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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Stuart Milliken on September 01, 2014, 11:41:38 AM

Title: Revell 1/72 Dr.I
Post by: Stuart Milliken on September 01, 2014, 11:41:38 AM

I just completed this model yesterday, and while there are aspects of it I could have done better on, I think it may be of interest because of a technique I tried for the "Fokker streaking."

I first painted the surfaces a fairly light tan, and then masked and sprayed angled stripe of various widths and spacing.  I then clear coated this with Future.  The streaking was then done using Winsor & Newton 'Olive Green' artist's oils with a stiff rake fan brush. I found that after an initial application, it worked well to wait about a half an hour and rake it again.  This produced better defined streaks.

The painted on diagonal stripes had two benefits: (1) they provided variation in color and apparent density for the streaking without needing to achieve that by the streaking process itself, and (2) they provide a consistent guide for the direction of streaking.

In retrospect, I think it would have been better to use greenish rather than brownish colors for the diagonal stripes.  Also, as you may notice, the oils bled a bit under the masking for the leading edge; I had left the masking in place until the oils dried, and should have removed it early on to clean up the bleed through.  Oh well, next time.

And by the way, this new-tool Revell kit is quite nice!

Stuart

Title: Re: Revell 1/72 Dr.I
Post by: IanB on September 01, 2014, 12:27:14 PM

Nice job! It looks as though your streaking method worked very well. Definitely one to be proud of.

Ian

Title: Re: Revell 1/72 Dr.I
Post by: Des on September 01, 2014, 12:31:06 PM

You did an amazing job with the Dr.1 Stuart, the streaking is very well done, this is a very nice looking  model and one that I would be proud to have sitting on my display shelves.

Des.

Title: Re: Revell 1/72 Dr.I
Post by: coyotemagic on September 01, 2014, 01:11:49 PM

Beautifully done, Stuart.  Your streaking is superb.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: Revell 1/72 Dr.I
Post by: PrzemoL on September 01, 2014, 05:41:34 PM

Once more - beautifully executed, but larger photos would be welcome.

Title: Re: Revell 1/72 Dr.I
Post by: RAGIII on September 01, 2014, 11:48:29 PM

Quote from: coyotemagic on September 01, 2014, 01:11:49 PM

Beautifully done, Stuart.  Your streaking is superb.
Cheers,
Bud

I agree with my Amigo! The streaking looks fantastic!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Revell 1/72 Dr.I
Post by: dr 1 ace on September 02, 2014, 03:24:28 AM

Quote from: RAGIII on September 01, 2014, 11:48:29 PM

Quote from: coyotemagic on September 01, 2014, 01:11:49 PM

Beautifully done, Stuart.  Your streaking is superb.
Cheers,
Bud

I agree with my Amigo! The streaking looks fantastic!
RAGIII

Agreed , a trifecta from the 3 Amigos .

Ed

Title: Re: Revell 1/72 Dr.I
Post by: lone modeller on September 02, 2014, 04:10:21 AM

That streaking looks very convincing and thank you for describing so well how you achieved it. The model overall is excellent too. I did not know that Revell had retooled this rather old kit.

Title: Re: Revell 1/72 Dr.I
Post by: Alexis on September 02, 2014, 07:59:04 AM

Lovely work on this little kite  :)





Terri

Title: Re: Revell 1/72 Dr.I
Post by: Epeeman on September 02, 2014, 08:03:58 AM

Lovely DR1, Stuart!

Streaking looks pretty good to me and, yes (I've built this one) this latest little Revell kit is an excellent model.

Regards

Dave

Title: Re: Revell 1/72 Dr.I
Post by: vincentm on September 02, 2014, 09:46:13 AM

Same as the others: the streaking appears very realistic, though it's certainly not easy (I haven't tried yet). I also like the warmth of the wood color on the prop.