Author Topic: Pfalz DIII a WW (Read 9608 times)

moustique · « **on:** January 20, 2016, 07:00:11 PM »

Hi everybody
I start a new build
this is the PFALZ DIIIa by Wingnut Wings

here is the box

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the camo will be the picture in the box

I take also the taurus model set

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and I try the rigging turnbuckles and the seatbels by RB production

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and I have a question

if I take the windsock datafile I see some ribs on the tailplane

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but on the parts there is nothing

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is WW missing something or not

I take this part from aviattic to make ribs

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is it ok to make the missing ribs

thank to you

GAJouette · « **Reply #1 on:** January 21, 2016, 06:00:03 AM »

Moustique,
Looking forward to this promising thread my old friend. I believe I need to find a use for those beautiful PE Ribtapes you showed. Best of luck with your latest.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

RAGIII · « **Reply #2 on:** January 21, 2016, 08:24:39 AM »

I am also looking forward to your build! I went to the WNW site and looked at the archive photos. The very first photo would lead me to say NO. Yet there are some that are a maybe

RAGIII

lcarroll · « **Reply #3 on:** January 21, 2016, 09:27:48 AM »

Moustique,
The Windsock Data File indicates that the stabilator was plywood/veneer covered like the fuselage and the elevator was fabric covered. I just did a quick check of the photos and between that Data File and two others on the DIII Version I can't find one photo that shows a rib or tape visible on the elevator. I built mine without for that reason. Hope this is of some help.
Cheers,
Lance

Alexis · « **Reply #4 on:** January 21, 2016, 11:06:02 AM »

My all time favorite aircraft so you have my attention on this build .

No , there are no rib tapes on the control surfaces , WNW got it right with that . But they are short on the on the ribs themselves on the tail feathers by one . Read Ray Rimmels build review on this kit if you are able to get it . Full of useful tips and info . It's not very noticeable though .

Terri

moustique · « **Reply #5 on:** January 22, 2016, 02:30:24 AM »

ok thank all for these precisions
I keep these photoetched ribs for a future siemens schuckert

Terri where I can find the review by Ray Rimmels

coyotemagic · « **Reply #6 on:** January 22, 2016, 03:02:16 AM »

Looking forward to following this project, Moustique! By the way, where did you find those rib tapes? I looked on both the Aviattic and Pheon sites and couldn't locate them.
Cheers,
Bud

Alexis · « **Reply #7 on:** January 22, 2016, 10:37:09 AM »

Quote from: moustique on January 22, 2016, 02:30:24 AM

ok thank all for these precisions
I keep these photoetched ribs for a future siemens schuckert

Terri where I can find the review by Ray Rimmels

Ray published the review in Windsock Worldwide Vol 26 # 6 .

Terri

moustique · « **Reply #8 on:** January 28, 2016, 10:57:21 PM »

Hi
a little update
I begin by the cockpit with wooden effect

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so I build a cushion with milliput

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and I paint the inside of fuselage and wash it with panel line brown

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for the seat belts I don't use the set by RB productions cause I don't like it so I use the pieces of the kit

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radio · « **Reply #9 on:** January 29, 2016, 01:27:15 AM »

Brilliant update.
Cheers
Martin

RAGIII · « **Reply #10 on:** January 29, 2016, 03:51:34 AM »

Outstanding beginning! Your wood tones and the instrument panel look awesome!
RAGIII

Des · « **Reply #11 on:** January 29, 2016, 06:55:02 AM »

Quote from: RAGIII on January 29, 2016, 03:51:34 AM

Outstanding beginning! Your wood tones and the instrument panel look awesome!
RAGIII

My thoughts exactly.

Des.

GAJouette · « **Reply #12 on:** January 29, 2016, 11:24:55 AM »

Outstanding first progress my friend. Looking forward to following along.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

moustique · « **Reply #13 on:** January 29, 2016, 05:03:37 PM »

thank you all for yours feedback

much appreciated

moustique · « **Reply #14 on:** February 01, 2016, 05:54:32 PM »

just a litte update
the cockpit is finish

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and all is glued

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I've also paint and clear the lower wing this week end and I have a question

if you follow the instructions the decals must be put down vertically to have the good scheme

my questions is
for covering the wing the decal must be cut in many sections?

is the cut must be done diagonally?

thank for yours answers