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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Bolman on February 01, 2016, 07:47:18 AM

Title: Revell 1/72 scale Fokker D.VII
Post by: Bolman on February 01, 2016, 07:47:18 AM

Hello,

As I continue to work on my primary projects and find myself waiting for drying, I manage to complete side projects.

So, here is my latest completion:

(http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww267/lodanmar/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsczogf9ll.jpeg)

(http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww267/lodanmar/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps8jyupb0r.jpeg)

(http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww267/lodanmar/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsr48h263l.jpeg)

(http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww267/lodanmar/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsclv9sepm.jpeg)

Thanks for looking!

John

Title: Re: Revell 1/72 scale Fokker D.VII
Post by: Des on February 01, 2016, 08:02:03 AM

A very stunning colour scheme John and you applied it extremely well, this is a really attractive model, well done.

Des.

Title: Re: Revell 1/72 scale Fokker D.VII
Post by: GAJouette on February 01, 2016, 08:07:28 AM

  John,
That's one colorful little kite my friend.Well Done my friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Title: Re: Revell 1/72 scale Fokker D.VII
Post by: RAGIII on February 01, 2016, 09:11:11 AM

John,
Very well done Little Fokker! I love your schemes and you have done a terrific job on masking and painting this one!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Revell 1/72 scale Fokker D.VII
Post by: Bolman on February 01, 2016, 09:29:55 AM

Thank you all for your kind remarks.

Rick, as I have done on others like the black and white breguet, no masking was involved. The stripes and checkers were done by brush free hand and edges were cleaned up with an exacto blade. Honestly, I don't think I could do it with masking.

Thanks again all

John

Title: Re: Revell 1/72 scale Fokker D.VII
Post by: RAGIII on February 01, 2016, 09:37:59 AM

Quote from: Bolman on February 01, 2016, 09:29:55 AM

Thank you all for your kind remarks.

Rick, as I have done on others like the black and white breguet, no masking was involved. The stripes and checkers were done by brush free hand and edges were cleaned up with an exacto blade. Honestly, I don't think I could do it with masking.

Thanks again all

John

I forgot about your awesome skills at hand painting checks and stripes  :-[ Even better!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Revell 1/72 scale Fokker D.VII
Post by: dr 1 ace on February 01, 2016, 09:41:50 AM

Quote from: Bolman on February 01, 2016, 09:29:55 AM

Thank you all for your kind remarks.

Rick, as I have done on others like the black and white breguet, no masking was involved. The stripes and checkers were done by brush free hand and edges were cleaned up with an exacto blade. Honestly, I don't think I could do it with masking.

Thanks again all

John

Hand painted--even more impressive !!

Ed

Title: Re: Revell 1/72 scale Fokker D.VII
Post by: lcarroll on February 01, 2016, 09:59:51 AM

   Now that's a sharp scheme and so well done John. I am blown away by your brush skills, I can't even paint one uniform colour by brush without masking!
   Very nice.
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Revell 1/72 scale Fokker D.VII
Post by: Nigel Jackson on February 01, 2016, 04:58:25 PM

Super brush skills, John. Well done!

Best wishes
Nigel

Title: Re: Revell 1/72 scale Fokker D.VII
Post by: Bolman on February 02, 2016, 12:40:09 AM

Thanks Ed, Lance and Nigel, much appreciated!

and thanks again Rick. :)


John

Title: Re: Revell 1/72 scale Fokker D.VII
Post by: lone modeller on February 02, 2016, 03:02:24 AM

It is very difficult to believe that it is the Revell kit - stunning colour scheme and brilliantly finished. Good to see another brush man - but my painting is nowhere as good as that.
Do you know who the pilot was?

Stephen.

Title: Re: Revell 1/72 scale Fokker D.VII
Post by: Epeeman on February 02, 2016, 03:33:02 AM

I'm amazed this is the old Revell kit.  What a superb result!

Love the colour and marking scheme - never seen this one before.

Regards

Dave

Title: Re: Revell 1/72 scale Fokker D.VII
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on February 02, 2016, 01:50:51 PM

looks great i didnt realize this plane was in these colors.i have seen the black and whites where you can see the fuselage with the dog, i guess i havent ever speculated on what the completed model might look like. its stunning.great job.

Title: Re: Revell 1/72 scale Fokker D.VII
Post by: TobyCoulson on February 02, 2016, 08:41:40 PM

What a cracking build and it looks a scale larger.  :)

Title: Re: Revell 1/72 scale Fokker D.VII
Post by: Bolman on February 03, 2016, 12:42:20 AM

Thank you all once again for your kind words.

Although I did attempt to paint the model to look as though it were prototypical, it does not represent any particular aircraft that I am aware of and the pilot insignia, which is unknown to me, was on a decal sheet which was unlabeled as to which aircraft it belonged.

My 14 yr old nephew will be attending his first gaming convention this April and requested that I make a plane for him to use in his first time flying in a convention game. He requested a red and black plane, mostly red.  I came up with this scheme for him. He likes dogs, so I borrowed the insignia for him.

I wouldn't mind knowing who's insignia it is just in case someone asks.

My apologies for any confusion regarding the historical aspects which may be represented.

Thanks again for your kind words,

John

Title: Re: Revell 1/72 scale Fokker D.VII
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on February 03, 2016, 01:00:17 AM

Its an actual craft I have seen photos.its also the logo for drooling bulldog paints so I think the pilot is known .I will check and get back to you .

Title: Re: Revell 1/72 scale Fokker D.VII
Post by: malaula on February 03, 2016, 02:58:31 AM

The Dog on a chain emblem was featured by Karl`Carlos'meyer of Jasta 4, his Fok DvII(OAW) bore the usual jasta 4 markings,a black nose,struts and wheel covers and black/white borders to the fuselage.the dog in the emblem headed backwards.
(Richthofen's flying circus,Osprey aviation elite units,pg116)
Striking scheme you did there,though,John!

Title: Re: Revell 1/72 scale Fokker D.VII
Post by: Cajun on March 04, 2016, 10:59:28 PM

Really nice and Interesting.. I think I seen it posted on Facebook a while back.. cant really remember tho lol

Title: Re: Revell 1/72 scale Fokker D.VII
Post by: Ernie on March 05, 2016, 04:45:28 AM

Beautiful work on the D.VII, John.  Unbelievable brush work, my friend.

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: Revell 1/72 scale Fokker D.VII
Post by: Bolman on March 07, 2016, 12:18:47 AM

Thank you Cajun and Ernie, much appreciated.

John

Title: Re: Revell 1/72 scale Fokker D.VII
Post by: Monty on March 09, 2016, 06:03:08 AM

It's just great to see this classic kit from my youth getting the love it deserves... again! A really great build - never mind the absolute accuracy!

I like it!

Marc

Title: Re: Revell 1/72 scale Fokker D.VII
Post by: Bolman on March 09, 2016, 10:58:03 PM

Thanks for your kind words, Marc. :)

John

Title: Re: Revell 1/72 scale Fokker D.VII
Post by: Cimmerian on March 10, 2016, 12:50:47 AM

That is really nice, I like it a lot.

Title: Re: Revell 1/72 scale Fokker D.VII
Post by: coyotemagic on March 10, 2016, 02:40:28 AM

Very cool, John!  I like it!
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: Revell 1/72 scale Fokker D.VII
Post by: Bolman on March 10, 2016, 08:52:36 AM

Thanks Ken and Bud, glad you like it.  Not bad for knocking it off in two weeks, huh. ;)

John