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This is the earlier release by Eduard of the Pfalz DIIIa. The aircraft I chose to model was flown by Oblt. Hans Bethge, Staffelfuhrer, of Jasta 30 early 1918
The lower wings were replaced with those from Eduards Dual combo kit along with the orange diamond staffel markings and the Iron Crosses. The lozenge decals are from Microsculpt and are excellent to work with. Rigging was accomplished with turnbuckles from Bob's Buckles and polythread. Fuel and Radiator lines were added also.
The tail border, fuselage demarkation line, and wing edge tape were hand painted. The black on white border leaves little room for error. The fuselage was first painted with MM Aluminum enamel, masked, then painted with Vallejo Panzer Grey.
Oblt Hans Bethge scored 17 of his 20 kills while commanding Jasta 30, before being downed in a fight with DH4's from No 57 Sqd. The Pour le Merite was issued posthomously.