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Title: Fokker Funfdecker
Post by: Tim Mixon on June 03, 2025, 01:17:06 PM

I needed a relaxing, nostalgic build for my next project. I?ve always wanted to build this kit but not willing to pay the exorbitant price for an 1973 original. I found an open but complete Chinese re-issue on EBay for cheap. The plan is to build a unique livery and add a little extra detail. My biggest challenge will be painting the figure. I?ve never been any good at figures and always avoided them.
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The kit consists of three sprues of red molded parts and one sprue of heavy chrome plated parts:

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The fuselage and Barron figure have an excellent fit despite the age of the molds

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There are some problematic mold releases on the flying surface undersides.
These were filed off and filled with putty, then sanded smooth.
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Next I started adding some Dr.1 details.

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The Barron was primed with Tamiya white, then overpainted flat black.
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After the black dried, I lightly sprayed flat white from a topside angle. This highlights the raised areas.

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Next I began applying light glaze washes of Tamiya flesh tone. I only have two layers here before I had to wrap up till next weekend.
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I?m having great fun doing something different and learning new techniques. Looking forward to building up the Hemi engine!

Thanks for looking in!
Tim

Title: Re: Fokker Funfdecker
Post by: DaddyO on June 03, 2025, 04:55:26 PM

Off to a flying start Tim (Sorry couldn't resist)  ;)

I remember building one of these or something very similar when younger as well as a Me109 which were great fun. Nice to see what this one ends up looking like with a bit more pizazz added  8)

Paul

Title: Re: Fokker Funfdecker
Post by: NigelR on June 03, 2025, 06:56:12 PM

That is great fun! I used to build some of these kits as a kid and I'm often tempted when I see them at shows. I will enjoy this build.

Title: Re: Fokker Funfdecker
Post by: enathan on June 03, 2025, 07:27:43 PM

For a minute I thought...

Title: Re: Fokker Funfdecker
Post by: Tim Mixon on June 03, 2025, 09:04:50 PM

Enathan, I have that kit. I?m planning on building it as a what if production machine. Thanks

Title: Re: Fokker Funfdecker
Post by: Allan31 on June 05, 2025, 08:54:10 AM

Great start Tim,
 I have that kit and am planning to do it like MvR's 152/17 and without the V8...

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My decals, (stickers?) are toast so masks and paint...

Title: Re: Fokker Funfdecker
Post by: Tim Mixon on June 05, 2025, 09:08:21 AM

I thought about that livery at first as well. I?ve opted to go a little more colorful route. Looking forward to seeing your results on your kit Allan.