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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: smeekmeister on September 20, 2025, 09:11:42 PM

Title: 1/32 Gothaforce Fokker DVII OAW 3.0 Wilhelm Leusch
Post by: smeekmeister on September 20, 2025, 09:11:42 PM
Model on behalf and courtesy of Joan Van der Steenhoven (Joan is not on forums/FB)

(https://i.postimg.cc/XqBYfPwS/IMG-4630-3.avif)

Port aileron was a replacement with repair work, hence the misalignment of the crosses

(https://i.postimg.cc/9MRDbzhn/IMG-4629.avif)

(https://i.postimg.cc/vTT33rBd/IMG-4650.avif)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Gm6wYpX2/IMG-4662.avif)

(https://i.postimg.cc/qMjCpPjQ/IMG-4673.avif)

(https://i.postimg.cc/xjF2YgLM/IMG-4665-2.avif)

(https://i.postimg.cc/rm72GwVg/IMG-4655.avif)

(https://i.postimg.cc/90mvVwQx/IMG-4659.avif)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Gmmg21rp/IMG-4670.avif)

(https://i.postimg.cc/9FWJ8jDB/IMG-4643.avif)

(https://i.postimg.cc/tTQzh00W/IMG-4648.avif)

(https://i.postimg.cc/K8cc84Rg/IMG-4658.avif)

(https://i.postimg.cc/QCR5r1X5/IMG-4611.avif)

(https://i.postimg.cc/P5xBMbjX/temp-Image4h6-N9-S.avif)

(https://i.postimg.cc/8CXDWhzW/temp-Image-KRIUe8.avif)

(https://i.postimg.cc/8zrCTXp3/temp-Image3-Ieeh3.avif)

If you see the model with different cowlings, that's because Joan wished to have the flexibility to switch cowlings. Although not recommended, this is technically possible by keeping one of the center section struts loose. The top wing will remain stable.

(https://i.postimg.cc/XJN7pJ2P/temp-Imagec-Rx6-Nz.avif)
Title: Re: 1/32 Gothaforce Fokker DVII OAW 3.0 Wilhelm Leusch
Post by: Rafael Berlin on September 20, 2025, 10:02:02 PM
Wonderful. A piece of art. Best regards to Joan!  :)
Title: Re: 1/32 Gothaforce Fokker DVII OAW 3.0 Wilhelm Leusch
Post by: Richtrad on September 21, 2025, 04:55:49 AM
Incredibly beautiful work. Thanks for sharing these photos.

Warren Q
Title: Re: 1/32 Gothaforce Fokker DVII OAW 3.0 Wilhelm Leusch
Post by: Dirigible-Al on September 22, 2025, 01:08:15 AM
Yes, really exceptional workmanship, what a beauty.
Alan.
Title: Re: 1/32 Gothaforce Fokker DVII OAW 3.0 Wilhelm Leusch
Post by: smeekmeister on September 22, 2025, 03:16:32 AM
Dear Rafael, Warren, Allen

Thank you for reactions. I will definitely forward that to Joan because he deserves all the credit.
Joan is an enthusiastic WWI aviation modeler. He is just not into forums and internet. And he doesn't have a good camera.
So I help him a bit on that. He makes nice models,  such as this gorgeous WNW FE2.B Nightbomber. See just 1 picture I made
Next time I visit him I will make some more pictures and post them in a separate Complete Models thread, because it is worth sharing for inspiration
Cheers
Christian

(https://i.postimg.cc/XqGCR9v0/IMG-3406.avif)
Title: Re: 1/32 Gothaforce Fokker DVII OAW 3.0 Wilhelm Leusch
Post by: Jorgo on September 22, 2025, 04:09:54 PM
Congrats on that gem ! And greetings to Joan!

Joerg
Title: Re: 1/32 Gothaforce Fokker DVII OAW 3.0 Wilhelm Leusch
Post by: Alexis on September 25, 2025, 03:38:10 AM
Stunning !



Alexis
Title: Re: 1/32 Gothaforce Fokker DVII OAW 3.0 Wilhelm Leusch
Post by: lone modeller on September 25, 2025, 04:45:22 AM
That is a stupendous model - even more so with the removeable cowling.

Stephen.
Title: Re: 1/32 Gothaforce Fokker DVII OAW 3.0 Wilhelm Leusch
Post by: Tim Mixon on September 25, 2025, 10:10:37 PM
Finest example of the Fokker D.VII I?ve ever seen built.  From the outstanding design, detail and printing of the kit, to your excellent assembly and paintwork. A true masterpiece.
Title: Re: 1/32 Gothaforce Fokker DVII OAW 3.0 Wilhelm Leusch
Post by: smeekmeister on September 26, 2025, 08:40:27 AM
Dear Joerg, Tim, Stephen, Alexis,

Thank you for your kind words. As mentioned before I will pass this on to Joan, it's his model and he deserves all the credit
Christian
Title: Re: 1/32 Gothaforce Fokker DVII OAW 3.0 Wilhelm Leusch
Post by: ModelCellar on October 05, 2025, 10:43:42 AM
Very nicely done!

Paul