bob_von_buckles Posted March 15, 2014 Posted March 15, 2014 Well, my friends, the curtain has finally come down on my MFJ III Pfalz DIIIa - YAY!!! It has been 5 long years since my last completed kit. I guarantee you, you won’t have to wait another 5 more. Not with the likes of WNW’s build quality and attention to detail. Superb!! Let me start by saying a big Thank you to Steve Robson. His generosity knows no bounds - cheers mate! A big thank you goes out to Garry from Hannants London. He gave me the birthday gift of one of Doug Craners superb wooden wonders - cheers Gazz! To Sir Peter Jackson: Thanks for pouring your time and passion into WNW. You have given all of us innumerable hours of enjoyment, speculation and a web based brotherhood of loyal followers - Gawd Bless Ya! What you see before you is my rendition of an unknown pilot + unknown serial MFJ.III Pfalz. The only surviving picture and the basis for my build can be seen on page 64 of Greg VanWyngarden’s Pfalz Scout Aces of World War One. From this sole surviving picture I went with a gut feeling (I’m happy to be proven wrong) that the band around the diamond was yellow and not black. Why? I can see no tonal difference between the Diamond band and the yellow tail section. Like I say, I’m happy to be wrong ;-) Cheers. Bob Von Buckles ;-) Let the pictures begin… ;) ;) 7
Ssasho0 Posted March 15, 2014 Posted March 15, 2014 That one Excellent Pfalz! Extraordinary work Her Von Pfalz Best regards, Sasho
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted March 15, 2014 Administrators Posted March 15, 2014 Bob..... Wow..... I've seen it on FB and am stoked you posted it here. What a great build. And here i was thinking you only made buckles!
lawman56 Posted March 15, 2014 Posted March 15, 2014 Beautiful work! The minor weathering is fantastic, I love the subtle way the black paint has worn off the rivets on the upper wing.
Dances With Wolves Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 As you say Bob, five years is far too long. Glad you are back on the modelling bent and much looking forward to your future Wingnuts making it out to the flight line. The sprayed markings really make a difference and the overall build is, as previously commented on, top drawer. A beautiful finish, married to thoughtful weathering, to produce something which is 'all of a piece', unified and together. Will it be living at Hannants in one of the display cases? Steve
beaz Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 Top-flight build. Love the chosen color palette, meticulous finishing and the obviously keen attention to all of the little details that add up to create an incredible miniature representation of the real thing.
Guest DannyVM Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 Great looking Pfalz Bob, a very nice job, with a very nice and subtle wheatering. Greetz Danny
bob_von_buckles Posted March 16, 2014 Author Posted March 16, 2014 Thanks for all the great comments - truly appreciated! Hi Steve, The Pfalz is sitting next to my Roden DIII in the case. Happy days, my friend! Cheers!! Von Buckle
Administrators James H Posted March 16, 2014 Administrators Posted March 16, 2014 Beautiful work Bob. Any in-progress shots? Perhaps you'll join our GWGB, or Eindecker GB?
bob_von_buckles Posted March 17, 2014 Author Posted March 17, 2014 In the display case @ Hannants London VB
GUY5Y Posted March 18, 2014 Posted March 18, 2014 I personally loved the "dinked" spinner. Eye candy all round.
Plastic surgeon Posted March 18, 2014 Posted March 18, 2014 Bloody hell... THAT IS ONE MIGHTY FINE Doppeldecker! Very very nice!!!
Beychevelle Posted March 19, 2014 Posted March 19, 2014 Beautiful! just glued 2 of your wonderful eyelets to my 109, will make attaching the antenna wire an easy job 1
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now