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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: Jorgo on August 05, 2019, 03:22:52 AM

Title: Fokker D VII Ltn. Greven 1:72 Eduard
Post by: Jorgo on August 05, 2019, 03:22:52 AM
Hi Friends,
this is the new kit from Eduard. Very crispy surface, correct in scale and very fine details. Not a weekend project but easy to build in a short time.


(https://abload.de/img/eaac161f-9d02-43e9-a9kjpi.jpeg) (https://abload.de/image.php?img=eaac161f-9d02-43e9-a9kjpi.jpeg)

 (https://abload.de/img/55511054-cdcb-477b-a61ktk.jpeg) (https://abload.de/image.php?img=55511054-cdcb-477b-a61ktk.jpeg)

(https://abload.de/img/12a020dc-16cb-4465-88rjex.jpeg) (https://abload.de/image.php?img=12a020dc-16cb-4465-88rjex.jpeg)

(https://abload.de/img/75e4d41e-f0ed-4242-8qvj1g.jpeg) (https://abload.de/image.php?img=75e4d41e-f0ed-4242-8qvj1g.jpeg)
photoetched and prepainted seatbelts included

(https://abload.de/img/953d0e02-8988-4a42-82jjxb.jpeg) (https://abload.de/image.php?img=953d0e02-8988-4a42-82jjxb.jpeg)
fuselage closed, engine without further detailing because all hatches are closed

cheers
Jörg
Title: Re: Fokker D VII Ltn. Greven 1:72 Eduard
Post by: lone modeller on August 05, 2019, 03:55:18 AM
That is an excellent start. What detail is included in modern kits: long gone are the days where the pilot sat on a peg!

Stephen.
Title: Re: Fokker D VII Ltn. Greven 1:72 Eduard
Post by: Juan on August 05, 2019, 04:20:33 AM
Nice little gem you are creating Jörg, looking forward to your progress.
Title: Re: Fokker D VII Ltn. Greven 1:72 Eduard
Post by: Alexis on August 05, 2019, 12:57:28 PM
Nice start so far  :)



Terri
Title: Re: Fokker D VII Ltn. Greven 1:72 Eduard
Post by: RAGIII on August 05, 2019, 08:42:27 PM
Great Start Jorg! It is nice to see a DVII kkit in 1/72nd that has detail, accuracy of outline, and ease of assembly!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker D VII Ltn. Greven 1:72 Eduard
Post by: Jorgo on August 05, 2019, 11:27:04 PM
Thank you for your kind comments!

The colors of the Lozenge decals are not state of the art, a problem that Euard could not solve so far. Fortunately I have a replacement, Aviattik fivecolor Lozenge 1:72.
So the wings are primed and preshaded with pigments

(https://abload.de/img/5cdd263f-6de6-4ec3-bbujqn.jpeg) (https://abload.de/image.php?img=5cdd263f-6de6-4ec3-bbujqn.jpeg)

(https://abload.de/img/8d6924a4-8ce5-4032-8x1kvj.jpeg) (https://abload.de/image.php?img=8d6924a4-8ce5-4032-8x1kvj.jpeg)
the difference between Eduard and Aviattik Lozenge...

Cheers
Jörg
Title: Re: Fokker D VII Ltn. Greven 1:72 Eduard
Post by: kensar on August 05, 2019, 11:32:58 PM
Thanks for showing us the difference in the lozenge patterns.  I did not realize how different they are.
Good progress with your Fokker.  I didn't realize it was 1/72 scale.
Title: Re: Fokker D VII Ltn. Greven 1:72 Eduard
Post by: RAGIII on August 06, 2019, 12:59:33 AM
The pre shading and Aviattic Lozenge came out great!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker D VII Ltn. Greven 1:72 Eduard
Post by: Radarman on August 07, 2019, 02:44:15 AM
Jörg,
Thanks for starting and sharing this build. I've just received a few of these kits and look forward to following your progress.
                                                                                                                                      Kevin
Title: Re: Fokker D VII Ltn. Greven 1:72 Eduard
Post by: Bughunter on August 07, 2019, 04:58:33 AM
Good start!
Seems to be a nice kit. From business point of view very interesting decision to develop this kit, since the Roden kits in same scale are already available. On the other hand there are so many biplanes without a kit ...

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Fokker D VII Ltn. Greven 1:72 Eduard
Post by: pepperman42 on August 07, 2019, 11:26:31 AM
Nice looking kit. The lozenge situation seems to be an ongoing problem. Eduard are so diligent on their project accuracy (the 109 re-do) I'm suprised this could be so "off"

Steve
Title: Re: Fokker D VII Ltn. Greven 1:72 Eduard
Post by: Jorgo on August 07, 2019, 10:51:50 PM
Thank you for your comments!

fuselage painted, this time with Revell Aqua Color (blue 56, white 05), suitable for airbrush and brushpainting.

(https://abload.de/img/bff341c2-2362-46b2-8edjqe.jpeg) (https://abload.de/image.php?img=bff341c2-2362-46b2-8edjqe.jpeg)

the Eduard decals are setting very fast, a correction by brush will be necessary
(https://abload.de/img/58bd17e1-d3d7-4ab5-a36kd7.jpeg) (https://abload.de/image.php?img=58bd17e1-d3d7-4ab5-a36kd7.jpeg)

riptapes from the original Eduard decalset (I was too lazy cutting them from the Aviattik sheat)
(https://abload.de/img/0f25424a-083f-40cd-bwcjtt.jpeg) (https://abload.de/image.php?img=0f25424a-083f-40cd-bwcjtt.jpeg)

underside lozenge and riptapes from Eduard, the colors are reasonably acceptable
(https://abload.de/img/1e9636c4-2208-4ba2-8zwkf0.jpeg) (https://abload.de/image.php?img=1e9636c4-2208-4ba2-8zwkf0.jpeg)


Cheers
Jörg
Title: Re: Fokker D VII Ltn. Greven 1:72 Eduard
Post by: malaula on August 08, 2019, 12:02:39 AM
Nice built,Jorgo! And so fast ! got that kit from a very good friend for my birthday and have the Aviattic lozenge in my stash,too,so now it's to decide which version to build...might rob one of my Roden kits for the personal markings.
Title: Re: Fokker D VII Ltn. Greven 1:72 Eduard
Post by: RAGIII on August 08, 2019, 12:35:43 AM
Your painting looks great as do the markings! Lovely scheme!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker D VII Ltn. Greven 1:72 Eduard
Post by: Jorgo on August 11, 2019, 10:06:58 PM
Assembly and painting completed
(https://abload.de/img/0c12dedf-888a-4acd-87ojqi.jpeg) (https://abload.de/image.php?img=0c12dedf-888a-4acd-87ojqi.jpeg)

PEs added
(https://abload.de/img/447dae7b-68fb-4548-aywk3n.jpeg) (https://abload.de/image.php?img=447dae7b-68fb-4548-aywk3n.jpeg)

 a little washing
(https://abload.de/img/d6efc259-f71c-4d70-bzikaj.jpeg) (https://abload.de/image.php?img=d6efc259-f71c-4d70-bzikaj.jpeg)

rigging with Uschi´s "fine"
(https://abload.de/img/p1000708hrky0.jpg) (https://abload.de/image.php?img=p1000708hrky0.jpg)

(https://abload.de/img/p1000704rmjpb.jpg) (https://abload.de/image.php?img=p1000704rmjpb.jpg)

(https://abload.de/img/p1000699ujjif.jpg) (https://abload.de/image.php?img=p1000699ujjif.jpg)

more pics in completed models topic

cheers

Jörg
Title: Re: Fokker D VII Ltn. Greven 1:72 Eduard
Post by: Alexis on August 11, 2019, 11:04:28 PM
Super job on the little Fokker  :)



Terri
Title: Re: Fokker D VII Ltn. Greven 1:72 Eduard
Post by: Jorgo on August 11, 2019, 11:27:19 PM
Thank you very much, T.!
Title: Re: Fokker D VII Ltn. Greven 1:72 Eduard
Post by: GazzaS on August 12, 2019, 08:34:05 PM
That looks great!
Title: Re: Fokker D VII Ltn. Greven 1:72 Eduard
Post by: kensar on August 12, 2019, 09:45:18 PM
Great looking 1/72nd scale Fokker.
Title: Re: Fokker D VII Ltn. Greven 1:72 Eduard
Post by: RAGIII on August 13, 2019, 12:14:04 AM
Terrific build! A joy to follow your build log.
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker D VII Ltn. Greven 1:72 Eduard
Post by: lone modeller on August 13, 2019, 08:05:19 AM
That was quick! I missed a couple of days and it was all over... An excellent model in every way.

Stephen.
Title: Re: Fokker D VII Ltn. Greven 1:72 Eduard
Post by: Jorgo on August 13, 2019, 02:36:14 PM
Thank you so much for your kind comments