Encore Fokker F1 103/17 Triplane and WNW SE5a (Duel) build: Plus MvR Dr1

[RAGIII]

Hey Rick , just getting caught up on your progress on both builds and I'm really starting to like your Fokker -super cool so far !




Terri

Thanks Terri! I appreciate you looking in. Since I took the photos about an hour ago I have worked on the nasty seem and filler cap on the upper fuselage of the SE. I also managed to fix another small fit issue not seen in the photos by popping the part loose and supergluing back in place. The hood is now glued on 
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[RAGIII]

Both planes looking great so far, with excellent interiors.
Giuseppe

Thanks Giuseppe. Your comments are appreciated. I am getting ready for a quick trip to the Hobby Barn, need to pick up some strip plastic for the second Encore triplane interior.
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[RAGIII]

I have made further progress. I filled and sanded the seam on the fuel tank and have added the hood and lower engine cover. I also drilled out the end of the MG and have primed it with black. I have placed it in position for a couple of photos but will wait until after painting to permanently attach. I still have just a bit of filling to do where the cockpit section meets the rear fuselage then I will prime.
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PS: I forgot that before priming I need to drill a lot of holes for rigging 

[RAGIII]

The SE5a is all primed and ready for painting. Looks a lot better than the before sanding and priming photos.

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Now back to the DR1 and F1 !

[GAJouette]

 Rick,
The whole project is shaping up awesomely my old friend. Keep up your highest excellence.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

[RAGIII]

Rick,
The whole project is shaping up awesomely my old friend. Keep up your highest excellence.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Thanks Gregory as always I appreciate you looking in and commenting! I think the pre priming photos using super Macro made this one look a little messier than it is  Hopefully these photos show a bit more realistic appearance 
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[Manni]

Looks very good. I am sure it will be an other excellent build.
Manni

[Suffolk Lad]

Great Progress Rick  - it's always a satisfying moment when that primer goes on 

Tug

[lone modeller]

The SE is really shaping up well. I really admire those who can tackle multiple builds and still maintain the highest standards on them all. Looking forward to seeing progress on the Dr. 1.

Stephen.

[RAGIII]

Looks very good. I am sure it will be an other excellent build.
Manni

Thanks Manni! Was it you that did the beautiful streaking with Prussian Blue and another color? If so I would love some more info on your technique!
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Great Progress Rick  - it's always a satisfying moment when that primer goes on 

Tug

Tug,
Your comments are greatly appreciated. Yes I am much happier with how it looks after the primer...I was a bit worried after those Macro photos 
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The SE is really shaping up well. I really admire those who can tackle multiple builds and still maintain the highest standards on them all. Looking forward to seeing progress on the Dr. 1.

Stephen.

Stephen,
Thanks for the comment and following along. As for keeping up the standards on a Tri build...Time will tell 
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[ondra]

Very nice job, Rick, and very inspirative, I hope you do not mind I download the photos of your build and use them as reference and inspiration for the "little brother" I am building now.

Watching your progress with great interest!

Cheers

Ondra

[Manni]

Thanks Manni! Was it you that did the beautiful streaking with Prussian Blue and another color? If so I would love some more info on your technique!
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[/quote]

Hello Rick, I think it wasn't me but  if I could help you, I certainly will do.

Manni

[Suffolk Lad]

...I was a bit worried after those Macro photos 
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Yes, they do have a habit of setting you back on your chair once they come up on the screen  It's amazing what you don't see until that point but then it's probably not a bad thing as you can spot things before its too late 

Now have my Dr1 and a trip to Hannants procured the datafile 

Keep it coming Rick

Regards - Tug

[Borsos]

Wow, I am offline for not even a week and you've almoust finished that Se5a, Rick, very well done! I love your work on all the three planes!
Borsos

[RAGIII]

Very nice job, Rick, and very inspirative, I hope you do not mind I download the photos of your build and use them as reference and inspiration for the "little brother" I am building now.

Watching your progress with great interest!

Cheers

Ondra

Thank you for the very kind and generous remark Ondra! I admire greatly what you do in 1/144th scale and find your little brother equally inspiring! By the way it is your friend who built the DR1 using Prussian blue and umber oils posted in this thread:



http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=7239.0


Any info he would share as to his process would be appreciated.

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