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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Ian from Doncaster on April 29, 2015, 08:19:42 AM

Title: Revell Fokker Dr1 in 1:48 MvR
Post by: Ian from Doncaster on April 29, 2015, 08:19:42 AM
This is Revell's re-boxing of the Eduard Dr1 (I have the Eduard kit too).

I wanted to build this one as the Baron as whilst it is a bit corny, I thought it worth doing.  I researched the colour and was happy with the dark blood effect but I am not sure if this comes through with these pics taken under flash.

I was getting on quite well when I had an accident with the undercarriage assembly.  I rebuilt it but could not get this to sit straight and the rigging lines wouldn't go because I didn't use eyelets - a mistake I won't make with the Eduard kit!

Apart form my problems "down under" so to speak, the rest of the kit went together well.  I was getting angry with this and had to stop before I trashed the whole thing.  I class this one as incomplete and not finished how I would like, but I  must move on.  The short build log is at http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=5253.msg92988#msg92988 (http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=5253.msg92988#msg92988)

(http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj621/ianfromdoncaster/dr1/finished%201_zpsb7mnadsy.jpg)
(http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj621/ianfromdoncaster/dr1/finished%204_zpsxiirorcn.jpg)
(http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj621/ianfromdoncaster/dr1/finished%203_zpsbeiowax6.jpg)
(http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj621/ianfromdoncaster/dr1/finished%202_zpssokabztn.jpg)
Title: Re: Revell Fokker Dr1 in 1:48 MvR
Post by: Ernie on April 29, 2015, 08:46:40 AM
Beautiful job, Ian!  I really like the colour.  Good choice!

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: Revell Fokker Dr1 in 1:48 MvR
Post by: lcarroll on April 29, 2015, 09:07:08 AM
Great detail for the scale, Ian, and the colour is very nice. I wouldn't be too hard on yourself, you've done a very nice job on this Kit.
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Revell Fokker Dr1 in 1:48 MvR
Post by: Des on April 29, 2015, 11:00:19 AM
Very nicely done Ian, I really like the blood red colour.

Des.
Title: Re: Revell Fokker Dr1 in 1:48 MvR
Post by: RAGIII on April 29, 2015, 01:00:54 PM
Outstanding triplane Ian! I really like your choice of red. By the way doing a MvR bird is not corny. First everyone thinks they Know how it should look so achieving a result that others like is a difficult task. Second I have heard that the all red tripe is overdone by Modelers. I don't agree. It seems to me most avoid the red tripe because they think it has been done too many times. Your Triplane is a real winner in spite of your gear crash... which I see no sign of  ;D
RAGIII
Title: Re: Revell Fokker Dr1 in 1:48 MvR
Post by: Pgtaylorart on April 29, 2015, 01:45:36 PM
Very nice MvR DR.1. Your choice of red brings a new look to this airplane. It adds a nice realism and sophistication.

George
Title: Re: Revell Fokker Dr1 in 1:48 MvR
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on April 29, 2015, 05:33:24 PM
great fokker,i like the color,very nice deep red. i am right behind you,am about to finish the same kit,well i am doing the eduard weekend with the same markings.
Title: Re: Revell Fokker Dr1 in 1:48 MvR
Post by: Ian from Doncaster on April 29, 2015, 05:56:12 PM
Thanks folks... :)

As for the gear problems, the camera angle hides many issues ;)
Title: Re: Revell Fokker Dr1 in 1:48 MvR
Post by: radio on April 29, 2015, 10:50:38 PM
Very beautiful model, Ian.
Martin
Title: Re: Revell Fokker Dr1 in 1:48 MvR
Post by: Cimmerian on May 05, 2015, 08:12:40 PM
Very nice build. Mine went in the bin....because of undercarriage problems. :-[
Title: Re: Revell Fokker Dr1 in 1:48 MvR
Post by: Ian from Doncaster on May 05, 2015, 09:03:08 PM
Very nice build. Mine went in the bin....because of undercarriage problems. :-[

During my repair where I just could not get the rigging to set, I almost threw the model onto the floor and stamped on it.  But I remembered I was quite happy with the rest of it so left the u/c unrigged!
Title: Re: Revell Fokker Dr1 in 1:48 MvR
Post by: Alexis on May 06, 2015, 09:31:08 AM
Missed this one , nice job Ian . Glad you did trash it .




Terri
Title: Re: Revell Fokker Dr1 in 1:48 MvR
Post by: Rob Hart on May 12, 2015, 07:12:11 AM
Nicely done. Being treated to 2 MVR red dreideckers simultaneously is a rare luxury.
Title: Re: Revell Fokker Dr1 in 1:48 MvR
Post by: IFF1418 on May 29, 2015, 07:21:44 PM
Wonderful Ian, you did a great build and painting job! Congratulations.

Kind regards
Patrick
Title: Re: Revell Fokker Dr1 in 1:48 MvR
Post by: LukasTheLight on May 29, 2015, 10:11:10 PM
Nice!!!!  ;)

Lukas
Title: Re: Revell Fokker Dr1 in 1:48 MvR
Post by: coyotemagic on May 30, 2015, 02:01:10 AM
Exceptional work, Ian!  I love the red.
Cheers,
Bud