Hi all,
As the build of the Thulin K is coming to a close, I though I would start the next model.
This will be the excellent Pfalz D.VIII from Richard Andrews of 'Aviattic'.

The model will represent the Pfalz D.VIII of Vzfw. Heinrich Forstmann of Kest 1a, operating from Mannheim-Sandhofen during October 1918.

Little is known of Forstmann other that he was credited with one victory, a De-Havilland DH.4 bought down on the 7th of September 1918.
On the 10th of October 1918, flying with the Kest 1a (home defence unit), he was killed in action over Meunzein flying this aircraft (serial number not known).

Of interest is that on the 29th of October 1918 the Kests were renamed.
Among these Kest 1a and Kest 1b merged to become Jasta 90, operating from Mannheim until the end of the war.

Mike

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Excellent entry, my friend @sandbagger! Looking forward to it!

Hi all,
Currently I'm preparing and test fitting parts.
One interesting method of aligning the two fuselage halves.
The kit supplies small steel balls, which fit into three recesses in one fuselage half.
The other fuselage half has matching recesses.
When the two fuselage halves are joined, the steel balls ensure correct alignment,

Mike

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That's a great start, Mike @sandbagger

Excellent progress, my friend @sandbagger!

Hi all,
The basic front end is completed.
Now it's onto the engine and engine cowl,

Mike

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Interior looks awesome, Mike (@sandbagger). You can never have too much display area.

This looks really great, Mike @sandbagger
Keeping this tiny windscreen clean while mounting is a challenge.