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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Brad Cancian on July 24, 2022, 05:05:10 PM

Title: Finished - Dreidecker zur See!
Post by: Brad Cancian on July 24, 2022, 05:05:10 PM: Hello all – here’s another completion just off the bench (and hot on the heels of my other 1/48 Dr.1 build); a ‘What if” Fokker Dr.1 seaplane, based on the 1/48 Eduard Dr.1 kit.

This one was just for a bit of fun (so apologies to those who aren’t fans of ‘what if’ subjects).

I added floats, extended the cowl to fit a Oberursel Ur.III twin row rotary engine (from Small Stuff; this engine is a kit in itself), added a vertical stabiliser, added some cockpit details, and replaced the guns with some from Gaspatch. I also scratch built the beaching trolleys and trestles. The German naval lozenge is from Aviattic, and decals are from the Eduard kit and the spares box.

A build log of this one is here - https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=12812.0

(https://i.imgur.com/PtkxwJI.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/BmdL8AO.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/n9ofN17.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ehVHOEW.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/nfXFj0n.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ABX7Xvv.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/fGaM92F.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/iih6Av1.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/gWqrB4l.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/tDLkJ4L.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/HelFT61.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/cnVLqJk.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/B4gmwyY.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/QCMj20l.jpg)

Thanks to all here who encouraged me through this fun little build. This was an enjoyable little project, and looks rather unique in the display cabinet.

Thanks for looking!

Cheers,

BC
Title: Re: Finished - Dreidecker zur See!
Post by: DaddyO on July 24, 2022, 05:13:12 PM: Wowser! ;D 8)

Fabulous concept and great build log Brad. I really enjoyed the journey and the finished model is brill. Thanks for taking the time to post and share with us

Paul
Title: Re: Finished - Dreidecker zur See!
Post by: Brad Cancian on July 24, 2022, 06:15:47 PM: Many thanks Paul!

Cheers,

BC
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Post by: bobs_buckles on July 24, 2022, 09:33:41 PM: Beautiful, Brad! :o

Bob
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Post by: pepperman42 on July 24, 2022, 11:28:56 PM: That looks awesome and very possible!! Love the base. It sets the machine off perfectly. Now for the bathtub test right?

Steve
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Post by: PJ Fisher on July 25, 2022, 12:57:28 AM: Inspiring to the last detail... even the weeds growing between the wooden planks of the base.
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Post by: Dirigible-Al on July 25, 2022, 05:34:29 AM: Absolutely gorgeous and a pleasure to follow.
Alan.
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Post by: xmald on July 25, 2022, 06:46:51 AM: I simply love it!
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Post by: KiwiZac on July 25, 2022, 07:47:43 AM: I want to see it fly, and I want to fly it. Utterly magnificent work Brad! Standing ovation!!
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Post by: Brad Cancian on July 25, 2022, 06:15:15 PM: Many thanks everyone! I really appreciate your kind words.

Cheers again!

BC
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Post by: kensar on July 25, 2022, 10:28:11 PM: An interesting concept and an excellent execution makes it seem feasible.
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Post by: gedmundson on July 25, 2022, 11:23:03 PM: Modelling at its best!
Cheers,
Gary
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Post by: Jorgo on July 25, 2022, 11:33:20 PM: Absolutely brilliant: idea , modelling, base and photography! Congrats !

Jörg
Title: Re: Finished - Dreidecker zur See!
Post by: Alexis on July 26, 2022, 01:05:51 AM: Love it Brad !

One would say that this was an actual air frame , I really want to do this to a pfalz D.IIIa

Alexis
Title: Re: Finished - Dreidecker zur See!
Post by: RAGIII on July 26, 2022, 02:28:05 AM: One just has to love this build Brad! Excellent concept and execution!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Finished - Dreidecker zur See!
Post by: DaveB on July 26, 2022, 03:10:53 AM: Clever concept and lovely work, Brad

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: Finished - Dreidecker zur See!
Post by: Brad Cancian on July 27, 2022, 06:16:23 PM: Thank you again everyone!

Alexis - I would love to see a pfalz seaplane; I think that would look quite sleek :)

Cheers again,

BC
Title: Re: Finished - Dreidecker zur See!
Post by: PrzemoL on July 28, 2022, 06:11:44 AM: I do not like what-if's. But I do congratulate you, Brad, the concept and the execution are both top notch. Very, very fine!
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Post by: KiwiZac on July 28, 2022, 07:10:43 AM: Quote from: Brad Cancian on July 27, 2022, 06:16:23 PM
Alexis - I would love to see a pfalz seaplane; I think that would look quite sleek :)
Well, you have the floats... 8)
Title: Re: Finished - Dreidecker zur See!
Post by: Dirigible-Al on July 29, 2022, 01:22:20 AM: What would be better is if the Queen of the Pfalzs did a Pfalz D.iiia with floats and with the triplane conversion kit from Spin Models? (I think). I have one in the stash I could post out (probably the only way it will get used anyway).
Alan. By
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Post by: KiwiZac on July 29, 2022, 07:42:02 AM: I like your thinking, Alan!
Title: Re: Finished - Dreidecker zur See!
Post by: Brad Cancian on July 29, 2022, 08:23:12 AM: Thanks Prez!

Agree Alan - that's a cool idea. If Alexis doesn't jump on that Pfalz triplane conversion, let me know ;)

Cheers,

BC
Title: Re: Finished - Dreidecker zur See!
Post by: Rookie on August 03, 2022, 03:37:09 AM: What a stunning build (again) Brad!

Willem
Title: Re: Finished - Dreidecker zur See!
Post by: Allan31 on August 06, 2022, 10:39:08 AM: Great idea, perfect execution, love it.
Title: Re: Finished - Dreidecker zur See!
Post by: KiwiZac on August 11, 2022, 05:21:24 AM: I shared your first photo and a link to your threads over at What If Modelers (https://www.whatifmodellers.com/index.php) and the team there love it! I think one member is going to do their own version in 1/72...
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Post by: Monty on August 15, 2022, 01:18:47 AM: A lovely build, just so well thought out out and executed... and has been said, beautifully displayed! Regards, Marc.
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Post by: Tim Mixon on August 16, 2022, 12:11:15 AM: I’ve admired your work for years. Beautiful build you have here and very plausible scheme!
Title: Re: Finished - Dreidecker zur See!
Post by: Alexis on August 16, 2022, 01:36:46 AM: I will jump on that , still have quite the few kit's in the stash , even floats in the spare box , but it wouldn't be hard making a set of floats either . Make a nice winter project actually

Alexis