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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: Jacek on July 18, 2013, 01:28:59 AM

Title: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: Jacek on July 18, 2013, 01:28:59 AM: Watching beautifully made by Dirk model Fokker E.II I wanted to have the same ;)
Unfortunately, in my stash was just an old set Revell 1/72, I can try to do something with it, even though I know it will not be easy ???
I want to make a plane flown by Ernst Udet winter 1915-1916

This is the whole cockpit by Revell ;D

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g436/malutki352/Fokker%20e3/DSCF0004.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/malutki352/media/Fokker%20e3/DSCF0004.jpg.html)

I made a box to hold empty cartridges and shuttlecock.

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g436/malutki352/Fokker%20e3/DSCF0003.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/malutki352/media/Fokker%20e3/DSCF0003.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: coyotemagic on July 18, 2013, 02:21:39 AM: Wow, Jacek! That control column is amazing, especially in 1/72 scale. That ammo can is brilliant, as well.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: Zabu on July 18, 2013, 03:55:20 AM: Nice choice Jacek.

About that old Revells model... a few time ago i started a Fokker E.I from HR Model, a resin one, but the errors and the detail of the model... or better... the lack of it, made me put it aside. I was lookink for an easy build!

To see Fred will to go back to his Albatros , Dirks Fokker and now yours made me want to go back to it! So i'll thank you gentleman for that.

Cheers.

P.S. - Now... where did i hide it?? ;D Still raging with myself for that! ::)
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: RAGIII on July 18, 2013, 04:16:37 AM: Very Nice start on that Old Classic! Seeing your beginning I am sure you will turn it into a Masterpiece!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: Jacek on July 19, 2013, 01:14:04 AM: I painted the box and I made the instrument panel

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g436/malutki352/Fokker%20e3/DSCF0006.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/malutki352/media/Fokker%20e3/DSCF0006.jpg.html)

Air pressure hand pump for fuel system

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g436/malutki352/Fokker%20e3/DSCF0020.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/malutki352/media/Fokker%20e3/DSCF0020.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: mgunns on July 19, 2013, 02:31:05 AM: Hello Jacek:

Your efforts will certainly enhance this ancient kit. So far it all looks good, will be fun to see you progress through this build.

Best

Mark
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: Jacek on July 19, 2013, 04:59:51 AM: Quote from: mgunns on July 19, 2013, 02:31:05 AM
Hello Jacek:

Your efforts will certainly enhance this ancient kit. So far it all looks good, will be fun to see you progress through this build.

I'm starting be aware what have I gotten myself into ;)
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: mgunns on July 19, 2013, 05:06:56 AM: Quote from: Jacek on July 19, 2013, 04:59:51 AM
Quote from: mgunns on July 19, 2013, 02:31:05 AM
Hello Jacek:

Your efforts will certainly enhance this ancient kit. So far it all looks good, will be fun to see you progress through this build.

I'm starting be aware what have I gotten myself into ;)
Getting second thoughts? 8)
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: Jacek on July 19, 2013, 05:18:36 AM: Quote from: mgunns on July 19, 2013, 05:06:56 AM
Quote from: Jacek on July 19, 2013, 04:59:51 AM
Quote from: mgunns on July 19, 2013, 02:31:05 AM
Hello Jacek:

Your efforts will certainly enhance this ancient kit. So far it all looks good, will be fun to see you progress through this build.

I'm starting be aware what have I gotten myself into ;)
Getting second thoughts? 8)

A lot of work I need to insert in this kit, and the end result is unknown .
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: Jacek on July 20, 2013, 01:49:56 AM: It's hard to make a good photo of the hull interior

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g436/malutki352/Fokker%20e3/DSCF0006-1.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/malutki352/media/Fokker%20e3/DSCF0006-1.jpg.html)

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g436/malutki352/Fokker%20e3/DSCF0011.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/malutki352/media/Fokker%20e3/DSCF0011.jpg.html)

I was left still do ignition switch and the RPM indicator.
I converted the pilot's seat over again and added belts

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g436/malutki352/Fokker%20e3/DSCF0020-1.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/malutki352/media/Fokker%20e3/DSCF0020-1.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: coyotemagic on July 20, 2013, 02:02:48 AM: Extraordinary job on the cockpit, Jacek. Especially given what you started with and the scale. Amazing.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: RAGIII on July 20, 2013, 09:17:20 AM: Quote from: coyotemagic on July 20, 2013, 02:02:48 AM
Extraordinary job on the cockpit, Jacek. Especially given what you started with and the scale. Amazing.
Cheers,
Bud

Bud has said exactly what I was going to say! I will add WOW!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: Jacek on July 21, 2013, 01:32:48 AM: The next stages of work over engine.
This is included...
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g436/malutki352/Fokker%20e3/fokker012.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/malutki352/media/Fokker%20e3/fokker012.jpg.html)

... I added a valve lifters....

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g436/malutki352/Fokker%20e3/fokker014.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/malutki352/media/Fokker%20e3/fokker014.jpg.html)

....painted gloss black...

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g436/malutki352/Fokker%20e3/fokker004.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/malutki352/media/Fokker%20e3/fokker004.jpg.html)

...and finished .

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g436/malutki352/Fokker%20e3/DSCF0004-1.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/malutki352/media/Fokker%20e3/DSCF0004-1.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: Zabu on July 21, 2013, 04:54:25 AM: Nice work in that little engine and interior Jacek.

Your Eindecker it's going great. Hehehe... so many Eindeckers lately... they are quite a view hum?

Thx for those pics.

Cheers
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: IanB on July 21, 2013, 08:42:19 AM: Very nice Jacek, should be a little stunner when it's done!
This was the first kit I built when I decided to get back into modelling about 2 1/2 years ago - I now have an Eduard Profipac one which will eventually replace it in my collection - the comparison should be interesting!

Ian
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: Jacek on July 23, 2013, 01:55:26 AM: It's time for improved control surfaces
The original part....

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g436/malutki352/Fokker%20e3/DSCF0001.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/malutki352/media/Fokker%20e3/DSCF0001.jpg.html)

....and my amendments

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g436/malutki352/Fokker%20e3/DSCF0005.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/malutki352/media/Fokker%20e3/DSCF0005.jpg.html)

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g436/malutki352/Fokker%20e3/DSCF0006-2.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/malutki352/media/Fokker%20e3/DSCF0006-2.jpg.html)

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g436/malutki352/Fokker%20e3/DSCF0007.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/malutki352/media/Fokker%20e3/DSCF0007.jpg.html)

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g436/malutki352/Fokker%20e3/DSCF0012.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/malutki352/media/Fokker%20e3/DSCF0012.jpg.html)

I think, now would look better
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: Ernie on July 23, 2013, 01:59:55 AM: You're right Jacek, it would look much better.
Nicely done.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: Zabu on July 23, 2013, 04:23:48 AM: Very nice improvement Jacek.

Alot better for sure.

Cheers
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: RAGIII on July 23, 2013, 11:40:20 AM: Absolutely great work! Looking Terrific!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: IanB on July 24, 2013, 01:18:53 PM: Most definitely much better! Thanks for pointing out the error on the original.

Iam
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: Dal Gavan on July 24, 2013, 06:02:11 PM: That's nice work, Jacek, it's really coming along very well. I don't know how you blokes are able to work in 1/72. Amazing!

Cheers,

Dal.
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: Jacek on July 24, 2013, 10:46:23 PM: Quote from: Dal Gavan on July 24, 2013, 06:02:11 PM
That's nice work, Jacek, it's really coming along very well. I don't know how you blokes are able to work in 1/72. Amazing!

I have to use this tool ;D

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g436/malutki352/Albatros%20D%20III/Albatros00102.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/malutki352/media/Albatros%20D%20III/Albatros00102.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: Jacek on July 24, 2013, 10:53:58 PM: I painted the propeller.

The first color:

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g436/malutki352/Fokker%20e3/fokker006.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/malutki352/media/Fokker%20e3/fokker006.jpg.html)

Masking and second color:

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g436/malutki352/Fokker%20e3/fokker007.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/malutki352/media/Fokker%20e3/fokker007.jpg.html)

And the third color orange transparent:

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g436/malutki352/Fokker%20e3/fokker001.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/malutki352/media/Fokker%20e3/fokker001.jpg.html)

The fuselage and wings painted base color, now masking:

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g436/malutki352/Fokker%20e3/fokker003.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/malutki352/media/Fokker%20e3/fokker003.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: Zabu on July 24, 2013, 11:07:39 PM: Great update Jacek.

The prop does look great.

I'm unable to work with magnifier lens... i lose the depth sense completly!

Cheers
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: Ernie on July 24, 2013, 11:47:16 PM: Nicely done with the propeller, Jacek. I'm anxious to
see how the CDL turns out. Looking forward to the
next update.

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: RAGIII on July 25, 2013, 01:21:00 AM: Jacek,
Really nice prop! I struggle with that in 1/32nd scale :-[ looking forward to your next update and that CDL !
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: coyotemagic on July 25, 2013, 01:58:17 AM: Outstanding update, Jacek, and what a nice, tidy work space you have. I'm embarrassed.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: PrzemoL on July 25, 2013, 07:51:40 AM: It is a piece of really fine modelling in the small scale. Great progress so far, I am looking forward to see more.
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: Old Man on July 25, 2013, 01:31:22 PM: Beautiful work, Sir.

The old kit deserves the skilled attention. It was a very welcome thing when it first appeared.
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: Jacek on July 25, 2013, 11:06:36 PM: Masking....

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g436/malutki352/Fokker%20e3/DSCF0002.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/malutki352/media/Fokker%20e3/DSCF0002.jpg.html)

...and the end result.

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g436/malutki352/Fokker%20e3/DSCF0012-1.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/malutki352/media/Fokker%20e3/DSCF0012-1.jpg.html)

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g436/malutki352/Fokker%20e3/DSCF0004-2.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/malutki352/media/Fokker%20e3/DSCF0004-2.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: Zabu on July 26, 2013, 06:56:41 AM: Great job jacek, looking quite good.

The rib and structure effect it's very nicely achieved.

Cheers
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: Ernie on July 26, 2013, 09:16:35 AM: Beautiful result with the ribbing, Jacek! You are
doing so good with the little Eindecker.

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: Jacek on July 26, 2013, 10:28:19 PM: The red color is already :)

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g436/malutki352/Fokker%20e3/fokker009.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/malutki352/media/Fokker%20e3/fokker009.jpg.html)

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g436/malutki352/Fokker%20e3/fokker002.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/malutki352/media/Fokker%20e3/fokker002.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: RAGIII on July 26, 2013, 11:08:09 PM: Nice work on the stripe Jacek! This one is really coming along nicely!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: coyotemagic on July 27, 2013, 02:25:38 AM: This is coming together beautifully, Jacek.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: Jacek on July 27, 2013, 10:56:22 PM: Painted black belt and aluminum sheets . I have yet to paint squiggles, but how?

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g436/malutki352/Fokker%20e3/DSCF0009.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/malutki352/media/Fokker%20e3/DSCF0009.jpg.html)

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g436/malutki352/Fokker%20e3/DSCF0004-3.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/malutki352/media/Fokker%20e3/DSCF0004-3.jpg.html)

I did compass :

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g436/malutki352/Fokker%20e3/DSCF0015.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/malutki352/media/Fokker%20e3/DSCF0015.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: Zabu on July 28, 2013, 04:49:29 AM: Wow...very nice compass! And the averall painting it's amazing Jacek.

About squiggles... i painted them randomly with gum metal color not taking to much paint in the brush (i didn't want any paint bumps in the cooling) and then after the paint dried i used the dry brush technique with silver color to soften the colors a bit.

You may see how it look in my presentation thread, there's a Fokker E.III there. Anyway that was me! Maybe someone may tell you other way of getting those done.

Cheers
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: GAJouette on July 28, 2013, 04:50:27 AM: Jacek,
Absolutely beautiful work my friend. Your painting skills are very impressive.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: Jacek on July 29, 2013, 02:53:08 AM: I painted with a brush no. 00. It came out a little resized, but finer I was unable to.

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g436/malutki352/Fokker%20e3/DSCF0008.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/malutki352/media/Fokker%20e3/DSCF0008.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: Vladimir Ziska on July 29, 2013, 03:20:34 AM: Hi Jacek,

small, but very nice. Update superb.

Cheers,

Vladimir
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: Zabu on July 29, 2013, 04:54:07 AM: Hey Jacek, it's looking great to me. Wasn't to hard was it?

If you feel that they are oversized you may try to dry brush a little more.

Nice update!

Cheers
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: coyotemagic on July 29, 2013, 01:36:17 PM: Brilliant job on the cowling, Jacek! Very fine work indeed.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: Pete Nottingham on July 29, 2013, 08:48:29 PM: Lovely cowling work Jacek.

Cheers

Pete.
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: Ernie on July 29, 2013, 11:54:46 PM: Your paint work is great, Jacek! The little
Eindecker is really taking shape now. Good
work!

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: Jacek on July 30, 2013, 01:22:26 AM: Thank you all for your words of encouragement !
I put on decals, and links.

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g436/malutki352/Fokker%20e3/fokker004-1.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/malutki352/media/Fokker%20e3/fokker004-1.jpg.html)

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g436/malutki352/Fokker%20e3/fokker0081.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/malutki352/media/Fokker%20e3/fokker0081.jpg.html)

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g436/malutki352/Fokker%20e3/fokker003-1.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/malutki352/media/Fokker%20e3/fokker003-1.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: lone modeller on July 30, 2013, 02:20:59 AM: I remember when this model appeared... and you are making it into a small masterpiece. Your cockpit details are amazing and the painting is of the very highest standard, including the metalwork on the nose. This model will be a winner when it is finished.
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: IanB on July 30, 2013, 01:01:20 PM: Outstanding Jacek! Very nice indeed.
I think I would have replaced the undercarriage with thinner plastic rod, but other than that I couldn't hope to equal this!

Ian
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: coyotemagic on July 30, 2013, 01:36:47 PM: She's really shaping up beautifully Jacek!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: IvotB on July 30, 2013, 06:38:21 PM: Beautiful plane Jacek. You even made eyelets for the rigging. They must be very small. It is sometimes difficult to realise you are looking at a 1/72 model.

regards,
Ivo
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: Des on July 30, 2013, 07:42:55 PM: Incredible workmanship in a small scale Jacek, the rigging is amazing and you have done a great job with the engine cowl swirls.

Des.
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: Jacek on July 31, 2013, 12:33:13 AM: Last updated. Model after finishing will be exhibited in the gallery.

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g436/malutki352/Fokker%20e3/DSCF0004-4.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/malutki352/media/Fokker%20e3/DSCF0004-4.jpg.html)

Thank you all for your words of comfort :D
I hope that my report on build the model will help in implementation even better Fokker.

See you in building the next model.
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: RAGIII on July 31, 2013, 07:05:46 AM: Looking really great! I will look for the finished product with great anticipation!!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: Zabu on July 31, 2013, 07:37:53 AM: Your E.III it's coming along quite ice Jacek.

Quite a work in 1/72 scale. Impressive!

Cheers
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: xmald on July 31, 2013, 08:10:59 AM: :o it`s looking absolutely gorgeous!
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: Fred on July 31, 2013, 08:13:12 AM: That's very fine work. Well done.
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: Old Man on July 31, 2013, 11:57:06 AM: You have wrought wonders with this thing, Sir!
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: pepperman42 on August 01, 2013, 11:29:04 AM: Very nice work. This keeps getting better and better!!

Steve
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: mike in calif on August 01, 2013, 12:52:11 PM: Quit a nice job. I can't even imagine doing a kit like this, and you made it look easy.
Title: Re: Fokker E.III Revell 1/72
Post by: Ernie on August 01, 2013, 10:14:09 PM: Nearly done Jacek and it looks great...it really shows
the effort you have put into it. Looking forward
to the completed pictures...and your next project!

Cheers,
Ernie :)