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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: GB on May 26, 2018, 05:18:20 PM

Title: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: GB on May 26, 2018, 05:18:20 PM: With the taube having a slight accident at the hands of someone who has yet to understand the frailties of injection moulded styrene (ie, my 2 yo grandson), I've decided to put that to one side and get something else out of the stash and start a fresh.
Picked this now OOP kit up for 'normal' retail value not so long ago and have decided to thow a little extra AM at it....

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

Thanks to all the suppliers for providing what I need. Thanks too to Richard from Aviattic who felt that the underside lozenge pattern was a little too faded so sent me an extra sheet too. Class service indeed 8)

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

Plan to build Fokker D.VII F, 505/18, oOffz-Stv Wilhelm Hippert, Jasta 74, St.Loup-en-Champagne, September 1918 which is identified by its chequerboard fuselage and blue nose. As well as the updates for the BMW engine and magneto switches from Taurus, Gaspatch provide the MGs and some turnbuckles (1/48 scale for teh cockpit rigging), RB Models with some PE radiator faces and HGW with their excellent seatbelts. I'm also wanting to have a pilot to accompany the plane and this comes courtesy of elan13 Miniatures....

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

Gary
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: Juan on May 26, 2018, 11:27:36 PM: Another stunner for sure Gary. Looking forward to your progress.
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: RAGIII on May 26, 2018, 11:45:54 PM: I am looking forward to your build! The You have chosen a lovely scheme for sure!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: GazzaS on May 27, 2018, 08:46:27 AM: Ooh sorry to hear about your Taube. My 2-yr old granddaughter has yet to destroy anything, But I imagine the day is coming.

Looking forward to you doing this one.

Gaz
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: GB on May 27, 2018, 10:36:25 AM: Not having much luck at the moment. Hobby shed was broken into over night and the ******s stole my airbrush and compressor, speaker system and my Nutter tool. Emptied the bin over the floor and used it to carry their loot out which also included, oddly enough, a contained of cotton buds????

Reported to Police and going through insurance claim now. Frustrating but nothing that can't easily be replaced but does mean that I'll have to put any painting on hold until I can get some replacement stuff ::)

Gary
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: GazzaS on May 27, 2018, 10:45:03 AM: Awww man, that really sucks. Commiserations!

Gaz
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: RAGIII on May 27, 2018, 09:17:34 PM: Quote from: GazzaS on May 27, 2018, 10:45:03 AM
Awww man, that really sucks. Commiserations!

Gaz

I agree completely! I hate thieves of any kind but Break ins leave a scar like no others. Perhaps you can just spend some quality time with that 2 year old while waiting for things to be replaced.
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: Manni on May 28, 2018, 03:41:59 PM: Oh Gary, that is very sad this is my absolute nightmare. To know someonewas in our house. I hope you will get well over this shock.

The kit and additional parts are really great. I can't wait to see your first steps on this beauty.
Bye,
Manni
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: NigelR on May 29, 2018, 07:50:22 PM: You really aren't having much luck! Sorry to hear about this, hope you are up and running soon.
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: andonio64 on May 29, 2018, 08:04:28 PM: Oh Gary, sorry to read this, really you're going through a bad period.
Strangers breaking in your home should be a very hurting experience.
Although I agree with Rick about gaining quality time elsewhere I (we) will miss your great works for a (hopefully short) while.

Hugs

Antonio
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: GB on June 12, 2018, 06:33:34 PM: Thank you for the kind comments :D

Back in the seat now. Talking of seats, here's this kite's one with the back covered with Aviattic CDL....

(https://i.imgur.com/AvtRQk8.jpg)

Gary
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: Borsos on June 12, 2018, 08:52:08 PM: Very nice start with that seat, Gary. I really like the look of the linnen decals over the seat.
Borsos
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: gbrivio on June 12, 2018, 10:24:21 PM: Sorry for your troubles, I wish you all the best in recovery. The saet looks great with its fabric decal covering.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: RAGIII on June 12, 2018, 11:10:06 PM: Nice start with the Aviattic linen on the seat. Good to see you back!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: Juan on June 12, 2018, 11:40:48 PM: Your treatment with the Aviattic linen is gorgeous.
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: GB on June 14, 2018, 06:31:30 PM: Thanks guys. Seat complete....

(https://i.imgur.com/5qFw6gj.jpg)

Gary
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: RAGIII on June 14, 2018, 06:58:43 PM: Your seat, seatbelts, and bulkhead have turned out beautifully. The lacing looks great, something I struggled with on all 3 of my DVIIs.
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: andonio64 on June 14, 2018, 07:42:00 PM: WOW Gary the seat looks fantastic on its place.
The seatbelts are astonishing, that small chain is a fantastic detail.

Antonio
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: Juan on June 14, 2018, 09:48:31 PM: Have to agree with the above comments, a mini-masterpiece Gary.
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: GB on June 19, 2018, 06:10:24 PM: Instrument panel. WnW decals, Taurus Models Starting Magneto and Magneto Selector Switch, Airscale instrument bezels, Aviattic wood effect decal and selector switches made from PE soldered together sourced from my spares box...

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

Gary
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: Syd Solo on June 19, 2018, 10:11:58 PM: Outstanding!

Cheers

Syd
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: RAGIII on June 19, 2018, 11:27:40 PM: To repeat what Syd said, Outstanding! The added details make a Huge Difference!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: coyotemagic on June 20, 2018, 12:05:12 AM: Quote from: RAGIII on June 19, 2018, 11:27:40 PM
To repeat what Syd said, Outstanding! The added details make a Huge Difference!
RAGIII

I'm in total agreement with my Amigo, Gary!

Cheers,

Bud
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: GazzaS on June 20, 2018, 06:17:16 AM: Wow! outstanding details!

Gaz
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: Juan on June 20, 2018, 07:14:21 AM: Gorgeous work Gary, looking goooooood. ;D
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: NigelR on June 20, 2018, 06:23:27 PM: Very impressive cockpit details, looking great so far.
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: pepperman42 on June 22, 2018, 01:00:18 AM: Very nice start!!

Steve
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: GB on June 24, 2018, 02:16:37 PM: Slow progress, but progress nevertheless. Gaspatch 1/48 turnbuckles and Ezi-line for interior rigging and control cables. Ammo chutes modified with 1/35 ammo belts from spares box for better definition...

(https://i.imgur.com/VrsgxM1.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/aYc7nHh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/3kHd7Iu.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Wo3gWqi.jpg)

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

Gary
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: coyotemagic on June 24, 2018, 02:47:17 PM: Spectacular work on the office, Gary!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: GazzaS on June 24, 2018, 04:10:30 PM: Loving the look of that cockpit.
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: Juan on June 24, 2018, 08:44:33 PM: Outstanding looking office. Looks very impressive.
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: lcarroll on June 24, 2018, 11:37:56 PM: Outstanding Gary, one of the nicest interiors I've seen here over the years! The turnbuckles, ammo chutes and that spectacularly finished seat all just "pop" out in the photos. This is going to be a real winner!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: dr 1 ace on June 26, 2018, 05:10:38 AM: Quote from: coyotemagic on June 24, 2018, 02:47:17 PM
Spectacular work on the office, Gary!
Cheers,
Bud

Agree with my Amigo !

Ed
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: RAGIII on June 26, 2018, 08:07:34 AM: Quote from: dr 1 ace on June 26, 2018, 05:10:38 AM
Quote from: coyotemagic on June 24, 2018, 02:47:17 PM
Spectacular work on the office, Gary!
Cheers,
Bud

Agree with my Amigo !

Ed

Same from this Amigo Looks Terrific!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: GB on June 26, 2018, 06:09:27 PM: Thanks gentlemen :D

Fuselage halves are joined together. The forward triangular pieces (depicting fabric covering on this kite) are seperate pieces and the grey lines are Mr Surfaced used to fill and small defects prior to final sanding.

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

Gary
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: GazzaS on June 26, 2018, 07:11:44 PM: Coming together nicely.
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: RAGIII on June 26, 2018, 11:16:49 PM: Excellent progress on the fuselage!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: Juan on June 26, 2018, 11:22:37 PM: Looking great Gary, looking forward to your progress.
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: GB on July 09, 2018, 05:55:26 PM: VERY slow progress - in fact, a lot of it spent in retreat. Experienced catastrophic issues with the originally planned markings - so much so that I ended up stripping teh fuselage back to bare styrene and am now going with one of Ltn. Oliver von Beaulieu-Marconnay's kites using WNW lozenge as teh base 'colour' with Pheon winged sword and 4D markings. I'm waiting for the decals to dry fully before I start to apply blue paint - allowing the markings and lozenge to faintly show though....

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

(https://i.imgur.com/1Pfe9Pk.jpg)

Gary
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: pepperman42 on July 09, 2018, 09:53:26 PM: Well the recovery is excellent!!

Steve
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: RAGIII on July 10, 2018, 12:25:06 AM: Sorry to hear about your issues but it looks like you are taking it in stride and well on your way to the "New" Markings!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: GB on July 15, 2018, 06:00:07 PM: Progress is slow! Finally managed to get some more paint on. Blue and red are thinned down and applied lightly so the lozenge and previous markings just show though....

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

(https://i.imgur.com/17bmj2S.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/qAufNP6.jpg)

Gary
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: GazzaS on July 15, 2018, 06:14:46 PM: Looks excellent, Gary! Love the way the markings show through.

Gaz
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: RAGIII on July 15, 2018, 07:17:01 PM: Beautiful painting! The overpainting of the previous markings look perfect. You also have done an outstanding job on eliminating the seam on the triangular panel.
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: GB on July 16, 2018, 04:00:26 PM: Thanks guys.

RAGIII - lost count of the amount of time I spent on those seams!!!!!

Taurus Models provide the Fokker type cowl fasteners. Fiffly, but huge improvvement on the kit renderings....

(https://i.imgur.com/yysmZ14.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/KhNEr8j.jpg)

Gary
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: gbrivio on July 16, 2018, 07:22:24 PM: Beautiful updates since my last visit, I especially like the transparency effect of your painting.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: artro219 on July 17, 2018, 05:06:38 PM: It's very cool for you, and this model will be next for me
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: Juan on July 17, 2018, 09:42:20 PM: Quote from: gbrivio on July 16, 2018, 07:22:24 PM
Beautiful updates since my last visit, I especially like the transparency effect of your painting.
Ciao
Giuseppe

Agree completely, like how the transparent effect shows thru.
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: GB on July 20, 2018, 03:51:00 PM: 230hp BMW IIIa engine. WingNut Wings kit with Taurus Models goodies like valve springs, rocker arms and spark plugs. Few scratch built details such as sump sight glass, copper wire plug leads and sump pan screw heads (to replace recessed ones with kit). Painted with acrylics and enamels and weathered with MIG washes etc....

(https://i.imgur.com/V5Mj4Q7.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/n27jFFL.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/PM4RvWG.jpg)

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

(https://i.imgur.com/WoVHmk8.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/L4ZNUXC.jpg)

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

(https://i.imgur.com/3JYp3EI.jpg)

Gary
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: artro219 on July 20, 2018, 05:49:11 PM: Awesome
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: RAGIII on July 20, 2018, 08:31:35 PM: Lovely grimy well used engine! Looks perfect to my eyes!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: lcarroll on July 20, 2018, 11:26:30 PM: That engine is just spectacular, you've used the after market bits and a bit of scratch building to great effect and the finish and weathering provide a degree of realism that's hard to believe, just excellent work! Very enjoyable to follow your progress here, a great Build! :)
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: Juan on July 20, 2018, 11:41:02 PM: Wow Gary, that engine looks like its been ridden hard. Looks fantastic.
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: coyotemagic on July 21, 2018, 12:04:57 AM: Spectacular engine, Gary! One of the most realistic I've seen.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: GB on July 21, 2018, 07:47:06 AM: Thanks guys. Engine now in place - hoping to get the cowls on today....

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

(https://i.imgur.com/JuJBW3M.jpg)

Gary
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: ModelCellar on July 21, 2018, 08:35:35 AM: Gary,

Have been following your build. I thought the cockpit was fantastic - the engine is even better. Really amazing work.

Paul
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: GB on July 21, 2018, 07:08:05 PM: Thanks Paul.

As planned....

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

(https://i.imgur.com/Zni1vqU.jpg)

Gary
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: RAGIII on July 21, 2018, 08:35:04 PM: Like I said the engine looks perfect. Even better in place with the side panels left off to view the results! Looking terrific overall!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: aliluke on July 22, 2018, 09:02:02 AM: Stunning work. The engine is incredible. Makes me want to dismantle my DVII and start again...

Cheers
Alistair
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: GazzaS on July 22, 2018, 09:15:43 AM: Brilliant! That engine is really something special!

Gaz
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: GB on July 22, 2018, 04:44:50 PM: Thank guys.

Cowls all in place. Test fit of upper wing and struts for the first time....

(https://i.imgur.com/V4YjNAj.jpg)

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

Gary
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: lcarroll on July 22, 2018, 10:08:14 PM: Coming together beautifully Gary, and almost complete. I'll be following for the "grand finale"! :)
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: RAGIII on July 22, 2018, 11:21:31 PM: Your DVII is turning into a Gorgeous build! Looks awesome with the upper wing mounted. I also am looking forward to the final product!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: Borsos on July 23, 2018, 03:03:26 AM: Very nice! fuselage, wings, engine - everything looks amazing.
Andreas
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: andonio64 on July 23, 2018, 05:38:13 PM: Beautifully done!
It's always a joy to see all the pieces go together and when in the end it looks like a real plane.

It's a pleasant a colourful view for the eys.

Antonio
Title: Re: Fokker DV.II F
Post by: pepperman42 on August 08, 2018, 07:33:23 AM: Beautiful final steps!!

Steve