Flip01 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Hi guys, Been working on this kit for the last couple of months. approaching final assembly. Kit is almost built out of the box. Added a bit of extra detail to the engine (spark plugs, springs, etc) and to the cockpit. The application of the lozenge decals proved to be a real challenge (at least to me) The instructions say that you don't need decal softner, but i my opinion, you can't do without. At first I tried Micro Sol, but that was too strong and really messed up the decals. After that I tried Gunze decal softner and that worked a charm. Also started work on the pilot figure that will go with it. Regards Philippe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Um, wow... Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptorman0 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Fantastic job, really refined. When I am feeling brave I'll start my DV! Clive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiangler Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Wow ,nice work .I`m starting to like these wing nut planes . I`m waiting for a Fokker D.VII Willi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimW Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 "Wow!" barely covers it! That is excellent work. I have my DV and Richthofen w/Moritz in the to build pile. I did the Roden Pfalz...I think I need one of these, too as it's one of my favorites! Great work!!!!!! Tim W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark31 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Very nice work and the wood looks very real. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Wow! Beautiful craftsmanship Philippe- very, very impressive- Cheers Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Fantastic work on the Pfalz III. Awesome painting on the figure as well. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 What can say but Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerP Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Great job..... Especially like the wood grain...how did you accomplish it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Brilliant work, Phillipe! I'm not much into WWI subjects, but Wingnut Wings may change my mind (I'd like the Hansa-Brandenburg W.29 and the Junkers J.1 for starters). Regards, Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip01 Posted September 3, 2011 Author Share Posted September 3, 2011 Hi Guys, Thanks for your kind comments. @RogerP: the wood grain effect was done with oil paint. First give the part(s) a base of tamiya buff or similar and afterwards apply a thin layer of oil paint (raw, burn umber, Burnt sienna... depends on what kind of wood you want to replicate. Afterwards, take a dry flat brush and drag it gently over the part, taking some of the oil paint away and leaving the woodgrain pattern in the progress. The pfalz is almost ready now. The upper wings attached and the rigging of the wings finished. I've used Bob's Buckles tubes and eyelets. Great stuff and easy to work with. You don't need to be afraid of rigging jobs anymore :-) I took this pic with my iPhone, so its not very good, but i'll take some proper pictures later on this week. Still to do: Front engine cover Rudders and rigging Exhaust and inlet tube. Real wooden prop. Final weathering. Afterwards, I'll finish the figure and do a small diorama (I'll leave the engine covers off and add some mechanic tools.) Thanks for looking. Cheers Philippe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiangler Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 (edited) Hi Guys, Thanks for your kind comments. @RogerP: the wood grain effect was done with oil paint. First give the part(s) a base of tamiya buff or similar and afterwards apply a thin layer of oil paint (raw, burn umber, Burnt sienna... depends on what kind of wood you want to replicate. Afterwards, take a dry flat brush and drag it gently over the part, taking some of the oil paint away and leaving the woodgrain pattern in the progress. The pfalz is almost ready now. The upper wings attached and the rigging of the wings finished. I've used Bob's Buckles tubes and eyelets. Great stuff and easy to work with. You don't need to be afraid of rigging jobs anymore :-) I took this pic with my iPhone, so its not very good, but i'll take some proper pictures later on this week. Still to do: Front engine cover Rudders and rigging Exhaust and inlet tube. Real wooden prop. Final weathering. Afterwards, I'll finish the figure and do a small diorama (I'll leave the engine covers off and add some mechanic tools.) Thanks for looking. Cheers Philippe Hi philippe, Looks fantastic, nice work ! Where can up get the buckles and eyelets is there a website ? Willi Edited September 3, 2011 by miamiangler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 That's very nicely weathered! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Walker Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Wow! Very nice! Is that all OOB? M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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