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Old 2 September 2009, 06:34 PM   #1 (permalink)
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My first 32 build , Rodens Pflaz D.III

Yes I'm a little behind on the 32 builds and for my first subject in this scale the Roden Pfalz D.III wins hands down ! It is the worlds sexiest aircraft . The Part PE set will be used on this build .

So far this is what I have done to her so far ..............
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Old 2 September 2009, 08:46 PM   #2 (permalink)
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good work you add a lot of framing detail Doug
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Old 2 September 2009, 09:42 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Terri,
Outstanding work so far.Reminds me of building those stick and tissue kits as a boy.Please keep us posted on this fine project.
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Old 3 September 2009, 03:48 AM   #4 (permalink)
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That good start to the project. I will watch for progress .

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Old 3 September 2009, 05:47 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Terri,

You are off to a great start! I just started my first 1:32nd scale build of the Roden 1:32nd scale Nieuport 28... so don't feel too bad about being behind in the large scale game!

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Old 3 September 2009, 10:14 AM   #6 (permalink)
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It is my opinion that the both of you Guys { TERRI & KEN} are not even in the least bit behind in large scale models You guy's have set lofty standard for your selfs and obtained them very well GREAT JOB THE BOTH OF YOU!!! ....Doug
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Old 3 September 2009, 04:39 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Hooooooooooooly Crappola BATMAN !! You've made a bulkhead and stringer kit out of the thing !! By GOVE Watson !!! That just may be the "ticket" Eh ? What ! ? I think you really may have something there to combat the play , squeeze and fit issues this kit has earned a reputation of having when it comes time to close the fuselage halves. We will ALL be waiting with anticaption to listen to your results ?

Again Along with Galloway's < Another Great Start !! Even MORE to Drool over anticapating more build photos as you go along.


Also again another GREAT Fret by PART for this kit. SOme really great tiny detail stuff. Look forward to see in play.
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good start . I will watch for progress also
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Terri,
Looking forward to seeing more great work on this beautiful aircraft.
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Old 4 September 2009, 05:23 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Thanks guy's

I do have the right side framing removed from the kit ( messy job ! ) and the framing that was redone fit's . " glup " , still have to remove the detail from the left side though . Engine halves are glued and the block tested fitted . And the ammo bins back with sheet card . I'm debating on whether to only have half the floor to show the deatil in the control column , Roden did a good job in this area and it's all hidden ! Which more framing will need to be added and I don't have any ref's for this area of the aircraft . My main source is the windsockdata file # 7 . If any one can help out with that , that would be great !
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