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Offline Gisbod

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1/28 Fokker Dr.1
« on: June 23, 2017, 01:33:27 AM »
Hello All,

This was on sale in my local hobby shop £12! I've been toying with trying one for a bit and at that price I couldn't resist. A toss up between the Fokker & the Spad - I think the weird strut fixings on the Spad tipped the balance.

I'm definitely a high tech kit man so this one will be a challenge, but the kit looks solid despite its age (60!!!)

I see Edgar on CSM has a photo etch sheet and a resin engine.. any other indispensable items that you could recommend?

Replacing the jacketed machine guns is a must - any ideas?

Thanks for looking

Guy











I may give the figures a miss!





They've even included some thread which will come in useful if I have to sew on some buttons during the build  :)





I also need a prop!


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Re: 1/28 Fokker Dr.1
« Reply #1 on: June 23, 2017, 02:35:37 AM »
"I also need a prop!"

    Time to start carving a wood one of your own, Guy. With your demonstrated skills it should be a breeze! I believe you'll enjoy the challenge of a vintage Kit, gets one back to the basics and is a refreshing break.
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Re: 1/28 Fokker Dr.1
« Reply #2 on: June 23, 2017, 02:40:48 AM »
Old memories from my childhood coming back on this one, good choice Guy.  CSM also has alternate decals and prop hubs.  Looking forward to your progress.
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Re: 1/28 Fokker Dr.1
« Reply #3 on: June 23, 2017, 03:34:48 AM »
I too remember building this more years ago than I care to mention………

I also agree with Lance - carving a prop from wood should not present any real problems for you and it would look so much better than plastic. In this scale lamination should also be straightforward(!)  I am certain that this will be turned into another gem on your table.

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Re: 1/28 Fokker Dr.1
« Reply #4 on: June 23, 2017, 04:22:24 AM »
Can I make a suggestion?:

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any other indispensable items that you could recommend?

As you have made a 'huge' investment in this, and you are a self-confessed high-tech kit builder, have a go without buying AM stuff

I bet you can get by without most of it, and its fun

Richard
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Re: 1/28 Fokker Dr.1
« Reply #5 on: June 23, 2017, 04:51:45 AM »
Thanks Chaps,

That's a nice idea, but I'm afraid it's too late Richard.. I just tracked down the Tom's Modelworks PE German Gun set #400.

If there was one thing I couldn't make it would be the guns... ::)

Guy
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Re: 1/28 Fokker Dr.1
« Reply #6 on: June 23, 2017, 05:05:59 AM »
Quote from: Gisbod on June 23, 2017, 04:51:45 AM
Thanks Chaps,

That's a nice idea, but I'm afraid it's too late Richard.. I just tracked down the Tom's Modelworks PE German Gun set #400.

If there was one thing I couldn't make it would be the guns... ::)

Guy

OK, I confess. I may enjoy scratchbuilding, some parts really deserve a more complicated approach. Guns are one such area, and there are so many good engines around that scratchbuilding one of the common ones doesn't seem worthwhile

Tom's Modelworks stuff is great, and damn close to scratchbuilding...

Richard
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Re: 1/28 Fokker Dr.1
« Reply #7 on: June 23, 2017, 07:25:34 AM »
An oldie but a goodie, I will be following your build closely Guy, with your expertise it will turn out to be a real gem.

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Re: 1/28 Fokker Dr.1
« Reply #8 on: June 24, 2017, 12:06:47 AM »
Almost done... ;D




Well, maybe not - just test fitting the major components. I'm surprisingly impressed by the overall fit - it seems really rather good! The mouldings are better than I was expecting too. I think with an overall sand the slightly overdone surface detail will look not too bad at all. The trailing edge on the elevators is razor sharp!

Pretty good so far. The obvious miss is the cockpit framework - will be addressing that next I guess.

Guy
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Re: 1/28 Fokker Dr.1
« Reply #9 on: June 24, 2017, 02:57:00 AM »
Outstanding choice for building a vintage kit I am looking forward to what you do with this one!
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Re: 1/28 Fokker Dr.1
« Reply #10 on: June 24, 2017, 04:28:14 AM »
Still a grand 'ol dame, TOM'S MODELWORKS for the Photo-etch Interior is the preferred.  The CSM one is the last that was done BEFORE Edgar and Crew took over, ( thus the sale price as I believe he is going to redo that sheet) their new 1/28 engines are the best ! And if you don't want to carve your own CSM props are equal to the engines ( if there are any left )

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Re: 1/28 Fokker Dr.1
« Reply #11 on: June 24, 2017, 07:27:24 PM »
Will you be attacking the 'Sawtooth' with vigour and gusto?

vB  :D
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Re: 1/28 Fokker Dr.1
« Reply #12 on: June 24, 2017, 10:53:58 PM »
Thanks Rick,

Bob, only inasmuch as a light sand down... what else would you suggest?

Guy
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Re: 1/28 Fokker Dr.1
« Reply #13 on: June 24, 2017, 11:56:13 PM »
Too late!

Sanded down the wings and quite pleased - I've only sanded fore and aft and laterally and it gives the generic appearance of canvas (with a little imagination  :) )

Tried a coat of primer on one wing and looks ok I think - it's not quite as pronounced as the photo shows as I gave the primer a gentle rub too which has accentuated the highlights. Looks fairly subtle in the flesh.


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Re: 1/28 Fokker Dr.1
« Reply #14 on: June 25, 2017, 06:11:03 PM »
I seem to be racing along with this...

Great fun! I think I'm hooked on larger scale (please mr Wingnuts  8) ) can you imagine a WW's 1/24th Scale Be2c?!

Sanded off all the moulded on detail and am replacing with a mix of wood veneer, plastic strip, rod and brass tubing. I'd like to get Edgar's CSM instruments if nothing else - I suppose I could use Wingnut decals but they're going to look too small in this scale I reckon.

Guy






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