1/32nd WNW Fokker DVII F Eric Just

[mgunns]

Okay:
I just completed this, the pics aren't the greatest, I will try to get some better pics and post later.  The decals are  as follows:  The wings are the Aviattic 4 color transparent lozenge and the center panel is a section of the Kit decal.  I screwed up the taping and because the lozenge is transparent I couldn't use another section, so I used the kit decals figuring thus:  If the tapes were to reinforce a section of the wing fabric because it was ripping and tearing off, this could represent a fresh section of fabric.  Worked for me.  The fuselage is by necessity the Wood and Wire faded 4 color transparent lozenge.  As Aviattic doesn't sell fuselage sections, and I didn't have any "bolts' of their lozenge I used the Wood and Wire.  I thought I could tone down the colors of the Aviattic but it still looks quite a bit different.  My wife likes and said that in real life the lozenge would fade at a different rate.  So there it is.  I really like the DVII.  One of my favorites.  I followed the kit paint instructions.  I did preshade the rudder but; I don't think it shows here.   It is my second DVII and I still learned a lesson.  Don't put the undercarriage on and wire it in place without fixing the upper wing struts.  The undercarriage and the upper wing strut share a socket and the upper wing strut holds it all in place.  I managed to fudge the upper wing struts in place but have a care.  I also assembled the nose portion before painting and decaling.  Worked fine and had no problems.







I didn't want to do a build log as I build out of the box and there are others who have extensive build logs,  so here they are.  Enjoy.

Mark

[rhallinger]

Mark, you've done a superlatve job on this D.VII!  The lozenge combination really seems to work well and is very pleasing and convincing.  Another cool paint scheme.  I suspect one could build nothing but D.VIIs and Albatri for a very long time and not have repetitve markings!

I shared your build experience, and agree that the top wing probably goes on easier before adding the landing gear.  You've done a beautiful job on this one, and it's very pleasing to gaze upon at length.   Very well done my friend.

Regards,

Bob

[mgunns]

Hi Bob:

I agree whole heartedly.  DVII's and Albatri could occupy my modeling time for a long time.  I think WNW hit a home run with these, at least I hit a grandslam as I have four:  YIKES!  Hopefully SWMBO will never know!  Oh the Humanity!!

Thanks for stopping by and your comments.

Best

Mark

[rhallinger]

I hear you Mark!  I had four WNW D.VIIs . . . once upon a time.   .  Hehehe . . . um . . . somehow that number has, er, umm, expanded . . . 

Cheers,

Bob

[Mark]

Great work, Mark! I'm doing Udet's F in his red scheme . . . mind my asking which red you used on your model? I think it looks spot-on!

Thanks!

Mark

[LindsayT]

Lovely bird, Mark. Thanks for sharing!

Lindsay

[Zabu]

Lovely D.VII. I can never stop of being amazed with what you guys pull out.

Fantastic looking model. Congrats.

Cheers

[mgunns]

Great work, Mark! I'm doing Udet's F in his red scheme . . . mind my asking which red you used on your model? I think it looks spot-on!

Thanks!

Mark

Hi Mark:  It is a mix of Tamiya X7 Gloss red and XF9 Hull red.  I just sort of eyeballed it.  I think it is a tad too dark, but I dumped the Hull Red into the Gloss red bottle, so.....I was stuck with it.  I use mostly Tamiya paints on my kits.  I use MEK substitute for thinner and it works great.  Naturally, I use a respirator, but that MEK works with most paints except Testors Acryl.  It doesn't like it, and I don't like them.  Good luck with yours, looking forward to seeing how you are doing.

Best

Mark

[mgunns]

Thanks Zabu and Lindsay T for stopping by and scoping it out.  I appreciate the comments and you liking the models. 

@Zabu, like my old buddy Dave Pluth used to say, "Just build it" or words to that effect.  I think I knocked this out in two weeks.  Now that I am not working weekends at the Harley Shop, I can devote more time to modeling on Saturdays until SWMBO catches up with me.

@Lindsay T:  Thanks too for your comments on the Revell SPAD.  I plan on doing one in Lukes Scheme with more detail and more correct rigging.  Stay tuned to this space for events as they unfold.   
Best

Mark

[Des]

She looks very stunning Mark, you have done a superb job with the building and the decal application, congratulations on a job very well done.

Des.

[stefanbuss]

Impressive work done here. I really like the fact that you have used two different sets of decals on the top wing - it is really easy to identify the quality of Aviattic's decals when compared with WNW's lozenge.
JaSta 11's red struts, nose and wheel covers lead to a very colourful plane - a very nice add-on to any collection.

Congratulations!

Stefan

[bobs_buckles]

Great outcome, Mark!
The lozenge looks the part as does the overall finish - well done!

VB   

[Jacek]

Beautiful made ​​model.
Congratulations !
Jacek

[Ian from Doncaster]

Great results here Mark - what an aesthetically pleasing kite the DVII is!

[coyotemagic]

She's absolutely gorgeous, Mark!  Your application of the lozenge is magnificent.  I love the shading and weathering and Just's scheme is very striking.  You've got a real winner there, buddy.
Cheers,
Bud