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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: Fokker boy on May 28, 2012, 02:04:16 PM

Title: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on May 28, 2012, 02:04:16 PM: OK folks, here we go. I've decided to go with the Roden 1:48 offering of the D.VII in the colors of a machine from Jasta 21. There were several considerations for going this route; the first being that to me, larger is better (poor eyesight and all that), the second being that even if WNW were to release the D.VII before the start date (contest on another site), I’d want to cram as much AM into it as possible (something that might not be financially feasible for me at that time), but as much as anything, I feel that I might actually finish the smaller 1:48 version by the deadline!

Obligatory box contents.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/031812.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on May 28, 2012, 02:12:25 PM: Since I was already cutting and chopping anyway, I went ahead and cut a decent sized polygon for the plane to rest on, (center area will be grass and dirt). Base was sprayed with some Home Depot texture stuff.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/031812001.jpg)

With some grass and dirt added. More work needs to be done to finish it up. I chose a polygonal shape to reflect the nature of the lozenge fabric on the D.VII

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/051912005.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on May 28, 2012, 02:14:20 PM: Over the last few years, I've accumulated ample references, with these being some of my favorites.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/Anthology2.jpg)

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/FokkerDVII2.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: pepperman42 on May 28, 2012, 02:18:28 PM: Interesting base idea and you cant go wrong with the datafiles!!!

Steve
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on May 28, 2012, 02:25:35 PM: Quote from: pepperman42 on May 28, 2012, 02:18:28 PM
Interesting base idea and you cant go wrong with the datafiles!!!

Steve

No, the datafiles rock. I wish they had pursued the fourth volume as advertised, but I fear that will never happen.
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on May 28, 2012, 02:28:39 PM: This will be my solution to the fuselage bottom stitching. Eyelets of a dark nature, and lacing of a hemp type nature have been drawn, and will be laser printed onto clear decal film for application. I did this once before, and it turned out pretty cool.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/Fokkerstitching.jpg)

These are the only singularly unique markings on this machine, so I've drawn them up to scale, to be cut from solid color decal film.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/FokkerDVIImarkings1482.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on May 28, 2012, 02:31:57 PM: I'm big on updates even when they themselves are small. Wings all glued up and awaiting prep, then paint and decals.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/042112008.jpg)

Holes for control cables opened up. Backsides will be ground down at an angle to offer a better path than a right turn.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/042112007.jpg)

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/042112010.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on May 28, 2012, 02:33:48 PM: Axle wing gets holes drilled to represent transverse tubes in assembly. Since wheel completely obscures this area, it's really not necessary.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/042112011.jpg)

And with wheel in place.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/042112012.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: pepperman42 on May 28, 2012, 02:36:20 PM: Aha - but you know theyre there!!! So the DVII is buildable? Does the engine fit?

Steve
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on May 28, 2012, 02:37:56 PM: Here's a link to the specific scheme I'll be shooting for, my all-time favorite D.VII from Jasta 21 (scanned from Osprey D.VII Aces book, volume 2).

http://s788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/?action=view&current=TheSchemert.jpg (http://s788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/?action=view&current=TheSchemert.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on May 28, 2012, 02:41:39 PM: Molded on stacking pads were just lumps, so I’ve removed them. Oddly enough, Roden made no openings for aileron control cables, entry nor exit, but that's an easy fix, (assuming I actually remember to fix them).

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/042212.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on May 28, 2012, 02:47:55 PM: The best news (for me), is that both wings are cleaned up and painted gloss gray.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/051912006.jpg)

And decal adding has commenced. I added the hinges to control cable access hatches on upper wing, but this was probably an exercise in futility, as decals will bury them.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/052012002.jpg)

Not too shabby I think, just needs the "H" on either side. (The rib tapes (Techmod), are too light, but I'll be OK with that.)

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/052112006.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on May 28, 2012, 02:50:34 PM: Gun troughs made from .010x.060 & .015 dia rods. I used Plastruct channel on the last one, but it ended up looking like I was building a locomotive,... vastly out of scale.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/052012010.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on May 28, 2012, 02:52:48 PM: Some paint slopped on engine. Still a few touch ups and perhaps a few wires, then I'll call it done. No frills on this one, I'll leave that up to the Optivisor crowd. :)

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/052012008.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on May 28, 2012, 02:55:13 PM: Owing to the unforgiving nature of photos, I noticed one of my added hinges (on port panel), was way out of whack,… this has been corrected. I just recently discovered that this louver arrangement is incorrect (as per the Osprey illustration anyway), so don't know if I should modify it, or just let it go. Any thoughts?

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/052112002.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on May 28, 2012, 03:03:37 PM: OK, now that I have two matching wheels, (I had lost one complete wheel assembly the first night I began this). A big thanks go out to Rob Hart & Albatros1234 for their assistance with these, and other parts. I have cleaned them up, drilled out fasteners at edge, and glopped on some putty to represent mud.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/052612001.jpg)

And first (of several), coats of paint, pastels, & washes have been added. I really had to beef up the spindly, feeble little struts with CA fillets to give sufficient rigidity to them, otherwise finished model would look crashed, when that is not what I intended.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/052612003.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on May 28, 2012, 03:09:15 PM: Quote from: pepperman42 on May 28, 2012, 02:36:20 PM
Aha - but you know theyre there!!! So the DVII is buildable? Does the engine fit?

Steve

I'm not sure yet, but I do have a hammer.
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Pete Nottingham on May 28, 2012, 05:28:29 PM: This is coming along really well, you're doing a great job.

Cheers

Pete.
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Whiteknuckles on May 28, 2012, 05:50:24 PM: Looking good FB and thanks for all the photo's as you carry on ;)

Andrew
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: RAGIII on May 28, 2012, 09:54:45 PM: Lovely work to date! The muddy wheels will be an unusual touch rarely modelled!
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on May 29, 2012, 06:25:00 AM: Thanks for the support fellas. For whatever reason, I just see mud and the wheels being a common occurrence, and gives the finished kit some character. I still have a lot to learn from some of the WWI aviation model masters here though.
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: GAJouette on May 29, 2012, 07:10:43 AM: Kevin,
Grass Airfields would account for the mud and dirt I would imagine. I agree the presents of a little mud on the wheels adds character to the project. Excellent progress my old friend and I'm looking forward to more.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: pepperman42 on May 29, 2012, 07:12:02 AM: ...just make sure some of it kicks back on the wing undersides. looks like its been a bit of a mire!!

Steve
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: phs Paddy on May 29, 2012, 07:15:50 AM: Very, very nice progress Kevin. This is going to be fun to watch.

Paddy
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on May 29, 2012, 07:40:32 AM: Thanks again fellas. And yet another mistake. I really need to start paying more attention. I picked up, sanded, and primed,… the wrong propeller. I don’t know it for a fact, but I assume this D.VII used the Axial prop, which this is not.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/052812.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on May 29, 2012, 08:54:42 AM: If there’s a downside to accumulating tons of stuff over the years, it’s that sometimes things get lost/misplaced. Case in point, I decided to add the “H” monograms to wing bottom using solid color decal film. That film (black), is nowhere to be found, so I “liberated” some black areas from some other decals to finish this portion of wing. Champ decal solution defeated the nasty tendency of the Roden decals to curl at the edges.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/052812002.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: pepperman42 on May 29, 2012, 09:30:32 AM: Looks good. Champs? Is this a super strength decal sol?

Steve
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on May 29, 2012, 10:02:00 AM: Quote from: pepperman42 on May 29, 2012, 09:30:32 AM
Looks good. Champs? Is this a super strength decal sol?

Steve
Champ is indeed another decal solvent, similar in strength to Walthers, and stronger than Micro-sol. I use it (or the Walthers), for really stubborn decals. Champ is so strong, it will actually melt acrylics, so I use it sparingly.
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on May 30, 2012, 12:24:15 AM: i see the wheel found you, great. looking pretty sweet so far.
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on May 30, 2012, 05:58:51 AM: Quote from: ALBATROS1234 on May 30, 2012, 12:24:15 AM
i see the wheel found you, great. looking pretty sweet so far.
It did indeed, and I hope to get lots more progress made on this in the next few days.
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on June 10, 2012, 01:25:24 PM: The work/play continues with the prop (not the one I'll use probably), being painted a nice pecan color with oils. Good practice for me anyway.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/060912001.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Whiteknuckles on June 10, 2012, 01:27:31 PM: It's a good looking tone FB, even if you don't use it ;)

Andrew
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on June 10, 2012, 01:29:07 PM: The same color is used on IP and floor.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/060912003.jpg)

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/060912004-1.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on June 10, 2012, 01:31:58 PM: Rudder bar gets tiny tabs for cabling to follow.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/060912007.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on June 10, 2012, 01:35:38 PM: I decided to go ahead and build sidewalls "as is", so I've painted gloss gray for decals to follow.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/060912009.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on June 10, 2012, 01:39:06 PM: Seat is now all cleaned up and painted, with a cushion made from Premo and lead wire. Not the best job I realize, but I'm calling it OK.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/060912006.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on June 10, 2012, 01:42:20 PM: Wheel assemblies and axle wing get the first of a couple of layers of grunge. End result should look decent I think, (I hope).

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/060912011.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on June 10, 2012, 01:44:22 PM: Quote from: whiteknuckles on June 10, 2012, 01:27:31 PM
It's a good looking tone FB, even if you don't use it ;)

Andrew
Thanks,... I like it too. Simulating wood with paint is not one of my strong points, but I'll do the best I can.
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Pete Nottingham on June 10, 2012, 08:39:58 PM: Looking good FB.

Cheers

Pete.
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: phs Paddy on June 10, 2012, 10:52:49 PM: I think your wood grain work is looking great. Great job all around. :)

Paddy
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: lcarroll on June 11, 2012, 12:04:49 AM: Coming along very nicely "FB". Really like the results you got with the seat cushion. Too often overlooked IMHO, you captured it very nicely, particularly in a smaller scale then my choice. Woodgrain matches well too, scale effect for 1:48 means a less contrasting "blended " effect which you've got there in spades!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: GAJouette on June 11, 2012, 12:49:15 AM: Kevin,
Outstanding progress my old friend. Most impressive wood graining,just perfect not too light or too heavy.Keep up your grand works and keep us posted as to your progress.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on June 11, 2012, 04:34:42 AM: Well thanks very much for the support fellas, I need all I can get.
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Cimmerian on June 14, 2012, 10:32:53 PM: Nice looking model so far. What I like about threads like this is all the handy tips, very useful for a newcomer to WW1 like myself.
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: pepperman42 on June 14, 2012, 10:33:41 PM: Great work!!

Steve
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on June 17, 2012, 12:11:47 PM: My pathetic attempt at painting the gauges, (not finished yet).

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/061612001.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on June 17, 2012, 12:14:31 PM: Bottom of upper wing now almost complete, (still needs edge tapes).

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/061612002-1.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on June 17, 2012, 12:17:42 PM: Fuselage halves get lozenge decals, (port side still drying after a liberal dose of Champ solution).

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/061612003.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: GAJouette on June 18, 2012, 12:14:42 AM: Kevin,
She's coming right along my old friend.Excellent decaling work.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on June 18, 2012, 10:00:01 AM: Quote from: GAJouette on June 18, 2012, 12:14:42 AM
Kevin,
She's coming right along my old friend.Excellent decaling work.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Thanks Greg. I still need to add a bulkhead behind seat, and I can get ready to zip this one up; hopefully this week.
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on June 24, 2012, 02:14:16 PM: The painstakingly slow process of adding decals continues. This is the lower wing upper surface.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/062312005.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on June 24, 2012, 02:21:16 PM: This is very annoying to me,... first sheet of Techmod rib tapes is all used up! It'll be another week or so before I place an order for them.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/062312004.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Pete Nottingham on June 24, 2012, 07:12:14 PM: Lovely work on the lozenge, looks good.

Cheers

Pete.
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on June 24, 2012, 10:27:58 PM: Quote from: Pete Nottingham on June 24, 2012, 07:12:14 PM
Lovely work on the lozenge, looks good.

Cheers

Pete.

Thanks a bunch. At least I can still do ailerons and interior stuff.
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on June 25, 2012, 12:44:16 AM: After all the trouble I had with lost parts, I just discovered a complete Eduard D.VII down in the dungeon. Boy do I feel like a moron!
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: GAJouette on June 25, 2012, 01:33:19 AM: LOL Kevin next you'll be hiding your own Easter Eggs my old friend. Beautiful work on her decals .
Highest Regards.
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on June 25, 2012, 11:01:09 AM: Thanks Greg. This almost makes me want to resurrect my old Revell 1:28 project.
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on June 25, 2012, 11:07:36 AM: OK, now that about five applications of Champ solution have forced decals to conform to internal structures, I've lightly sprayed with a buff color to subdue the lozenge. (I'll have to experiment with some other colors for my WNW kit to make it look more realistic, but I probably have a long wait until that's necessary.)

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/062412001.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on June 25, 2012, 11:11:43 AM: Now that that's out of the way, I've painted internal frame a darker green than I normally use to enhance contrast. Perhaps not technically accurate, but after a clear coat and wash, it might just look pretty cool.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/062412002.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Modelnut on June 25, 2012, 11:58:48 AM: I like the trick on the losenge in the cockpit! It would make sense that it would not be as vivid on both sides of the cloth. I'll have to remember that for future reference also.
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on June 25, 2012, 12:34:53 PM: Quote from: Modelnut on June 25, 2012, 11:58:48 AM
I like the trick on the losenge in the cockpit! It would make sense that it would not be as vivid on both sides of the cloth. I'll have to remember that for future reference also.

Thanks for that. Lozenge technically should also be reversed, but it seems doubtful anyone would ever know that it's not. I think I'll try Buff again, but with more white next time.
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on June 25, 2012, 01:12:37 PM: New bulkhead made (since kit doesn't provide one), from plastic sheet & .030 half round rod.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/062412.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Dal Gavan on June 30, 2012, 08:45:13 PM: Very nice, FB. I agree with Modelnut- that's a great tip for the interior lozenge.

Dal.
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on July 01, 2012, 11:10:16 AM: Quote from: Fokker boy on June 25, 2012, 01:12:37 PM
New bulkhead made (since kit doesn't provide one), from plastic sheet & .030 half round rod.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/062412.jpg)

Oops, I lied; kit does come with a rear bulkhead. I really should have my head looked at.
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on July 01, 2012, 11:15:32 AM: Pit floor finished, (as far as it's going to get anyway). I broke the two handles on port side of control stick, so I substituted .025 rod for them.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/063012003.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on July 01, 2012, 11:19:18 AM: I'd hear that front engine panels on these kits can be a real bear, so I've added side panels to fuselage at this point, reinforced with strip plastic CA'd in place.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/063012005.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: pepperman42 on July 01, 2012, 11:42:30 AM: Nice build and great decal work!!!!

Steve
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on July 01, 2012, 01:27:15 PM: Quote from: pepperman42 on July 01, 2012, 11:42:30 AM
Nice build and great decal work!!!!

Steve

Thanks. With any luck at all, I'll start getting fuselage together tomorrow. I promised myself that this will be done by the end of July, as I have another project that I have to finish in August.
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on July 02, 2012, 11:31:31 AM: OK, it should not be taking me so long to get through this project, but work has been tedious and slow. This will definitely be my last 1:48 WWI bird. Interior parts have now been given a wash, and looks much better, (to me at least).

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/070112012.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on July 04, 2012, 03:30:10 AM: Typical of what I’ve been doing the last couple of years (when practicable), I’ve made a plaque to display with the finished model.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/FokkerDVIIplaque2.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: RAGIII on July 04, 2012, 08:08:27 AM: Kevin,
Love the work so far! I also really like the idea of the placque with the photo, really cool.
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on July 04, 2012, 08:10:11 AM: Quote from: RAGIII on July 04, 2012, 08:08:27 AM
Kevin,
Love the work so far! I also really like the idea of the placque with the photo, really cool.
RAGIII

Thanks a bunch. It's not always possible, but I do the plaques whenever it is. They look good on the contest tables that way.
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on July 04, 2012, 08:18:48 AM: Kit had no throttle assembly (I checked), so I faked one up.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/070312002.jpg)

And painted.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/070312003.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on July 04, 2012, 08:21:15 AM: Finally! Fuselage is zipped up, and awaiting engine installation.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/070312005.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on July 04, 2012, 09:13:33 AM: After a little creative surgery, lower engine panel fits like a glove.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/070312007.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on July 04, 2012, 01:23:53 PM: I mistakenly assumed engine panel interiors to be bare aluminum,... I now believe they were actually Fokker gray/green, and have painted this area accordingly. Portions of the engine (not installed yet), had to be butchered to fit inside framing, but it's not real noticeable.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/070312011.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on July 04, 2012, 09:50:07 PM: Looking at photo this morning (I'm obsessing over this model now), I noticed that I inadvertently painted engine area the wrong green! I had intended to use RLM 02, but used 82 instead. Oh well, back to the paint booth with her.
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on July 04, 2012, 11:48:14 PM: OK, engine area repainted (with a more correct color this time), and I think it looks lots better now.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/070412002.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on July 05, 2012, 04:36:13 AM: Not willing to wait any further, I’ve cleaned up and began painting fuselage. Since I still have to add some minor detailing to engine area, I’ll install engine and paint radiator later. I’ve used Floquil reefer white for this,… it dries fast and will cover almost anything. I may be able to mask and paint stripes later today, but I don’t want to push too fast.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/070412008.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on July 05, 2012, 05:47:32 AM: Not real sure why Roden depicted three filler caps here; my references say two. I’ve taken the liberty of adding small discs to tops to present a more round appearance, as well as the twist off handles. Again, another complete fake job.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/070412019A.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on July 07, 2012, 08:07:37 AM: Terrific, rib tapes (Techmod), arrived today, so tomorrow or Sunday I can finish wings.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/070612.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on July 08, 2012, 01:26:40 PM: Entering the home stretch, (wings wise).

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/070712021.jpg)

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/070712010.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on July 08, 2012, 01:32:30 PM: Trying something new here, I’ve lightly drawn outlines to represent fabric stretched over tubular framework. After a light dusting of flat white, this should lend a little “character” to rear end of airframe, (I hope). Black areas, once painted, will get a similar treatment.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/070712005.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: pepperman42 on July 08, 2012, 01:53:26 PM: Nice work!!!. Looking forward to the finished product

Steve
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on July 08, 2012, 02:04:20 PM: it is looking purdy damn sweet kevin. youre doing a bang up job on the front end. my first roden dvii looks like a 12 year old built it. i didnt realise until i read someone elses build that the engine support framing was given as a part and molded onto the side cowl panels so my second one i removed the detail and thinned the panels.also the bottom wing fillet doesnt fit in the slot well. i like the eduard better in some ways but now that i'm a better modeller the roden doesnt seem that horrid.
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on July 09, 2012, 03:18:02 AM: Quote from: ALBATROS1234 on July 08, 2012, 02:04:20 PM
it is looking purdy damn sweet kevin. youre doing a bang up job on the front end. my first roden dvii looks like a 12 year old built it. i didnt realise until i read someone elses build that the engine support framing was given as a part and molded onto the side cowl panels so my second one i removed the detail and thinned the panels.also the bottom wing fillet doesnt fit in the slot well. i like the eduard better in some ways but now that i'm a better modeller the roden doesnt seem that horrid.

Well there is an inner, as well as outer, tubular framework in the engine area of the D.VII. If one were to remove the engine panels altogether (not just the uppers as I'm doing), Roden also supplies the outer tubular framework (that are molded integral to panels), as separate pieces.
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on July 09, 2012, 03:25:53 AM: One thing that really bugged me was the rather shallow, almost non-existent, leather coaming around rear of pit opening. I've improved the appearance of this area with the addition of some Gunze thinned putty.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/070712013.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on July 09, 2012, 06:05:01 AM: Trying my hand at a wood (not necessarily laminated), look for the prop. I like it so far, and may just keep it this way.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/070712022.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: RAGIII on July 09, 2012, 09:19:08 AM: Looking Great Kevin !
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on July 09, 2012, 11:11:08 AM: Quote from: RAGIII on July 09, 2012, 09:19:08 AM
Looking Great Kevin !
RAGIII

Thanks. It's beginning to move along now.
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on July 09, 2012, 01:53:26 PM: thats what i was saying .the frame parts are molded on the side panels as well as included as a separate part. you have to remove the molded on detail to use the actual framing. or else it gets cramped and doesnt sit right.
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on July 10, 2012, 02:10:07 AM: Quote from: ALBATROS1234 on July 09, 2012, 01:53:26 PM
thats what i was saying .the frame parts are molded on the side panels as well as included as a separate part. you have to remove the molded on detail to use the actual framing. or else it gets cramped and doesnt sit right.

OK, I apparently misunderstood you. In this case, I left panel framework intact, but didn't add the other loose pieces that represent the same thing.
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: coyotemagic on July 10, 2012, 02:12:42 AM: Coming along beautifully, Kevin. The prop looks great.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on July 10, 2012, 02:18:07 AM: Thanks Bud, it means a lot coming from you. Ooh,… I have stripes! Far from perfect, but easy to touch-up.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/070812013.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: pepperman42 on July 10, 2012, 02:27:13 AM: Very nice.

Steve
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: coyotemagic on July 10, 2012, 02:34:50 AM: The stripes look fantastic, Kevin. This is going to be one very striking bus.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on July 10, 2012, 03:25:09 AM: Quote from: coyotemagic on July 10, 2012, 02:34:50 AM
The stripes look fantastic, Kevin. This is going to be one very striking bus.
Cheers,
Bud

Of all the D.VII references I have, this machine is my clear favorite, and I've put off doing it for quite a while now. I'd have preferred to do this with the 1:32 WNW kit, however,...

It's my intention to have it 100% finished before the end of this month, as that will then leave me five weeks to finish a 1:32 Mig 21MF I'm also working on for our annual invitational.
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: GAJouette on July 11, 2012, 12:03:55 AM: Kevin,
Love those stripes my old friend. She's one beautiful kite in the making.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: cduckworth on July 11, 2012, 01:59:03 AM: Kevin - very nice looking model, the black and white stripes will be a striking contrast to the loz fabric.

Charlie
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on July 11, 2012, 06:19:26 AM: Quote from: cduckworth on July 11, 2012, 01:59:03 AM
Kevin - very nice looking model, the black and white stripes will be a striking contrast to the loz fabric.

Charlie

Thanks, I think so too. I'll know for sure by this weekend at the latest.
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: lcarroll on July 12, 2012, 12:17:42 AM: Kevin,
This is looking VERY nice; it's the little extras you've included from the beginning that make it stand out..going to be a beauty when done!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Dal Gavan on July 12, 2012, 09:48:22 AM: G'day, Kevin.

I like the way you've done the prop. Those stripes really catch the eye, too. You're doing some great work.

Dal.
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Whiteknuckles on July 12, 2012, 10:36:14 AM: Looking great Kevin, she'll be a stunner when completed!

Andrew
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: lcarroll on July 12, 2012, 12:10:15 PM: Fokker Boy,
Re- Check and Cross Check all of your Refs carefully, they are often contradictory. I've been caught more then once, I find a second look often clears up the quandry, and questions here are bound to provide the best of opinion and advise.
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on July 14, 2012, 04:51:42 AM: Thanks for all the kind comments and encouragement fellas, it means a lot to me.
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on July 14, 2012, 05:01:41 AM: OK, a small (but significant), update for me. All remaining areas on fuselage that will receive lozenge have been painted to receive the decals tomorrow night.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/071312002.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Whiteknuckles on July 14, 2012, 04:53:33 PM: Looking sweet Kevin ;)

Andrew
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on July 15, 2012, 09:18:22 AM: Quote from: whiteknuckles on July 14, 2012, 04:53:33 PM
Looking sweet Kevin ;)

Andrew

Thanks. I hope to get a lot more done tonight and tomorrow.
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on July 15, 2012, 12:50:08 PM: Slowly but surely. Cowling area ahead of pit painted, lozenge decals being added. I'll hold off on the forward lozenge until after straightening out cowl stripes, to avoid masking over them. Getting an idea now of the overall effect.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/071412017.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: uncletony on July 15, 2012, 12:56:19 PM: Oh boy, it's coming together now!
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: lcarroll on July 15, 2012, 01:00:16 PM: AHHHHH! The Lozenge! I notice, like me, you infer that it will be done tomorrow night. Sadly, like me, it'll take longer........... much longer! Take your time, you've got a real beauty coming there and it's very apparent in the quality of your results to this point that you are not rushing past the optimum pace. Good work takes time, and you've got a great result coming along here.
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on July 15, 2012, 01:32:22 PM: Thank you very much fellas. Yes, planning for completion of certain tasks can sometimes run headlong into conflict with reality. :)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: GAJouette on July 15, 2012, 06:34:52 PM: Kevin,
She's looking great my old friend. Looking forward to what's next.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on July 16, 2012, 05:55:15 AM: Quote from: GAJouette on July 15, 2012, 06:34:52 PM
Kevin,
She's looking great my old friend. Looking forward to what's next.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Thanks tons Greg. Work will certainly continue later on today. I hope to complete forward stripe corrections, then add remaining lozenge.
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on July 16, 2012, 10:54:25 AM: OK, wheels get some filth. I got a bit carried away perhaps, but I can live with it.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/071512003.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: pepperman42 on July 17, 2012, 07:29:22 AM: Nice combo of colours and the wheels look great!!!

Steve
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on July 17, 2012, 12:34:27 PM: Thanks Steve. Still pushing to finish before the end of July.
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on July 24, 2012, 04:38:50 AM: OK, some more minor progress on this little machine today, With any luck at all, I'll finish the fuselage tonight.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/072312003.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on July 24, 2012, 06:16:55 AM: Bottom receives some additional work.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/072312009.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: uncletony on July 24, 2012, 06:27:32 AM: nice progress, looks great
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on July 25, 2012, 06:39:05 AM: what a looker kev.
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: GAJouette on July 25, 2012, 10:08:00 AM: Kevin,
Beautiful work on the fuselage lozenge my old friend.As Scott said she's a real looker.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on July 25, 2012, 10:26:22 AM: Thanks a bunch fellas, it's certainly trying my patience, that's for sure. Fuselage is essentially finished at this point, so work continues on the bits and pieces.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/072312022.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Chris Johnson on July 26, 2012, 12:38:53 AM: An eye catching colour scheme. She'll look good when you have her finished.

Cheers,

Chris
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: lcarroll on July 28, 2012, 04:58:48 AM: Kevin,
I looked back through your Thread and couldn't determine what brand of Lozenge you are using; what make is it and is it available in 1/32? (or Kit supplied?)
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on July 29, 2012, 12:07:07 PM: Quote from: lcarroll on July 28, 2012, 04:58:48 AM
Kevin,
I looked back through your Thread and couldn't determine what brand of Lozenge you are using; what make is it and is it available in 1/32? (or Kit supplied?)
Cheers,
Lance

It's Techmod lozenge, but I don't think it's available in 1:32. Even if it was available, I would not recommend it, though others may disagree.
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on July 29, 2012, 12:21:49 PM: To enable lower wing to be attached (Roden wing is too narrow to fit between fuselage halves), wing was cut in half (after grinding a slot across the width of it), and the slot filled in with CA and a small brass rod.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/072812001.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on July 29, 2012, 12:28:00 PM: Elevator has now been painted to match horizontal stab. The decals falling off continues to plague me. In this photo, several rib tape sections seemed to have stuck better to my fingers better than to the model.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/072812002.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on July 29, 2012, 12:32:15 PM: Rib tapes replaced/repaired on starboard lower wing, upper wing positioned to get a feel for the overall visual impact of the scheme.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/072812013.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: lcarroll on July 29, 2012, 11:14:15 PM: Kevin,
It's not just Techmod that sticks better to your fingers then the model; I'm playing the same "game" with my WNW Lozenge and tapes although I believe it's complete now that it's oversprayed. The tapes were particularly frustrating, just part of the process I suspect! ::)
Hang in there, she's really looking good.
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: pepperman42 on July 30, 2012, 12:31:33 AM: She looks great. As tedious as this sounds by any chance would a quick overcoat after each section of decals has dried avoid the lifting?

Steve
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Chris Johnson on July 30, 2012, 01:30:04 AM: I really like this colourful scheme. I'm getting to be a big fan of lozenge.

Cheers,

Chris
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on July 30, 2012, 08:19:24 AM: Thanks so much for the comments folks. Yes, clear coating the decals should make a big difference, (I hope).
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: uncletony on July 31, 2012, 10:28:42 AM: it's a very attractive scheme indeed
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Whiteknuckles on July 31, 2012, 11:58:47 AM: She's going to look even more excellent than she already does Kevin. ;)

Great progress.

Andrew
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on August 01, 2012, 06:06:50 AM: Thanks again folks. I'm a bit behind my projected schedule to complete this, but perhaps by the end of this coming weekend it'll be in the RFI section, or at least I hope so.
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: GAJouette on August 01, 2012, 11:19:31 PM: Kevin,
A little behind or not she's still an excellent project my old friend. Although I don't build much in 1/48 myself I've learned much about the quirks of building a Roden Fokker from you. Thanks for all the outstanding heads ups,so if I do build one of these kits I'll know what to watch out for. After this Fokker is complete is there any possibility of bringing back your wonderful 1/28 scale project from LSP and the Aerodrome ?
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on August 02, 2012, 02:28:58 AM: I don't know Greg, I made several errors that I later discovered. Nothing that couldn't be easily undone, but I was also having really bad problems with the lozenge (purchased from Doug), on that one. At least I finally figured out that the rib tapes can be ordered directly from Microscale. They may not be exact width needed, but at least they have a good color selection. We'll have to wait and see on that one I guess. I wouldn't rule it out as a possibility.
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on August 05, 2012, 12:41:29 PM: I almost forgot to do the ailerons,... this has now been addressed.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/081412001.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on August 05, 2012, 12:44:53 PM: OK, once again, I had mislaid the prop for the last week or so. Found it tonight and continued with faking in some wood grain.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/081412004.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on August 05, 2012, 12:47:57 PM: Remainder of lozenge has been added to wing area between fuselage haves, and is ready for clear coating.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/081412007.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: GAJouette on August 05, 2012, 12:49:54 PM: LOL Kevin tie some string to that thing. Careful hiding your own Easter Eggs may not be far away. Ecellent update my old friend and I look forward to more.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on August 06, 2012, 02:03:24 AM: Quote from: GAJouette on August 05, 2012, 12:49:54 PM
LOL Kevin tie some string to that thing. Careful hiding your own Easter Eggs may not be far away. Ecellent update my old friend and I look forward to more.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

It's a problem I've been having for quite a while now Greg,... I'm forever misplacing things. For instance, I've lost the entire OOB decal sheet that has all the stencils for this machine, so I'm moving on without them. Working on ten or fifteen projects at the same time seems to be the root cause, and is something I'm going to have to resolve.

(For whatever it's worth, when Charles Metz passed away, I was approached with an offer to move into a moderator position on LSP, so I'm now officially LSP_Typhoonattack over there.)

http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=40149 (http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=40149)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: GAJouette on August 06, 2012, 05:53:07 AM: " I was approached with an offer to move into a moderator position on LSP, so I'm now officially LSP_Typhoonattack over there.)"
Kevin,
Congratulations my old friend,I'll see you there.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on August 07, 2012, 11:52:51 AM: The fun continues, this time with the tiny Master Spandau gun assemblies.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/080612012.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on August 08, 2012, 10:32:55 AM: One of the last items on my list, decal wise, is the cross on the tail,... decal is too short in two directions, so I had to add little bits at the upper and aft ends.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/080712002.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on August 08, 2012, 12:05:53 PM: Port side gets the same treatment.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/080712003.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on August 08, 2012, 12:08:35 PM: Axle wing gets some filth.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/080712006.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on August 08, 2012, 12:13:29 PM: The scary part,... plane (after applying a fairly heavy acrylic clear coat), receives a soft over-spray of dark gray. This will be wiped down with a damp brush to give some "character" to the model, (I hope).

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/080712007.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Whiteknuckles on August 08, 2012, 12:19:56 PM: And she was looking all pretty and shiny ;D

Will be interesting to see the effect after the 'wipe down'.

This has (and still is) a great WIP - thanks FB.

Andrew
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: uncletony on August 08, 2012, 10:17:25 PM: Looking great FB.
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: lcarroll on August 08, 2012, 11:50:20 PM: FB,
Hope the dark grey exercise works; I'm looking forward to your next post as I'm at the stage of leaving the "post shade" as is on my build or further weathering/toning down with a light spray of grey or tan. Your efforts may make the decision for me.
Watching closely for the next update.
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on August 09, 2012, 01:07:23 PM: Unfortunately, this photo really doesn't show the dirty gray remnants too well, but it did add that certain "something" that I was looking for.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/080812001.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on August 09, 2012, 01:23:30 PM: A better view.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/080812015.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: cduckworth on August 09, 2012, 11:00:26 PM: The scary part,... plane (after applying a fairly heavy acrylic clear coat), receives a soft over-spray of dark gray. This will be wiped down with a damp brush to give some "character" to the model, (I hope).

How soon do you wipe down the dark gray overspray and what do you dampen the brush with? btw the model and finish look great.

Charlie
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on August 09, 2012, 11:09:51 PM: Quote from: cduckworth on August 09, 2012, 11:00:26 PM
The scary part,... plane (after applying a fairly heavy acrylic clear coat), receives a soft over-spray of dark gray. This will be wiped down with a damp brush to give some "character" to the model, (I hope).

How soon do you wipe down the dark gray overspray and what do you dampen the brush with? btw the model and finish look great.

Charlie

The majority of the fuselage and wings were done a day after spraying. Brush was dampened with brush cleaner. It's an effect that probably needs some work for a really nice touch, but it came out OK, so I'm moving on.
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: lcarroll on August 10, 2012, 12:01:41 AM: F.B.
I like the effect you got with the grey wipe/wash. I scrolled back to shots taken prior and noticed that the hiliting/shading around the engine panels in particular looks much more realistic and the subtle different tones of green on the turtledeck/top cowl immediately behind the engine looks very nice. Great job, she's looking very nice indeed.
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: pepperman42 on August 10, 2012, 03:15:37 AM: Very sharp indeed!!!

Steve
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on August 12, 2012, 01:33:01 PM: This thing almost has me at my wits end. I attached upper wing, only to find it was skewered clockwise from CL. Trying to correct this, I broke almost every outer strut attachment point. After re-gluing struts, and making some tweaks, I discovered that none of the central struts will fit (at least I couldn't get them to), so I started making new ones from .040 rod,... not accurate, but expedient. I no sooner finished with the preliminary assembly of these, than I discovered that now upper wing is skewed counter clockwise from CL!

One way or the other, tomorrow sees the end of this project, as I can no longer spare the time I'll use up on this that I need to use to finish my other project for the early September deadline.

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/081112007.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: cduckworth on August 20, 2012, 11:52:32 PM: Now you know why Fokker started with monoplanes (E.I) and ended with monoplanes (E.V) he also hated struts.... 8^)

Hang in there, it's a beautiful model. I had the same problems when I built the early Eduard Fokker DVI - the struts were giving me fits I ended up using brass rod as well.

Charlie
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: GAJouette on August 21, 2012, 12:10:02 AM: Kevin,
Hang in there my old friend. It would be a shame to shelve her now with all your efforts put in this project.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Whiteknuckles on August 21, 2012, 09:48:16 AM: How did it end up FB?

I'm with Gregory, it'd be a real shame for her to languish on a dusty shelf - she looks so good!!

Andrew
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: LindsayT on August 21, 2012, 11:49:51 AM: That puts my recent frustrations on the group build into perspective. Kind of like the Einstein "I can assure you my problems are greater" thing.

I got caught up on this build after being away a bit. I was empathetically wincing for you, but I'd still really like to see this when it's done.

Chin up, mate!

Lindsay
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on August 21, 2012, 12:28:30 PM: i like the subtle accentuation (wash?) on the cowl panels and vents.it looks just right as well as the overall scheme and impact of the model. nice just man.
Title: Re: 1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)
Post by: Fokker boy on September 05, 2012, 11:00:32 AM: Thanks for the well wishes folks. I may get back to it, not real sure at this point.