regards
Filip