Alec K
A biplane?!? Taking a seat for sure. Your engine looks nice and greasy 🙂 👍

Jakub Fiala Autor
Thank you, Alec! Yes, this is my very first project of WWI plane 🙂

Mark Sherwood
Good luck. 🥸👍

Simon O'Gorman
Really impressive.

Jakub Fiala Autor
Thank you, Mark and Simon!

Guy Rump
Looking good, following. 👍

Alec K
Cockpit looks excellent Jakube 👍

Ludvík Kružík
Jakub, the construction progress so far looks very good.
Maybe you'll find a liking in WWI models. 😉

Jakub Fiala Autor
Thank you, mates!
Ludvíku, i must say, that i am enjoing it so far. But there will be more challenges later( riggings, lozenge....) So, i will see. But i believe, that WWII will remains my priority 🙂

bughunter
I'm a bit late in commenting do to my holiday - nice work so far!
Since there are some pitfalls: do you want a fun build or should it be correct?
Which specific serial do you plan to build?

Jakub Fiala Autor
Thank you, Frank!
I want to build 8244/17 of Jasta 54. This marking is, according Eduard instructions, just a reconstruction based on the description in the flight log, revealed in the Jasta Color book. So, in my opinion it will be difficult to buid it 100% correct 🙂 However, I will of course be grateful for any advice and recommendations

bughunter
Ok, on a Pfalz D.IIIa the engine is different. The very simplified Eduard (the pipe work on the lower end of the cylinders is the water, what you have painted dark red - but this is not much visible later) engine shows a older 160hp Mercedes D.III. This is especially shown by the valve train, which can be seen on top of the engine.
Two bolts on top, and the valve in the middle: [img1]

The later 185hp Mercedes D.IIIa was also available for some Pfalz D.III, and nearly all of Pfalz D.IIIa pictures shows this stronger version. The drawings I know too. The engine is a little bit bigger, but the valve train looks very different - four bolts and the valves rockers comes out of the side:
[img1]

Roden has a better representation of this engine (same sprue on all kits), and it is also more correct in size. That means I cannot get it into this model 🙁

No worries mate, only an expert will notice on the finished model 🙂

And regarding the wings: I strongly recommend Aviattic decals. The ones printed on clear paper (normal) and the ones printed on white for rib tapes. Or you use the Eduard rib tapes. I have some build logs explaining the usage.

Jakub Fiala Autor
Thank you very much, Frank, for your help!
While going through the photos and drawings of the engines, I noticed that each type is different, but I was quite confused as to which engine was the right one. In the end I didn't deal with it and just tried to scratchbuild some visible details that are missing from the kit. For example the air pump, pipes and hoses leading from the radiator on the upper wing etc. I use the WnW manual and kit ( borrowed from a friend of mine) as the main source of information 🙂

Thanks for the advice on decals. I'll try to get the Aviattic ones. But I don't know if it will be easier for me to use the lozenge decals from the kit, which are already prepared in the shape of a wing. I will see...

Alec K
Regardless the path you take, I am sure this will be a superb build 🙂👍

Michael Kohl
Following with interest.

Jakub Fiala Autor
Thank you, Alec! I hope I won't disappoint you 🙂
Welcome here, Michael.

bughunter
Yes, the WNW manuals are a good source! You can download the manuals as PDF, the web site is still available.
But I suggest to download all what you need (also for other projects) soon. The site was away for a while already and I heard rumors that it was paid then for some additional time only.

For the Linux users among us, I suggest using "wget" with the recursive option so you can get all the PDFs, reference images and more to your hard drive without making millions of clicks,

CaptGPF
Ditto - following!

Jakub Fiala Autor
I heard the same, bughunter. Nobody knows, how long the WnW site will be available.

Jakub Fiala Autor
I added a few external details from PE, Evergreen, and my favourite plastic yogurt container 🙂
The fuselage with lower wing is almost ready to paint.

bughunter
Good progress!
It's nice to see some reused ideas! 😉

Jakub Fiala Autor
Thanks!

René (Lord Bilbo) Bartholemy
Am I too late to take a seat? 😊

Guy Rump
Looking good, following. 👍

Jakub Fiala Autor
Thanks and welcome here, guys!

gorby
Fantastic work so far.

Jakub Fiala Autor
Thank you, Gorby!

Alec K
Superb progress Jakube. The tail skid looks very authentic, as do the rigging buckles 👍

Ben M
This sure looks nice!

Jakub Fiala Autor
Thank you Alec and Ben

Spanjaard
looks really great so far

Ludvík Kružík
Jakub, you're doing a good job. All the detail you put into it looks very good and adds credibility to the model. 👍

Jakub Fiala Autor
Thanks a lot Ludvíku and Spanjaard

Jakub Fiala Autor
I sprayed the colors on the fuselage and applied the first layer of lozenge decal from Eduard. Unfortunately, I could not find those from Aviattic at any of the e-shops. I have to admit I'm too lazy to order them directly from the UK manufacturer 🙂

Mark Sherwood
The Pfalz is looking good Jakub, despite the mishaps. I have had similar problems, even though I de-tacked the tape. Still it looks like it's coming good. 🤘🥸🤟

Mr D
Looking great... Definitely a future model for me, lve not built an Eduard yet.
Good luck with next steps 😀👍

Ludvík Kružík
Accidents like this always hurt. But you did a great job fixing it.

What manufacturer did you use for the lozenge decals?

Alec K
Very nice! What silver paint did you use? Looks excellent.

Jakub Fiala Autor
Thank you, mates!
As you wrote, these masking troubles sometimes happens. Luckily, this one was easy to fix.
Ludvíku, lozenge decals are Eduard. It´s in my previous comment, with an explanation why 🙂
Alec, the silver paint is Tamiya LP-11. I would say, it´s very similar to a "classic" gunze C-8

bughunter
Good progress 👍 When I saw picture 31, my first thought was "Nice weathering!" 😉
I once read that almost all liquid masking agents are based on latex, and that needs ammonia as a thinner to keep it liquid. But ammonia also attacks acrylic paints 🙁

Jakub Fiala Autor
Yes Frank i thought that thing with weathering too 😄. But I wasn't sure if it wasn't nonsense, so I resprayed it instead.

Jakub Fiala Autor
Added new photos. I finished applying decals and spraying paints. Now I will try to add some weathering before the final assembly.

Bohrmann
I am new to modelling and I enjoy every picture I see here, full of admiration for the details and degree of finish. Then when I realise how small this model is I am blown off my feet. Fantastic.

Pietro De Angelis
Fantastic build, congrats!

Desert Marlin
Looks great! I'm waiting for more pictures!

Desert Marlin
The pre-rigging provides some great ideas! Thanks for those pictures!
Photo #26 is in millimeters?

Jakub Fiala Autor
Thank you, mates, for your kind comments!
Yes Desert Marlin, it is in milimeters

Marek Nagy
👍 to bude na bednu.

Jakub Fiala Autor
😄 dík Máro!
Ale nejdřív ho musím včas dodělat ...

Rui S
I'm in 😎

Jakub Fiala Autor
Wellcome Rui.

Christian Keller
A beautiful and polite work. I'm enthusiastic

bughunter
Nice weathering 👍

Alec K
Agreed, patina looks super 👍

Desert Marlin
That's some really great weathering!

Jakub Fiala Autor
Thank you very much, mates!

David Taylor
Watching.

Alec K
Getting close! Superb rigging, the prop came out nicely too 👍

Spanjaard
i was going to say the same but Alec K was faster 🙂

Jakub Fiala Autor
Thank you Alec and Spanjaard!
Yes, i can see the finish line. Not very clearly, because it's hidden under the shadow of the upper wing 😄, but i feel it's not far away.

Mr D
Coming along brilliantly 👍👍 the red is spot-on

Ludvík Kružík
Very nice progress! I don't think Mark's mention of the crate was entirely off the mark. 😉

Jakub Fiala Autor
Thank you Mr D and Ludvíku.
No, to on Mára myslel naši klubovou předvánoční soutěž a ta je už za 10 dní. Tak uvidím, jestli to zvládnu dorazit....

Desert Marlin
You'll make it!

Alec K
Jakube, hoď sem nějaký fotky z vaši soutěže.

Jakub Fiala Autor
Jo, to bych Aleši mohl. Jestli se mi podaří udělat nějaký koukatelný fotky, tak je sem dám.

Alec K
👍

Jakub Fiala Autor
it took me a while but i finally uploaded photos of the finished model. Thank you mates, for following the build and for your help and support.

Rui S
Beautiful bird. Great work as always 👍

David Taylor
Very smart.

gorby
Stunning!

Christian
Very beautiful work!

Guy Rump
Excellent result. 👍

Jakub Fiala Autor
Thank you very much, gentlemen!

Simon O'Gorman
Amazing. Love the rigging, and the weathering - especially the oil runoff on the left front side of the fuselage, and the spray on the underside of the wings from the wheels. Congratulations.

bughunter
Your build shows that a good model builder need not be afraid of a biplane! Nicely done 👍
This was your first one? What about another one in future?

Ludvík Kružík
So this is indeed a great piece. Definitely deserves a place of honor in the showcase! 👍👍👍
I have the same question as bughunter. Will there be another biplane in the future?

Mr D
Hi Jakub 👋 job 👍
Did you use thread or ez line for rigging?? I purchased some EZ recently but l could only find 0.5 looks a little thick !?

Agnius
Congratulations, beautiful work and the bird 👍 🙂

Desert Marlin
Beautifully finished!!!

Jakub Fiala Autor
Thanks a lot, mates, for your kind words!
Yes, Frank, it was my first WWI plane and i enjoyed the build. So, the answer for your and Ludvik's guestion is yes. There will be another biplane project. It will be Eduard's Camel Comic, because i would like to compare this new kit with that older Pfalz. But there is a lot of projects in a queue, so a starting time of this build is unknown 🙂

Neuling
Missed this one, a pity! Very beautiful model!

Mark Sherwood
Grand job on the Pfalz, Jakob. 👍🥸🤘

Jakub Fiala Autor
Thank you, Mark and Neuling!

Alec K
Wow, very well done, I love the subtle weathering. Looking forward to your next adventure 👍

Jakub Fiala Autor
Thank you, Alec! I´m glad that you like it.

CaptGPF
Impressive through and through! ❤️❤️❤️

Jakub Fiala Autor
Thank you CaptGPF!

Zbynek Honzik
Very well done, Jakube! I've never had the courage to get into WWI aircraft. I admire it very much.
Very nice and subtle weathering. 👏👏👏

Jakub Fiala Autor
Thank you, Zbynku! So take your courage 🙂 It's fun and these planes are worth a shot.