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Title: Rib tapes for Eduard 1/72 scale Fokker D.VII
Post by: Rip Van Winkle on October 23, 2019, 07:21:34 AM

I recently received an Eduard 1/72 Fokker D.VII and noticed that the rib tape decals are Lozenge tapes.  I thought that OAW Fokker D.VII had blue rib tapes. Even the box art show blue tapes.  Can anyone  explain this?  Thanks

Title: Re: Rib tapes for Eduard 1/72 scale Fokker D.VII
Post by: skeeterbuck on October 24, 2019, 02:05:00 AM

Wow Rip,

Take about a involved subject. My general first thought for Fokker D-VII's is:

Lozenge rib tapes=Fokker
Blue tapes = Albatros
Pink Tapes = OAW

But, there are no hard and fast rules. It's best to research the particular plane you're building and hopefully a pic that will identify want was applied. I recommend you do an internet search and there are several good online sites that really go into the development and application of the "lozenge" fabric. Good luck!

Title: Re: Rib tapes for Eduard 1/72 scale Fokker D.VII
Post by: AndRoby67 on October 24, 2019, 09:39:23 PM

Hi Rip,
same thoughts as above. When you choose the subject, start an internet search (or ask here!).
Aviattic have in his range a fantastic sets of lozenge for all the D.VII variants built, with rib tape printed on.
They fits well on Revell kit, not so much on Roden but I don't know if they fits on Eduard too. I may check later.
The Aviattic decals sets are fantastic, in colors and strenght.
Hope useful,
Roberto