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Offline Chris Johnson

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Re: Pfalz D.XII (WNW, 1/32)
« Reply #15 on: October 18, 2012, 08:33:57 AM »
Clean, precise work we're seeing here. Very nice indeed!

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Re: Pfalz D.XII (WNW, 1/32)
« Reply #16 on: October 18, 2012, 10:05:08 AM »
Looks great Prez.

 Regarding the ignition wire colors -- I have been trying to research this myself, my hunch is that they varied according to manufacturer, probably were multiple suppliers of ignition wires then as today; yellow cloth seems plausible based on period photos and other old engines I've seen.

Still digging around for better info...
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Re: Pfalz D.XII (WNW, 1/32)
« Reply #17 on: October 18, 2012, 05:27:02 PM »
Przemek, look here, maybe it will be usefully.

http://www.wwi-models.org/Photos/Engines/Mercedes/index.html

Adam.
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Re: Pfalz D.XII (WNW, 1/32)
« Reply #18 on: October 18, 2012, 10:36:48 PM »
Przemek, your metallic finish on the engine parts looks great!  What paint did you use, and how did you apply it?  Thanks.

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Re: Pfalz D.XII (WNW, 1/32)
« Reply #19 on: October 20, 2012, 12:37:20 AM »
Hello Prz:  I saw your Roden Spad VII unfold on another Forum and was amazed by your work.  I am equally amazed by your work on this one.  The engine is outstanding.

Looking forward to more.

Best
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Re: Pfalz D.XII (WNW, 1/32)
« Reply #20 on: October 20, 2012, 05:08:47 AM »
  Truly an awesome opus in the making my old friend.
Highest Regards,
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Re: Pfalz D.XII (WNW, 1/32)
« Reply #21 on: October 20, 2012, 07:12:34 AM »
Thank you, everybody.

UncleTony, thank you for the wire infos. After all, I took the option of possible variations in the colour due to different manufacturers. And painted them in black...

rhallinger, for metallic colours I use acrylic Citadel colours and rather airbrush them, trying to avoid brush touches.

For now the assembly is over, all the wires, tubes and gear I was going to add is already on.




And after test-fitting to the fuselage:




I am still contemplating if I should add some wash. The photos seem to point out it would be better with it. But in real and with natural light I really do not see the necessity to emphasize the details.
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Re: Pfalz D.XII (WNW, 1/32)
« Reply #22 on: October 20, 2012, 08:31:14 AM »
Simply spectacular looking engine. The wiring is exactly what I wish mine would look like.

Cheers,

Chris
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Re: Pfalz D.XII (WNW, 1/32)
« Reply #23 on: October 20, 2012, 02:01:03 PM »
Simply stunning engine, Prez.  Brilliant craftsmanship.
Cheers,
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Re: Pfalz D.XII (WNW, 1/32)
« Reply #24 on: October 20, 2012, 06:04:29 PM »
Brilliant engine, excellent detail and finish.. I think you should leave it clean.  I use weathering to hide imperfections, but you have none!
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Re: Pfalz D.XII (WNW, 1/32)
« Reply #25 on: October 20, 2012, 11:08:21 PM »
Yeah Prez, that engine looks fantastic.
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Re: Pfalz D.XII (WNW, 1/32)
« Reply #26 on: October 22, 2012, 02:57:07 AM »
Thank you, everybody
Yet, the engine is not so clean anymore. I have added some dirty wash. And closed it definitely between the fuselage halves.


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Re: Pfalz D.XII (WNW, 1/32)
« Reply #27 on: October 22, 2012, 03:36:56 AM »
  Przemol,
Master Class works my old friend. Those beautifully done details are awesome.
Highest Regards,
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Re: Pfalz D.XII (WNW, 1/32)
« Reply #28 on: October 23, 2012, 06:47:05 AM »
Thanks, Gregory!


Some progress:
1) I have just realised that the carburettors in my model are not connected to anything! It was too late to build the entire fuel installation, but I have added the main fuel line going along the longeron, which will be seen through the opening in the side panel. I have also added black throttle regulation line, which will also be visible.


2) I have cut the additional cooling openings pertinent to Fuchs's 1346/18 I am building.


3) Control surfaces got the short wire sections to assist fitting them to the stabilisers


4) I have also filled some gaps along the fuselage halves joint. Not to destroy the nice seam line along the joint by overflowing it with CA glue I have used the Tamiya tape.

The bottom seam was treated likewise.
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Re: Pfalz D.XII (WNW, 1/32)
« Reply #29 on: October 23, 2012, 06:56:26 AM »
Przemol,
    This is one beautiful Build you have going. Your engine is most impressive and the rest the same.
I actually pulled my Kit out of the stash to compare and get some perspective. If it were not for the Group Build I would start it now, inspiring work Sir!! 8)
Cheers,
Lance
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