Pfalz D.IIIa kit from 'Valom'

**Flying Helmut** · 09-22-2020 04:26

Listed in their "Upcoming" section...........

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Goody-goody-goody-goody-goody-goody!

**camelbeagle** · 09-22-2020 08:39

I wonder what decal schemes they are going to have?

**Diamondback** · 09-22-2020 13:24

Interesting, I thought they'd decided to abandon this market...

**Mike Wyant** · 09-22-2020 20:58

I ordered 2 planes from them today! Fokker EIIIs!

**Flying Helmut** · 09-23-2020 07:12

Originally Posted by Mike Wyant

I ordered 2 planes from them today! Fokker EIIIs!

Have fun building 'em!
Fiddly little beggars, but worth it in the end.

**camelbeagle** · 09-23-2020 07:57

They are nice kits! A lot of little bits.

**Mike Wyant** · 09-24-2020 07:47

Originally Posted by Flying Helmut

Have fun building 'em!
Fiddly little beggars, but worth it in the end.

Yeah, we will see how well an old, half blind guy can do with them! Thank goodness for magnifying glasses!

**Mike Wyant** · 09-29-2020 16:50

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Progress...

**Karo7** · 11-24-2020 00:13

https://kampfgruppe144.blogspot.com/...-2-of.html?m=1

**Baron Rolf** · 11-24-2020 00:36

I may buy some of those when they are released. I have tried and failed in the past to build these Valom kits. Is there a how to build guide somewhere? As they do look outstanding once they are completed. As I have seen Tim's builds in person and just wish that I had half of his skill and patience to build these fiddly kits.

**Karo7** · 11-24-2020 04:56

Originally Posted by Baron Rolf

I may buy some of those when they are released. I have tried and failed in the past to build these Valom kits. Is there a how to build guide somewhere? As they do look outstanding once they are completed. As I have seen Tim's builds in person and just wish that I had half of his skill and patience to build these fiddly kits.

I've made an how-to for the Valom SE5a:
https://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/sh...ding+Valom+se5
I hope Vaclav took heed of my recommendation to simplify some parts (one part underwings, struts combined to rectangle shape with slots in the wings, engine always plastic and resin optional), to comply wargame customers.

**Flying Helmut** · 11-24-2020 05:23

Originally Posted by Karo7

https://kampfgruppe144.blogspot.com/...-2-of.html?m=1

Thanks, Florian!

The von Marwitz scheme is one I don't have decals for, so looking forward to owning a box just for that.

**Von Scharf** · 11-24-2020 07:09

Definitely check out Florian's "How To". It is the only reason I didn't immediately give away my Valom kits upon arrival and inspection.

Of course, I still haven't assembled any... but it gave me hope!

**camelbeagle** · 11-24-2020 10:43

Ok, I like the paint schemes. I may have to get one of these.

**Karo7** · 01-09-2021 13:27

Wanted to preorder two kits (unfortunately not possible). Václav told me the kit will be available between January-February.

**Flying Helmut** · 01-09-2021 15:41

Originally Posted by Karo7

Václav told me the kit will be available between January-February.

Thanks for the update!

**VonSquid** · 01-10-2021 00:34

I am definitely interested in this.

I have also recently skimmed through Florian's SE.5a tutorial. I have a better idea of what I'm getting into, and I would like to see more build logs of Valom's kits. I'm not sure how he managed to properly fold that gun though...