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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Iancshippee on August 09, 2017, 06:44:13 AM

Title: 1:48 Dragon Fokker D.VIII/Copper State Models Gnome 9N 160 HP Rotary
Post by: Iancshippee on August 09, 2017, 06:44:13 AM: Just completed my Fokker D.VIII, modeled after Brian Coughlin's Fokker D.VIII that flies at Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome. I added a Copper State Models Gnome 9N 160hp rotary engine as that is what his replica is powered with. Despite some ups and downs, I feel that it went together more easily than my Dragon Dr.1 from years past. This is only the second 1:48 kit I have rigged, and I used the stainless and copper wire included in the kit. Enjoy the pictures! Build log can be found HERE:http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=8672.0 (http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=8672.0)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4420/36313281791_b5494ede0c_b.jpg)
IMG_0435 (https://flic.kr/p/XjT4xn) by Ian Shippee (https://www.flickr.com/photos/150727002@N07/), on Flickr

rough painted area by the data plate is supposed to be the exhaust cutout for the Gnome on the replica.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4426/36450385005_3bb4a82154_b.jpg)
IMG_0440 (https://flic.kr/p/XwZKxT) by Ian Shippee (https://www.flickr.com/photos/150727002@N07/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4408/35642625323_8ecd58264e_b.jpg)
IMG_0441 (https://flic.kr/p/WiBLJP) by Ian Shippee (https://www.flickr.com/photos/150727002@N07/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4381/35642623763_e407afdbc3_b.jpg)
IMG_0443 (https://flic.kr/p/WiBLgV) by Ian Shippee (https://www.flickr.com/photos/150727002@N07/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4398/35642627213_488a5c197e_b.jpg)
IMG_0434 (https://flic.kr/p/WiBMip) by Ian Shippee (https://www.flickr.com/photos/150727002@N07/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4342/36450386195_78f221700d_b.jpg)
IMG_0433 (https://flic.kr/p/XwZKUp) by Ian Shippee (https://www.flickr.com/photos/150727002@N07/), on Flickr
Title: Re: 1:48 Dragon Fokker D.VIII/Copper State Models Gnome 9N 160 HP Rotary
Post by: Radarman on August 09, 2017, 11:56:19 AM: Great to see that one built. I've a few of those in my stash.
Title: Re: 1:48 Dragon Fokker D.VIII/Copper State Models Gnome 9N 160 HP Rotary
Post by: coyotemagic on August 10, 2017, 04:21:34 AM: Nice job, Ian! I, too, have this one in my stash, along with the Eduard kit. You've inspired me to crack it open.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: 1:48 Dragon Fokker D.VIII/Copper State Models Gnome 9N 160 HP Rotary
Post by: dr 1 ace on August 10, 2017, 10:13:06 AM: Quote from: coyotemagic on August 10, 2017, 04:21:34 AM
Nice job, Ian! Bud

Agree with my Amigo !

Ed
Title: Re: 1:48 Dragon Fokker D.VIII/Copper State Models Gnome 9N 160 HP Rotary
Post by: lone modeller on August 11, 2017, 04:49:51 AM: That is a very well produced model and an interesting colour scheme.

Stephen.
Title: Re: 1:48 Dragon Fokker D.VIII/Copper State Models Gnome 9N 160 HP Rotary
Post by: RAGIII on August 17, 2017, 11:39:03 PM: I enjoyed following your build log! Very Nice results Ian!
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1:48 Dragon Fokker D.VIII/Copper State Models Gnome 9N 160 HP Rotary
Post by: Iancshippee on August 19, 2017, 12:35:40 AM: Thank you everyone! I had a lot of fun building this one, and it looks good with my other Fokkers! Feels good to have some success rigging in 1:48.