Two WnW Pfalz models progress

[gedmundson]

Simply WOW.

  Curious.  Which paint and clear finish did you use?

Thanks Cajun - I used Tamiya acrylic paints for all of the airbrushing, including their clear gloss to seal larger areas for decaling and other masked stripes etc. I ran a brush with Future floor finish over each of the Pfalz D.XII rib tapes, since each one of them was a strip of WnW lozenge over the base lozenge of Aviattic and they didn't adhere that well by themselves.

The details are brush painted with Valejo acrylic. Anything that has to resemble brass is painted with Testors enamel gold, and then (well after it dries!) toned down with diluted raw umber oil paint.

Cheers,
Gary

[RAGIII]

Gary,
I have been away a couple of days so just saw your update. Beautifully painted and decalled. I absolutely love the black DIIIa. Perfect weathering and tonal differences!
RAGIII

[BigBlue]

Gary, those are both gorgeous!  If I can get even half way to those results with the DIIIa in my stack I will be happy.

Chris

[gedmundson]

Hi Folks,
A few updates on the two builds...
I finished rigging the D.XII and had to add a few details to the front end. I usually pull tension on the EZ-Line with copper soldering clips

Although the bullet rails aren't apparent in the clear wartime photo of this one, I added them regardless... along with the vent tubing coming from the engine up to the upper wing, and the front "square" gunsight.

For the D.IIIa I put in the vent tubing tied to the engine coolant line, and had to add some bullets to the MG feeds using some Dragon Models figure set bullet belts from their 1/35 range. The left MG on the D.IIIa had a cocking pull-string that went through a hole in the small windscreen.

I used the RB Productions etched brass turnbuckles on both kits.









Cheers,
Gary

[lcarroll]

    Wow! They are both superb Gary, and apparently you work a lot faster then I do! The shading/highlighting on the XII really catches the eye and the blue you concocted is really well done. This is quite a pair. Also great to see the "magic third hand" in action, I'm looking forward to mine's "debut".
    You're a very brave man to try those RB Turnbuckles, I lost my nerve and traded mine off early in the game. I'd be interested in your assessment of them.
Cheers,
Lance

[stefanbuss]

This is a good example why i like the D.XII so much - it has "the look" for me. Very well done.

[łukasz]

They are both superb Gary.congratulations. cabane and  wing struts you painted tamiya xf-80?.
Łukasz

[rhwinter]

Wonderful, Gary!

[bobs_buckles]

Beautiful work, Gary 
A pleasure to behold.


vB

[Borsos]

Really great looking Pfalz planes, you  are creating two beauties! I especially like the chipping on the D IIIa fuselage.
Borsos

[Ernie]

Absolutely superb work, Gary!  The wear shown on the D.IIIa is extremely
well done and you have really brought "basic Black" to life.  As much as I
admire the D.III, it's the D.XII that has stolen my heart.  You have really
created a jewel there!
  On the D.XII, did you use a "panel line wash" of some kind around the access
doors and other panels? And that gorgeous blue...is that straight XF8, or a concoction
...hopefully not secret?  Very well done on the rigging and decaling.  Not much else
I can say other than you have made up my mind as to what paint scheme to do.
Beautiful work, my friend!

Cheers,
Ernie

[Des]

Both models are looking gorgeous Gary, you did a great job with the rigging on the D.XII.

Des.

[gedmundson]

My thanks to all who replied - your comments are very encouraging!

Lukasz - yes, I painted the struts and cowlings on the D.XII XF-80 as called out in the instruction sheet.

Ernie - glad you like the blue, wasn't so sure myself when it turned out the way it did! It's a combination of XF-8 and a lighter colour (Buff or Deck Tan, can't remember which) to tone it down. This was airbrushed over a very dark brown base which was a poor idea to give it some tonal differences and pre-shade. I still have to work on it since it didn't turn out as I'd like. Yet. Also - you are correct - I added a thinned oil paint wash to the detail on the silbergrau base after I'd protected it with gloss. But I'd also given each detail a touch of "Smoke" with an airbrush to help emphasize the effect. Such a plain colour needs some enhancement.

Cheers!
Gary

[coyotemagic]

Extraordinary work, Gary!  I'm looking forward to the completion of both.
Cheers,
Bud

[GAJouette]

 Gary,
Two absolutely beautiful Pfalz fighters my old friend. I'm quite impressed with the D.III's black paint too. It's really tough make the black look alive rather than dull and monotone,you've nailed it perfectly. Well Done Gary! Looking forward to following along with the outstanding project.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette