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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: kkarlsen on February 28, 2019, 05:45:09 PM
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I wasn't really planning on starting this project already, as I'm currently working on another project involving the WNW Felixstowe, but I simply have to participate in this Memorial Group Build honoring Des, who's work has been such a big inspiration to me.
As some of you might know, I'm also working on a skeletal version of the Fokker Dr. I Triplane.
That build is part of a larger project of making a counterpart to my previous S.e.5a 74th Squadron diorama.
Hence the working title: 'Flying Circus'
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-280219083311-147652209.jpeg)
Three Roden Fokker Dr. I + Photoetch from Eduard, Part & Tom's Modelworks. AM from Aviattic, CMK, Airscale etc.
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-280219083312-147661623.jpeg)
Some very nice books on the Fokker Triplane.
Initially I wanted to do the obvious 'Richthofen' Flying Circus.
But haven't quite decided on which Jasta will be the subject.
You are welcome to add your suggestions...
Well let's see how far I get (things have been a bit slow the last couple of months, but spring is around the corner).
It is a nice occasion to get this project started and I hope I will be able to finish at least one 'Tripe'.
Cheers: Kent
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Nice choice!! The Kagero book is, in my opinion, the best reference material out there for the tech side of the Tripe.
Steve
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Having viewed your SE5a Diorama many times I am thrilled to see you doing this one! My vote would be for Jasta 11 or 19.
RAGIII
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Hey Kent, glad to see you here.
Ryan
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Looking forward to your treatment on this Dio.
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A trio of triplanes will be a big show! Looking forward for your build.
Ciao
Giuseppe
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Thanks chaps.
I will dive right into this, beginning with the cockpits.
(https://i.imgur.com/cJit2UQ.jpg)
I wanted to try different approaches to the wooden floor, the two on the left are oil on acrylics, for the three on the right I've
experimented with some real wood veneer of different sorts. In the back the kit seat with some improvements before casting
copy's.
Cheers: Kent
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Outstanding start. I must say that the veneers have worked well but your painted ones look just as good. No major difference to my eye 8) The tread plates look great. What did you use?
RAGIII
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Thanks, I copy'd the ones from the Part photo etch set...
Cheers: Kent
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Wow Kent, they all look great. I too would like to know about the tread plates. Thanks
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Hi Kent! So good to see you joining in! And you have chosen an epic build, Wow, 5 at a time! The wood tones All look great! Regards, Marc.
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A little update on the 'Fokkers'
Just to clarify. I took the photo etched tread plates from the PART set and made a silicone mold.
(https://i.imgur.com/rmt0lh4.jpg)
Made a silicone mold for the improved seat...
(https://i.imgur.com/RFpkAuG.jpg)
The seat cushions are made from mulliput.
Not that I'm going to make 6 'Fokker's but I like to have a little extra to be able to sort out the best ones for use.
Cheers: Kent
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Wow, not three but six Dreideckers. I'm delighted and also foreseeing a great source of modelling tips.
Ciao
Giuseppe
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Nice work. Looking forward to the progress on this one!!
Steve
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This is going to e epic ! 8)
Terri
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Thanks Guy's! Just to avoid any misunderstandings, I'm building 3 1/2 Fokker Dr I's alongside the skeletal Fokker Dr I.
I'm still researching what planes to do. Right now I have narrowed the subject down to Jasta 11 planes from early 1918.
Possible subjects:
Manfred von Richthofen's Fokker Dr.I 152/17
Ltn. Werner Steinhauser's Fokker Dr.I 564/17
Ltn. Hans Karl von Linsingen's Fokker Dr.I 163/17
Ltn. Eberhard Mohnicke Fokker Dr1 155/17
Pilot unknown Fokker Dr.I 502/17
These planes are all very colorfull, hence the nickname 'flying circus'.
Work on correcting the Roden parts and 'duplicate them continues...
(https://i.imgur.com/8vdWlf3.jpg)
Some of the corrections needed, tailplanes, elevators and rudders...
(https://i.imgur.com/wZT7H2w.jpg)
Covers with corrections, added machine gun blast plates etc...
Cheers: Kent
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Awesome work to date! I am following closely as I still have two more DR1s to build ;D
RAGIII
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Nice work!!
Steve
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Two thumbs up, Kent. Three triplanes? This will be a show! Excellent work so far! 8)
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Work commences with the Oberursel engines...
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-140319160154-148242437.jpeg)
The different stages of the engine build/detailing...
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-140319160152-148212128.jpeg)
Engines are fitted with spark plugs + scratched lifter arms...
Kent
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Very nice detailing on the engines 8)
Terri
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Your engines are looking great!
RAGIII
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Hi Guy's I really could use some help, identifying this type of 'Automobile'.
I guess it's a German make and model...
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-170319134725.jpeg)
All info is appreciated, cheers: Kent
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My first attempt at the Fokker streaking camouflage...
(https://i.imgur.com/86YATVC.jpg)
Cheers: Kent
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Sure doesn't look like the first attempt, well done.
Ryan
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Hi Guy's I really could use some help, identifying this type of 'Automobile'.
I guess it's a German make and model...
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-170319134725.jpeg)
All info is appreciated, cheers: Kent
This will be a tough one, I have no idea.
A kwik search provided no real leads either.
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Great streaking on this first triplane.
Ciao
Giuseppe
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The streaking is nicely done. One suggestion, I hope you don't mind, the upper cockpit decking and axle wing were painted solid olive. They were wood and metal so not streaked. That being said I really like the streaking results on the axle wing. Your wings should look great if that is a sample!
RAGIII
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Thank you for your input.
I'm sort of feeling my way through unknown territory, so your very much welcome commenting on stuff...
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-200319104417.jpeg)
Question: I'm guessing the parts you mention were still painted with a paintbrush and by hand, leaving some kind of streaking texture?
Cheers: Kent
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Nice work, the streaking included.
As for the metal and wood panels they were not streaked at all - this finish was applied to linen areas only.
Still, some pilots had parts of the linen overpainted with personal emblems -this is where you may have some non-opacity effects but rather not in the texture - the paint was well penetrating the linen leaving no texture effects.
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Kent,
You may already have looked here but just in case I am attaching a link to the "Show Us Your Fokker DR1 " thread. Some good shots showing the upper deck and axle wing. I hope this helps clarify things.
https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=2890.0
and from the hints and tips section. Lots of photos and methods for streaking represented:
https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=3533.0
RAGIII
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Hi Guy's I really could use some help, identifying this type of 'Automobile'.
I guess it's a German make and model...
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-170319134725.jpeg)
All info is appreciated, cheers: Kent
This will be a tough one, I have no idea.
A kwik search provided no real leads either.
As the German army used dozens of different brands of staff cars, it’s difficult to say. You only can go with the radiator. In my opinion it is an Audi 10/28 PS (Typ B). But it might be a Dixi R 10 8/24 PS as well
Andreas
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Yeah I know, it's seams to be almost impossible to identify this 'automobile'.
I've been looking at many of the more 'obscure' German makes of the time, comparing the radiators.
Adler, Protos, Wanderer etc...
The closest I've come are either an early N.A.G. Neue Automobil-Gesellschaft AG or the even more obscure 'Fulmina'.
I tend to think it might have been a Fulmina, although I haven't found any surviving vehicles of that make.
What I did find is another photo of the 'move' - a lot of ideas for a diorama...
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-150319090749.jpeg)
Cheers: Kent
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A terrific scene. I am looking forward to your Magic!
RAGIII
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Great pic!! Stack the chairs and fold the tent aaaand take this Albatros spinner it come in handy....
Steve
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Repainted the front cover with olive green. Also the axle wing, but not happy with the result, I will have to have a go at it again...
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-210319121046.jpeg)
Cannot resist, at least I have to try to build a 'Jasta' Automobile.
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-240319070825.jpeg)
Mostly 'freestyling' reusing bits and pieces from an old Pyro kit, crash molding and scratch...
Cheers: Kent
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The DR1 looks excellent with the re paint of the cowling and Axle wing. That is amazing work on the Staff Car! Should be a real beauty when completed!
RAGIII
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All around this build is shaping up wonderful , like the streaking :) Looking forward on seeing more of the staff car 8)
Terri
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Also looking forward to seeing the 'Jasta-mobile'!
Any idea how you will depict the wheels?
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I am planning on doing the wire wheels like the ones in the photo.
Although most of the Jasta 'Automobiles' I have been able to dig up photos of, are fitted with wooden ones.
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-250319133946.jpeg)
Now I will have to rewind it in my brain, how I did it then, 'scratching' the wire wheels for the Crossley tender...
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-040717082522-114471912.jpeg)
https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=7145.msg131699#msg131699 (https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=7145.msg131699#msg131699)
I promised then, to get back to this subject eventually, describing the process.
Fortunately this time it looks like I will only need to complete 4 wire wheels, for the Crossley it was 8!
So, I will give it a go again, with resorting to the wooden wheels as a backup plan.
Lets hope it works again... Kent
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First little half 'Fokker' is about done...
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-160419182445-14944261.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-160419182446-149451603.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-160419182446-14946693.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-160419182447-149471106.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-160419182447-149481563.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-160419182448-149491524.jpeg)
It's supposed to be the Fokker Dr. I of Ltn. Hans Joahim Wolff of Jasta 11. March 1918 (Serial not known)
Cheers: Kent
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Gorgeous work all around! Very Impressive!!
RAGIII
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Outstanding work all around.
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Amazing work and like the others, watching for the auto build!!
Steve
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Impressive work! The empty air screw hub is a beautiful detail.
Cheers,
Frank
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Well maybe I should try and revive this build and give it another go...
Finishing the Fokker Dr. I 'skeletal' surely put 'the spark' back into the tripes...
Cheers: Kent
https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=10503.0 (https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=10503.0)
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So, the Triple Triplane build has begun adding the plywood to the inside of the fuselage...
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-250919104311-155361571.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-250919104313-155392189.jpeg)
Many of the parts were already prepared during the 'skeletal' build...
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-250919104312-15538520.jpeg)
Cheers: Kent
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Almost all the parts/detailing of the interior parts are now done and ready for assembly.
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-021019173543-155691350.jpeg)
I tried to 'sew the pilot seat bulkhead in place, using some fishing line...
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-021019173540-155581622.jpeg)
After this, I made resin copy's of the bulkhead.
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-021019173543-155681255.jpeg)
Frame parts with added detailing fuel control/line/pump, altimeter with spring mounts, scratched leather. map cases, magneto etc.
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-021019173542-15567318.jpeg)
The pilot seats mounted with added seatbelts.
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-021019173543-155691350.jpeg)
Cheers: Kent
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Considering that you are making three of these simultaneously, you are doing a great job and working very quickly indeed.
Are you and Rick attempting to get others of us on the forum to attempt multiple builds?
Stephen.
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Very impressive builds! Looking excellent as always!
RAGIII
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Hmm, I wouldn't know what others might be attempting Stephen.
The 'Jasta 11 - Flying Circus' build has been planned for years, as a 'counterpart' for my '74th Squadron S.e.5a diorama'.
It's still the one project that makes me smile every time I look at it, so, I'm looking forward to having this one on the shelf too :)
Right now I just want to finish it before the WNW Fokker Triplane arrives...
Cheers: Kent
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An ambitious project for sure. It will certainly be impressive when completed.
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So, I'm considering the interiors done.
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-081019133253-155871385.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-081019133254-15588233.jpeg)
I doubt it that much of it will be visible when finished, well I know it's there...
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-081019133257-155922268.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-081019133256-15591475.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-081019133255-155901948.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-081019133255-155891802.jpeg)
Cheers: Kent
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Three gorgeous interiors. I am looking forward to your next update!
RAGIII
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A triple "wow!" from me!
Robin :)
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Triple WOW indeed. Looks fantastic.
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Good things also come in 3's ! Well done on those pits :)
Terri
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Wow, wow, and wow.
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Three beautiful interiors - wether they will be seen or not!
Stephen.
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Consistently great work!!
Steve
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Thanks Guy's, I'm glad you like the project.
So, after a massive 'stint' this weekend, many of the major parts have come together and has been given a base color.
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-141019203008-156271216.jpeg)
Fuselages ready for streaking.
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-141019203009-1563175.jpeg)
The many, many wings and ailerons.
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-141019203010-15632487.jpeg)
The Jasta 11 red parts...
Cheers: Kent
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Idflieg is most impressed with your war effort. ;D
Robin
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You are moving right along with the painting Kent , looking forward on seeing how the streaking turns out .
Terri
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...
https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=2890.0 ...
https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=3533.0
RAGIII,
Any way to view your excellent pics in the threads above since Photobucket essentially wiped them out ? Thanks.
Gene K
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...
https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=2890.0 ...
https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=3533.0
RAGIII,
Any way to view your excellent pics in the threads above since Photobucket essentially wiped them out ? Thanks.
Gene K
I thought I had replaced all of My PB photos but it seems I missed some threads. It will take a while but I will go back and replace them.
RAGIII
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Ken, your triplanes look terrific in the base colors. Really looking forward to the next step!
RAGIII
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I thought I had replaced all of My PB photos but it seems I missed some threads. It will take a while but I will go back and replace them.
Will be worth any wait, thanks.
Gene K
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i don’t know how i missed this thread before, but it is a real stunner!
and a joy to read.... can’t wait to see the next update!
ciao
edo
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Great mass production, Henry Ford would be proud of you.
Really nice progress.
Bye,
Manni
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looking good Kent. Have you seen the new PE sets, cowlings, and rudders from Aviattic? New triplane decal sets too. I saw your SE5 dio at Telford, really impressive work. Regards Pete in RI
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Hi Pete, yes I'm using the cowlings and rudders from Aviattic.
Richard send me some PE rib tapes, I'm not sure if I'm going to use them. They seems to be a lot of work.
He also send me a 'streaking' set, but I'm not sure about the decals either, maybe I will use them.
In fact I have been looking forward to the 'streaking' part of this build and I have already tested it on the ½ Fokker.
Once I got the rib tapes applied, lets see how the 'streaking' by hand turns out, maybe I will resolve to using Aviattic's 'streaking' decals after all.
Cheers: Kent
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The "factory" is producing great stuff!!
Steve
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Some truly lovely work... very intense doing so many at once! Regards, Marc
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Continuing to look great, Kent.
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Thanks Guy's appreciate it!
So, I've started the'streaking' process...
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-221019170120-15660321.jpeg)
I decided to use the same method for the streaking as for the first ½ Fokker. Winsor & Newton oil color
Raw Umber (Green shade) over the base fabric color. It's simple and fast too. Not unimportant looking
at the many wings to come...
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-221019170121-1566565.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-221019170122-15666431.jpeg)
Some of the other parts are also close to being finished. Cowlings and wheels etc.
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-221019170122-15667423.jpeg)
Work on the wings is continuing with the opening on the top wings for the ZAK stamp.
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-221019170122-15668764.jpeg)
I've spend some time working on ekstra stenciling for the 'Fokkers'
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-221019171733.jpeg)
Using the 'Factory Finish & Markings' guide found in Windsock Datafile Special 'Fokker DR.I Jagdstaffeln'.
(A little hint on which Jasta 11 planes I've decided to go for)
Thanks for looking in: Kent
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It's simple and fast too
When this is simple...simple is amazingly good. :)
Robin
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The Streaking looks great as do the serial numbers.
RAGIII
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Your triple triples are looking fantastic. :D
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Well I tried OK, but I had to give up on both the PE rib tape as well as the HGW ones.
It would have taken forever to complete the many wings in this way.
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-251019150910-156802435.jpeg)
So I resorted to my own 'homebrew' rib tapes. Actually it is not that far off, it's masking tape.
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-251019150910-156792349.jpeg)
All the wings ready for painting...
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-251019150909-156751232.jpeg)
Tails too..
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-251019150911-156831503.jpeg)
The bottom side of the wings were masked to add the ribs and shadows.
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-251019150912-15685932.jpeg)
White area for the markings.
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-251019150911-156811261.jpeg)
Tails..
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-251019150913-15686760.jpeg)
The top of the wings had the same recipe for the streaking as for the fuselages.
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-251019150912-156841853.jpeg)
The upper wings. The Richthofen wing had the streaking done before covering it with red paint.
For my interpretation of Richthofen's Fokker triplane I wanted to tone down the 'red' as much as possible.
I do not want a 'stark' red color but a weathered and well used triplane.
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-251019150911-15682200.jpeg)
The triple tails. I finally decided for the red stripes, it might as have been black stripes, no one really knows?
Cheers: Kent
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Love the wings, both rib tapes and painting.
RAGIII
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Wonderful things happen in 3's ! 8)
Terri
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Kent,
Your version of "Jasta 11 Red" is as close to what I would speculate the real thing was.(MY interpretation only!) Can you provide some details? ie. what is the red product you've used and particularly what was involved in "toning it down"? Incredible Build, beautiful work and a sheer pleasure to follow your progress!
Cheers,
Lance
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Absolutely beautiful paint job!
/Fredrik
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The paint looks great, Kent. Very well used appearance.
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Great progress, great paintjob! Looking forward to see the trio completed.
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Amazing work as always! How do you do the stencils? Do you print your own decals?
Cheers
Matt
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Thanks Gent's.
The triple fuselage...
For the 'red' color for the Jasta 11 Triplanes I decided to use Vallejo Cavalry Brown.
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-011119203927-15710926.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-011119203928-15714491.jpeg)
The markings are done.
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-011119203929-15715293.jpeg)
At this point I will try to finish one of the triplanes...
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One of von Richthofen's triplanes 477/17...
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-011119204725-157161200.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-011119204727-15720288.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-011119204728-15721616.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-011119204728-157221002.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-011119204729-157232031.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-011119204727-157191069.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-011119204727-157181101.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-011119204729-15724913.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-011119205127-15726662.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-011119204726-157171907.jpeg)
Cheers: Kent
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(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-011119211605-157271595.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-011119211605-157281993.jpeg)
My two 'Fokkers' more to come...
Cheers: Kent
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Each update is a treat. :)
Robin
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Stunning builds.
Well done!!
vB :)
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A real artist at work, but on a assembly line :o
Fantastic results so far!
Cheers,
Frank
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Thank you...
A little run up of what was used to 'fix' the Roden Fokker Triplane:
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-021119095906-15730433.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-021119095906-157292251.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-021119095906-157311928.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-021119095906-15732440.jpeg)
Aftermarket parts:
Aviattic rudder
Aviattic cowling
Eduard photo etch set
Eduard Linen stiching
External corrections:
Tailplane contur corrected
Depression in stabilzer's
Front decking corrrected with filler holes
Gun blast protection plates
Fuel tank and filler caps
Engine push rods and spark plugs and wire
Engine access hatch - scratched
Inspection window in upper wing moved
Viewable ZAK stamp and Werk nr.
Axle wing corrected
Wheel openings detailed
Rib tape added to all wings
Internal corrections:
Machine gun boxes scratched
Fuselage plywood sections scratched
Pilots seat reworked with seat cushion
Bulkhead reworked with string
Linen cover for shoulder belts
Machine gun and throttle cables
Map case scratched
Internal rigging
Magneto + instruments
Fuel pump
Rigging:
Monofilament fishing line for the rigging
Infini Black Aero Rigging for control cables
0,12 mm steel wire for eyelets
0,5 mm brass tube
Painting:
Fokker bleached linen (homebrew)
Fokker Turquoise Tamiya XF-23
Streaking camouflage: Windsor & Newton Oil.
Raw Umber Green shade.
Richthofen 'red' - Vallejo Cavalry Brown.
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Terrific work Kent,well done indeed.Great idea about the ribtapes,I'll be trying that soon.
Cheers,
Dave.
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Thanks Dave, please let me know if it works...
The still missing planes:
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-021119112941-157331330.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-021119112942-15734925.jpeg)
Cheers: Kent
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The eye candy gets sweeter and sweeter. Fantastic all around.
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Dr1 477/17 looks outstanding! The other two are also looking excellent. Looking forward to seeing them all together in a Display!
RAGIII
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Very fine one - that completed already. I am looking forward to see the full trio soon.
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The full triple...
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-041119175612-157411990.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-041119175612-157471836.jpeg)
Cheers: Kent
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Beautiful work all round.
Well done!! :)
vB
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Wow those are just sublime. A near perfect trio of amazing models.
Stephen.
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Wonderful work, Kent. So nice to see them all lined up.
Bye,
Manni
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So, I managed to take some better photo's of the 'Triple'...
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-061119120449-1575240.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-061119120449-15751336.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-061119120447-15748851.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-061119120449-157501676.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-061119120448-15749651.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-061119120450-157541947.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-061119120450-157531332.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-061119120451-157551727.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-061119120526.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-061119120452-15757291.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-061119120451-15756940.jpeg)
Hope you like it - Cheers: Kent
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Hope you like it - Cheers: Kent
Oh yes! :)
Another batch of 3? ;D
Robin
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I haven't seen a three ring circus in a long time.
Outstanding work, Kent. More pics please.
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A superb trio of Triplanes . Well done on all three!
RAGIII
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Magnificent finish Kent and some really nice models, spectacular in fact! This is a most impressive display, and says a great deal about some of the older Kits we use in our efforts. I have long toyed with the idea of a Jasta 11 grouping using this Kit with a Red Baron version, Lothar's yellow trimmed 454/17, Steinhauser's mount with the red and yellow markings and the Voss F.1 to round it off. I'll be using your excellent Build Log here as a primary reference if you don't mind, lovely work!
Cheers,
Lance
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Wow Kent , all three turned out wonderful !
Terri
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Robert, Stephen, Manni, Robin, Ken, RAGII, Lance and Terri.
Thank you very much for all of your kind and encouraging comments!
I really appreciate that you are taking your time for this!
Cheers: Kent
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So, after finishing the Aeromarine and the H.M.I. it's time to return to the Fokker Dr.I. project.
Long, long time ago, I promised to show ypu, how I do wire wheels.
Maybe some will think, why would you do this to yourself?
The answer is, that I never have been overly enthused over PE wire wheels.
Secondly there are so many vehicles I really need to add to my collection, more Crossley's, a Rolls-Royce Tender etc...
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-160220173537.jpeg)
For the Rolls Royce Tender I will need 12 wheels!
As some of you might know, it all began in 2016 with the Crossley tender build.
https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=7145.msg131699#msg131699 (https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=7145.msg131699#msg131699)
As the Crossley build started out, as little more than an experiment, not thinking it was doable, I didn't document the procedure...
Now, for the Jasta diorama build, I want to retry it with the scratch building of a German Staff Car.
To make things a bit simpler, I've been usng the wheels from Roden's Rolls Royce Armoured Car.
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-160220163254-16176699.jpeg)
Making a silicone mould of the three parts for the wheels and casting resin copy's.
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-160220163255-16196304.jpeg)
This is the jig I developed back then, it's still the one I'm using. It's a fairly simple tool adding 24 wires x 2 to get
the look of a real wire wheel.
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-160220163255-161971820.jpeg)
First I place a 'rim' in the middle of the jig with a axle made from 1.6mm styrene rod. Discs can be made in different sizes.
I've been experimenting with various types of monofilament, but right now I'm using 0.12 mm or 0.15 mm.
The 'wires' are glued to the rim with CA.
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-160220163256-16199989.jpeg)
A second disc is glued in place for the second part. The second rim is glued on top of the other with CA to 'sandwich' the wires
between the rim parts and the second 'round of wires are mounted using the second row of 'pins' on the jig.
After that I've made a disc to 'land the wires on the rim to get the right angular shape of the spokes.
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-160220163256-161982141.jpeg)
When the CA has dried the 'spokes/wires' are cut, leaving the finished wire wheel, ready for mounting.
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-160220163257-16200470.jpeg)
Closeup of the finished rim.
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-160220163257-162011996.jpeg)
The rim is mounted from the back into the tyre.
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-160220163257-162021592.jpeg)
The five wheels for the Staff Car are ready.
I know it looks quite complicated, but once you get the hang of it, it is really fast to produce
this kind of simple spoked wheels.
Cheers: Kent
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Kent,
Amazing, and thanks for sharing this!
Cheers,
Lance
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Superb, thank you.
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Kent,
Amazing, and thanks for sharing this!
Cheers,
Lance
I agree wholeheartedly!
RAGIII
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As above comments attest--wonderful work !!
Ed
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Thanks for showing your method, Kent. Should work for aircraft wheels too.
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I really like those , awesome !
Terri
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Thank you Lance,Richard, Juan, Ed, Ken & Terri.
I hope you can use the instructions on some wheels-
The scratched Staff car is finally up on it's wheels...
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-200220151935-162102238.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-200220151936-162112433.jpeg)
It's been a tough one and a lot of detailing is still needed.
Cheers: Kent
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:o , yup , love those wheels even more :)
Terri
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Excellent tutorial and a great looking vehicle!!
Steve
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Very nicely done. Can you tell us, which car it is and where you found the scale plans?
Best regards
Andreas
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That's a great base to start detailing from!
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Very interesting method for creating those wheels - great result! May be this works also fro my smaller aircraft wheels in 1/48.
I have not understand yet the order of the winding, but I guess this will be obvious while doing it.
Thanks for sharing!
Cheers,
Frank
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Thanks Guys!
It's coming along ever so slooowly, still some details to add, horn rear lights etc.
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-010320065458-16227465.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-010320065500-162321481.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-290220185900.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-010320065459-162312167.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-290220190628.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-010320065459-162301767.jpeg)
Sorry, I haven't been able to find any scale plans, so this is a real scratched project using photos of the many,
many German car types of the time: Opel, Benz, Protos, N.A.G, Fulmina, Adler,Wanderer, Mercedes etc...
Kent
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However, it’s without doubt one of the coolest German staff cars I‘ve ever seen. I think I‘ll try out that spoked wheels method on my next project.
Keen on seeing it finished
Andreas
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Excellent results on that car, Kent. Looking forward to seeing this dio come together.
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That's a great result. Some I'm sure will ask "Which kit is that?" when they see it!!
Steve
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The figures for the diorama are coming together..
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-260320112717-162912258.jpeg)
13 resin figures in all, from Aviattic, Copper State Models, Model Cellar and Black dog.
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-260320112718-162921048.jpeg)
Some of the figures have been altered some, to fit the desired 'poses'.
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-260320112718-162931324.jpeg)
Richthofen, pilots and ground crew are getting ready for a mission...
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-260320112716-16288315.jpeg)
Driver for the Jasta car.
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-260320112716-162891312.jpeg)
Two man handling/lifting the 'half' Fokker.
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-260320112715-162831113.jpeg)
A setup idea for the car/Fokker combi.
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-260320112717-16290934.jpeg)
Ground crew getting a Fokker ready.
Kent
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Just amazing. I can't say anymore than that.
vB ;)
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Just amazing. I can't say anymore than that.
vB ;)
I don't always agree with Bob, but when I do He is 100% correct! Amazing work!
RAGIII
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Looking very very fine indeed! This is going to be spectacular.
Cheers,
Lance
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Too cool (and beautiful), looking forward to your next update
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Stunning!!!
Steve
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Great selection of figures!
Andreas
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It may be late but it will be well worth waiting for.
Stephen.
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Figures about done...
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-100420164940.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-100420165056-162941121.jpeg)
Cobbles for the pathway
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-100420165057-162981470.jpeg)
Using ordinary filler and a needle when dry.
Kent
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Wow, I only just found this thread. What an amazingly brilliant project. Looks completely stunning so far!
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Fantastic work Kent, well done. The car is awesome. Regards, Pete in RI
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Wow, I only just found this thread.
There are many amazing builds on this site -- this one is one of my absolute favorites.
Gene K
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Those cobbles are fantastic! Come to that the figures are pretty good too!
Stephen.
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Holy crap Kent !
Wow !!!! , just don't know what to say .
Terri
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You have done an amazing job on ALL of the Figures! The base is looking great also!
RAGIII
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Thanks Guy's!
The diorama base is sloooowly coming along... Here is o couple of preview pictures.
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-190420122104-16433638.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-190420122106-164352195.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-190420122105-164341909.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-190420122104-164321150.jpeg)
Just poured the resin for some puddles on the road and the 'swampy' area with the cobble walkway.
Kent
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I just found this thread too =).
Everything looks great. I can't wait to see it finished.
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Really like your base Kent 8)
Terri
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Excellent ground work! Looks Fantastic!
RAGIII
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That update made me shake my head and laugh, the base looks real as though you took pictures from a drone and posted them. :)
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That’s really looking nice!
Andreas
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Thank you all!
Results of the first little photosession...
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-220420113900-1643989.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-220420113900-1643871.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-220420113859-164372428.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-220420113901-16441480.jpeg)
(http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/gallery/7698-220420113902-164422500.jpeg)
Kent
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Veeeeeery cool 8) Truely magnificent!
Andreas
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Truly a masterwork, Kent. Each of the models and figures are so very well done. The overall composition really creates an atmosphere and your diorama base is beautiful right down to the individual blade of grass. Bravo!
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This is the modelling equivalent of a Beethoven symphony. Big, ambitious and utterly brilliant!
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Your Diorama is Brilliant! The 31/2 Triplanes look awesome as do the car and figures. The ground work is equal to the rest! It all came together Beautifully !
RAGIII
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Truly a masterwork, Kent. Each of the models and figures are so very well done. The overall composition really creates an atmosphere and your diorama base is beautiful right down to the individual blade of grass. Bravo!
This is the modelling equivalent of a Beethoven symphony. Big, ambitious and utterly brilliant!
Your Diorama is Brilliant! The 31/2 Triplanes look awesome as do the car and figures. The ground work is equal to the rest! It all came together Beautifully !
RAGIII
Veeeeeery cool 8) Truely magnificent!
Thank you Gentlemen, I'm also happy with result. It's been a long journey.
Sadly it will forever be linked to the Corona situation and the demise of WNW's!
Regards: Kent
Andreas