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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: DaveB on November 18, 2021, 09:12:12 PM

Title: 1/32 Roden Fokker DR1
Post by: DaveB on November 18, 2021, 09:12:12 PM: Dear all,

My completed Fok. DR1 wearing the markings of Joseph Jacobs, summer 1918.

Thanks to those who kindly followed my progress on this one.

So here it is, warts and all:

(https://i.imgur.com/25R7SV2.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/YOZR3hn.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/73SNViK.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/U70bYFI.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/HPBOats.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/ZCwDRw1.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/wIY4AZm.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Wrn2Fc6.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/qkpjKW0.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/LJgGsEy.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/kuSgIlR.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/N6xxnFA.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/OhIEy56.jpg)

Hope I have not put to many pictures up ...........

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Fokker DR1
Post by: PrzemoL on November 18, 2021, 10:49:32 PM: There are never too many pictures of fine models. It is a Dr.I in my all-time favourite markings. Very well done. Though, it would be fine to install a Clerget engine which were reportedly used by Jacobs on his Dr.Is.
Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Fokker DR1
Post by: kensar on November 18, 2021, 11:19:46 PM: A fine model, Dave. You've done your due diligence by correcting the kit's well known issues!
This is my favorite livery for the Dr.1.
Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Fokker DR1
Post by: RAGIII on November 19, 2021, 01:38:32 AM: It is great to see another Roden DR1 done to such a high standard Dave! Your corrections and as always your painting are excellent. Very well done!
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Fokker DR1
Post by: DaveB on November 19, 2021, 03:05:00 AM: Thank you Rick, Kensar and Prez!

Prez - yes, a Clerget would have been great but think of this as an example of his machine before one was installed.

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Fokker DR1
Post by: macsporran on November 19, 2021, 04:22:03 AM: Nice model Dave - looks really dramatic.
I'm sure you're right: he's bound to have flown it with a standard engine before trying a Clerget.
A fitting tribute to a man who later refused to join the Nazi party!
Excellent
Sandy
Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Fokker DR1
Post by: Monty on November 19, 2021, 04:54:02 AM: A great build, Dave ... Quite beautiful and a testament to your skills! Regards, Marc.
Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Fokker DR1
Post by: Borsos on November 19, 2021, 05:20:08 AM: Quote from: macsporran on November 19, 2021, 04:22:03 AM

A fitting tribute to a man who later refused to join the Nazi party!

So true. Very nice modell and one of the best looking color shemes (who needs red triplanes?)
Andreas
Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Fokker DR1
Post by: FAf on November 19, 2021, 07:18:28 AM: Quote from: Borsos on November 19, 2021, 05:20:08 AM
Quote from: macsporran on November 19, 2021, 04:22:03 AM

A fitting tribute to a man who later refused to join the Nazi party!

So true. Very nice modell and one of the best looking color shemes (who needs red triplanes?)
Andreas

Black is the new red?! 😉

Very nice looking colour scheme! Well done!
/Fredrik
Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Fokker DR1
Post by: bobs_buckles on November 19, 2021, 05:52:31 PM: Who doesn't like seeing Jacob's bird in all her splendour?
Very well done, Dave!

Bob
Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Fokker DR1
Post by: DaveB on November 19, 2021, 06:54:34 PM: Thank you kindly Sandy, Monty, Andreas, Borsos, Fredrik and Bob!

Forgot to mention that the decals included in this kit were very, very good (although thin so careful handling required) and gave me no problems - hopefully, Roden are improving the quality of thier included kit decals.

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Fokker DR1
Post by: petrov27 on November 19, 2021, 11:07:39 PM: Fantastic build and finish there - love it!

I gotta do this one someday - such an interesting paint scheme!
Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Fokker DR1
Post by: dr 1 ace on November 20, 2021, 04:14:24 AM: Quote from: RAGIII on November 19, 2021, 01:38:32 AM
It is great to see another Roden DR1 done to such a high standard Dave! Your corrections and as always your painting are excellent. Very well done!
RAGIII

Agree with my Amigo ! well done.

ED
Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Fokker DR1
Post by: DaveB on November 20, 2021, 05:20:35 AM: Cheers, Patrick and Ed!

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Fokker DR1
Post by: RichieW on November 20, 2021, 06:39:39 AM: Wonderful result from the old Roden kit Dave. Sorry I haven't been around to follow the build, I've missed a treat here!

Cheers
Richie
Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Fokker DR1
Post by: KiwiZac on November 20, 2021, 11:27:26 AM: Top job Dave! A friend of mine build a flying full-scale replica Dreidecker and painted it in the simpler Jacobs scheme, this is definitely more eyecatching!
Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Fokker DR1
Post by: DaveB on November 21, 2021, 02:27:40 AM: Thank you, Richie and Kiwizac

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Fokker DR1
Post by: Ernie on November 21, 2021, 10:31:34 AM: Beautiful work Dave...gorgeous model. Very well done, my friend.

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Fokker DR1
Post by: Whiteknuckles on November 21, 2021, 10:40:28 AM: Lovely work Dave, I will be using your build guide to help guide my DR1 build when I get it up and running next month ;)

Andrew
Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Fokker DR1
Post by: Brad Cancian on November 21, 2021, 05:42:23 PM: Beautifully done Dave. I have a soft spot for Jacobs' bird, though i've never built one. I think you've inspired me to move it up the build pile ;)

Cheers,

BC
Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Fokker DR1
Post by: RAGIII on November 21, 2021, 07:46:23 PM: Dave,
Myself and several others have Mentioned the "Finish" of your DR1. I assume it was Hand Brushed as always? Well Done!!
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Fokker DR1
Post by: lcarroll on November 22, 2021, 12:43:48 AM: Very nicely done Dave, a beautiful job on a Kit that really stands well despite it's age. I have one left in the stash and two completed (along with a Meng version) however after seeing this beauty I'm thinking one more (in black) wouldn't hurt. That's great news regarding the decals, Roden have always done a great job on providing attractive schemes but come up short on the quality of their decals, this is encouraging!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Fokker DR1
Post by: DaveB on November 22, 2021, 04:23:42 AM: Thank you all very kindly, gentleman - I really appreciate it.

Brad/Lance/Andrew - I'm pleased this one has inspired you to have a crack at it. Roden kits always need a bit more in the way of input from the modeller but they always look great when built. I've always liked Roden kits on the whole. The improvement in the quality of the decals was a pleasant surprise and one I hope they continue with.

Rick - Yes, confirm this one (as with all my models - I use a 'hair brush' as opposed to an airbrush!) is entirely brush painted so thank you for comment regarding the finish.

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Fokker DR1
Post by: gedmundson on November 22, 2021, 06:08:36 AM: Stellar work Dave - this is one of my favourite schemes of the Dr.1. I have such trouble painting black aircraft...and avoid it! But you've carried this one off remarkably and I have to congratulate you on this build. Brilliant result!
Cheers,
Gary
Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Fokker DR1
Post by: DaveB on November 22, 2021, 07:16:10 PM: Cheers, Gary - nice of you to say

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Fokker DR1
Post by: lone modeller on November 24, 2021, 05:37:44 AM: Sorry I am late for the party Dave - you know why! I am still looking for the warts - perhaps when I get to see the real thing I will be able to find them!

Another of your outstanding builds - especially the very fine finish that you achieve on all of your models. I am really looking forward to seeing this one for real - and later winning in competitions.

Stephen.
Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Fokker DR1
Post by: DaveB on November 24, 2021, 07:14:37 PM: Your a gentleman, Steve -

Thank you!

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Fokker DR1
Post by: jeroen_R90S on November 25, 2021, 07:56:26 PM: Nice work! I like the light sheen in the last shot, personally I like that more than dead-flat :)
Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Fokker DR1
Post by: Bughunter on November 26, 2021, 02:26:01 AM: I can only join the chorus of praise: Nice work! A black model is not easy to done, and also difficult to photograph. You managed both.

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Fokker DR1
Post by: DaveB on November 26, 2021, 06:59:40 PM: Cheers Joreon and Frank!

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Fokker DR1
Post by: Stuart Malone on November 27, 2021, 11:41:58 AM: Dave,

That is one clean, crisp build from a not so clean, crisp kit. Very nice.

Stuart
Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Fokker DR1
Post by: DaveB on November 27, 2021, 07:54:49 PM: Thanks, Stuart - despite the odd errors I really enjoyed this one

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Fokker DR1
Post by: pepperman42 on December 06, 2021, 01:39:24 AM: Missed this! There are no warts on that one - all beauty marks!!

Steve
Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Fokker DR1
Post by: jamieg on December 06, 2021, 06:08:12 AM: I have warts. I know what warts look like. That build has no warts; any small imperfections are just instances of character! Wonderful build!
Title: Re: 1/32 Roden Fokker DR1
Post by: DaveB on December 06, 2021, 07:06:49 PM: Steve/Jamieg -

That's very kind of you both - thank you!

Regards

Dave