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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: KiwiResin on April 24, 2016, 03:41:08 PM
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having worked on an Eindeker, as soon as I saw one in my LHS I had to have it!
I havent had much chance to model lately, this build should get my inspiration up again.
I opened up the sliding door on the left fuse half, this is to allow heat to escape the cockpit on the real thing, something quite necessary when you have a flaming catherine wheel for an engine at your feet.
I added some castor oil spatter to the firewall, and seatbelts from Tamiya tape.
(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w367/KiwiResin/IMG_0847_zps9mqa70rl.jpg)
The Oberursel engine is quite stunning for the scale, and a light wash brought out the detail.
(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w367/KiwiResin/IMG_0850_zpsqm1l6qdb.jpg)
I have a scheme in mind, but it is for an E.1 which is a slightly smaller aircraft all round.
There are a couple of subtle details on the full size E.11 that I will point out as the build progresses
So far, well done Airfix, I highly recommend buying one.
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Good start, Kiwi. :D Nice touch opening up the small side door.
The engine is indeed nice for the small scale and yours looks
great. I look forward to the next updates of your build.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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You have made a great start with this kit, I'm looking forward to following along with your build.
Des.
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Nice to see one of these coming together. Judging by what I've seen so far of this, and the BE2c, it bodes well for the future from Airfix.....
Ian
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Airfix has really stepped up their game and in the hands of modelers like yourself they are even better! Looking forward to the rest of the build!
RAGIII
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Very nice Kiwi and as I type I'm looking at the unopened Airfix Eindekker box on my work area and thinking .......
Best wishes
Nigel
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paint on.
I had difficulty deciding just what colours the splinter finish would be, so i decided on the colours used to paint other Fokker products such as the D11
Bear in mind this is an E.1 scheme, and not correct for the E.11, but I could not resist it .
So far the only fault I can find is the tailplanes are quite fragile
(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w367/KiwiResin/20160507_134719_zps31vkrxbe.jpg)
(http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w367/KiwiResin/20160507_134707_zpshtivk0hb.jpg)
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This is a very good start and lovely progress... interesting colour scheme! I look forward to more...
Regards,
Marc
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Great start, glad to see one of these coming together here so we can watch and enjoy. I do like the scheme too!
Warren
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Excellent to see this kit being put together by a master modeller. Lovely colour scheme and superb detail, especially the open door in the fuselage.
Stephen.
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I love Eindekers, and this is no exception. Very unusual colour scheme, and
your paintwork is excellent. Great build and looking forward to more, my friend!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Terrific update. The scheme is indeed striking and unusual!
RAGIII
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Right or wrong it doesn't make much difference, the scheme you have used looks superb.
Des.