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Modelers Lounge => The World of Scale Models => Topic started by: Tim Mixon on June 03, 2025, 01:17:06 PM
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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
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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
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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.
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For a minute I thought...
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Enathan, I have that kit. I?m planning on building it as a what if production machine. Thanks
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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...
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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.
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Part2.
Moving along with the build. I?ve added more details to the fuselage. Punched Evergreen discs for the tacks on the cockpit combing, leather supports for the control cable openings, and rivets on the firewall.
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The Spandau guns were replaced with 1/28 scale guns from the Revell Dr.1 kit. I really wanted to add photo etch gun jackets but can?t find Toms model works set. Gaspatch has offerings but too expensive for the likes of this model. I also added gun rings made from brass wire.
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More washes on Mr. Barron, added blond / gray hair making him an elderly sole.
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I finished the light and dark face washes and began painting the uniform. I copied a German WWI uniform picture but have not researched what unit or rank it represents. I just liked the colors.
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Not sure I?m liking the chrome pickelhelm. I have a plan to add a cover?
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Thanks for looking in!
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Tim, I'd give my left arm for this kit! (actually I wouldn't because I then wouldn't be able to build it). I saw one of these built a few years ago and thought then WOW! Looking forward to seeing you build this.
Alan.
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This is looking really cool. You are really tempting me if I ever see this kit on a second hand stall..... :D
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I remember these kits , nice progress and love the figure !
Alexis
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Looking great.
Like the gun swap, might do that myself.
Your build is so tempting me.....
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Part 3.
I want to represent the picklehelm with a cover on it. I used cocktail napkins and white glue to cover the chrome dome. I made the helmet band with masking tape and the buckles from Evergreen strip.
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Next I painted the underside a light blue color and masked it when dry. Then the upper surface was painted a depot buff color as a base for the Fokker streaking.
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The green color is Tamiya flat drab for the initial application. Next I added a little flat black to the green and applied it over the initial layer.
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That?s all for now. Thanks for looking in!
Tim
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Looks perfect.
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I think you'll find that the axle wing on the Funfdecker was solid olive green, not streaked........... ;) ;D
Seriously, this is such an enjoyable build to follow, I am r5eally looking forward to more updates.
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Thanks Allan,Nigel. My next update will be a major one. Nearly finished with it.
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Part 4.
I made a lot of strides towards completing this one. The Hemi engine block was painted traditional orange. I added spark plug wires from twisted wire and the belt out of masking tape. The blower intake was scratched up as well. I know the openings are too small but it is what it is!
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I didn?t realize that Tom?s model works was still open for business. I ordered the German WWI gun set and used the Spandau jackets.
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I opted for a Jasta 19 livery. This markings pilot is unknown as well as the serial number.
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The kit rudder was way too inaccurate for me. I decided to use the one from Revell?s 1/28 Dr.1 kit. Control wires are heavy EZ line.
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The kit doesn?t provide any markings for the lower wing so I used some Americal Gryphon extras on the tail and bottom. The Jasta 19 plane should have the intermediate block type cross but I like the ernze cruz look.
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I can?t tell you how much fun this build has been. Very refreshing not to worry so much about accuracy.
Almost finished!
Tim
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Fun. Built this one as kid like a lot of other old fogies here. Also a couple others in the series from Deals Wheels ? Rif Raf and his Spitsfire was memorable. . .
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I am loving this. I want one now!! :D
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I absolutely love it, you're having way too much fun......
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Choosing that livery was a really good call.
Alan.
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I absolutely Love this build! Looking great!!
RAGIII
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Inventive, whimsical, and just plain fun!
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Love it !
Alexis
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Finito!
Tons of fun. Highly recommend this kit to cure lack of modeling mojo.
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Thanks for looking in!
Tim
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Wonderful job on that, it's good to take a break from all this serious building.
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Would love to find this at something close to a reasonable price...
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Yes! I would really like to find one as well. Didn?t know about this one till searching through other Deals Wheels offerings.
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Love your results on the build Tim!
RAGIII
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Excellent job but I didn't know there was more than one of them. I will have a Google to see what else Revell has like this.
Alan.