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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: uziyerdaddy on July 16, 2013, 05:16:36 AM
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Hi folks,
I figured that I'd better drop a build in here after being a member for a few months. I decided to have a crack at WNW's superb Fokker D.VII F kit. Initially I was going to do the Udet machine, but I fancied doing something with a lozenge finish, hence my change to Just's aircraft. That sort of has it all....nice red cowls, struts and hubs, a darkened tail and some neat black and white flashing.
(http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u614/LargeScaleModeller/LSM%20Builds/D7s/post-1-0-94856400-1373751768.jpg)
Please excuse a number of these images as I'm building TWO D.VIIs, one of them being Rudolf Stark's lilac and lozenge machine.
(http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u614/LargeScaleModeller/LSM%20Builds/D7s/DSC01424.jpg)
(http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u614/LargeScaleModeller/LSM%20Builds/D7s/DSC01428.jpg)
(http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u614/LargeScaleModeller/LSM%20Builds/D7s/DSC01456.jpg)
(http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u614/LargeScaleModeller/LSM%20Builds/D7s/DSC01465.jpg)
(http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u614/LargeScaleModeller/LSM%20Builds/D7s/DSC02119.jpg)
(http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u614/LargeScaleModeller/LSM%20Builds/D7s/DSC02123.jpg)
(http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u614/LargeScaleModeller/LSM%20Builds/D7s/DSC02128.jpg)
(http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u614/LargeScaleModeller/LSM%20Builds/D7s/DSC02126.jpg)
I've used some HGW fabric decal for the interior, and transparent fabric effect decal to cover the painted seat. The lozenge is Aviattic. I'm hoping to wrap this one up in the next couple of weeks. Hope you like her.
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Great pictures, thanks for posting this. Building two at once with different markings appeals to me also. It's something I'm going to do next time.
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Beautiful work James! Everything looks crisp and real, but I particularly like your instrument panels. Very well done!
I also like the tandem build approach. I may try that with some Roden Dr.1s in the not too distant future. It must save some time!
Regards,
Bob
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Very nice work James, I'm doing the same profile but adding a little controversy to my build. I hope it turns out as sweet as yours though. How did the sash decal line up? Any issues with the fit at all? Only asking to prepare myself.
Keith
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Fantastic start.
The cockpit and instrument panels are very nicely done.
The fuselage lozenge it's great too.
Thx for posting.
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Very nice start(s) Is the Lozenge from a "Cookie Cutter" set or from "Bolts"? It comes off really nice and the textured look is terrific.
Cheers,
Lance
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Justs' DVIIF is one I am considering for a future build. Your model is looking absolutely stunning! I am looking forward to your next update,
RAGIII
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Nice to see you posting a build here, James. Looks great!
Lindsay
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....He must be far more mentally stronger than me!
Or just plain mental!! ;D
Looking excellent so far - love the rich, deep tone of the instrument panel.
Andrew
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Looking excellent so far - love the rich, deep tone of the instrument panel.
Agreed. He was definitely wearing a cravat and a smoking jacket whilst painting those IPs.
LT
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Really nice..
I think that's tipped me over the edge towards lozenge decals.. The fabric look is spot on.
So just to clarify - that's a fabric effect decal over the lozenge decal?
I know I'm being lazy, but is there a D.VII ready cut (shaped) lozenge with a fabric effect on the market?
Cheers
Guy
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Great start and good paint scheme choice!
Grtz
Flip
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Thanks for pointing that sash location out James, I'll be following your build as it progresses.
Guy
Wood & Wire AKA Old Propeller do some rather nice fabric effect lozenge sets, they aren't precut though as they are printed on a white background but even I managed to trim around the edge easily.
Keith
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Great start, James. Interesting idea building two
at once. First class job on the instrument panel and
lozenge. Looking forward to more updates! Thanks
for sharing your work with us.
Best Regards,
Ernie :)
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Hi Jim,
excellent... instrument panel is as alive. Unbelievable ...
Cheers,
Vladimir
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I'll jump on that instrument panel bandwagon myself. Very, very well done.
Cheers,
Chris
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James,
She's a perfect example of the quality of the high craftsmanship and skills I've come to expect from your Awesome bench my old friend. Keep up the Outstanding progress.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
PS: The wood tones on the instrument panel are absolutely beautiful!
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James, I noticed in your post over in Bob V Buckles Pfalz build you are also doing one
only in blue as shown...
(http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u614/LargeScaleModeller/MIMPfalzDIIIa/DSC01178_zps2f22c815.jpg)
I really like this shade. Could your tell me what kind of paint and number this is?
Aside from the gorgeous Fokker DVII here, It would be super to see the progress
on your Pfalz D.III.
My apologies for semi-hijacking your build log.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Very nice. There will be a couple of WnW Fokkers in my future. Look keenly forward to your progress.
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Brilliant start, James. Those instrument panels are luscious.
Cheers,
Bud
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A fantastic work on your Fokker, really.
But do you have some trouble when you close the fuselage............ in a french magazine a french people who build the 7 sabians Fokker, say that he have some troubles with that!!
regards, from belgium
Fred
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On my current builds I built the cockpit tub separate and slid it in after assembling the fuselage halves. You have to sand the panel behind the seat slightly and champher the upper and lower corners of the tub assembly and I took the chance to sand off all the little lumps bumps and brackets off the outer faces of the framework.
Thinning the stubs for the ammo and spent belt containers helped too I now have a unit that slips in and out easily. The way WNW produced the upper cowl/coaming to me seems rather illogical. I've took a sliver off each side of the fuselage and added the lip that is so obvious in all pics of the cockpit area. This gives the desired lip and is a natural divide between fuselage fabric and metal cowls after all. Not the edge as WNW have done.
Cutting off the fuel gauge and adding once the fuselage is assembled can be a help too.
Keith
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James and Keith,
thank for your tips..........it's a great help for me.
i continue to follow your progress on your fokkers
regards,
fred
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Very nice Fokker James.
This is going to be a great build; I also appreciate your excellent camera work.
Looking forward to your next round of photos.
Happy Landings
Steven