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Offline Rip Van Winkle

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1/72 Eduard Fokker D.VII
« on: December 28, 2024, 05:50:41 AM »
Model depicts Fokker D.VII D.4499/18 flown by Franz Mayer.  Kit is the Eduard Fokker D.VII weekend edition. 
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Offline Rip Van Winkle

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Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker D.VII
« Reply #1 on: December 28, 2024, 05:57:54 AM »
The Lozenge in this kit was a better color combination than their previous lozenge decal color. The blue rib tapes were labor intensive and I had to paint in some areas particularly the leading and trailing edge. 
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Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker D.VII
« Reply #2 on: December 28, 2024, 06:02:02 AM »
My only issue was the lower wing was slightly warped.  Tried to correct it the best I could.  Otherwise this kit is the gold standard for the 1/72 Fokker D.VII.  I presently have a Revell, MAC and Roden D.VII on the assembly line.  Lots of extra parts to help out those other kits.
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Offline NigelR

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Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker D.VII
« Reply #3 on: December 28, 2024, 07:46:25 PM »
Very nicely done, she looks great. It is indeed a lovely kit and you did a great job.
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Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker D.VII
« Reply #4 on: December 29, 2024, 07:22:58 AM »
Excellent work Rip, well executed!

I have several of these in my stash, I must get to building them one day...!

Cheers,

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Offline Dirigible-Al

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Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker D.VII
« Reply #5 on: December 29, 2024, 06:28:24 PM »
What a stunner!
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Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker D.VII
« Reply #6 on: December 29, 2024, 06:38:42 PM »
Well done!
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Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker D.VII
« Reply #7 on: December 29, 2024, 10:32:37 PM »
Nice job??.how good is lozenge!

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Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker D.VII
« Reply #8 on: December 30, 2024, 02:49:28 AM »
What a cute little Fokker!
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Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker D.VII
« Reply #9 on: December 30, 2024, 03:20:42 AM »
In reply to the lozenge question.  I like the colors on the weekend edition but not the aftermarket Eduard  lozenge.  It is easier to trim than Aviattic's lozenge and easier to patch if necessary.  I had to touch up the trailing and leading edges a bit. The rib tapes can be aggravating and time consuming.
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Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker D.VII
« Reply #10 on: December 30, 2024, 05:14:03 AM »
Lovely DVII. I have seen the scheme before, but it's not often Modeled! Well Done.
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Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker D.VII
« Reply #11 on: December 31, 2024, 10:27:00 PM »
Quote from: Rip Van Winkle on December 30, 2024, 03:20:42 AM
In reply to the lozenge question.  I like the colors on the weekend edition but not the aftermarket Eduard  lozenge.  It is easier to trim than Aviattic's lozenge and easier to patch if necessary.  I had to touch up the trailing and leading edges a bit. The rib tapes can be aggravating and time consuming.
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Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker D.VII
« Reply #12 on: December 31, 2024, 10:30:38 PM »
Apologies. I was not questioning your lozenge. I was trying to say that you had done a great job and that German lozenge fabric is my favourite. Unfortunately this website seems to insert random punctuation despite what I type on my keyboard.

Congratulations again.

David
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Offline Will Levesley

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Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker D.VII
« Reply #13 on: January 02, 2025, 03:48:20 AM »
That's a really interesting colour scheme - I haven't seen that one before.  Really well done.
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Re: 1/72 Eduard Fokker D.VII
« Reply #14 on: January 03, 2025, 05:27:12 AM »
Very nice!

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