Author Topic: Completed:WNW Fokker DVII 1/32nd scale: Jasta 4.Ernst Udet "DU Doch Nicht"  (Read 31207 times)

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Re: WNW Fokker DVII 1/32nd scale: Jasta 4.Ernst Udet "DU Doch Nicht"
« Reply #135 on: June 07, 2019, 10:17:09 PM »
Beautiful and very neat build Rick! I love the "metal" shine of the engine panels

Thanks for dropping in and commenting Claudio! It will be a day or two before I have an update so leaving this photo just for fun.
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Re: WNW Fokker DVII 1/32nd scale: Jasta 4.Ernst Udet "DU Doch Nicht"
« Reply #136 on: June 08, 2019, 12:11:46 AM »
Great photo!

(Now, you need to add Ernest to cover the fuselage)  ;D
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Re: WNW Fokker DVII 1/32nd scale: Jasta 4.Ernst Udet "DU Doch Nicht"
« Reply #137 on: June 08, 2019, 05:14:58 AM »
Great photo!

(Now, you need to add Ernest to cover the fuselage)  ;D

Thanks again Claudio. I am going to try to get a figure that is at least close to Udet's pose. If only I could sculpt and convert figures  :(

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Re: WNW Fokker DVII 1/32nd scale: Jasta 4.Ernst Udet "DU Doch Nicht"
« Reply #138 on: June 08, 2019, 12:51:44 PM »
A beautiful build of a very cool plane with a sensational colour scheme! Thanks for sharing Rick.

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Re: WNW Fokker DVII 1/32nd scale: Jasta 4.Ernst Udet "DU Doch Nicht"
« Reply #139 on: June 08, 2019, 10:51:01 PM »
A beautiful build of a very cool plane with a sensational colour scheme! Thanks for sharing Rick.

Cheers
Alistair

Thanks Alistair, greatly appreciated. Still a bit to do before it is done  8)
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Re: WNW Fokker DVII 1/32nd scale: Jasta 4.Ernst Udet "DU Doch Nicht"
« Reply #140 on: June 09, 2019, 06:25:07 AM »
A small update. The rudder is attached, gun butt pads added, and all is ready for rigging the control surfaces, final weathering and clear coats. I will add the lift rings and steps last. I also took the time to use My Camera vs My Phone and think the photos are a bit better
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Re: WNW Fokker DVII 1/32nd scale: Jasta 4.Ernst Udet "DU Doch Nicht"
« Reply #141 on: June 09, 2019, 07:46:01 AM »
She looks beautiful, Rick!  You've really nailed the look!  I have a Fokker but haven't built it yet.  How do you find the strut strength with the upper wing joined?  I've always been concerned that everything will be pretty weak without rigging to make it more sturdy.

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Re: WNW Fokker DVII 1/32nd scale: Jasta 4.Ernst Udet "DU Doch Nicht"
« Reply #142 on: June 09, 2019, 10:13:56 PM »
She looks beautiful, Rick!  You've really nailed the look!  I have a Fokker but haven't built it yet.  How do you find the strut strength with the upper wing joined?  I've always been concerned that everything will be pretty weak without rigging to make it more sturdy.

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Thanks Gaz! As for the strength of the wing structure I feel it is quite strong. As long as the cabane tripod and rear cabanes are seated correctly everything stays in place with no movement. Like most WNW kits the gear is a bit wobbly  ;D
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PS: I still wouldn't recommend handling it by the upper wing, but then again I don't do that with any of My fully rigged biplanes  8)
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Re: WNW Fokker DVII 1/32nd scale: Jasta 4.Ernst Udet "DU Doch Nicht"
« Reply #143 on: June 10, 2019, 12:33:26 PM »
Nice work!! Approaching the finish line. Now about the Nieuport 24..........

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« Reply #144 on: June 10, 2019, 10:21:33 PM »
Nice work!! Approaching the finish line. Now about the Nieuport 24..........

Steve

Thanks Steve. Yes very close now to finishing this one. The Nieuport 24 is on hold until I finish the Albatros DV and Pfalz DIIIa. Probably @ 3 months  8)
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Re: WNW Fokker DVII 1/32nd scale: Jasta 4.Ernst Udet "DU Doch Nicht"
« Reply #145 on: June 10, 2019, 11:31:49 PM »
...like I should throw stones about starting a project.....

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Re: WNW Fokker DVII 1/32nd scale: Jasta 4.Ernst Udet "DU Doch Nicht"
« Reply #146 on: June 11, 2019, 02:15:32 AM »
Oh Rick, you already finished her. I had been off here for a while and I was keen on seeing your progress. And it looks even better than I would have expected! A wonderful finish!
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Re: WNW Fokker DVII 1/32nd scale: Jasta 4.Ernst Udet "DU Doch Nicht"
« Reply #147 on: June 11, 2019, 07:27:04 AM »
Oh Rick, you already finished her. I had been off here for a while and I was keen on seeing your progress. And it looks even better than I would have expected! A wonderful finish!
Andreas

Thanks Andreas. Not quite finished yet. Still lacks the final clear coats and some pastels.  8)
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Re: WNW Fokker DVII 1/32nd scale: Jasta 4.Ernst Udet "DU Doch Nicht"
« Reply #148 on: June 11, 2019, 10:50:41 AM »
I'm really looking forward on the final pic's Rick , love those stripes !



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Re: WNW Fokker DVII 1/32nd scale: Jasta 4.Ernst Udet "DU Doch Nicht"
« Reply #149 on: June 11, 2019, 08:33:37 PM »
I'm really looking forward on the final pic's Rick , love those stripes !



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Thanks T. I should get this one done today or tomorrow. Photos soon!
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