Hi Folks,
I'm working on a 1/48 Eduard Pfalz D.III. It's the first 1/48 WWI kit I've worked
on for many years. I have a few observations on this kit I'd like put present to
the group for your comments.
I've finished the cockpit and engine and have closed up the fuselage. The instructions
have you affixing the little access doors and strut attachment points.
I used CA glue to attach these pieces, and several have come off during the handling
of the model. The lesson to be learned here is to glue these things on as late
in the building as possible.
These photoetch parts stand out from the fuselage. Photos show these being flush with
the fuselage. I'm not sure how you would fix this. This seems to be detail that is
better represented on the Glencoe/Aurora Pfalz. As far as the Glencoe Pfalz goes, I'm
thinking that not too much work could be put into it to make a decent D.IIIa
Of course, there are probably other inaccuracies with that kit that I don't know of.
Back to my current build... The difficult part begins - the struts and the rigging.
I'm about to enter the wonderful world of turnbuckles, as it looks like the Pfalz has
turnbuckles on each end of its rigging wires. I've found several sites that talk
about how to make your own turnbuckles. I see turnbuckle experimentation in my future.
I'll also look into buying some aftermarket turnbuckles, I'm sure. Any advice would be
welcome.
