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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: coyotemagic on October 16, 2013, 08:30:05 AM
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Currently on the bench is Roden's nice little Fokker D.VII.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Fokker%20D7%20GB/PhonixDI004_zpsee2455b0.jpg)
And the scheme I intend to use.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Fokker%20D7%20GB/PhonixDI006_zpse6288a19.jpg)
Roden's representation of the fabric behind the seat is pretty sparse.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Fokker%20D7%20GB/DSC01835_zps812cf4e7.jpg)
I glammed it up a bit with some pe stitching.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Fokker%20D7%20GB/DSC01836_zps08cb6ab4.jpg)
I used Wood & Wire reverse decals for the cockpit interior. Since the Roden kits have no throttle or spark advance lever, I cobbled some up with bits and pieces of left over pe from Fotocut, Mirage and Eduard. Looks reasonable enough, I s'pose.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Fokker%20D7%20GB/DSC01844_zpse55c4f74.jpg)
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Fokker%20D7%20GB/DSC01843_zpsb309388c.jpg)
One of the reasons I chose the Roden kit over the Eduard was the fuel tank. Roden has one, Eduard doesn't. However, following kit instructions, the outboard starboard filler spout is too long and had to be modified.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Fokker%20D7%20GB/DSC01837_zpse1ea03f3.jpg)
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Fokker%20D7%20GB/DSC01838_zps4947a640.jpg)
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Fokker%20D7%20GB/DSC01847_zps9dc09333.jpg)
The instrument panel was a sad, dull, little lump of ill-defined plastic, so I scraped it all of and built it all up again.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Fokker%20D7%20GB/DSC01841_zps01bb3f65.jpg)
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Fokker%20D7%20GB/DSC01842_zps5f3b3e33.jpg)
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Fokker%20D7%20GB/001_zpse2e5be04.jpg)
Didn't know what to do about the seat since I wasn't sure whether Monnington was equipped with a parachute or not, but it seemed like I was just getting bogged down doing research and thinking about it, so I used a resin seat cushion I had in my parts bin, courtesy of albatros 1234. Thanks, Scott!
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Fokker%20D7%20GB/DSC01846_zps2b303afa.jpg)
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Fokker%20D7%20GB/DSC01848_zps15b3a2d5.jpg)
I've also got the wings assembled, primed and ready for lozenge, so I should have more photos up soon.
Thanks for lookin' in.
Cheers,
Bud
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Beautiful start Bud! Your attention to detail is AWESOME! Excellent Modeling!!
RAGIII
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Fantastic start, Bud! Your treatment of the bits and bites in the cockpit is
amazing. Wonderful job on the instrument panel. On top of that, I really
like the red & White paint scheme! Will be enjoying your build!
Cheer,
Ernie :)
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Thanks, Rick and Ernie! This one is coming together fairly easily in spite of Roden's alleged fit issues. Thank goodness I don't have to use their decals.
Cheers,
Bud
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Great work Bud! You're moving right along, and making realism seem effortless. ;).
Regards,
Bob
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Thanks, Bob! I'm really pleased that you like it.
Cheers,
Bud
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Hi Bud,
Really great start..
The detailing is top notch. Looks more like 1:32..
Guy
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Promises to be a nice model :D
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That's a great start Bud. The detailing is beautiful.
Best wishes
Nigel
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Hi Bud,
Nice chair and safety belts. Your detail is so wonderfull!
Kind regards
Patrick
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Nice improvements to the kit.
I like your desktop background too.
Tom
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Hello Bud:
I like how did the stitching detail, simple but effective. The rest of your cockpit "adornments" is pretty neat as well. With yours and RAG III's DVII builds I am getting motivated to tackle mine and 'giter done'.
Looking forward to seeing you progress.
Best
Mark
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Great start, Bud!
The little bits and bobs you have added have made a real difference in terms of extra detail - keep up the (usual) good work, mate.
Regards
Dave
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Great start and job detailing in the cockpit.
Just perfect.
Cheers
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Thanks so much, guys! I really appreciate the support.
Just closed up the fuselage. Here are a couple shots pre-closure.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Fokker%20D7%20GB/DSC01850_zps406c0f2d.jpg)
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Fokker%20D7%20GB/DSC01851_zpsffff0bd9.jpg)
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Fokker%20D7%20GB/DSC01856_zps9588a21c.jpg)
I added some seam stitching under the fuselage from PART of Poland.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Fokker%20D7%20GB/DSC01857_zps7b635ceb.jpg)
Now, on to a bit of lozenge work.
Cheers,
Bud
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Beautiful work so far Bud, the interior looks fantastic, almost a shame to close it up and hide all that extra fine detailing you have done, the reverse lozenge decals really look great.
Des.
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Jasta 18 is one of my favorite schemes. Keeping an eye on your progress.
Life's Best
Rick
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Beautiful work so far Bud, the interior looks fantastic, almost a shame to close it up and hide all that extra fine detailing you have done, the reverse lozenge decals really look great.
Des.
Thanks, Des! Unlike Nieuports and Pups, a surprising amount of the interior is visible in the D.VII, even with the top wing on, as you'll soon discover when you build yours. Now, the engine will be a different matter, as I intend to have her fully cowled.
Cheers,
Bud
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Jasta 18 is one of my favorite schemes. Keeping an eye on your progress.
Life's Best
Rick
Thanks, Rick. There are some really nice schemes on Pheon's Jasta 18 sheet.
Cheers,
Bud
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Lookin' good here too! and my your progress is... , wish I was as prolific.
Ed
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Lookin' good here too! and my your progress is...w, ish I was as prolific.
Ed
Thanks, Ed! I'm retired (sort of) and Carol's in Denver on bidness for a few days, so....
Cheers,
Bud
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Excellent work Bud! Your interior enhancements and fuselage stitching are beautiful! I am joining my DVII fuselage halves today and have the wings painted white as a base for the Lozenge. Looking forward to your next update.
RAGIII
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Super job, Bud! The interior looks first-rate. I like the treatment of the fuel tank and the
bottom stitching is absolutely right-on. Yours is a great build to follow along!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Excellent work Bud! Your interior enhancements and fuselage stitching are beautiful! I am joining my DVII fuselage halves today and have the wings painted white as a base for the Lozenge. Looking forward to your next update.
RAGIII
Thanks, Rick! I'm looking forward to seeing your updates.
Cheers,
Bud
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Super job, Bud! The interior looks first-rate. I like the treatment of the fuel tank and the
bottom stitching is absolutely right-on. Yours is a great build to follow along!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
Thanks, Ernie! I appreciate the support.
Cheers,
Bud
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classic, looks great so far bud. really liked the scratched throttle. you shoulda seen my first roden dvii. damn that thing fought me. it was like my 3rd model when i got back in the hobby.before i had a clue on what the stuff looked like. i also made the classic mistake by trying to use the motor framing with the molded on framing on the cowl cheeks. do yourself a favor and sand that crap off and make those cheek panels as thin as possible and with some test fitting it will turn out really nice. funny thing was i knew nothing about lozenge. this was before i was even a member at the drome so i didnt understand how the lozenge was gonna work i thought it was gonna look bad laying the bolts side by side so i spent extra time trimming selected polygons from the edges of the pattern so that when i overlapped them it looked as if the pattern contiued repeating in one piece. i think i thought they were painted on so the strips didnt make sense to my ignorant head. ah the things we do, haha
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Thanks, Scott, and thanks for the tip on the cowling. This kit is a bit more fiddly than the Eduard kit, but I like the detail just a little better.
Cheers,
Bud
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Hi Bud,
Very good choice, Roden is superb kit, better as Eduard. And your superb hand. Good start.
Cheers,
Vladimir
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Thank you, Vladimir! The engine in the Roden kit is much better, as well, although it would still need a bit of work if I were leaving the cowling off. I'm using your lozenge on the undersides of the wings since that is the only place the lozenge is exposed. On the fuselage, tail and upper surfaces, I'm using some old Eduard lozenge since it will be painted over.
Cheers,
Bud
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Your job in the interior and in those little details it's first class, a real joy to my eyes.
Simply superb Bud.
Cheers
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Hi Bud,
I totally agree with Zabu, your details are magnificent and are indeed a joy for the eye. Every day I'm more and more surprised by the skills and ability of so much members on this wonderfull forum.
Very kind regards
Patrick
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Many thanks, Paulo and Patrick! You're making me blush.
Got the lozenge in place now, ready for the red and white paint. Hopefully the loz will just barely show through when I'm finished. Didn't want to waste any of my good Wood and Wire or Aviattic lozenge for this purpose, so I'm sacraficing some old Eduard 4 color to the cause.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Fokker%20D7%20GB/DSC01859_zps725271bc.jpg)
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Fokker%20D7%20GB/DSC01860_zpsdd21d37b.jpg)
Cheers,
Bud
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Good idea about the under-lozenge, Bud. I'm anxious to see how it
looks faded under a coat of paint. Very nice installation of the lozenge
decals, by the way.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Bud, The Lozenge is looking really nice. I am taking the same approach on my fuselage and tail surfaces. I will be using the WNW Lozenge, then over painting/ Looking forward to your Overspray!
RAGIII
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sweet
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Great stuff Bud! I'll go to school on your overpaint when I do a Jasta 18 bird in 1/32, as I too have the Pheon sheet. :D
Have I mentioned that your model looks detailed like 1/32, even though it's 1/48? Very well done my friend!
Regards,
Bob
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Blimey, Bud -
Looking great and progressing fast on this one - has the fit been good so far?
Regards
Dave
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Bud,
Outstanding new project my old friend. Looking forward to following this thread.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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She's looking wonderful Bud, the lozenge decal application is excellent and once over painted should really look the part.
Des.
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Magic stuff Bud. What an excellent job my friend. She will be a cracker
when shes done. Weel done man. Impressed.
Cheers
Dave
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Thanks so much, gentlemen. You're all far too kind. But, I'll take it. ;)
I think the red over the loz turned out okay. I didn't want it to be too translucent, just barely showing through. I'm happy with it.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Fokker%20D7%20GB/002_zps3b8d9678.jpg)
Now for the white.
Cheers,
Bud
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That turned out excellent Bud, the very subtle translucent effect of the lozenge decal is superb, can't wait to see what you do with the rest of the aeroplane.
Des.
ps - what red did you use?
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Thanks, Des! I used Tamiya Ferrari Mica Red. To my eye, it looked closest to the cover art of the Osprey Jasta 18 book. Some post shading and a little weathering should tone it down some.
Cheers,
Bud
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Bud,
Your over paint is excellent! I hope I nail my yellow fuselage as well as you have your wings!
RAGIII
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Lovely red! That looks just right over the Loz. Nice interior too.
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Super job on the red over lozenge. I'm taking notes as I work on WNW 1/32 for Jasta 18. Thanks for providing inspiration and motivation.
Life's Best
Rick
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Bud,
Well done my old friend the red over the lozenge looks perfect to me. Great choice of the shade of red too.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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I really like the paint on the wing, Bud. Great choice of red...it looks perfect.
Did you thin it any more than usual to get the translucent effect you were after?
Whatever you did, you certainly got it right on! I'm enjoying the build and looking
forward to the next update.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Awesome job with the painting.
The translucid red over the lozenge it's very nicely done.
Cheers
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Hello Bud
You say that you think the red over the lozenge turned out okay. The consensus here is that you've done a brilliant job! Another great lesson for us in how to approach things. Thank you.
Best wishes
Nigel
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Bud,
Your over paint is excellent! I hope I nail my yellow fuselage as well as you have your wings!
RAGIII
Bud, ditto Rick's comments and Rick, I'm sure you will do as well.
ED
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Thanks, guys! Ernie, I'm embarrassed to admit this, but the red is from a Tamiya rattle can. I like lacquers (yes, I know, they can kill you and they're bad for the environment). In my opinion, they are the most durable of paints and they go on smoothly. I usually only use rattle cans when the weather is too crappy for airbrushing, but I really like this color.
I have all of the white painted now. It looks much better in reality.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Fokker%20D7%20GB/FokkerDVII001_zpsd8b4ee9c.jpg)
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Fokker%20D7%20GB/FokkerDVII002_zpsf891cefa.jpg)
Although the rest of the plane isn't quite ready yet, I couldn't resist testing the decals.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Fokker%20D7%20GB/FokkerDVII003_zpsfe408b52.jpg)
More soon.
Cheers,
Bud
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Hi Bud,
This looks amazingly good. Is it common to overpaint the lozenge? I'm admiring your work all the way from the cabin to the fuselage and wings. Congratulations you are really top class.
Kind regards
Patrick
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Bud, my friend, rattle can or not, the paint is gorgeous! I think the red and white of
Jasta 18 is one of the best colour schemes and you have more than done it justice.
Looking forward to the next updates.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Hi Bud,
This looks amazingly good. Is it common to overpaint the lozenge? I'm admiring your work all the way from the cabin to the fuselage and wings. Congratulations you are really top class.
Kind regards
Patrick
Thanks, Patrick! Yes, all Fokker D.VII's came from the factory with either streaked fabric (Fokker) or printed lozenge fabric (Albatros, OAW and later Fokker). When individual or unit markings were applied in the field, the original factory finish was simply painted over, often showing through ever so slightly. Sometimes, if a ship survived, wear and weather would take it's toll on the painted finish allowing the fabric to show through even more. This is what I'm trying to acheive with mine.
Cheers,
Bud
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Fabulous paintwork Bud! I love this Jasta 18 scheme. Keep going!
Regards,
Bob
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Hi Bud,
This looks amazingly good. Is it common to overpaint the lozenge? I'm admiring your work all the way from the cabin to the fuselage and wings. Congratulations you are really top class.
Kind regards
Patrick
Thanks, Patrick! Yes, all Fokker D.VII's came from the factory with either streaked fabric (Fokker) or printed lozenge fabric (Albatros, OAW and later Fokker). When individual or unit markings were applied in the field, the original factory finish was simply painted over, often showing through ever so slightly. Sometimes, if a ship survived, wear and weather would take it's toll on the painted finish allowing the fabric to show through even more. This is what I'm trying to acheive with mine.
Cheers,
Bud
Hello Bud, it really is so much more than trying. It is perfection. Now that I know the reason why, it is even more attractive to me. Well done Bud!
Kind regards
Patrick
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Bud, my friend, rattle can or not, the paint is gorgeous! I think the red and white of
Jasta 18 is one of the best colour schemes and you have more than done it justice.
Looking forward to the next updates.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
Thanks again, Ernie! Yeah, I love the Jasta 18 schemes. That Pheon sheet has so many options, I'm gonna have to do a Pfalz and an Albatros in red and white, as well.
Cheers,
Bud
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Fabulous paintwork Bud! I love this Jasta 18 scheme. Keep going!
Regards,
Bob
Thanks, Bob! Hopefully, I'll have the engine and cowling done by Monday.
Cheers,
Bud
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Very fine paint job, Bud. Looking forward to see more of it.
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Hello, Bud -
Like the colour scheme you have chosen for your DVII - all your rib shading looks the part too.
Look forward to your next update.
Regards
Dave
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Bud,
The latest update is Fantastic! I love the red and white and those black markings set the whole thing off! Your shading as always is top notch!
RAGIII
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Looking really great there Bud! Love the choice of scheme too :)
BC
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Great painting job on those ribs.
The scheme it's awesome.
Thx for the update.
Cheers
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Very realistic discoloration canvas on the ribs !
Great painting job!
I look forward to more ;D
Jacek
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Thanks for all the kind words, guys. Right now I'm struggling to get all of the cowling bits to coexist amicably. Doing a lot of whittling, scraping, carving and sanding, but I'm still enjoying this build tremendously.
Cheers,
Bud
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Looking better and better with each update Bud, the decals look amazing.
Des.
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Thanks, Des!
I wasn't sure how I wanted to approach the engine. I knew that I wanted to build this model fully cowled, so I didn't see much point in adding a lot of detail to the lower portion of the Mercedes. I did, however, want to replace the valve springs since they would pretty much be all that you would be able to see with the cowling in place.
First I cut away the crude kit representations of the valve springs.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Fokker%20D7%20GB/DSC01869_zpsb39d7ec9.jpg)
Then I added new ones cut from guitar string.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Fokker%20D7%20GB/DSC01873_zps47a75275.jpg)
I also decided to forgo my usual grimy wash on the crank case since it wouldn't be visible.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Fokker%20D7%20GB/DSC01876_zpscdaeb7b9.jpg)
Here she sits partially cowled.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Fokker%20D7%20GB/DSC01877_zpsb60ed80d.jpg)
And fully cowled.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Fokker%20D7%20GB/FokkerDVII002_zps2cabd950.jpg)
See? Not much of the engine is visible. I think I'll build another with the engine exposed.
Cheers,
Bud
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Hi Bud,
Looks terrific when closed too. What wonderful colors you produced. This is magic.
Kind regards
Patrick
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Bud, Nice work on the Valve Springs and a good decision on the engine overall! Your engine cover panels came out looking terrific as goes the overall scheme!
RAGIII
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Very sharp Bud! Good call on the engine. I'll do the same on a fully-cowled version.
How did you do the rib-shading on this one? It looks like Tamiya smoke airbrushed over tape strips, but I know that you often use pastels. Whichever, it is very effective! ;D
Regards,
Bob
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She's looking great Bud! You were right about the engine...nice work on
the springs. I'm also wondering about the shading. Sprayed on or pastels?
You've certainly got a winner there, Bud. Looking forward to more photos.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Thank you very much, my friends! Bob and Ernie, the post-shading is indeed pastels. My usual method of application is to use a small sponge type make-up applicator. Very cheap and readily available at any pharmacy. They work great for pre-shading, but for post-shading you want something with a lighter touch, so I went with the method used by Paul Carpenter (Carpo) and used a small, soft bristled brush with a chisel tip.
Cheers,
Bud
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Bud,
Outstanding post-shading my old friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Bud,
Outstanding post-shading my old friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Thanks, Gregory! I think it may be just a tad over-done, though. The hazards of doing that sort of thing at night with poor lighting, I suppose. It seemed much lighter while I was doing it. Then again, I'm sure the clear coat darkened it some. Oh, well. I'll know better next time. ;)
Cheers,
Bud
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Been working pretty steadily on this bad boy and got quite a bit done. Mostly underside lozenge and rib tapes. Nothin' really photo worthy yet, 'cept maybe this.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Fokker%20D7%20GB/FokkerDVII003_zpsddf92a64.jpg)
These are the excellent Master barrels glued to the kit breaches. In order to preserve the exquisite detail, I chose not to paint the barrels, instead using Uschi's burnishing agent.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Fokker%20D7%20GB/FokkerDVII004_zpsfa933cf9.jpg)
Seems like I'm pretty close to finishing her. Hopefully, in a couple weeks.
Cheers,
Bud
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You are making pretty good headway Bud, the fuselage and bottom wing really look great and the MG is excellent, can't beat those Master barrels.
Des.
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Thanks, Des! This is the first time I've used them and I'm hooked.
Cheers,
Bud
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Hi Bud,
This build has been a revelation to me. It is such a wonderful plane and so nicely done. Congratulations with this masterpiece.
Kind regards
Patrick
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Hi Bud
That MG is really something. I can't wait to see the final outcome for the model.
When I compare it with my own efforts on a Roden D.VII, you almost make me want to have another go. Almost........ but I still remember the nightmares I had with it.
Best wishes
Nigel
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Wonderful work, Bud! I love the job you did on the Spandau. First rate stuff, my friend.
The D.VII is going to be a stunner!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Bud,
Excellent Spandau! I may have to try a pair in 1/32nd on my next build! I am looking forward to more progress photos!!
RAGIII
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Spandaus look great Bud!
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Guns look really good, could you give a run down on how you used USCHI's / ie: total immersion or coats/ before assembly or ? ?
Ed
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Hello Bud:
Just getting caught up on your build. I have to echo the sentiments of the others. I like the paint scheme. I am not a big fan of the Red and White scheme, but you have really brought it to life with your shading techniques. I would be leary of taping over painted decal for fear of pulling the decal off. You have much more patience than me on the valve spring front. They really add to the engine, too bad they aren't that visible with the cowl closed up, at least you know they are there. Great looking build Bud, looking forward to seeing you progress.
Best
Mark
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Thanks, guys! Sorry it took so long to get back to y'all, but I'm in the midst of the undersid lozenge and rib tapes and it takes some time.
Guns look really good, could you give a run down on how you used USCHI's / ie: total immersion or coats/ before assembly or ? ?
Ed
Hey, Amigo! You're probably winging your way toward Telford about now, if you're not already there. I immersed the parts in the solution and rolled them around in it until they were completely blackened. It didn't take long. I then rinsed and dried the parts and assembled them. Super easy.
Hello Bud:
I am not a big fan of the Red and White scheme, but you have really brought it to life with your shading techniques.
Best
Mark
Thanks for your kind words, Mark. I never much liked the red and white scheme, or any of the more colorful, flamboyant German schemes, either. They always seemed too festive. That is, until I saw the cover of Osprey's Jasta 18 book. The painting by Mark Postlethwaite depicts Monnington's ship looking downright bellicose with it's skull and crossbones, black edging and slightly grimy overall appearence. Then when I looked at the photo on page 97, I was sold. I think with a little weathering and shading, even the most garish of schemes can look respectably war-like.
Cheers,
Bud
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Got my rib tapes and post-shading done. I know this makes a lot of people nervous, makes me a little nervous, but if your decals are well settled and you coat them with a few layers of clear flat and you pull the tape back on itself slowly, it's fairly safe and easy.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Fokker%20D7%20GB/DSC01884_zps49d8ed09.jpg)
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Fokker%20D7%20GB/DSC01886_zps41c9c833.jpg)
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Fokker%20D7%20GB/DSC01885_zps52971240.jpg)
Cheers,
Bud
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really super nice bud eyecatching scheme with excellent execution . what more can be said. great w3ork buddy.
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Wow Bud, absolutely marvellous. Such magnificent shading and painting of the overlays. Another great build as Always.
Kind regards
Patrick
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Just a super job of the shading, Bud! The aeroplane is looking the business
now, especially your work on the wings. Brilliant stuff, my friend!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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As usual your shading is beautiful! You are getting really close on this one! absolutely stunning work!!
RAGIII
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Excellent work Bud, your paintjob looks absolute stunning. How was the post-shading done, applying a darker color?
greetings ro
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Post-shading came out perfectly.
I see You can keep the nerves in control :D
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Many thanks, gentlemen! Ro, the shading was done with black pastels, applied with a small, soft bristled, short chisel pointed brush.
Cheers,
Bud
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Your shading results are second to none Bud, beautiful work as usual.
Des.
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You've done it again Bud, the shading is magnificent. My last build was both pre and post shaded, and in retrospect when I post shaded I realised that the Pre-Shading effect had added little to the end result thus I'm leaning towards skipping the step on my current Build and going directly to your pastel Post Shading technique; many Thanks for your original advice and "Mini Tutorial" a year or so back. Now all I have to do is get close to the results you illustrate here.............. ???
Cheers,
Lance
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Hello Bud:
You are a brave soul with the post shading on decals!!! It really looks the business Bud, great job and I have to agree, the dirtied, oiled red and white scheme is neat looking and you are doing a great job on it. Looking forward to seeing the completion.
Best
Mark
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Very nice post shading.
It really makes the diference to pop out the model even further. Great stuff.
Cheers
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Thanks, guys! Well, only 4 days since my last update and she's done. In spite of the usual and expected Roden fit issues, this was really a fun build. However, I think my next D.VII will be an Eduard. Tomorrow I'll take some better photos in more natural lighting and post them in the completed section. Thanks again for joining me on this brief but pleasant journey. And thanks to Rowan for producing such magnificent decals!
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Fokker%20D7%20GB/FokkerDVII020_zps0d661dcd.jpg)
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Fokker%20D7%20GB/FokkerDVII021_zpsd497c6c6.jpg)
Cheers,
Bud
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Hi Bud,
This is really magnificent. A very inspiring build all the way. It turned out to be a wonderfful bird. Outstanding modeling. Many congratulations.
Kind regards
Patrick
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Thank you so much, Patrick! I'm really pleased that you like it.
Cheers,
Bud
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Beautiful Bud,
Great build and a lovely finish ;)
Guy
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Super!
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Beautiful build Bud! Terrific from start to finish, especially the overpaint and shading!
RAGIII
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Superb, Bud -
Look forward to seeing in the completed model section.
Regards
Dave
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Guy, Bo, Rick and Dave, thank you for your kind words. I should have the other photos up in an hour or two.
Cheers,
Bud
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Superb job, Bud! I really enjoyed you build and look forward to your next.
The finish is just amazing, weathering and shading just right. Well done!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Thanks, Ernie! I really appreciate that.
Cheers,
Bud
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Bud, you've made a wonderful job of a model that caused me more than the occasional headache. Super stuff!
Best wishes
Nigel
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Thanks, Nigel! There were a few headaches associated with this build, as well. Never the less, I would still build another.
Cheers,
Bud
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Bud,
As others have said, you have created a masterful build by successfully using some pretty advanced techniques. You should be very proud of it.
Phillip
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Just catching up on this one. Amazing work and a great looking scheme. Taking a Roden kit and accomplishing these results is very impressive!!....but your tape on decals still makes me nervous... ???
Steve
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Thanks, Phillip and Steve! As long as you have a few coats of clear flat under your tape, it goes fairly smoothly.
Cheers,
Bud
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Raben would be happy!
Rick
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Hello Bud:
Great job on this one Bud. I am going to try some of your techniques on my current build. Hopefully I will have success. I really like the way this turned out, as has been said your shading, really highlights the craftsmanship you display.
Looking forward to your next build.
Best
Mark
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Thank you, Rick and Mark! What's up next for you, Mark? Your D.VII turned out spectacularly.
Cheers,
Bud
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Hi Bud:
I am working on another DVII, this is the DVII F. I am using the kit markings for Eric Just, Jasta 11. I like the colors and the contrast. I am using a combination of Aviattic cookie cutter decals for the wings and Wood and Wire faded 4 color for the fuselage. I will be using Testors MM Sand to blend the wings with the fuselage, but still provide some contrast. I am not doing a build log as there have been many build logs on the DVII and I bring nothing new to the table as it is OOB. I will post photo's of the completed model in the completed model side of the house when finished.
Gotta love the DVII.
Take care
Mark
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What an absolute BEAUTY Bud 8) Excellent workmanship
and scheme . . . Look like it might fly my friend.
Wonderful man . . .
Cheers
Dave
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Fantastic piece of art Bud...
Nothing to add!
Antonio
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Hi Bud:
I am working on another DVII, this is the DVII F. I am using the kit markings for Eric Just, Jasta 11. I like the colors and the contrast. I am using a combination of Aviattic cookie cutter decals for the wings and Wood and Wire faded 4 color for the fuselage. I will be using Testors MM Sand to blend the wings with the fuselage, but still provide some contrast. I am not doing a build log as there have been many build logs on the DVII and I bring nothing new to the table as it is OOB. I will post photo's of the completed model in the completed model side of the house when finished.
Gotta love the DVII.
Take care
Mark
Fantastic, Mark! I can't wait to see her. Yeah, you're right, buddy. After this build, the D.VII has won me over.
Cheers,
Bud
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Thanks so much, Dave and Antonio. I truly value your input, mates.
Cheers,
Bud
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Good to see it finished--Great work !!!
Ed
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Thanks, Ed! The ending just sort of snuck up on me. It was done before I knew it. As I said before, in spite of numerous fit issues, it was an easy build.
Cheers,
Bud