Quote from: jeroen_R90S on September 20, 2020, 03:20:07 AMThanks for this comparison! Really helpful for when I get to my Roden kit.Is it an optical effect, but it seems the Roden rudder is not entirely aligned with the rear fuselage on the drawing? (pointing a bit up?) The discrepancy on the rudder is smaller then I thought when I read some reviews pointing this out. JeroenYou are correct about the Roden rudder being slightly out of alignment. For My build I will use the Encore resin rudder as it is close but a bit oversized so can be carved to a more correct shape.RAGIII
Thanks for this comparison! Really helpful for when I get to my Roden kit.Is it an optical effect, but it seems the Roden rudder is not entirely aligned with the rear fuselage on the drawing? (pointing a bit up?) The discrepancy on the rudder is smaller then I thought when I read some reviews pointing this out. Jeroen
So, you now have two dual builds going?? How do you keep things organized?? I cannot wait to see your results.
Nice comparison Rick: As said, Roden makes basically a good kit. I have built two the DR.i's and the last one I enjoyed building. Some small challenges but an OOB build that turned out better than I thought it would. It compares favorably to the MENG kit or the Meng Kit compares favorably with the Roden Kit! I will be watching along as you go through the build. I am going to finish a D.VII I started back in Wisconsin then hit the Hobby Craft DR.I. I don't think I have ever seen one done or build log on it. Should be fun. As Bruno Stackle would say: "Model on"!
Another fascinating project, Rick. And like the others said a very helpful comparision between the two kits. I am keen on seeing both build up Andreas
Did Ray give any hint on when his book will be ready? Regards, Pete in RI
RAGIII,Thanks for demonstrating the short comings of the Roden kit. I've got a few of those in the stash so your build will serve as a great tutorial. Kevin
Nice start, there Rick! Not sure whether that fabric extension above the rear cockpit bulkhead will be at all visible though! I'm going to leave it off if it doesn't show! I am following with interest! Regards, Marc
Nice to see some paint laid down , both are starting to shape up with their inners excellently . Terri