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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: TobyCoulson on December 10, 2016, 01:32:57 AM
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I was intending spending December building the 1/72 Airfix Kingfisher for a Pearl Harbor GB on another site but as parts are missing I've had to move the Fokker DVII MAG up the production line. This is the weekend kit (Eduard should get done under the TDA as I've never built or even come remotely close to completing one in a weekend!) and I've ordered an Eduard PE set to compliment it.
I know this is a WW1 site but the markings that come with this kit is for a 1919 Hungarian Army version so I hope that's ok if not let me know and I'll use some other decals I've got for an actual pre end of WW1 plane.
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Its fine by me as the type is a WWI aircraft in continued use..
Plus I have this one in my stash too!
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Hello Toby,
Will follow with interest as I've just started an Eduard D.VII ;) WW1 didn't officially finish until 1919 anyway ;) British Forces still involved then in Russia...
Guy
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Thanks chaps.
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Don't ever recall seeing the mag built so I will be following along on your build :)
Terri
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Engine more or less completed. Will add some weathering later.
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Terrific start on the engine! I am really looking forward to seeing this one built as I have only seen one other that I recall.
RAGIII
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Some cutting is required to remove parts of the nose not needed.
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Injection mould marks need to be removed and I've made a start on those as well.
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Engine now finished and weathered with a sepia wash.
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The oil staining on the engine looks really good Toby. I am looking forward to this and do complete it in 1919 markings - they are different!
Stephen.
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Looks good, unusual subject too. You don't see too many of those built. Hopefully Wingnut Wings will do one in 1/32 anytime! :)
Is this based on Eduards "normal" D.VIIs or is this an entirely new tool like their Austrian Albatrosses?
Jeroen
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Nice clean work on the cowl panel removal and your oil stains look great!
RAGIII
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Looks good, unusual subject too. You don't see too many of those built. Hopefully Wingnut Wings will do one in 1/32 anytime! :)
Is this based on Eduards "normal" D.VIIs or is this an entirely new tool like their Austrian Albatrosses?
Jeroen
Going by this is not a new tool since 2005
https://www.scalemates.com/kits/101016-eduard-84156-fokker-d-vii-mag
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Continuing with doing the interior detail I used Misterkit Doped German Linen for the side walls and other panels. For the wood on the floor and IP I did an undercoat of Mr Hobby wood brown with a top coat of Vallejo transparent woodgrain. I used HGW s/belts which are a pain to build up.
I used Lifecolor redbrown for the seat and leather surrounds of the cockpit.
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Looking terrific!
RAGIII
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Interior now finished and will close up. The engine is only dry fitted and I will install after spraying. I didn't go the whole hog with the belts by attaching them to the seat framework but stuck them to the side as it won't be visible when seen from outside.
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Continuing to look very nice Toby! Keep the updates coming!
RAGIII
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In my enthusiasm to get a smooth finish I sanded off the inspection cover underneath so had to fit a new one.
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Just noticed that when I closed up the fuselage the central instrument has gone missing!! ::) Time to inspect the carpet.
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Dry fitting of the bottom wing is a nice and snug.
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Fantastic work so far, Toby! I'll be following with great interest. I've got the dual combo and you've just pushed it closer to the front of the queue.
Cheers,
Bud
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Glad to read that others have to inspect the carpet periodically…. This is coming on really well - you certainly know how to make first class biplanes.
Stephen.
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She is shaping up very well Toby . You guys aren't alone either . Every fringing build something goes to the carpet monster :-X
Terri
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Life is now back to normal so work can resume. Prop painted Mr Color wood brown and a top coat of Vallejo woodgrain and first coat of Misterkit doped linen has gone on to the main body and wings.
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Very Nice! Coming together quickly now!
RAGIII
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+1
Quite unusal to see the Fokker shape in linen instead of being very colourful, covered in camouflage fabric, or green-over-blue LVA colours :) Neat! :)
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Nose now painted and engine installed.
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Happy New year :)
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Tail on and radiator painted and fitted. I used Mr Hobby copper for the rad along with Vallejo aluminium. I've always been a fan of Vallejo and Mig Ammo but I'm very impressed with Mr Color paints. Easy to use and a good range available especially with Eduard kits. I still use Misterkit as the colours are excellent but they are not as easy to apply as the other ones I've just mentioned.
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As can be seen I've drilled the holes for the minimal rigging required.
The elevator and aileron horns were fun to fit.......not.
Good news is I found the missing instrument from the carpet and have fitted that. It's not perfect but a lot better than an empty space.
I'm not a religious person but thanks were said to the modelling gods on finding it. :)
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Great, very,very clean build.
Will look great with the upper wing.
Bye,
Manni
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She's shaping up beautifully, Toby!
Cheers,
Bud
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Most of fuselage now finished with exhaust and M/Gs attached.
Time to start on the top wing and struts although I'll probably apply decals to fuselage before that.
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All decalling now finished on the fuselage and lower wing.
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That is very, very nice, Toby! Quite an inspiration... ATB, Marc.
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Looks fantastic with the Markings on!
RAGIII
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Very nicely done Toby. Like what you have done thus far.
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Underside of top wing now complete with aileron controls and struts fitted. I'm debating whether I should decal the top wing before fitting as I will have to do some work on it because the rigging will go through the top and will need to be sanded down and painted. Decisions decisions.
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Two excellent updates - looking really good. If the wires are not going to go near to or through the markings then put the wires on after.
Stephen.
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Two excellent updates - looking really good. If the wires are not going to go near to or through the markings then put the wires on after.
Stephen.
The upper control wires go through the markings. Rather foolishly I fitted the control horns on before hand so I either remove them or cut a hole in the decals to accommodate them. My dad always said time spent in reconnaissance was seldom wasted. He was right :)
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The top wing is now attached to the lower one and most of the struts are in place. I decided to put the outer ones by the nose on first as the inner ones need trimming to fit and it's easier to do it that way round. In hindsight I should've drilled out the forward recesses for the inner struts to make fitting easier and next time I will. Apart from the back single struts and the main wing ones all the rest require some fettling and trimming.The rigging is in place and I will secure later.
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Excellent work on the mounting of the wing and strut attachment!
RAGIII
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This is really beginning to look the part - not long before it is complete when it will be a stunner.
Stephen.
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Slowly getting there. I took the rudder off before it got knocked off and vanished in the ether. I will fit it later when I do the final rigging in that area.
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Your Mag DVII looks terrific! Great work and an unusual scheme make for an exciting Model.
RAGIII
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Totally agree with Rick's comment - am waiting to see this one complete.
PS. I am glad that someone else has the ability to knock bits off when working on what should be a near complete model!
Stephen.
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More rigging done on the tail. I was going to wait to the end of the build but couldn't contain myself and in my rabid enthusiasm I used slightly heavy gauge than I'd have liked on the tail support wires. Footholds now attached to the fuselage.
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Looking good Toby!
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Shaping up for a really fine finish.
Stephen.
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Very nice, Toby. Great.
Manni
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Outstanding build, looking forward to your finishing touches.
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Outstanding Toby!
RAGIII
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Thanks chaps. :D
U/C now on and rigging on top ailerons almost complete.
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Toby,
Excellent job!! What is the make/model of the clear alignment jig you are using?
Thanks!
Rob
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Toby,
Excellent job!! What is the make/model of the clear alignment jig you are using?
Thanks!
Rob
Rob here's the link for the jigs.
http://www.vertigo-miniatures.com/vertigo/eshop/15-1-VERTIGO-JIGS
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All finished. I think I may have overdone the weathering on the U/C and wheels. ::)
Found a bit more about the aircraft.
It was crashed (nosed over) by Frigyes Hefty during an emergency landing on 1st July 1919. In later period it is registered in Romanian documents as a war booty.
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Well done! Congrats!
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She looks fantastic, Toby! Makes me want to start mine.
Cheers,
Bud
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A real eye catcher Toby, great scheme and a new one to me. Very nice clean Build.
Cheers,
Lance
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Your DVII has turned out beautifully! Your build has been great to follow along!
RAGIII