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Offline Iancshippee

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1:48 Dragon Fokker D.VIII/Copper State Models Gnome 9N 160 HP Rotary
« on: August 09, 2017, 06:44:13 AM »
Just completed my Fokker D.VIII, modeled after Brian Coughlin's Fokker D.VIII that flies at Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome. I added a Copper State Models Gnome 9N 160hp rotary engine as that is what his replica is powered with. Despite some ups and downs, I feel that it went together more easily than my Dragon Dr.1 from years past. This is only the second 1:48 kit I have rigged, and I used the stainless and copper wire included in the kit. Enjoy the pictures! Build log can be found HERE:http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=8672.0


IMG_0435 by Ian Shippee, on Flickr

rough painted area by the data plate is supposed to be the exhaust cutout for the Gnome on the replica.

IMG_0440 by Ian Shippee, on Flickr


IMG_0441 by Ian Shippee, on Flickr


IMG_0443 by Ian Shippee, on Flickr


IMG_0434 by Ian Shippee, on Flickr


IMG_0433 by Ian Shippee, on Flickr
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Re: 1:48 Dragon Fokker D.VIII/Copper State Models Gnome 9N 160 HP Rotary
« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2017, 11:56:19 AM »
Great to see that one built. I've a few of those in my stash.
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Re: 1:48 Dragon Fokker D.VIII/Copper State Models Gnome 9N 160 HP Rotary
« Reply #2 on: August 10, 2017, 04:21:34 AM »
Nice job, Ian!  I, too, have this one  in my stash, along with the Eduard kit.  You've inspired me to crack it open.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: 1:48 Dragon Fokker D.VIII/Copper State Models Gnome 9N 160 HP Rotary
« Reply #3 on: August 10, 2017, 10:13:06 AM »
Quote from: coyotemagic on August 10, 2017, 04:21:34 AM
Nice job, Ian! Bud

Agree with my Amigo !

Ed
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Offline lone modeller

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Re: 1:48 Dragon Fokker D.VIII/Copper State Models Gnome 9N 160 HP Rotary
« Reply #4 on: August 11, 2017, 04:49:51 AM »
That is a very well produced model and an interesting colour scheme.

Stephen.
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Re: 1:48 Dragon Fokker D.VIII/Copper State Models Gnome 9N 160 HP Rotary
« Reply #5 on: August 17, 2017, 11:39:03 PM »
I enjoyed following your build log! Very Nice results Ian!
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Re: 1:48 Dragon Fokker D.VIII/Copper State Models Gnome 9N 160 HP Rotary
« Reply #6 on: August 19, 2017, 12:35:40 AM »
Thank you everyone! I had a lot of fun building this one, and it looks good with my other Fokkers! Feels good to have some success rigging in 1:48.
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