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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: kensar on June 16, 2023, 09:41:38 PM

Title: Meng 1/32 Fokker DR.I - the 425/17
Post by: kensar on June 16, 2023, 09:41:38 PM

I have finished my build of the Meng Fokker Dr.I depicting MvR's 425/17 in its early days.
I experimented with a new pre-shading / streaking method, which I think turned out well.  The build log is very brief, focusing on this new painting method.  I painted on the national markings as well.  In these pictures the color looks slightly more red than on the actual model, which is a bit more of a brick red color.
The build log link -  https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=13789.0

(https://i.postimg.cc/sfTLxttj/Fokker-DR1-03.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/rsZZHrS0/Fokker-DR1-04.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/285LPNrS/Fokker-DR1-100.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Px4NR27D/Fokker-DR1-115.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/RhSJSjtG/Fokker-DR1-104.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/v8h6qZRK/Fokker-DR1-107.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/g2XX2yw9/Fokker-DR1-108.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/MHpX21kF/Fokker-DR1-110.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/hGVX9Sbp/Fokker-DR1-112.jpg)

This kit did have its challenges with mis-aligned mold halves and delicate attachment points for some parts, in addition to the usual warped wings and broken fuselage panel.

Thanks for looking in and happy modeling!

Title: Re: Meng 1/32 Fokker DR.I - the 425/17
Post by: RAGIII on June 17, 2023, 01:17:39 AM

I was hoping that you would give us a final look at this Beauty! Excellent results and one of the Best All Red DR12 models I have seen! Well Done Ken!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Meng 1/32 Fokker DR.I - the 425/17
Post by: Tim Mixon on June 17, 2023, 11:44:32 PM

I’m not a big red Dr.1 fan but this is definitely an exception.  Very nice work Ken!

Title: Re: Meng 1/32 Fokker DR.I - the 425/17
Post by: PrzemoL on June 18, 2023, 08:51:16 AM

Quote from: Tim Mixon on June 17, 2023, 11:44:32 PM

I’m not a big red Dr.1 fan but this is definitely an exception.  Very nice work Ken!

My thoughts exactly.

Title: Re: Meng 1/32 Fokker DR.I - the 425/17
Post by: macsporran on June 18, 2023, 04:35:12 PM

Lovely rendition of 425/17. Top model.
Sandy

Title: Re: Meng 1/32 Fokker DR.I - the 425/17
Post by: Borsos on June 18, 2023, 07:58:53 PM

That turned out very nice!
Andreas

Title: Re: Meng 1/32 Fokker DR.I - the 425/17
Post by: kensar on June 19, 2023, 09:29:12 PM

Thank you for the nice comments, everyone.

Title: Re: Meng 1/32 Fokker DR.I - the 425/17
Post by: DaveB on June 20, 2023, 03:57:54 AM

Well done, mate -

Your MVR DR1 looks really great!

For a future project, I really recommend Meng's 1/24 version of this kit - goes together beautifully and there are no warped wings in this kit.

Regards

Dave

Title: Re: Meng 1/32 Fokker DR.I - the 425/17
Post by: gedmundson on June 20, 2023, 11:40:28 PM

Excellent finish, Ken - looks great! Such a nice kit - will you make another?
Cheers,
Gary

Title: Re: Meng 1/32 Fokker DR.I - the 425/17
Post by: lone modeller on June 21, 2023, 08:14:14 AM

I too am not really a fan of red triplanes, but your model is making me think again. Superb finish.

Stephen.