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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Gisbod on August 31, 2013, 07:23:27 AM

Title: Fokker D.VII (Alb)
Post by: Gisbod on August 31, 2013, 07:23:27 AM

Hello all,

Wingnuts kit - build log:

http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=2092.0

Plus Steven's beautiful spoked wheel.. 


(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac29/Gisbod/Wingnut%20Wings%20Fokker%20DVII/cde149cd-e1af-48d2-a198-da05abcb83fd.jpg) (http://s882.photobucket.com/user/Gisbod/media/Wingnut%20Wings%20Fokker%20DVII/cde149cd-e1af-48d2-a198-da05abcb83fd.jpg.html)


(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac29/Gisbod/Wingnut%20Wings%20Fokker%20DVII/4077206c-5de6-4664-ab93-4129813bdea4.jpg) (http://s882.photobucket.com/user/Gisbod/media/Wingnut%20Wings%20Fokker%20DVII/4077206c-5de6-4664-ab93-4129813bdea4.jpg.html)


(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac29/Gisbod/Wingnut%20Wings%20Fokker%20DVII/a32d76c9-1fae-43ad-b036-a08cd92fbbc4.jpg) (http://s882.photobucket.com/user/Gisbod/media/Wingnut%20Wings%20Fokker%20DVII/a32d76c9-1fae-43ad-b036-a08cd92fbbc4.jpg.html)


(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac29/Gisbod/Wingnut%20Wings%20Fokker%20DVII/2958ec86-e77b-4bfe-a188-064f9ad8e301.jpg) (http://s882.photobucket.com/user/Gisbod/media/Wingnut%20Wings%20Fokker%20DVII/2958ec86-e77b-4bfe-a188-064f9ad8e301.jpg.html)


(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac29/Gisbod/Wingnut%20Wings%20Fokker%20DVII/IMG_0109.jpg) (http://s882.photobucket.com/user/Gisbod/media/Wingnut%20Wings%20Fokker%20DVII/IMG_0109.jpg.html)


(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac29/Gisbod/Wingnut%20Wings%20Fokker%20DVII/IMG_0106.jpg) (http://s882.photobucket.com/user/Gisbod/media/Wingnut%20Wings%20Fokker%20DVII/IMG_0106.jpg.html)


(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac29/Gisbod/Wingnut%20Wings%20Fokker%20DVII/IMG_3750-1.jpg) (http://s882.photobucket.com/user/Gisbod/media/Wingnut%20Wings%20Fokker%20DVII/IMG_3750-1.jpg.html)


(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac29/Gisbod/Wingnut%20Wings%20Fokker%20DVII/IMG_0091.jpg) (http://s882.photobucket.com/user/Gisbod/media/Wingnut%20Wings%20Fokker%20DVII/IMG_0091.jpg.html)


Here's a period photo of the aircraft...


(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac29/Gisbod/Wingnut%20Wings%20Fokker%20DVII/image-14.jpg) (http://s882.photobucket.com/user/Gisbod/media/Wingnut%20Wings%20Fokker%20DVII/image-14.jpg.html)


Which I've tried to get the essence of here..


(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac29/Gisbod/Wingnut%20Wings%20Fokker%20DVII/f638445c-d22b-4464-8671-39deffc51319.jpg) (http://s882.photobucket.com/user/Gisbod/media/Wingnut%20Wings%20Fokker%20DVII/f638445c-d22b-4464-8671-39deffc51319.jpg.html)


Thanks for looking..

Cheers

Guy

Title: Re: Fokker D.VII (Alb)
Post by: coyotemagic on August 31, 2013, 08:11:50 AM

Quote from: Gisbod on August 31, 2013, 07:23:27 AM

Here's a period photo of the aircraft...


(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac29/Gisbod/Wingnut%20Wings%20Fokker%20DVII/image-14.jpg) (http://s882.photobucket.com/user/Gisbod/media/Wingnut%20Wings%20Fokker%20DVII/image-14.jpg.html)


Which I've tried to get the essence of here..


(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac29/Gisbod/Wingnut%20Wings%20Fokker%20DVII/f638445c-d22b-4464-8671-39deffc51319.jpg) (http://s882.photobucket.com/user/Gisbod/media/Wingnut%20Wings%20Fokker%20DVII/f638445c-d22b-4464-8671-39deffc51319.jpg.html)


Thanks for looking..

Cheers

Guy

I'd say you've succeeded brilliantly, Guy!  She's absolutely perfect in every way.  Truly superb, mate.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: Fokker D.VII (Alb)
Post by: Kreston on August 31, 2013, 08:12:37 AM

Looks great!

Title: Re: Fokker D.VII (Alb)
Post by: Des on August 31, 2013, 09:04:15 AM

You have done a brilliant job on the Fokker Guy, the overall finish on this model is superb and the comparison between the original photo and your model is absolutely amazing, congratulations on immaculate build.

Des.

Title: Re: Fokker D.VII (Alb)
Post by: GAJouette on August 31, 2013, 09:52:33 AM

   Guy,
She's absolutely awesome my friend. Congratulations and Well Done.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Title: Re: Fokker D.VII (Alb)
Post by: Zabu on August 31, 2013, 10:08:13 AM

Trully amazing Gisbod. Your model came out a real beauty.  Congrats for it.

Cheers

Title: Re: Fokker D.VII (Alb)
Post by: uncletony on August 31, 2013, 10:27:58 AM

Congrats Guy, super result.

Title: Re: Fokker D.VII (Alb)
Post by: lcarroll on August 31, 2013, 01:03:49 PM

Guy,
    Congratulations on a MAGNIFICENT Model! You have created a real thing of beauty here, and the comparison to the real photograph says volumes!
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Fokker D.VII (Alb)
Post by: Andi Little on August 31, 2013, 04:03:15 PM

Great build - evocative pic's and as is now expected of you! ... an excellent readalong too.

Bliddy well done Sir!

Title: Re: Fokker D.VII (Alb)
Post by: martin on August 31, 2013, 06:39:31 PM

Superb build and real quality finish. Congratulations on this wonderful project Guy.

Martin.

Title: Re: Fokker D.VII (Alb)
Post by: Steven Robson on August 31, 2013, 09:13:30 PM

A magnificent model Guy;  very well done indeed!

You’ve brought this aircraft to life for us.

And thank you very much for sharing your detailed build log with the forum.

I would be honoured to land your Nickchen in the Gallery Page for Spoked Wheel Shop.

Clearly, a Happy Landing
Steven Robson 

Title: Re: Fokker D.VII (Alb)
Post by: LindsayT on September 01, 2013, 01:00:04 AM

Beautiful result, Guy! The high quality lozenge and wheels really make the piece.

Lindsay

Title: Re: Fokker D.VII (Alb)
Post by: Chris Johnson on September 01, 2013, 01:47:04 AM

Top drawer! Very nicely done.

Cheers,

Chris

Title: Re: Fokker D.VII (Alb)
Post by: Epeeman on September 01, 2013, 04:28:19 AM

Truely superb, Guy -

Looks very realistic - well done!

Regards

Dave

Title: Re: Fokker D.VII (Alb)
Post by: Ernie on September 01, 2013, 05:47:40 AM

Wonderful result to all your hard work, Guy!  Superb model.
The wire wheels and your lozenge work are amazing.  Well done!

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: Fokker D.VII (Alb)
Post by: Gisbod on September 01, 2013, 07:34:21 AM

Thanks guys,

That's very kind.. :)

The forum's really helping my builds..

Just another quick one - I quite enjoy messing about with these..

(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac29/Gisbod/Wingnut%20Wings%20Fokker%20DVII/da4d5e3d-ba75-4c81-a186-a9e7f2f79957-1.jpeg) (http://s882.photobucket.com/user/Gisbod/media/Wingnut%20Wings%20Fokker%20DVII/da4d5e3d-ba75-4c81-a186-a9e7f2f79957-1.jpeg.html)

Guy

Title: Re: Fokker D.VII (Alb)
Post by: rhallinger on September 01, 2013, 10:53:19 PM

Amazing photo Guy!  How did you do it?  BTW, absolutely gorgeous model! ;D. I love this scheme, and the spoked wheel really makes the model come alive.

Regards,

Bob

Title: Re: Fokker D.VII (Alb)
Post by: Gisbod on September 02, 2013, 12:35:51 AM

Hi Bob,

Just messing about editing in photobucket - gives you loads of options..

Guy

Title: Re: Fokker D.VII (Alb)
Post by: Ernie on September 02, 2013, 01:48:04 AM

Guy...messing around or not, I love that last photo!  Brilliant idea.

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: Fokker D.VII (Alb)
Post by: Gisbod on September 02, 2013, 03:33:09 AM

Thanks Ernie..  ;)

Really easy - You can multi-layer effects too - I could get quite addicted!

I realise it's not going to be everyone's cup of tea...

Guy

Title: Re: Fokker D.VII (Alb)
Post by: lone modeller on September 03, 2013, 07:35:03 AM

I agree with everything written so far. A truly amazing build. Great stuff.

Title: Re: Fokker D.VII (Alb)
Post by: Vladimir Ziska on September 04, 2013, 08:44:39 PM

Hi Guy,

I finally have a little more time and I could see the Fokker. It looks fantastic. The surface is excellent. Also, the photos are beautiful. It's a top model.

Cheers,

Vladimir

Title: Re: Fokker D.VII (Alb)
Post by: dr 1 ace on September 09, 2013, 01:26:25 AM

Have to agree with all the above comments, a Very Fine build !!

Title: Re: Fokker D.VII (Alb)
Post by: Cimmerian on September 18, 2013, 05:34:53 AM

That is an awesome model.