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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: coyotemagic on October 30, 2014, 03:10:29 PM
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I should have my head examined, I reckon. After all, I just finished my second D.VII (one of my least favorite Great War aircraft) in less than 2 years and here I am launching into yet another. So, why am I doing it? Not sure. Maybe it's the fact that I really enjoyed building the last one so much. Maybe it's the nearly endless array of colorful schemes. Maybe it's the fact that these things take no time at all to build. Most likely, though, it's the fact that Richard will be releasing his 1/48 cookie cutter sheets any minute now and the fact that Barry Berman has released his spectacular series of BEAM Fokker D.VII photo etch sheets and has graciously sent me the entire selection to try out, so how could I not.
This is the kit I've selected to try out all these goodies:
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Early%20Fokker%20built%20D7/EarlyFokkerbuiltDVII003_zpse173447d.jpg)
And this is the chosen scheme:
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Early%20Fokker%20built%20D7/EarlyFokkerbuiltDVII012_zpsd88cae66.jpg)
Sprue shots:
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Early%20Fokker%20built%20D7/EarlyFokkerbuiltDVII009_zpsd03d33ec.jpg)
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Early%20Fokker%20built%20D7/EarlyFokkerbuiltDVII008_zps54240f75.jpg)
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Early%20Fokker%20built%20D7/EarlyFokkerbuiltDVII007_zpsd7b9add7.jpg)
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Early%20Fokker%20built%20D7/EarlyFokkerbuiltDVII006_zps0df90c05.jpg)
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Early%20Fokker%20built%20D7/EarlyFokkerbuiltDVII004_zps8fabab46.jpg)
And finally, the BEAM PE set:
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Early%20Fokker%20built%20D7/EarlyFokkerbuiltDVII001_zps5453be54.jpg)
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Early%20Fokker%20built%20D7/EarlyFokkerbuiltDVII002_zpsb71160ce.jpg)
More, tomorrow...
Cheers,
Bud
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Excellent choice of kit Bud and a really nice scheme, looking forward to seeing you make a start.
Des.
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Bud,
Like I said on your other build thread. I am really looking forward to seeing your Modeling Excellence take on this scheme!
RAGIII
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cool.want to see this one done. i have to give props on the beam photo etch. it reminds me of a part of poland fret in a way .it caught some cool details others havent plus theres the extras of use to later builds.
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Yeah I've seen the BEAM PE, it is top notch.
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The PE looks like really nice stuff, looking forward to another winner from you Bud!
Cheers,
Lance
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Thanks for the encouragement, gents. Hope I can live up to your expectations.
I have made a bit of a start. Aside from the terrible wing root fit and the poor fitting, fiddly cowling bits, the most irritating aspect of this kit is the vague representation of the ammo cans, feed and ejection chutes.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Early%20Fokker%20built%20D7/EarlyFokkerbuiltDVII005_zps6ee305e3.jpg)
So before doing anything, I had to get rid of those.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Early%20Fokker%20built%20D7/EarlyFokkerbuiltDVII010_zps8caafd87.jpg)
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Early%20Fokker%20built%20D7/EarlyFokkerbuiltDVII011_zps321eec3c.jpg)
There are some promising looking ammo feed chutes in the BEAM set and if I can do a proper job of bending them into shape without completely buggering them up, I'll use them on some scratched ammo cans.
Cheers,
Bud
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The PE looks awesome and I am sure you will nail the chutes! They will be a decided improvement!!
RAGIII
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"Most likely, though, it's the fact that Richard will be releasing his 1/48 cookie cutter sheets any minute now..."
Hooray! I've had aRoden 1/48th DVII in the cache for quite a while, and I've been hoping that Aviattic would offer their lozenge sheets in cookie cutter 1/48th scale. Great news!
Good luck with this build, Bud. It will be a solid guide for me when I get to my 1/48th DVII! 8)
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Hello Gary I am also waiting for Aviatics Lozenge. And BEAM etch parts are very great.
Bud this will not the end of changing.
Nice beginning.
Martin
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Great choice, Bud. I love these Roden D. VIIs and also can't wait for the lozenge decals. Are the BEAM sets available yet?
Drew
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Another build I am looking forward to following, Bud. I admire your
work and I like the streaky paint schemes, so this is a great combination.
Onward and upward! :D
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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I love that scheme, Bud. I'm looking forward to this!
Chris
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See ad for the new BEAM Fokker D.VII photoetch sets listed under The Trading Table section.
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Bud,
Look forward to this one, and you may well come to like the D VII as much as others !!
Ed
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Interesting looking P.E. set. I may have to give it a whirl.
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Thank you for your encouragement, guys! After finishing the Tripes, I was tempted to shelve this one and start another dual build, either the W.12, SE5a or Snipe, but decided to finish it as per my faux resolution. D.VIIs are quick builds, so why not. This is what I've got so far. Still a few more bits to add to the cockpit, but just wanted to get some pics up. Fabric sides and rear bulkhead are Aviattic German dark cdl. Added rudder pedal support and cable connecters, rudder pedal kick plates, and throttle control are from the BEAM sheet, turnbuckles are Gaspatch, and rear bulkhead stitching is Eduard and PART.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Early%20Fokker%20built%20D7/EarlyFokkerbuiltDVII005_zps37c4211e.jpg)
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Early%20Fokker%20built%20D7/EarlyFokkerbuiltDVII004_zpsbd0fb80d.jpg)
Oh, yeah. Also added triggers from BEAM.
Cheers,
Bud
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Bud it is a very nice update.
Martin
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Nice work on the cockpit interior Bud, looking forward to seeing more of this build.
Des.
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Looking good Bud :)
Terri
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Bud,
What you do with those 48th scale pits is incredible! Looking stunning as always!
RAGIII
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Martin, Des, Terri and Rick, thanks for checking in and offering such kind comments. Made a tiny bit more progress and closed up the fuselage.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Early%20Fokker%20built%20D7/2015-01-12162235_zps69156d31.jpg)
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Early%20Fokker%20built%20D7/2015-01-12192235_zps6c3d5820.jpg)
Seat belts, throttle control and ignition lever are all from the BEAM set. Most detailed I've seen. Anyone planning on building a 1/48 scale D.VII should really consider these. They're brilliant.
Cheers,
Bud
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Looking really good Bud, the Beam PE appears to be very detailed.
Des.
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I love it. Those interior parts add a lot of Detail (and life) to the Fokker. How do you plan do do the streaking? Using oils (the classical method), or decals?
Stefan
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Very nice.
Martin
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Bud, your DVII is continuing to be an education in what detail looks like! You are doing awesome work with the Beam set!
RAGIII
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That throttle looks great. Your cockpit is shaping up very nicely!
Chris
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Very nice work on the interior, Bud. It makes my attempt with a Roden D.VII a while ago look a bit Spartan!
Best wishes
Nigel
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looks great bud,nice d.vii and i must agree that the beam set is got some welcome parts in it and is well worth the cheap price,although i can seem to get the louvers to look right.
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What a great looking interior.
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So, Bud, how does it feel to go back to 1/48 after having worked in 1/32? I realize one of the Tripes was 1/48 but I wonder if your foray into the larger world has given you any thoughts about staying in one scale or the other.
Looking really good, dude.
Cheers from NYC,
Michael
What a great looking interior.
That's what the doc said after my last colonoscopy.
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Thanks so much, guys! The BEAM pe really is quite extraordinary.
I love it. Those interior parts add a lot of Detail (and life) to the Fokker. How do you plan do do the streaking? Using oils (the classical method), or decals?
Stefan
Not quite sure yet, Stefan, though I'd better decide soon since I find myself at that stage in the build. I've got the Microsculpt decals and some from Gunsight Graphics, but I'd like to try my hand at with the oils. Maybe a combination.
looks great bud,nice d.vii and i must agree that the beam set is got some welcome parts in it and is well worth the cheap price,although i can seem to get the louvers to look right.
Scott, the trick is to not press too hard with the ballpoint pen. That pe is really thin so just one quick swipe with the pen is all that's needed.
So, Bud, how does it feel to go back to 1/48 after having worked in 1/32? I realize one of the Tripes was 1/48 but I wonder if your foray into the larger world has given you any thoughts about staying in one scale or the other.
Micheal, I really love the WNW kits, but I'm not sold on 1/32 scale in general. I'm still a huge fan of 1/48 scale and will continue to build in that scale as long as my eyes permit. Since I'm still married and plan on staying that way, space is a consideration. A man's gotta do what he's gotta do.
What a great looking interior.
That's what the doc said after my last colonoscopy.
Now that I'm on Medicare and it doesn't cover everything, I've started doing my own. I picked up one of these and it's relatively cheap compared to the cost of a colonoscopy.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-M12-12-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-9-5mm-M-Spector-AV-Inspection-Camera-Kit-2312-21/202196534?N=5yc1vZc2gmZzv
I must say, though, that it's not as much fun as I thought it would be.
Cheers,
Bud
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So a lovely interior Bud.
Martin
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Thank you, Martin! You did some fantastic things with the BEAM set, as well, my friend.
Cheers,
Bud
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Now that I'm on Medicare and it doesn't cover everything, I've started doing my own. I picked up one of these and it's relatively cheap compared to the cost of a colonoscopy.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-M12-12-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-9-5mm-M-Spector-AV-Inspection-Camera-Kit-2312-21/202196534?N=5yc1vZc2gmZzv
I must say, though, that it's not as much fun as I thought it would be.
Cheers,
Bud
LOL!
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The fuselage is all closed up and primed. I also managed to get the engine mount and forward fuselage framing completed. Because my last Roden D.VII had a completely enclosed cowling, this is the first opportunity I've had to build this little sub-assembly. Gotta say, although fiddly, it fits together beautifully and will work out well with the BEAM cowling sides. Based on it's complexity and accuracy, I think this is really how Roden intended this kit to be built.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Early%20Fokker%20built%20D7/2015-01-19125831_zps4a02e077.jpg)
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Early%20Fokker%20built%20D7/2015-01-19124124_zps10699cd7.jpg)
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Early%20Fokker%20built%20D7/2015-01-19125648_zpscfdb2eea.jpg)
Still have some touch-up and weathering to do on it. I used BEAM pe radiator front and back.
Next, I'll attach the frame to the fuselage and do the streaking.
Cheers,
Bud
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Bud this is with the Roden kit easier than with the Eduard.
Very wounderful work.
Martin
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Now that I'm on Medicare and it doesn't cover everything, I've started doing my own. I picked up one of these and it's relatively cheap compared to the cost of a colonoscopy.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-M12-12-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-9-5mm-M-Spector-AV-Inspection-Camera-Kit-2312-21/202196534?N=5yc1vZc2gmZzv
I must say, though, that it's not as much fun as I thought it would be.
Cheers,
Bud
You ordered the wrong one, dude. This was the one I suggested specifically for you:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stockmaster-Stock-prod-by-Parmak-Cattle-Prod-USA-made-NEW-IN-BOX-29-long-/400814419937
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Bud,
Outstanding update! Looking Superb as always! I am looking forward to seeing your Streaks!
RAGIII
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Beautiful work as usual Bud, looking forward to the next update.
Des.
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Excellent work as usual, Bud. I am looking forward
to your next updates. I'm glad you haven't given up
on 1/48th. It seems very agreeable with your talents,
my friend. Onward and upward. ;) :D
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Well, folks, didn't get this one done in time for the GB finish, but work continues on her never the less.
Thanks for the wonderful comments, guys! They keep me motivated.
The side panels from the BEAM set fit perfectly, however the seam on the "fabric" portion is inevitable. I would have to choose the only variant to use it.
Puttied.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Early%20Fokker%20built%20D7/2015-01-24184707_zps357cb59c.jpg)
Sanded.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Early%20Fokker%20built%20D7/2015-01-24184725_zps97750028.jpg)
With an eye toward expedience, I decided to use Microsculpt decals instead of oils for the streaking. I wanted to try and replicate what I've seen here and on the WNW site, so I chose to go over the Microsculpt with Gunsight Graphics streaking to give it more color variation.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Early%20Fokker%20built%20D7/2015-01-31141252_zps3d4356f6.jpg)
I used Eduard loz decals to cut the templates.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Early%20Fokker%20built%20D7/2015-01-31141214_zps40f9f839.jpg)
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Early%20Fokker%20built%20D7/2015-02-02084310_zpsfbb264cf.jpg)
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Early%20Fokker%20built%20D7/2015-01-31141129_zps0e7b40c8.jpg)
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Early%20Fokker%20built%20D7/2015-01-31141310_zpsc1ba6b67.jpg)
Cheers,
Bud
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that looks so freakin great bud. you probably remember the thread on the drome that had the photos of the actual d.vii streak fabric and this kind of variation was evident. great idea.
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Thanks, Scott! I remember that thread well. That's the look I was going for. I was lucky to have those sheets around. The Gunsight Graphics is hard to come by, now.
Cheers,
Bud
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ive never used streaky decals, but the combo looks great, great that the gunsight must be on clear decal paper.
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Well Bud, it seems you have used the best of 2 streaking decal ideas to create a beautiful finish! Clever idea and looks terrific! As always you have come through with FLYING COLORS!
RAGIII
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You have achieved an excellent result Bud, well done with the streak decals.
Des.
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That really looks great, Bud. A great idea, well executed!
Chris
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The streaky decals look just great, Bud. Great choice
and you are going to have a stunning little bird when
you're done. Well done, my friend!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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That streaking looks fantastic, Bud!
Drew
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Very great work Bud. I love it.
Martin
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Out standing work, Bud. All that and do-it-yourself colonoscopy's! You are a true Renaissance man!
Dwayne
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Very fine modelling, Bud! And indeed, the decalled streaking looks great.
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It's looking very good Bud and so helpful to people like me to see how the various finishes - like the streaked decals - work in skilled hands like yours.
Best wishes
Nigel
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Bud,
I am annoyed at myself for missing your latest project on the Roden DVIi. I will now be following with interest as your work to date is excellent - the streak effect decals look very good too.
Good luck on the rest of the build. I have no doubt this will end up another winner from you.
Regards
Dave
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those streaky decals look really good- great choice.
Looking forward to more
Anthony
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Thanks, fellas! Did a bit of work on the empennage, drilling holes and such. The Roden horizontal stabilizer has the elevator control line hole indicators going straight up and down, rather than diagonal, so I fixed 'em.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Early%20Fokker%20built%20D7/2015-02-04215045_zps14801ed7.jpg)
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Early%20Fokker%20built%20D7/2015-02-04215105_zps2afa5dfe.jpg)
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Early%20Fokker%20built%20D7/2015-02-04215705_zpsf564cb22.jpg)
Then I painted the tail in preparation for the decals.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Early%20Fokker%20built%20D7/2015-02-05152718_zpsc982f86f.jpg)
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Early%20Fokker%20built%20D7/2015-02-05152615_zps2d258a1b.jpg)
To match the paint to the orange decals pilfered from Eduard kit, I started with Humbrol yellow 24 and added red 153 one drop at a time until I had a perfect match.
Cheers,
Bud
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Nice........
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She looks great. Everything about it.
James
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Looking outstanding Bud! Nice work on that orange mix!
RAGIII
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Thanks, Bo, James and Rick! I'm pleased with how well the paint matches, especially considering I've got a little touch-up to do.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Early%20Fokker%20built%20D7/2015-02-11111822_zpsf4a03dfa.jpg)
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Early%20Fokker%20built%20D7/2015-02-11111844_zps66b99fad.jpg)
I used the WNW Humbrol call out for the blue and at first I was alarmed at how dark and bright it is compared to the profiles I've seen, but it's grown on me, so I think I'll leave it.
Cheers,
Bud
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Outstanding work Bud.
Martin
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Outstanding work Bud.
Martin
Thank you kindly, Martin!
Cheers,
Bud
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That is a fine looking Fokker! Very nice work, Bud.
Drew
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Superb, Bud. This is looking very good.
Best wishes
Nigel
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Beautifully done Bud, the colours look excellent.
Des.
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Not to shabby at my friend ! Beautiful decaling job 8)
Will you be having most of the engine exposed ?
Terri
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Excellent decal work, Bud -
Looking great with a bit of colour now.
Regards
Dave
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You are doing your usual Stellar work Bud! One of my favorite DVII schemes!
RAGIII
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Thanks, my friends! T, this issue has been the biggest headache for me on this build and let this be a lesson for anyone building the Roden kit with the engine exposed: INSTALL THE ENGINE BEFORE ATTACHING THE NOSE ASSEMBLY TO THE FUSELAGE! I had gone to a great deal of effort detailing the Roden engine, replacing ignition wiring tubes, replacing valve springs with guitar string, adding spark plugs, adding rocker arms, adding wiring harnesses and oil and fuel plumbing, all with the intention of leaving the top cowling pieces off, only to discover that the engine would not fit past the firewall and the radiator. I then went to plan B, installing a Karaya engine, which is much smaller, and it, too, wouldn't fit without sawing off the front and rear of the crank case. I'm able to make it work, though the Karaya engine is nowhere near as detailed as plan A. Therefore, the only bit of engine you will see, will be the top and what can be seen through the open inspection panels. Disappointing, but it'll be alright. Working on all of that right now.
Cheers,
Bud
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You are doing your usual Stellar work Bud! One of my favorite DVII schemes!
RAGIII
Thanks, Rick. This scheme and all the work I put into it was the only thing that saved it from taking flight across the room when I discovered my mistake with the engine installation. It's one of my favorites, too.
Cheers,
Bud
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Not possible to just do a litte surgery to the upper structure? (To get the Roden motor in, I mean)
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Not possible to just do a litte surgery to the upper structure? (To get the Roden motor in, I mean)
That radiator looks like it could be removed with a little brute force and ignorance.
I don't think so, Bo and Justin, not with the bomb-proof way I glued it all together. 'Sides, I don't possess your post-assembly/paint surgery skills, Bo. ;) Not a total loss, though. I'll just use the engine in the next one.
Cheers,
Bud
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Even with the engine issue it looks great. Very nicely done.
James
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Bud,
I'm sorry to hear about your troubles with the engine fit. That aside, I love how this is turning out; that is one of my favorite schemes and you have done a lovely job with it. I honestly can't tell which bit is paint, and which is decal! Oh, and I think the blue looks terrific.
Chris
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Sad news!!!
It is such an awesome model you have built.
Do you think it is better first thinning the cowling part?
The coloursheme is great!
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I thank you all for your extremely kind words and your concern over my engine faux pas. Not to worry, though. I think it'll be okay with the substitute. With the red cowling, I think I'm kinda likin' it better with the top cowling pieces in place. Working it all out now, along with decaling the wings. Should have some fresh pics up soon.
Cheers,
Bud
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I thank you all for your extremely kind words and your concern over my engine faux pas. Not to worry, though. I think it'll be okay with the substitute. With the red cowling, I think I'm kinda likin' it better with the top cowling pieces in place. Working it all out now, along with decaling the wings. Should have some fresh pics up soon.
Cheers,
Bud
Looking forward to the pics Bud! I think I have probably mentioned this already but it is worth repeating,( IMHO). My wife once described my rendition of this scheme as a cardboard box wearing boxer shorts! ;D
RAGIII
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Hello Bud,
I blame myself for having missed this one. I can only say that again your build shows your talents tremendously. As Rick said : Stellar work!
Kind regards
Patrick
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Maybe you could show the Karaya engine next to the Roden engine, for a comparison?
Please....
Stefan
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Beautifully done Bud, the colours look excellent.
Des.
+1. Looking good Bud!
Regards,
Bob
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Thanks, Rick, Patrick, Stefan and Bob! Sorry for taking so long to respond. Just trying to plow through this one so I can start on the Macchi in earnest. Sorry, Stefan, but by the time I read your post, I had already ruined the Roden engine with a second attempt to make it fit and installed the Karaya engine.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Early%20Fokker%20built%20D7/2015-02-28%2015.39.16_zps9rdhjtxk.jpg)
I had been waiting for a pair of Gaspatch Spandaus, but couldn't wait any longer so decided to modify the kit guns with BEAM photoetch. Really fiddly, but I like the way they look.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Early%20Fokker%20built%20D7/2015-02-28%2015.41.30_zpsv0cisk2o.jpg)
Painted and installed them last night.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Early%20Fokker%20built%20D7/2015-03-02%2016.39.19_zpsssjbg0ib.jpg)
The irony of this is that the Gaspatch guns came today. Oh, well. I'll just same them for another D.VII or a Roland D.VI.
Wings are fully decaled using Aviattic's excellent cookie cutter loz and I will hopefully have this baby done tomorrow.
Cheers,
Bud
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Very pretty so far Bud ! ;)
Terri
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Thanks, T! Of the 4 D.VII's I've built, this is my favorite, even though things didn't quite go according to plan.
Cheers,
Bud
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Looks great, Bud!
Drew
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i have done extensive study on the available merc d.iii series engines which come with the kits and am resin. the roden engine although not bad is generic in the sense that it is not any exactly meaning neither d.iii, nor d.iiia nor d.iiiau. kinda like the 1/32 roden merc. the pavla and vector are built off the roden chasis the vector being more extensively modified and nicer. eduard has 2 basic versions the older which is slightly smaller and simplified and the version above which comes with the fokker d.vii kit. artillery used the newer eduard which comes with the d.vii to make there resin replacement which comes with the fly roland d.vi kits. the older smaller eduard was used as the bones for not only the karaya(highly detailed) but also blatently copied by special hobby,hr model,copper state, etc .etc.etc. bottom line this is what we have to chose from. the main problem is the larger and nicer types based on the roden engine wont fit in eduard,special hobby and many many others designed for the smaller eduard engines. what we 1/48 modellers need is a series of nice 1/48 merc engines representing accurately the d.iii/160hp,d.iiia/180hp and d.iiiau/200hp that will fit in the multitudes of kits that arent roden.
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Hi Bud,
This is really outstanding my friend. Your talents have no limits anymore. A trully lovely and neat build! Wow!
Kind regards
Patrick
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Bud,
For what it is worth this is also my favorite of your four BEAUTIFUL DVII builds! You have done your usual OUTSTANDING work and Gabriels DVII is a striking scheme! Looing forward to seeing it as a biplane soon ;)
RAGIII
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Very great work Bud.
Martin
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Many thanks, guys! Justin and Scott, thank you for adding the engine comparisons. No matter how you slice it ( ;D), some surgery is required to get a decent Merc motor in 1/48 scale (c'mon, Taurus!). That's why I have yet to fully expose an engine. Maybe when I get around to building an Albi.
Rick, I'm afraid she's still a monoplane, but at least she's on her feet.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Early%20Fokker%20built%20D7/2015-03-03%2015.50.02_zpscmglvuas.jpg)
Finally got all that rigging done ;) using Gaspatch turnbuckles, C type.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Early%20Fokker%20built%20D7/2015-03-03%2015.52.29_zpspkfn7wpc.jpg)
Top wing on tonight, maybe?
Cheers,
Bud
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She really looks great, Bud! Love it!
Chris
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Looking absolutely stunning Bud, can't wait to see the top wing on.
Des.
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Thank you, Chris and Des! I'll have the wing on before I hit the sack!
Cheers,
Bud
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Excellent stuff Bud!
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Thanks, Bo! However, in my haste to get this done, I managed to remove the undercarriage while trying to attach the upper wing. I had done several test fits without incident, then the moment I get out the glue, it all goes to hell in a handbasket. Really not so bad. I'm lucky nothing else broke the way this thing was dancing around my bench. Easy enough to fix, just won't get it done tonight. :(
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Early%20Fokker%20built%20D7/2015-03-03%2020.08.47_zpsjvsz2iv5.jpg)
This is the first time I tried to do the undercarriage before the top wing. Now I know why. Lesson learned.
Cheers,
Bud
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yea those eduard fokker undercarriages are a tad flimsy, i have had a few break and had to repair them. i rarely use a 1/48 kit tail skid ever anymore they break so easy you sometime dont realize it popped off til its just gone. i use either shaped smashed brass tube or some of that plaststruct coated steel wire just sand the plastic coating til its shaped right drill a nice hole ,glue,paint forget. never had one of those break yet. your fokker looks super sweet bud, the addition of the etched cowl panels etc, plus the flawless paint and decal work, i venture to say,"best 1/48 d.vii i have ever seen" it is excellent on all bases.
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Hello Bud,
Looking so very very nice my friend. This is an awesome build! On all my models I installed the undercarriage first to have more stability when working on the wings, but when I see what happened to you I will maybe change the order too. Will you be able to hold the tension of the rigging cables or will you re-rig it? Well done my friend, it is a tremendous build!
Kind regards
Patrick
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Bud,
She looks terrific with the wing on! Too bad about the gear but I am sure you will have it put right in no time at all! The cowl panels are gorgeous!
RAGIII
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Very fine work Bud. But to get the top wing on is a difficult Job by Roden.
Martin
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Well thanks, Bud...now I have a new favourite colour scheme! You are
doing a sublime job of the Fokker, my friend. Bravo!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Bud,
Sorry I've come late to this party, but your build is really beautiful sir! This is my favorite scheme of the Fokker-built D.VII's. You've done wonderful work so far, sorry about the u/c accident, but I'm sure you'll manage to get it in shape.
Warren
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Bud,
Your work is very, very beautiful!!!!
The Roden kit has a few unpleasant surprises!
The colors are very attractive, I love it !!
Arnaud
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Hi!
Superb. Even with a broken u/c!
That scheme surely will look great in your display case!
The end is near! Cheer up!
Ciao
Iwik
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Thank you so much for your overly generous comments, guys! Especially you, Scott! Geez! :-[
The end is indeed near, Iwik.
(http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k62/hotrodpete3/sandwichboard.jpg)
Here it comes...
Ta Da! Done, done and done. At least I'm calling it that. There's more I could do, but that's it. Time to move on. The M.5 beckons.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Early%20Fokker%20built%20D7/2015-03-05%2015.22.03_zpsvqfh0tqs.jpg)
Thanks for following along, Folks. More pics in the section where build logs go to die. The end is near...
Cheers,
Bud
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Beautiful!
Chris
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Love it!
Warren
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Well Amigo as I said earlier, My favorite of all of your DVIIs and that is saying ALOT!\
RAGIII
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Hi Bud,
Wonderful build, maybe your best so far. It fully shows your modeling capacities. Amazing, congratulations well done my friend!
Kind regards
Patrick
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Stunning build Bud.
Martin
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One of my favorite liveries going all the way back to the kits in the 60's that had all the finish done in decals.....what were they called???
This looks superb, Bud! Congratulations on yet another super build!!
Cheers from Snow York City,
Michael
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The "Renwal Aeroskin" series? Prepinted thin paper/tissue like covering which was attached to the plastic with liquid cement...........they did Gabriel's machine...........
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The "Renwal Aeroskin" series? Prepinted thin paper/tissue like covering which was attached to the plastic with liquid cement...........they did Gabriel's machine...........
Ah yes... The original "sticky fingers"
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Another little gem for your collection, Bud! I so
admire your work and I am anxious to see what
next is coming down the Pike. Well done, my friend!
Cheers,
Ernie :)