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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: von Mertens on April 30, 2016, 09:46:03 PM

Title: Fokker Dr.I 545/17, Hans Weiss
Post by: von Mertens on April 30, 2016, 09:46:03 PM
Dear colleagues! Allow to present you my model Fokker DR 1 which has been estimated at an exhibition Model Brno 2015. Eduard `1/48 and Drooling Bulldog paints.
(http://modelforum.cz/download/file.php?id=1103306)

(http://modelforum.cz/download/file.php?id=1103305)

(http://modelforum.cz/download/file.php?id=1103304)

(http://modelforum.cz/download/file.php?id=1103303)

(http://modelforum.cz/download/file.php?id=1103302)

(http://modelforum.cz/download/file.php?id=1103301)

(http://modelforum.cz/download/file.php?id=1103300)
Title: Re: Fokker Dr.I 545/17, Hans Weiss
Post by: Borsos on April 30, 2016, 09:59:31 PM
Hi von Mertens,
this is a very very nice triplan, well done!
If you upload your pics on photobucket or any other platform you can share the pics in much higher solution than this. Somebody else told me when I came here new to the forum and it worked well and was quite easy...
Best wishes
Borsos
Title: Re: Fokker Dr.I 545/17, Hans Weiss
Post by: von Mertens on April 30, 2016, 10:41:25 PM
Tnx for help, Borsos! :D
Title: Re: Fokker Dr.I 545/17, Hans Weiss
Post by: Borsos on April 30, 2016, 11:23:37 PM
So it is much better visible what a beauty you built. Well deserved prize!!  :)
Title: Re: Fokker Dr.I 545/17, Hans Weiss
Post by: lcarroll on April 30, 2016, 11:33:00 PM
   That is a beautiful Model, von Mertens. The streaking and the colours used look perfect to my eyes, and the weathering and shading are superb.
Very nicely done and presented!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Fokker Dr.I 545/17, Hans Weiss
Post by: RAGIII on April 30, 2016, 11:49:40 PM
Gorgeous Triplane! The streaking is superb! Great presentation with the diorama.
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker Dr.I 545/17, Hans Weiss
Post by: von Mertens on May 01, 2016, 02:03:25 AM
I thank you Friends! On this model are very well visible transparent characteristics of red paint "Kraplak", on various surfaces, a cowl, disks of wheels and a rack ...
Title: Re: Fokker Dr.I 545/17, Hans Weiss
Post by: dr 1 ace on May 01, 2016, 02:55:58 AM
Gorgeous Triplane! The streaking is superb! Great presentation with the diorama.
RAGIII

Ditto my Amigo's comments !

Ed
Title: Re: Fokker Dr.I 545/17, Hans Weiss
Post by: kornbeef on May 01, 2016, 03:04:53 AM
Thats a beautiful little triplane. Really wonderful work all round.

Keith
Title: Re: Fokker Dr.I 545/17, Hans Weiss
Post by: RAGIII on May 01, 2016, 03:35:06 AM
I just thought I would ask a couple of questions. Is the streaking done using Drooling Bulldog paints? If yes what colors? Are the streaks dry brushed? Straight from the bottle ? Thinned paint? Thanks in advance,
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker Dr.I 545/17, Hans Weiss
Post by: von Mertens on May 01, 2016, 04:05:35 AM
Has to disappoint you. Paints of Bulldog very quickly dry and therefore don't suit for this work, but it is made pigments which are a part of the basic palette for German aircraft, it is Umbra and Prussian Blue. Regards Mertens
Title: Re: Fokker Dr.I 545/17, Hans Weiss
Post by: Ernie on May 01, 2016, 04:06:28 AM
Wonderful model and exhibition von Mertens! The streaking on the Fokker
is extremely well done.  Great work, my friend. :D

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: Fokker Dr.I 545/17, Hans Weiss
Post by: von Mertens on May 01, 2016, 04:57:51 AM
It is very pleasant to me that you like my work. Because often I hear negative comments accusing me of charlatanism, I want to prove to you that I not only the artist and the historian, but also the modeller. I am not a businessman, my paints, it is part of research and attempt to keep historical appearance Aircraft of Great War. I ask you not to perceive it as advertizing of paints, I just have no time and desire to argue with arrogant people who have neither arguments, nor ability to carry on constructive dialogue. Thank you for your trust! Regards Mertens
Title: Re: Fokker Dr.I 545/17, Hans Weiss
Post by: dtomko on May 01, 2016, 05:13:16 AM
Very beautifully done!

Drew
Title: Re: Fokker Dr.I 545/17, Hans Weiss
Post by: RAGIII on May 01, 2016, 05:42:22 AM
Has to disappoint you. Paints of Bulldog very quickly dry and therefore don't suit for this work, but it is made pigments which are a part of the basic palette for German aircraft, it is Umbra and Prussian Blue. Regards Mertens

No disappointment at all. So you streak on Prussian blue and umber oils? Looks great!
RAGIII
PS: In the hints and tips section there is a thread on Fokker Streaking: Show us your method. It would be great if you could add your Dr1 and explain what you did.
Title: Re: Fokker Dr.I 545/17, Hans Weiss
Post by: lcarroll on May 01, 2016, 05:57:33 AM
von Mertens,
    I really hope you will add your ideas and directions on Fokker Streaking to the Thread mentioned by RAGIII. The streaking on this particular model is superb, probably the best I've seen and I'd really like to learn more about it.
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Fokker Dr.I 545/17, Hans Weiss
Post by: von Mertens on May 01, 2016, 07:01:10 AM
Сertainly I am glad will share with you the technology, but most likely workshop will be for this purpose necessary. I want to show you my experiments with paints in scale 1/1, in comparison with the original. I used the real canvas and original pigments... from this there are my paints for modellers  ;)
(http://modelforum.cz/download/file.php?id=819815)

(http://modelforum.cz/download/file.php?id=820813)

(http://modelforum.cz/download/file.php?id=820812)

N.B. I want to pay your attention that this is not about imitation of a shade, but about give a definition of right pigment
Title: Re: Fokker Dr.I 545/17, Hans Weiss
Post by: Monty on May 09, 2016, 03:21:25 AM
I really like your Dr1, von Mertens, and the way it is displayed is fantastic! A Great model!
Regards,
Marc
Title: Re: Fokker Dr.I 545/17, Hans Weiss
Post by: coyotemagic on May 09, 2016, 03:34:53 AM
Simply gorgeous, Sergey!  Your streaking is the best I've seen. 
By the way, I know this is off topic, but what Drooling Bulldog paints would you recommend for The Albatros D.II three color camo?
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Fokker Dr.I 545/17, Hans Weiss
Post by: von Mertens on May 09, 2016, 08:30:26 PM
Hi Bud, for the upper surfaces the paints you need are Caput Mortuum (http://www.droolingbulldog.com/products/caput-mortuum/ (http://www.droolingbulldog.com/products/caput-mortuum/)), Chromoxide greed (http://www.droolingbulldog.com/products/chromoxid/ (http://www.droolingbulldog.com/products/chromoxid/)) and Blassgruen (http://www.droolingbulldog.com/products/blassgrun/ (http://www.droolingbulldog.com/products/blassgrun/)), for the lower surfaces the Blassblauer (http://www.droolingbulldog.com/products/b-l-a-s-b-l-a-u-e-r/ (http://www.droolingbulldog.com/products/b-l-a-s-b-l-a-u-e-r/)).
Many thanks for you interest in Bulldog paints and feel free to ask in case of any further questions.

Albatros D II and DB paints from Vilem Kuntscher, my colleague and friend

(http://modelforum.cz/download/file.php?id=1081100)
Title: Re: Fokker Dr.I 545/17, Hans Weiss
Post by: Ernie on May 09, 2016, 09:27:13 PM
The DB paints really look great, as does the Alby!

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: Fokker Dr.I 545/17, Hans Weiss
Post by: lone modeller on May 10, 2016, 01:53:31 AM
Not seen this one before - must have been away when it was posted. That is a first class model and an even better diorama. Congratulations on a well deserved award for this. An excellent example of modelling and presentation.

Stephen.