Revell ( Eduard ) 1/48 Fokker Dr.I

[Dave Ward]

Hi Dave
I like these old tri and bi planes - they have character. Looks a nice kit but that red plastic is terrible. I'm not surprised the paint work took a long time. It does look good so worth it.
Jim

Jim,
I'm enjoying quite a run with the early planes, the - Junkers F.13, the Albatross D.III & the Fokker. I realised that my stash was a little lopsided with German WWI planes, so I've been lurking on ebay, trying to rebalance this - I've managed to bag a real bargain - a 1/48 Roden SE.5A, with extras - due to be delivered tomorrow!
Dave

[Dave Ward]

Moving along quickly now, the lower & middle wings fitted - absolutely no fitment problems - the wing struts lined up perfectly.

I'll fit the machine guns next stage - easy access before putting the top wing on.
Dave

[Dave Ward]

After another lazy weekend - I've got it sorted that I don't have to do anything on Sundays! - Back to the triplane. The top wing & centre section struts fitted exactly......................

Undercarriage, rudder & elevators to add - a lot of touching up, then I'll be ready for the decals.
Dave

[Dave Ward]

The most difficult part of the model - the undercarriage - you have to drill 4 holes to take the individual struts, then get the axle level & square............................

This I will leave to really dry off, and I might add a drop of CA to each of the joints, just to give it a bit more strength.
Dave

[Dave Ward]

Wheels, rudder & elevators added - the undercarriage is very fragile, I've added a few drops of CA to the mounts, as it swayed from side to side.

Decals to add.......................
The next pictures will be in the 'completed' aircraft section
Dave

[Dave Ward]

All finished https://www.scale-models.co.uk/threa...finally.36263/
Dave