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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: gedmundson on July 24, 2023, 06:54:03 AM

Title: WnW 1/32 Fokker E.IV "Oswald Boelcke"
Post by: gedmundson on July 24, 2023, 06:54:03 AM

Here are a few pictures of my completed model and figure of Oswald Boelcke's Fokker E.IV based out of Sivry airfield in France in early 1916. The model is slightly modified from the WnW kit prototype option to have just two MG.08's as it was delivered for service.

I had a few photos of the construction here: https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=13908.0
It wasn't a blog as such - just a summary of the build. The figure is of course the nicely sculpted piece by Mike Good from The Model Cellar, painted in Tamiya and Vallejo acrylics.

Cheers,
Gary

(https://i.imgur.com/2qEJmVl.jpg)

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(https://i.imgur.com/0gvTyyp.jpg)

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

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

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Title: Re: WnW 1/32 Fokker E.IV "Oswald Boelcke"
Post by: RAGIII on July 24, 2023, 07:41:09 AM

Simply Outstanding Gary! "As Usual"
RAGIII

Title: Re: WnW 1/32 Fokker E.IV "Oswald Boelcke"
Post by: gedmundson on July 24, 2023, 08:18:36 AM

Quote from: RAGIII on July 24, 2023, 07:41:09 AM

Simply Outstanding Gary! "As Usual"
RAGIII

Ah, thanks Rick - you're too kind with your words, I appreciate it  ;)
Gary

Title: Re: WnW 1/32 Fokker E.IV "Oswald Boelcke"
Post by: petrov27 on July 24, 2023, 10:08:19 AM

Wow - fantastic - love the finish you have obtained here - the weathering really is great as well

Title: Re: WnW 1/32 Fokker E.IV "Oswald Boelcke"
Post by: macsporran on July 24, 2023, 03:25:52 PM

I run out of superlatives with your work, Gary. This is simply superb.
Sandy

Title: Re: WnW 1/32 Fokker E.IV "Oswald Boelcke"
Post by: KiwiZac on July 24, 2023, 07:08:41 PM

As I just said in the WIP thread I really enjoyed following this build Gary, thanks for taking us along for the ride - I've bookmarked this for inspiration when I eventually get my hands on an E.III. Beautiful result!!

Title: Re: WnW 1/32 Fokker E.IV "Oswald Boelcke"
Post by: DaveB on July 24, 2023, 08:38:29 PM

Blinding work (as ever!), Gary!

Love your turned metal look to the cowling and cockpit coaming.

Regards

Dave

Title: Re: WnW 1/32 Fokker E.IV "Oswald Boelcke"
Post by: kensar on July 24, 2023, 09:41:39 PM

An outstanding model, Gary.  As usual, your figure is superb.  Great rendition of the fabric covering.  I think your experience with figure painting is paying dividends in other areas of your modeling.

Title: Re: WnW 1/32 Fokker E.IV "Oswald Boelcke"
Post by: Will Levesley on July 24, 2023, 10:16:12 PM

Looks fantastic.  Especially the cowling.

Title: Re: WnW 1/32 Fokker E.IV "Oswald Boelcke"
Post by: lone modeller on July 25, 2023, 07:33:22 AM

Wow! Words fail to express my admiration for this one Gary. The build log was a very interesting read and an interesting account of a successful conversion. Everything about this model shouts quality and class.

Stephen.

Title: Re: WnW 1/32 Fokker E.IV "Oswald Boelcke"
Post by: Syd Solo on July 25, 2023, 10:41:19 AM

Devilishly good! Love everything about this model and figure.

Cheers

Syd

Title: Re: WnW 1/32 Fokker E.IV "Oswald Boelcke"
Post by: PrzemoL on July 26, 2023, 06:17:15 AM

Lovely piece of modeling, Gary. As always expected from your bench. Thanks for sharing. It makes me tempted to bring my long-due WNW Eindecker higher in the stash.

Title: Re: WnW 1/32 Fokker E.IV "Oswald Boelcke"
Post by: dr 1 ace on July 27, 2023, 05:34:17 AM

Add my compliments to the above !

Ed

Title: Re: WnW 1/32 Fokker E.IV "Oswald Boelcke"
Post by: RichieW on July 27, 2023, 06:17:25 PM

Wow, I've loved seeing this come together and the completed model is just stunning. Lovely turned metal cowlings, utterly realistic weathering all capped off with a figure who looks relaxed but deep in thought.

Richie

Title: Re: WnW 1/32 Fokker E.IV "Oswald Boelcke"
Post by: Tim Mixon on July 29, 2023, 09:46:33 PM

Beautifully done Gary!   Very realistic. 

Title: Re: WnW 1/32 Fokker E.IV "Oswald Boelcke"
Post by: Davos522 on July 29, 2023, 10:20:52 PM

I can only agree with all of the above, Gary... this is modeling at its finest. I'm having a really great time reading through your back posts, too.

Dave V.

Title: Re: WnW 1/32 Fokker E.IV "Oswald Boelcke"
Post by: LT1962 on August 02, 2023, 09:20:57 AM

Totally agree, Great work.

Title: Re: WnW 1/32 Fokker E.IV "Oswald Boelcke"
Post by: Borsos on August 02, 2023, 11:12:44 PM

That looks fantastic, Gary! I haven’t expected it otherwise, but I am heavily impressed again!
Andreas

Title: Re: WnW 1/32 Fokker E.IV "Oswald Boelcke"
Post by: AngryJazz on August 07, 2023, 06:42:36 PM

Beautiful work Gary, everything looks perfect to me. From weathering to colors - everything is pleasing to look at  ;D

Title: Re: WnW 1/32 Fokker E.IV "Oswald Boelcke"
Post by: ModelCellar on August 10, 2023, 01:57:13 AM

VERY nice!!  Excellent work on the plane.  And the figure is fantastic.

Paul