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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: mgunns on February 01, 2014, 11:36:02 AM
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Okay folks:
I saw Bob H's Seven Swabians and I just had to do one. So, I got the decal sheet, and I got the Aviattic lozenge for the wings and away I went. I think I messed up on the undercarriage air foil painting, I think it should be reversed, but; the WNW instructions for painting this a/c were not real helpful. But here it is:
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Marks%20WWI%20Subjects/FokkerD-Vii_7swabians.jpg) (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/ptbarnum101/media/Marks%20WWI%20Subjects/FokkerD-Vii_7swabians.jpg.html)
Woops! Wrong one, that is the Aurora one from years past.
Here it is sans doily:
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Fokker%20DVII/DSC01228.jpg) (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/ptbarnum101/media/Fokker%20DVII/DSC01228.jpg.html)
A close up of the aileron control lines. I used the Gaspatch turnbuckles this time. Still sort of a pain to do. I used EZ line and it pulled out twice, after I had the top wing on!!! Sheesh :'(
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Fokker%20DVII/DSC01231.jpg) (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/ptbarnum101/media/Fokker%20DVII/DSC01231.jpg.html)
Another port view
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Fokker%20DVII/DSC01230.jpg) (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/ptbarnum101/media/Fokker%20DVII/DSC01230.jpg.html)
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Fokker%20DVII/DSC01232.jpg) (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/ptbarnum101/media/Fokker%20DVII/DSC01232.jpg.html)
Here's a starboard shot. The photo in the WNW directions showed a wound patch on the rudder so I put one on.
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Fokker%20DVII/DSC01234.jpg) (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/ptbarnum101/media/Fokker%20DVII/DSC01234.jpg.html)
I preshaded the horizontal stabilizer and I used a fine sharpie and drew the frame work in the elevator. If you look close you can see it. I did the same on the rudder. It sort of has the effect.
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Fokker%20DVII/DSC01235.jpg) (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/ptbarnum101/media/Fokker%20DVII/DSC01235.jpg.html)
In true upper Midwest fashion: "So there you have it."
Best
Mark
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Superb job, Mark. The Sharpie worked a treat...good thinking. She's a sweet
looking aeroplane, my friend. Well done!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Fantastic - great build and execution of that scheme!
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Excellent Model Mark! Lovely scheme and Execution!!
RAGIII
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Great job, Mark! Really well done.
Lindsay
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Beautifully done Mark, the painting is superb and the scheme looks fantastic, congratulations on an excellent build.
Des.
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This is such a very accomplished piece of work, Mark. I can only look on in admiration. Congratulations.
Best wishes
Nigel
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Hello Mark, a magnificent job once again. It is stunning in every way. Wonderful piece of craftmanship. Congratulations my friend!
Kind regards
Patrick
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Excellent D.VII Mark.
What isn't there to like about the Seben Swabian livery. Love it!
Cheers,
BVB ;)
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Outstanding job Mark! That scheme seems awfully familiar for some reason. ;D
You have quite a hanger full of beautiful D.VIIs at this point. I am a bit behind, but will endeavor to rectify the situation before the centennial of the D.VII in 2018. ;)
Very nice work my friend. You can be quite proud of this lovely bird! :)
Cheers,
Bob
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Thanks for posting this fine build Mark. I especially like the shading effect you've achieved on the tail section.
Mark
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Beautiful job Mark, the scheme is excellent and you've done a great job on this one. Which Aviattic Sheet(s) did you use, the lozenge looks spectacular?
Got to say it's not hard to tell the Mid West is having a really bad Winter, your productivity is incredible at present, and there's certainly no drop in the quality of your work!
Cheers,
Lance
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Another wonderful presentation of this colour scheme. What a pity the markings are not available in 1/72 scale as they would not be possible to paint by hand (at least not by me). I agree with the others that the finish is absolutely top notch and there is no mistake about that. Congratulations. BTW the Aurora offering also looks very good too. More photos?
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Hello everyone and thanks for all the kind comments. I am humbled by all of your comments knowing that each and every one of you is a great modeler. Today (1 Feb) I took the model to the "Hope it don't snow" contest in Rochester MN. I really didn't expect to get anything for it. I also entered my Sopwith Camel, the Nie 11, the Pfalz DXII and the Seven Swabians, I got a gold medal for the Seven Swabians. People were saying how great the model was and what a great job I did. I just put it together. That's it. It is a great kit, great decals and a modicum of skill. I truly appreciate all of your comments and compliments it means so much to me. It is this forum more than anything and the great people here that motivate me to build and complete my models.
So, thanks again for stopping by. No more Aurora stuff for the time being, but our theme this fall for our annual "Nordicon" is to take an old kit, using abilities and technology make the best of it. I am going to use an Aurora DH4 and work on that and during the summer! But; I digress.
Best
Mark
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Mark,
Congratulations on the "Gold", certainly well deserved! Enjoy playing around with the "old" DH4, sounds like a lot of fun and should make for a challenging Summer.
Cheers,
Lance
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Hello Lance:
Thanks again for stopping by and your comments. I am looking forward to it, it will be fun. I just might take it off the shelf and start after "Pfalz Mania" slows down.
Stay tuned.
Best
Mark
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Congrats Mark! It's well deserved.
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Hello Mark,
Many congratulations with your well deserved gold medal. It's an appreciation for your outstanding craftmanship. Well done my friend!
Kind regards
Patrick
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No surprise about the gold, Mark, it's a beautiful and skilled piece of work.
Best wishes
Nigel
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Thanks Lindsay, Patrick and Nigel:
I truly appreciate the comments.
Best
Mark
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Many congratulations on the medal - as others have written it is well deserved. You have got more guts than me in showing your models in public as I would not do so, so evn more congratulations. Best of luck with the DH4 - do post pictures when appropriate.
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very nice. its an amazing time we live in . back in the old days they had to make masks and paint on lozenge. we have this super nice fabric textured stuff that makes our stuff look damn realistic. cheers
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She's truly stunning, Mark! Another brilliant D.VII, buddy, absolutely worthy of the Gold! However, I really wish you would stop tempting me with all these alluring D.VII schemes. I've ordered the Lifelike 1/48 sheet with Leusch's dragon because of you and now, just when I think I might have all my OAW variants sorted, you go and throw this one at me. ;)
Cheers,
Bud
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She's truly stunning, Mark! Another brilliant D.VII, buddy, absolutely worthy of the Gold! ....
Cheers,
Bud
Ditto my Amigos' comments
ED
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Thanks again guys: All duly appreciated.
@ Bud: They are truly amazing schemes. I will be looking forward to seeing your dragon scheme as it unfolds. Stay tuned for more! ;D
@ Richard: Thanks for providing a quality product that greatly reduces the stress level and increased modeling time.
@ Albatros123: I have to agree, I do remember stenciling the lozenge on the old Aurora kits, in fact, I remember stenciling it on my Hannover! This is the best time.
@ Ed & LM: Thanks again guys for stopping by. So many variations....so little time.
Thanks to all.
Mark
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Congratulations on the gold. I'll be looking forward to that DH4.
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Mark, I'm a little late seeing this...how I missed it I don't know, but I am absolutely
thrilled for you. You did much more than just put the Schawabians together. Your talent is obvious
and the Gold is totally deserved. Please accept my heartfelt congratulations, my friend.
You have made us proud!
Cheers,
Ernie
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Congrats! on the bling Mark. Well deserved no doubt.
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I'll have to do this scheme next methinks........