Meng Fokker Dr.I

[Gisbod]

Ps

As usual I managed to drop the horizontal stabiliser and knock off the moulded control horns. I struggle with finding a method to replace/add these that’s sturdy enough (as they’ll be under a degree of tension). Any thoughts here most welcome...

Guy

[Edo]

well, to tell the truth I am not a big fan at all of Fokkers in general and DrI in particular, but your build makes me want to star one soon....
very inspiring indeed and wonderfully executed!

ciao
edo

[FAf]

That's unfortunate! It seems to me that the best way would be to make a hole straight through the wing in order to get a solid enough joint. I was going to say that you could open it up from the front edge of the elevator, but I see that the hole thing is molded as one piece, so I guess drilling through?!

Cheers Fredrik

[Gisbod]

Thanks Edo 

Fredrik, thanks, yes, I was coming to that conclusion myself. It’s going to have to be (brass) rod shaped though unless I can concoct something out of plastic card or similar that actually looks like a control horn... I’ll give that some thought.

Guy

[RAGIII]

Thanks Edo 

Fredrik, thanks, yes, I was coming to that conclusion myself. It’s going to have to be (brass) rod shaped though unless I can concoct something out of plastic card or similar that actually looks like a control horn... I’ll give that some thought.

Guy

One of those control horns was the only thing that came disassembled in My kit. Luckily I have Eduard, Part, and Aviattic PE sets that include control horns. I will most likely go ahead and separate the elevator and cut slots to install the PE versions. I am sure you will sort your broken Horn out!
RAGIII

[mgunns]

Just now scoping this out Guy:  The interior work is stellar if not absolutely outstanding.  If you hadn't said that the seat belts were WWII Luftwaffe, I would have never known.  They look quite good against the leather seat that also looks like real leather.  The streaking is most realistic and with an airbrush, I have only seen that done on one other model and that was a long time ago, yours looks great.  This is gonna be a barn burner.

[kensar]

Great progress, Guy.  Nice painting.
Thanks for the closer look at the Meng Dr.1

[Europapete]

Awesome job Guy, as everyone else has said, best painted streaking I have seen, well done. Regards, Pete in RI

[Gisbod]

Thank you,

I had a bit of a brain wave (unusual for me!), there’s a second tailplane in the kit (for the prototype) - different profile, but I’ve carved that to match the Dr.1 version and looks fine I think. Just gives me the control horns back.

I’ve finished the engine, and if I’m being honest, not a lot of work has gone into it, only a few parts (but nicely moulded) and just sprayed. I haven’t added any detail.



Guy

[gedmundson]

Man, that engine looks great!

[RAGIII]

Gorgeous engine!
RAGIII

[Gisbod]

Thanks Rick & Gary,

She’s progressed to being a biplane. Good fit so far - the wings click together like Lego - a welcome change from the Avro Manchester build! The further I get into the build, the more I like this kit. They are going to sell them by the bucket...

Thank goodness they sneaked this out in time!


Guy

[Early Bird Fan]

i know the rest of it looks great but i can't keep my eye off those wings, stunning work 

[Gisbod]

Thanks Early Bird,

Yes I am pleased with it. Better than I hoped at least.

Guns finished. Standard Wingnuts fare. I’m deliberately keeping everything simple and not weathering to any great extent. I’ll be happy with a clean cut finish on this one.

I have got the insignia masks and they’re top notch! Thanks Fredrik. I’ll post the results soon.


Guy


Ps just seen the end a little bent on one.. 

[Alexis]

Making some really excellent progress Guy , engine looks great out of the box so do the guns .


Terri