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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: DaveB on September 22, 2022, 06:57:16 PM

Title: 1/72 Eduard Fokker (OAW) DVII
Post by: DaveB on September 22, 2022, 06:57:16 PM: Dear all,

Completed Eduard's (weekend edition) excellent Fok. DVII kit. Brilliant fit on this kit - the only (likely me as the rest of this is superb) issue I ran into was carefully aligning the cabane struts to ensure a straight wing fit.

Built straight form the box and finished in the markings of Lt R Kurt Monnington, Jasta 18, Montoy-Flanville, France, August 1918.

(https://i.imgur.com/fKfhQCk.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/BlLSokz.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/knCKYo2.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/xtx2cHC.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/e0EEtFE.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/YNycLey.jpg)

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker (OAW) DVII
Post by: Alexis on September 22, 2022, 07:59:31 PM: She looks great in that livery Dave , really nice work on this build :)

Alexis
Title: Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker (OAW) DVII
Post by: Rip Van Winkle on September 22, 2022, 11:08:36 PM: Wonderful job! I have a few of these waiting for me.
Title: Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker (OAW) DVII
Post by: PJ Fisher on September 22, 2022, 11:09:24 PM: can those kits actually be built in a weekend?
Title: Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker (OAW) DVII
Post by: Stuart Malone on September 23, 2022, 12:20:22 AM: Dave,

Very nice build. The Eduard D.VII and the Arma E.V are probably the best two 1/72 kits available. Both are a joy to build.

Stuart
Title: Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker (OAW) DVII
Post by: DaveB on September 23, 2022, 02:29:19 AM: Thank you, ladies and gentleman

Quote from: PJ Fisher on September 22, 2022, 11:09:24 PM
can those kits actually be built in a weekend?

PJ - I've never built one in a weekend - not sure why they call these that other than to distinquish the fact there are no masks or PE parts provided.

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker (OAW) DVII
Post by: Tim Mixon on September 23, 2022, 03:50:33 AM: Wonderful build Dave. Jasta 18 birds are definitely noticeable! I have a few of these Edward kits so maybe someday I’ll add a D-VII to my builds. Hoping it looks as nice as yours.
Title: Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker (OAW) DVII
Post by: RAGIII on September 23, 2022, 05:53:51 AM: Gorgeous Work Dave! I always have to Marvel at the Fact that your Builds are Hand Painted with a Brush!!
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker (OAW) DVII
Post by: KiwiZac on September 23, 2022, 10:19:51 AM: I'm a sucker for a nice D.VII and this is a very nice one, great work Dave!

Quote from: PJ Fisher on September 22, 2022, 11:09:24 PM
can those kits actually be built in a weekend?
Famous last words but I'd give it a go with a D.VII. The DH.2 I have in the stash, however, feels like false advertising ;D
Title: Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker (OAW) DVII
Post by: DaveB on September 23, 2022, 08:37:01 PM: Cheers, Rick and Zac!

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker (OAW) DVII
Post by: PetworthPilot on October 04, 2022, 02:25:45 AM: Brilliant work. Thanks for shooting and sharing!
Title: Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker (OAW) DVII
Post by: PrzemoL on October 04, 2022, 06:35:14 AM: Very nice! Those red noses are truly eyecatchers.
Title: Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker (OAW) DVII
Post by: lone modeller on October 05, 2022, 06:57:34 AM: Superb model Dave. The finish is, as always, top notch especially as you have used a hairy stick. Looking forward to seeing this at the weekend.

Stephen.
Title: Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker (OAW) DVII
Post by: DaveB on October 05, 2022, 06:09:57 PM: Gentlemen,

Thank you all kindly

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker (OAW) DVII
Post by: dr 1 ace on October 06, 2022, 12:23:33 PM: Quote from: RAGIII on September 23, 2022, 05:53:51 AM
Gorgeous Work Dave! I always have to Marvel at the Fact that your Builds are Hand Painted with a Brush!!
RAGIII

Same here !!

Ed
Title: Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker (OAW) DVII
Post by: torbiorn on October 06, 2022, 06:55:00 PM: If others hadn’t pointed it out, I would never have guessed it’s brush painted. I especially like the propeller :)

Quote from: PJ Fisher on September 22, 2022, 11:09:24 PM
can those kits actually be built in a weekend?

Yes, they actually can - if your selected paint scheme isn’t too complicated that is. This is probably the easiest 1/72 kit I’ve built of a Great war type and I’m rather embarrased about how many I’ve bought. But as he said (it’s not only you, Dave )the cabane struts may need a bit of a talking to, but is easy enough if you glue the N-struts first, then, when attaching the cabane with lots of ends, glue only a few of those ends at a time.
Title: Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker (OAW) DVII
Post by: DaveB on October 07, 2022, 08:50:02 PM: Thank you!

Yes, all my models are painted by brush

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker (OAW) DVII
Post by: macsporran on October 07, 2022, 08:56:16 PM: A real eye-popper, Dave!
Great smooth coverage for a brush painted kit. Used to be relatively easy with old formula (lead) paints but needs a lot of skill with the modern stuff. Excellent work.
Sandy
Title: Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker (OAW) DVII
Post by: Stuart Malone on October 08, 2022, 12:54:59 AM: Dave,

Very clean build and excellent brush mastery. I am quite envious.

Stuart
Title: Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker (OAW) DVII
Post by: KiwiZac on October 12, 2022, 04:31:29 AM: Quote from: torbiorn on October 06, 2022, 06:55:00 PM
This is probably the easiest 1/72 kit I’ve built of a Great war type and I’m rather embarrased about how many I’ve bought.
If you're worried you have a problem I'm happy to forward my address and ease your burden ;D
Title: Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker (OAW) DVII
Post by: Glenn Boss on October 17, 2022, 05:21:09 AM: Hi Dave, way to go! The modeling world needs more 1/72 Fokker DVIIs! The Eduard kit is excellent, I have a couple in progress. That is a nice color scheme. Cool!

Glenn
Title: Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker (OAW) DVII
Post by: DaveB on October 17, 2022, 07:26:56 PM: Sandy, Stuart, Zac and Glenn -

Thank you all kindly gentleman. The model actually looks sharper and cleaner in the flesh - the close up photos really show all the flaws!

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker (OAW) DVII
Post by: RichieW on October 22, 2022, 03:39:34 AM: Hi Dave, just catching up after a lengthy absence, it's lovely to see your finely honed skills being put to good use. This is a real beauty finished with your signature brush painting perfection.

All the best
Richie
Title: Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker (OAW) DVII
Post by: gbrivio on October 22, 2022, 03:24:43 PM: Very nice model and an eyecatching livery indeed. I like it.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker (OAW) DVII
Post by: DaveB on October 26, 2022, 01:34:10 AM: Richie and Giuseppe -

Thank you kindly, gents!

Regards

Dave

PS - Richie great to see you back mate
Title: Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker (OAW) DVII
Post by: RichieW on November 05, 2022, 01:02:57 AM: Quote from: DaveB on October 26, 2022, 01:34:10 AM
Richie and Giuseppe -

Thank you kindly, gents!

Regards

Dave

PS - Richie great to see you back mate

It's great to be back Dave, I've missed model making and this wonderfully supportive community!

Richie