A pair of Fokkers?

[tr1ckey66]

Cheers Tony/Ian

Tony: In 1/32 I'm surprised at how small these little fighters are, in 1/72 they must be tiny - less than 10cm long?

I have to admit that I'm no Dr 1 expert but I've learned an awful lot since starting this project and I'm glad to pass it on if I can. I just hope the builds live up to expectation!

Back with an update soon.

Cheers

P

[yak face]

Hi paul , yes its a tiny little thing in 1/72 , about 3" long! But saying that , its the new tool version by Revell and the detail and finesse is superb , the MG's have to be seen to be believed! There are 2 colour schemes , the ubiquitous (ooh, big word!) Manfred von Richthofen Red one or his kid brother Lothar ,with the tail end painted yellow and blue undersides with streaky green front. One thing ive found in my bit of research so far is the tremendous variation and variety of colour schemes found on this aircraft , shame that most makers opt for the usual suspect red. cheers tony

[tr1ckey66]

Hi Tony

You're right about the variety of schemes, that's what's really attracted me to this build in the first place, a chance to get away from olive drab (the Fokker streaky green finish is at least a bit more interesting!)

The most visually striking of this pair will probably be the Udet machine. It has the usual Fokker finish - green streaky paint over doped canvas but the back end and wing are bold black and white stripes. My M VonR machine won't be totally red, I'm portraying Dr.1 477/17 which is the usual Fokker finish with red upper wing, tail plane, cowl, wheels and skids and a white rudder. I know this machine has been done lots of times but I'm keen to put figures with both these machines and I've seen a great one of M VonR (there's actually a rather nice one of his brother too!)

What would be really interesting, and possible more practical in 1/72, is to model a series of aircraft from the flying circus, you'd certainly get a blaze of colour to the display cabinet!

I think, with a splash of red and the black and white stripes, the models should look interesting enough. Perhaps when I build my next WW1 subjects (possibly an Albatros) I'll model a blue or partially blue machine for some variety. Maybe if I get the Fokker D VII I'll do the 4 colour lozenge scheme which is really striking.

Anyhoo, should have a bit of an update at the weekend. I'm coming to realise that you can go detail crazy on these WW1 kite builds and it's slow but rewarding progress.

Cheers

P

[tr1ckey66]

Hi guys

This build hasn't been forgotten. Had a few tough weeks recently and this is taking a back seat for the mo.

Cheers

P

[papa 695]

Don't worry plenty of time to build just get yourself sorted first Paul

I'm still watching and waiting

[yak face]

Yes , get yourself sorted paul , the forum will still be here , all the best tony

[tr1ckey66]

Cheers lads, had a very anxious couple of weeks as both my mum and my brother have been in hospital. I'm happy to say though that it looks as if they're both getting better. Hopefully November will be a better month.

[eddiesolo]

Cheers lads, had a very anxious couple of weeks as both my mum and my brother have been in hospital. I'm happy to say though that it looks as if they're both getting better. Hopefully November will be a better month.

Great news Paul, glad to hear that things are looking up mate.

Si

[Vaughan]

A really nice start Paul loving the engine detail.

[yak face]

Great to hear theyre both on the mend paul , cheers tony

[tr1ckey66]

Thanks Tony, Ian Joe

The good news is that both my mum and brother are out of hospital now.

Also, I may have some time next week to start the cockpits of these 2 Dr 1s. It may not be a great deal of progress but at least it keeps the builds moving.

Thanks Vaughan for the kind comments on the build so far.

Cheers

Paul

[tr1ckey66]

Once upon a time, long, long ago...

It seems like an absolute eternity since I last updated this thread (turns out it was 8 months ago). Still, I thought I'd post what progress I have so far before starting the big Mk1 Spitfire builds. As I've said before, nothing is wrong with progress on these builds, nor am I bored of them. I think the real reason it's taking so long is that they are VERY involved little builds. I think they will build into lovely models once complete but to do them justice is proving REALLY time consuming.

Anyway, to give an indication of the level of detail and where I'm at I'm uploading a selection of shots showing various aspects of the build.

General overview of parts...



Port cockpit side...



Seat detail (bead applied to seat rim)...



Steering column and cockpit floor...



Canvas and frame behind pilot (frame made from soldered rod with etch canvas. Already painted and seems to have picked up some dust over the past 8 months!!!)



Altimeter in place on starboard cockpit side (Stringer diagonally top right to btm left will need to be done again - looks awful)



Altimeter - they're quite small! (These will have brass bezels and instrument decals added later)



Wooden triangular panels missing from the kits...



And that's where I'm at so far. I think the bulk of the really fiddly stuff is finished so after the Spitfire builds I promise (hand on heart) to finish these terrific little kits.

And so on to the Spits...

Cheers

P

[papa 695]

Looking very good Paul

[monica]

looking great Paul, i do like all the attention to detail, you have done, and that Canvas and frame, is just great work, well done,

[flyjoe180]

Great work so far Paul, nice to see these reactivated and will watch with interest.