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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Epeeman on April 08, 2014, 07:25:56 AM

Title: 1/28 Revell Fokker DR1 triplane
Post by: Epeeman on April 08, 2014, 07:25:56 AM
All,

Completed this evening -

Not a WNW kit, but .................

A quick, thoroughly enjoyable build of another of Revell's big, classic kits.  These kits are obviously not up to modern standards, but with a little bit of effort they can build into a reasonable representation of the subject to hand.

My thanks to those who supported me during the build - I really appreciated the words of encouragement.

Regards

Dave

(http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i446/epee6/018_zps05a097b5.jpg) (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/epee6/media/018_zps05a097b5.jpg.html)

(http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i446/epee6/012_zps86ada427.jpg) (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/epee6/media/012_zps86ada427.jpg.html)

(http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i446/epee6/017_zps0c88e003.jpg) (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/epee6/media/017_zps0c88e003.jpg.html)

(http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i446/epee6/014_zps16e3d885.jpg) (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/epee6/media/014_zps16e3d885.jpg.html)

(http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i446/epee6/011_zps877480dc.jpg) (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/epee6/media/011_zps877480dc.jpg.html)

(http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i446/epee6/008_zps6437ad6f.jpg) (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/epee6/media/008_zps6437ad6f.jpg.html)

(http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i446/epee6/006_zps9490a4da.jpg) (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/epee6/media/006_zps9490a4da.jpg.html)

(http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i446/epee6/005_zps411ec446.jpg) (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/epee6/media/005_zps411ec446.jpg.html)

(http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i446/epee6/007_zps2cb67d92.jpg) (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/epee6/media/007_zps2cb67d92.jpg.html)

(http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i446/epee6/009_zps093cb9c9.jpg) (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/epee6/media/009_zps093cb9c9.jpg.html)

(http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i446/epee6/004_zps32aaf004.jpg) (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/epee6/media/004_zps32aaf004.jpg.html)

Hope you like it!

Regards

Dave


Title: Re: 1/28 Revell Fokker DR1 triplane
Post by: rhallinger on April 08, 2014, 07:30:56 AM
A classic beauty Dave!  You have captured the quintessential WWI fighter plane very well indeed. Congratulations!

Cheers,

Bob
Title: Re: 1/28 Revell Fokker DR1 triplane
Post by: Nigel Jackson on April 08, 2014, 07:41:59 AM
I certainly do like it Dave. Well done!

Best wishes
Nigel
Title: Re: 1/28 Revell Fokker DR1 triplane
Post by: lcarroll on April 08, 2014, 07:44:31 AM
You certainly dragged the beauty out of the beast Dave. Shows what can be done with some of these classics with a little, or probably a lot, of talent and effort. Lovely work, I like her a lot!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: 1/28 Revell Fokker DR1 triplane
Post by: LindsayT on April 08, 2014, 04:17:20 PM
Great work, Dave! that's gotta feel good to get a good quick win under your belt.

Lindsay
Title: Re: 1/28 Revell Fokker DR1 triplane
Post by: PrzemoL on April 08, 2014, 04:26:06 PM
Very nice. It is great to see, there is world beyond WNW ;)
Title: Re: 1/28 Revell Fokker DR1 triplane
Post by: Cimmerian on April 08, 2014, 06:50:08 PM
Very nice work. Well done.
Title: Re: 1/28 Revell Fokker DR1 triplane
Post by: coyotemagic on April 09, 2014, 02:23:27 AM
Wow, Dave!  She's lovely!  Maybe she came from humble beginnings, but she looks like royalty.  The red over the streaking looks very convincing.  Truly excellent, mate!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: 1/28 Revell Fokker DR1 triplane
Post by: lone modeller on April 09, 2014, 03:39:30 AM
From a sow's ear (well almost) a silk purse has been made. Excellent modelling of an old kit. Wonderful finish and I really like the additional details in the cockpit. Very well done.
Title: Re: 1/28 Revell Fokker DR1 triplane
Post by: Epeeman on April 09, 2014, 03:55:28 AM
Many thanks, gentleman!

I really enjoyed building this one - next up will be Revell's large scale Camel - this will then complete the set of 1/28 scale Revell WW1 kits.

Looking forward to seeing what the rest of you have been up to now.

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: 1/28 Revell Fokker DR1 triplane
Post by: mgunns on April 09, 2014, 04:05:34 AM
Hello Dave:

Again, this turned out really nice, quite a stunner.  I like these kits, and I think the DVII is next on my agenda in this scale.  I am looking forward to your Camel build.

Best

Mark
Title: Re: 1/28 Revell Fokker DR1 triplane
Post by: Epeeman on April 09, 2014, 07:28:15 AM
Thanks, Mark!

Yes, great - you must have a go at one of these large scale Revell kits - they actually go together very well on the whole - I think you will be pleasantly surprised.   Just adding some basic detail really makes a difference - going for the DVII is also a good choice and I will look forward to seeing you have a go at this one.

As for doing a build log for the Camel I am in two minds to be honest,  but suspect I will probably decide against it.

Can't wait to see you have a go at the DVII though.

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: 1/28 Revell Fokker DR1 triplane
Post by: IFF1418 on April 09, 2014, 09:23:08 PM
Hello Dave,

As I said before, this is a terrific build. There are many things I like about it. The color is very nice, your weathering extremely well done and the interior was outstanding. Many congratulations.

Kind regards
Patrick
Title: Re: 1/28 Revell Fokker DR1 triplane
Post by: Epeeman on April 10, 2014, 02:05:18 AM
Thanks, mate!

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: 1/28 Revell Fokker DR1 triplane
Post by: DC87 on April 10, 2014, 03:38:21 AM
Very very nice, the red came up trumps.
Title: Re: 1/28 Revell Fokker DR1 triplane
Post by: Epeeman on April 10, 2014, 08:19:01 PM
Thanks, Dan!

Dave
Title: Re: 1/28 Revell Fokker DR1 triplane
Post by: Ernie on April 10, 2014, 08:26:27 PM
Wonderful model, Dave.  Could you tell me what was the brand of red paint you
used?  Thanks for sharing your talents.

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: 1/28 Revell Fokker DR1 triplane
Post by: Epeeman on April 11, 2014, 07:32:30 AM
Wonderful model, Dave.  Could you tell me what was the brand of red paint you
used?  Thanks for sharing your talents.

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Hello, Ernie -

Thanks, mate! 

Yes, with pleasure - red is Revell's ('aqua colour' range) Carmin Red code 36 which was the colour call out in the instructions.   Personally, I find this shade of red dries to a light shade bordering an almost orange tone in strong light.  In this case, painted over a darker base coat (olive brown) changed the tone to a much darker shade which looks better to my eyes.

Regards

Dave

Title: Re: 1/28 Revell Fokker DR1 triplane
Post by: dr 1 ace on April 11, 2014, 07:38:04 AM


As I said during the ..."in progress>>>", good to see others still turning out quality  builds of the old girl !

Ed
Title: Re: 1/28 Revell Fokker DR1 triplane
Post by: Epeeman on April 11, 2014, 10:30:57 PM
Thanks, Ed -

I think the old kits can actually be more of a fun build on occasions.

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: 1/28 Revell Fokker DR1 triplane
Post by: Des on April 12, 2014, 10:10:46 PM
An excellent result Dave from an aged kit, I really like the red and how it turned out, congratulations on turning this ancient kit into a thing of beauty.

Des.
Title: Re: 1/28 Revell Fokker DR1 triplane
Post by: Epeeman on April 13, 2014, 07:36:11 AM
Thanks, Des -

These old, large scale Revell's actually have a lot going for them and turn out well with a small amount of effort - really worth a go.

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: 1/28 Revell Fokker DR1 triplane
Post by: uncletony on April 13, 2014, 10:36:10 AM
Nice result fron this old kit, a fond childhood memory of mine ( and most likely a lot of others here, )

Looking forward to seeing how you get on with the Camel...
Title: Re: 1/28 Revell Fokker DR1 triplane
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on April 17, 2014, 11:32:13 AM
looks damn good too me, i got one a while back with the intention of doing exactly this, a 1/28 mvr red tripe. nice work.
Title: Re: 1/28 Revell Fokker DR1 triplane
Post by: Epeeman on April 18, 2014, 07:51:49 AM
Bo/Albatross -

Thank you both kindly!

Regards

Dave