I agree Guy they are a huge improvement over the plastic injected ones. That is my rule of thumb when it come to PE. I do'nt use it unless it is a substantional improvment over the kit part and it can be easily seen an noticed by anyone enjoying the model not just judges with penlights. I have never and probally will never enter anything I have build in a contest. Its just not why I build. The great input I get from all of my freinds here is all I need to make me happy. These guns sitting right on top of the cowl will really stand out and thats why I am going to take the time and pain of assembling all of these tiny parts. With my huge fingers picking up these tiny parts is impossible. I am going to have to try some other methods of manipulating these little parts around. Hope you get back to modeling soon there Guy. I can't wait to see what you are going to finish next.

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Thanks Mobious. Its a good thing I do'nt drink coffe or other caffine drinks because these parts are so tiny super steady hands are a must. I'll just double up on the meds tonight and that should steady my hands enough to tackle this prodject!

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Stephen,

Since you typically do such a great job of answering our questions, I think that you may have missed one I asked last week.  I need a little rigging direction for my Pfalz D.IIIa as the Eduard instructions with the kit show the rigging for the D.III.  The photographs that I have found thus far are not entirely clear on showing the end locations of the rigging on the outer forward portion of the wings, which appears to be the only rigging difference between the D.III and D.IIIa.  Any light that you can shed will be appreciated.

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Scott

Eduard 1/48 Fok. Dr.I #8490 kit.  No decals yet.  Just a bit of rigging.

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It is a hard world Stachel...unconfirmed by Armee means unconfirmed!!!!
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Here is the other Dr.I .  This type of marking was originally called a "Hakenkreuz."  The legs turning to the left made this a "female version."  The origins can be seen on the prehistoric caves of  almost every  part of the world.

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It is a hard world Stachel...unconfirmed by Armee means unconfirmed!!!!
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http://aeroscale.kitmaker.net/ see Early Aviation forum.
http://theaerodrome.com See Models and Aircraft forums.

Stephen,

Thanks once again for your insight!  I am still seeing an additional line on some planes (looking at real photographs) but not on others.  In the second photo that you shared you can see the line on the outer part of the wing starting at about the middle of the upper wing and attaching somewhere to the outside of the outer braces.  I have seen photographs allegedly of the D.IIIa model where this line is present. 

If you think of it later on when the site is back up and running, I would love to see the Pfalz planes in your collection.

Anyway, once again you have some exemplary work shown here.  With the number of Dr.1's that I have seen just in our two Knights of the Sky group builds, you have to be close to having models of nearly all of the Dr.1's that were built.

I look forward to seeing your build and comments on the new Roden DH2.  It looks good in the box, and they did not try to "fade" their decals.

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Scott

More Power Scotty wrote:

Stephen, Thanks once again for your insight!  I am still seeing an additional line on some planes (looking at real photographs) but not on others.  In the second photo that you shared you can see the line on the outer part of the wing starting at about the middle of the upper wing and attaching somewhere to the outside of the outer braces.  I have seen photographs allegedly of the D.IIIa model where this line is present.  If you think of it later on when the site is back up and running, I would love to see the Pfalz planes in your collection. Anyway, once again you have some exemplary work shown here.  With the number of Dr.I kits that I have seen just in our two Knights of the Sky group builds, you have to be close to having models of nearly all of the Dr.1's that were built. I look forward to seeing your build and comments on the new Roden DH2.  It looks good in the box, and they did not try to "fade" their decals.

Here you go Scotty, 

Pfalz portfolio

I think I understand what your getting at.  The rigging cable from the underside of the outer wing tip to the area near the interplane strut base is a stabilizer cable.  It helps cut back on flutter / vibrations that twist and stresses that cause this area to fail inflight.  These were on the D.III and some D.IIIa types.  The Alb. D.III, D. V and D.Va had them as well. These seem to begin as an in the field modification that was later adopted by the factory.  The worst issue with the Palz D.III & IIIa aircraft was the twist that developed in the fuselage due to the use of "green woods."  This itself contributed greatly to the harmful vibrations that tended to ripple through the whole machine. 

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It is a hard world Stachel...unconfirmed by Armee means unconfirmed!!!!
http://www.wwi-n-plastic.com WWI aviation kit reviews
http://aeroscale.kitmaker.net/ see Early Aviation forum.
http://theaerodrome.com See Models and Aircraft forums.

Stephen,

Thanks once again for the historical information on the extra line.  This explains why I have seen some photographs of both D.III's and D.IIIa's with and without it.  I will probably opt to make this an easier build, and leave it off.  I also appreciate the sharing of your Pfalz collection.  Beautiful work as always!  I really like the plane with the "shooting star" motif.  I may have to build another one of these some day wearing those markings.

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Scott

Luftwoller wrote:

"Geez Stephen, thats an awfull lot of Pfalz's. All with such quality. I wonder if one day youd treat us to a pic of your display area? Im sure its a sight to behold. . .Guy

Your wish is my command.

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It is a hard world Stachel...unconfirmed by Armee means unconfirmed!!!!
http://www.wwi-n-plastic.com WWI aviation kit reviews
http://aeroscale.kitmaker.net/ see Early Aviation forum.
http://theaerodrome.com See Models and Aircraft forums.

Yeah!  Wow!  Stephen, that's a pretty awesome little area.

Where do you get your acrylic covers?  I'm looking to get some soon-- if you have that many, they've got to be semi-affordable.

Or maybe you're just rich.

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-Justin


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