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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Mike Norris (UK) on April 13, 2021, 04:27:25 AM

Title: 1:32 scale Fokker D.II
Post by: Mike Norris (UK) on April 13, 2021, 04:27:25 AM

Hi all,
This ‘Special Hobby’ (Kit No:SH32064) model represents a Fokker D.II, serial number not known, attached to ‘Kampfeinsitzer Stafflen’ (Kesta) 4b sometime between April 1917 - October 1918 at Royal Bavarian AF, Freiburg.

Figures
‘Kellerkind Miniature’ Germane engine crew (54101),
‘Wings Cockpit’ figures - seated LSK pilot (LSK 04A).
Decals
‘Aviattic’ WW1 Fokker ‘streaked’ camouflage (ATT32058),
‘Aviattic’ Linen Weave effect (ATT32236)
‘Airscale’ WW1 instrument decals (AS32 WW1),
‘Xtradecal’ Parallel Stripes (Black XPS1)
‘Xtradecal’ Parallel Stripes (White XPS2).
Propeller
‘ProperPlane’ Lang type propeller.
Weapons
‘GasPatch’ early LMG ‘Spandau’ 08.
Rigging accessories (as required)
‘GasPatch Elite Accessories’ Turnbuckles 1/48 scale,
‘Albion Alloy’s’ Micro-tube (Brass or Nickel Silver - various diameters).
‘Steelon’ mono-filament 0.12 mm diameter‘,
‘Stroft’ mono-filament 0.08, 0.12 mm diameter,
‘Maxima’ Chameleon mono-filament 0.12 mm diameter.
Grass mat
‘Polak’ Wild Meadow (Variation C - 4703).
Paints
‘Tamiya’ acrylics, ‘Mr. Colour’ enamels, ‘Alclad’ clear coats

 The basic forum build log can be found here:

https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=11971.0

As usual a fully detailed build log, in Adobe PDF format, can be viewed or downloaded from my site (linked in my signature block below).
Many thanks, as always, for your kind comments and encouragement throughout this build.

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/Fokker-D.II/shots800/FokDII-1.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/Fokker-D.II/shots800/FokDII-2.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/Fokker-D.II/shots800/FokDII-3.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/Fokker-D.II/shots800/FokDII-4.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/Fokker-D.II/shots800/FokDII-5.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/Fokker-D.II/shots800/FokDII-6.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/Fokker-D.II/shots800/FokDII-7.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/Fokker-D.II/shots800/FokDII-8.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/Fokker-D.II/shots800/FokDII-9.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/Fokker-D.II/shots800/FokDII-10.jpg)

Title: Re: 1:32 scale Fokker D.II
Post by: PrzemoL on April 13, 2021, 06:45:11 PM

Spectacular, as usual. Also, the sene with the figures brings a lot of life to the model. Great to see your stellar work, yet again.

Title: Re: 1:32 scale Fokker D.II
Post by: DaveB on April 14, 2021, 03:31:42 AM

That's a wonderful Fok. DII, Mike!

Love the pilot and ground crew figures too

Regards

Dave

Title: Re: 1:32 scale Fokker D.II
Post by: macsporran on April 14, 2021, 03:35:14 AM

Beautifully done. It appears to be raring to go!
Nice one.
Sandy

Title: Re: 1:32 scale Fokker D.II
Post by: hrcoleman66 on April 14, 2021, 07:05:26 AM

Lovely job Mike.

Looks like you need to get some sheep on the field there though.

Cheers,

Hugh

Title: Re: 1:32 scale Fokker D.II
Post by: Mike Norris (UK) on April 14, 2021, 09:15:04 AM

 ;D
That said, once superseded by better aircraft, they were used primarily as trainers.
Maybe those airfields were not so well looked after.
That's my excuse anyway,

Mike

Title: Re: 1:32 scale Fokker D.II
Post by: lcarroll on April 14, 2021, 11:29:49 AM

    Wonderful Mike, as are all that you present here.  I marvel at your productivity, but mostly at the quality that comes with it. Just superb work!
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: 1:32 scale Fokker D.II
Post by: Alexis on April 14, 2021, 08:48:28 PM

Another gem form your bench  :)


Alexis

Title: Re: 1:32 scale Fokker D.II
Post by: Dave Brewer on April 15, 2021, 09:21:24 AM

Beautiful work Mike, and what a treat to see one of these built, a very interesting aircraft.
Cheers,
Dave.

Title: Re: 1:32 scale Fokker D.II
Post by: dr 1 ace on April 16, 2021, 04:39:15 AM

Add my compliments to the above, well done !

Ed

Title: Re: 1:32 scale Fokker D.II
Post by: RAGIII on April 18, 2021, 11:55:04 PM

I seem to have missed this one Mike! As always your build log was inspiring. Lovely results as expected!
RAGIII

Title: Re: 1:32 scale Fokker D.II
Post by: gedmundson on April 19, 2021, 04:01:37 AM

Your Fokker really turned out first class, Mike. The painting, weathering and rigging are all exceptionally well done. Great work on such a unique subject.
Cheers,
Gary

Title: Re: 1:32 scale Fokker D.II
Post by: Dave W on April 19, 2021, 10:25:13 AM

Spectacular work Mike! Another inspirational build and the figures really bring it to life.

Many thanks for sharing this with us.

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia

Title: Re: 1:32 scale Fokker D.II
Post by: Fvdm on April 20, 2021, 05:12:07 AM

What a fantastic result Mike. I always forget to look at the completed section so I almost missed  this.

Title: Re: 1:32 scale Fokker D.II
Post by: kellerkind on April 24, 2021, 02:58:31 PM

WOW, fantastic made!

Title: Re: 1:32 scale Fokker D.II
Post by: ModelCellar on April 26, 2021, 06:27:27 AM

The paint job is fantastic.  I like the streaking and the subtle weathering. 

Paul
 

Title: Re: 1:32 scale Fokker D.II
Post by: kensar on April 26, 2021, 06:29:37 AM

Superb detailing and finishing, Mike.  The entire piece captures a moment in time.

Title: Re: 1:32 scale Fokker D.II
Post by: Mike Norris (UK) on April 26, 2021, 06:36:41 AM

Thanks all, really appreciated  :),

Mike