1:32nd scale Pfalz D.VIII

[sandbagger]

Hi all,
As the build of the Thulin K is coming to a close, I though I would start the next model.
This will be the excellent Pfalz D.VIII from Richard Andrews of 'Aviattic'.

The model will represent the Pfalz D.VIII of Vzfw. Heinrich Forstmann of Kest 1a, operating from Mannheim-Sandhofen during October 1918.
Little is known of Forstmann other that he was credited with one victory, a De-Havilland DH.4 bought down on the 7th of September 1918.
On the 10th of October 1918, flying with the Kest 1a (home defence unit), he was killed in action over Meunzein flying this aircraft (serial number not known).

Of interest is that on the 29th of October 1918 the Kests were renamed.
Among these Kest 1a and Kest 1b merged to become Jasta 90, operating from Mannheim until the end of the war. 

Mike

[sandbagger]

Hi all,
Currently I'm preparing and test fitting parts.
One interesting method of aligning the two fuselage halves.
The kit supplies small steel balls, which fit into three recesses in one fuselage half.
The other fuselage half has matching recesses.
When the two fuselage halves are joined, the steel balls ensure correct alignment,

Mike

[Count0]

On 3/29/2025 at 6:33 AM, sandbagger said:

This will be the excellent Pfalz D.VIII from Richard Andrews of 'Aviattic'.

Almost bought one of these for myself. Interested to see it go together.

[sandbagger]

Hi all,
I've not posted for a few days as I've been adding more display shelving.
Now I have empty shelves to show a few more models in the future.

I then carried on with the Pfalz build, but forgot to take photographs of the work.
So I'm now at the stage of the build with the cockpit and lower wing fitted.
The details of the build so far will be in my build log PDF once the model is complete,

Mike

[sandbagger]

Hi all,
The basic front end is completed.
Now it's onto the engine and engine cowl,

Mike

[sandbagger]

Hi all,
I've added the decals required for this particular model.
The engine is also complete and fitted,

Mike

[KevinM]

Oh yea Mike that is sweet looking Impeccable work!

[DocRob]

It looks like Richard made a fantastic Job with the kit and you are doing it as well.

Cheers Rob

[sandbagger]

Hi all,
This particular Pfalz D.VIII had bracing struts fitted between the fin and tailplanes.
These were represented using flattened 0.4 mm diameter tube.
The tubes were retained in position using 0.12 mm diameter mono-filament through holes drilled through the fin and tailplanes,

Mike

[Fran]

Fantastic build of an awseome kit! 

Thanks for sharing

 

 

Fran