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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Bolman on May 02, 2014, 12:24:21 PM

Title: 1/72 Eduard Fokker Eindecker E.III
Post by: Bolman on May 02, 2014, 12:24:21 PM
Hello,

Thought it is about time I posted a few of my builds for those who haven't seen. For some of you, nothing new here. 

Possibly the only odd thing to explain is the color. Due to my models being used as game pieces, ease of identifying your plane on the game table is important. Confusion can be avoided by making like planes obviously different, with color. So, to make sure this one is not mistaken for any other CDL E.III, it's green.

(http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww267/lodanmar/Historic%20builds/100_3703_zps8f3346af.jpg)

(http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww267/lodanmar/Historic%20builds/100_3701_zps39cf3f24.jpg)

(http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww267/lodanmar/Historic%20builds/100_3702_zpsa5e46347.jpg)
Title: Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker Eindecker E.III
Post by: coyotemagic on May 02, 2014, 12:26:37 PM
Nice work, John!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker Eindecker E.III
Post by: justin1980 on May 02, 2014, 04:14:09 PM
A fantastic eindecker, the rigging is superb,

Justin
Title: Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker Eindecker E.III
Post by: Nigel Jackson on May 02, 2014, 06:36:50 PM
Odd colour or not, John, this is a beautiful piece of work! What is the game you use it with?

Best wishes
Nigel
Title: Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker Eindecker E.III
Post by: IFF1418 on May 02, 2014, 09:44:46 PM
Very well done John. The cowling is very nice! Congrats.

Kind regards
Patrick
Title: Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker Eindecker E.III
Post by: radio on May 02, 2014, 10:07:30 PM
Nice to see your good build John.
Martin
Title: Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker Eindecker E.III
Post by: Ernie on May 02, 2014, 10:49:29 PM
Lovely little Eindecker, John.  The rigging is amazing! Well done!

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker Eindecker E.III
Post by: mgunns on May 03, 2014, 01:52:50 AM
Hello John:

Nice little Eindecker.  I like your cowl work.

Best 

Mark
Title: Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker Eindecker E.III
Post by: Epeeman on May 03, 2014, 08:33:26 AM
John,

Colour aside, that is a great, neat build of the EIII.

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker Eindecker E.III
Post by: RAGIII on May 03, 2014, 12:52:01 PM
John,
Very nicely done! As others have said the cowling and rigging are both excellent!
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker Eindecker E.III
Post by: lone modeller on May 04, 2014, 02:50:06 AM
That cowling is most convincing. How did you achieve it? I find metallic finishes are a nightmare. Excellent model too.
Title: Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker Eindecker E.III
Post by: LindsayT on May 04, 2014, 01:30:08 PM
Great work, John. Thanks for sharing.

Lindsay
Title: Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker Eindecker E.III
Post by: Bolman on May 05, 2014, 02:09:02 PM
Thank you Bud, Justin, Nigel, Patrick, Martin, Ernie, Mark, Dave, Rick, lone modeller and Lindsay for your kind remarks.

@ Nigel: The game is a table top miniatures game which uses 5 segmented arials mounted on bases which can be moved about on a playing surface roughly 4 feet by 6 feet. There are several different rules systems of which I have only actually played two. One is called Blue Max, and the one I prefer is Aerodrome 1.1. Some folks have chosen to play with 1/144th scale planes making it easier to travel with their collections to conventions, but I prefer the 1/72 scale since it's all about the planes and the eye appeal to those walking past the game table. If it wasn't, we'd be playing with card board cutout counters.

@lone modeller: I discovered several years back that Floquil brand railroad color Brite Silver is not so brite after having been sprayed with testors dull coat. A smooth application via dry brushing to get an even sheen with the brite silver and letting it cure over night, then spraying with dull coat gives a flat alluminum color which is almost white under certain lighting. Taking my 18/0 brush and adding the pattern with the Testors Steel gave me the contrast you see. A light misting of gloss coat gave it an even look of light reflection. The pattern painting didn't take long, only a few minutes. Over all, it was easier than it looks. Thanks for asking!

John
Title: Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker Eindecker E.III
Post by: Nigel Jackson on May 06, 2014, 03:11:12 AM
Thanks John

I've often wondered about rules for the war in the air - not so much as a potential gamer, although when younger I did a  fair bit of historical  war gaming - but more from an interest in the mechanics.

Best wishes
Nigel
Title: Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker Eindecker E.III
Post by: lone modeller on May 06, 2014, 04:36:59 AM
John,
Many thanks for the explanation. I have often seen this kind of representation but never had it described. Your finish is really inspiring - painting is not one of my stronger suits but I really think that I must give this a try and your note will be most helpful. They have been bookmarked!