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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: NigelR on September 15, 2025, 02:25:50 AM
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I've finished the Wingnut Wings 1/32 Fokker DVIIF which I built as Lothar von Richthofen's "lovely red bird". This is a very speculative scheme because we don't know how much of this plane was painted red. This scheme uses a lovely set of Aviattic decals based on a profile by Ronny Bar, who said he had evidence that it was all painted red. This profile created a bit of controversy on the Aerodrome, you can read about here if you wish: https://www.theaerodrome.com/forum/showthread.php?t=69546
So I have taken a bit of artistic license with this one as it is almost a "what if" scheme. I left off the upper cowling panels to show the lovely BMW engine, as these planes were often flown without these. Also, I left off the MG flash guards as again, these were often not fitted and the kit parts are IMO not WNW's finest hour. They are a bit cumbersome and don't fit well.
The machine is not heavily weathered because it was only in service for a very short period of time - Lothar crashed it into a tent on landing and broke its wing.
Finally, I made a cockup of the serial number. The serial number isn't known, so Richard left ot off the decals. I decided that based on the time that the machine was in use and the photo that might be this machine in an Osprey book that it was in the 4250/18 to 4299/18 range. I meant to do 4255/18, which I had to create by cutting up other serial; numbers and hand painting the "4". I got lazy when doing all the cutting and forgot to reverse the "52" after the 4 and make it "25". It was only after I had done one side that I realised my error as I had created 4525/18 instead of 4255/18. But I got lazy and thought what the heck, it's going to be oversprayed and no-one will ever notice. However, eagle-eyed Stephen Lawson did spot it, so he wins the star prize! :)
The decals are very clever, the showthrough of the fabric and markings under the red paint is expertly handled.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54822559501_a697473160_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rwtWX8)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54821710167_26f5fe4dcd_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rwpAtr)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54822803519_a4420f05e0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rwvcuk)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54822804424_9757931952_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rwvcKW)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54822559481_fa049b82e3_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rwtWWM)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54822890230_b47b8450ea_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rwvDgm)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54822823598_08d6b48b56_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rwvisw)
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Beautiful build form start to finish , it is a striking scheme on this airframe .
Alexis
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Another real beauty from Nigel.
Alan
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Got to agree with Alan, that is a wonderful model and an unusual scheme.
Stephen.
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Congrats my friend that's a spectacular model 8)
It's also a red Fokker flown by Von R who's not the red baron so I imagine you'll get a few comments on the stand ;)
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Thanks very much Alexis, Alan, Stephen and Paul, glad you like it. I had some issues along the way with my varnish but the build turned out ok in the end.
Beautiful build form start to finish , it is a striking scheme on this airframe .
I was a bit worried this might be a bit of a dull scheme vut I agree, it is very striking. The decals obviously help with that.
It's also a red Fokker flown by Von R who's not the red baron so I imagine you'll get a few comments on the stand ;)
Hopefully it will spark a bit of interest when we have it on the SIG stand :)
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Great job!!! Love that losenge seen through the red finish!
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Great job!!! Love that losenge seen through the red finish!
Thanks! The decals are indeed very clever. It makes for a striking scheme.
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Truly wonderful work Nigel, the cockpit, engine and propeller look like 1-1 scale.
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Fantastic job Nigel. Great subject and execution!!!
Warren Q
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Thanks very much Allan and Warren :)
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Beautiful work indeed!
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That is such an interesting scheme and so well done, Nigel! Great work! Regards, Marc