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Offline kkarlsen

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Fokker Dr I (Jasta 11 - Flying Circus)
« on: February 28, 2019, 05:45:09 PM »
I wasn't really planning on starting this project already, as I'm currently working on another project involving the WNW Felixstowe, but I simply have to participate in this Memorial Group Build honoring Des, who's work has been such a big inspiration to me.

As some of you might know, I'm also working on a skeletal version of the Fokker Dr. I Triplane.
That build is part of a larger project of making a counterpart to my previous S.e.5a 74th Squadron diorama.
Hence the working title: 'Flying Circus'



Three Roden Fokker Dr. I + Photoetch from Eduard, Part & Tom's Modelworks. AM from Aviattic, CMK, Airscale etc.



Some very nice books on the Fokker Triplane.

Initially I wanted to do the obvious 'Richthofen' Flying Circus.
But haven't quite decided on which Jasta will be the subject.
You are welcome to add your suggestions...

Well let's see how far I get (things have been a bit slow the last couple of months, but spring is around the corner).
It is a nice occasion to get this project started and I hope I will be able to finish at least one 'Tripe'.

Cheers: Kent
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Re: Fokker Dr I (Flying Circus)
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2019, 11:51:09 PM »
Nice choice!! The Kagero book is, in my opinion, the best reference material out there for the tech side of the Tripe.

Steve
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Re: Fokker Dr I (Flying Circus)
« Reply #2 on: March 01, 2019, 12:27:46 AM »
Having viewed your SE5a Diorama many times I am thrilled to see you doing this one! My vote would be for Jasta 11 or 19.
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Re: Fokker Dr I (Flying Circus)
« Reply #3 on: March 01, 2019, 12:41:03 AM »
Hey Kent, glad to see you here.

Ryan
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Re: Fokker Dr I (Flying Circus)
« Reply #4 on: March 01, 2019, 01:08:08 AM »
Looking forward to your treatment on this Dio.
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Re: Fokker Dr I (Flying Circus)
« Reply #5 on: March 01, 2019, 09:02:09 AM »
A trio of triplanes will be a big show! Looking forward for your build.
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Re: Fokker Dr I (Flying Circus)
« Reply #6 on: March 01, 2019, 10:33:41 PM »
Thanks chaps.
I will dive right into this, beginning with the cockpits.



I wanted to try different approaches to the wooden floor, the two on the left are oil on acrylics, for the three on the right I've
experimented with some real wood veneer of different sorts. In the back the kit seat with some improvements before casting
copy's.

Cheers: Kent
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Re: Fokker Dr I (Flying Circus)
« Reply #7 on: March 01, 2019, 10:52:19 PM »
Outstanding start. I must say that the veneers have worked well but your painted ones look just as good. No major difference to my eye  8) The tread plates look great. What did you use?
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Re: Fokker Dr I (Flying Circus)
« Reply #8 on: March 01, 2019, 11:07:33 PM »
Thanks, I copy'd the ones from the Part photo etch set...

Cheers: Kent
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Re: Fokker Dr I (Flying Circus)
« Reply #9 on: March 02, 2019, 01:53:55 AM »
Wow Kent, they all look great.  I too would like to know about the tread plates.  Thanks
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Re: Fokker Dr I (Flying Circus)
« Reply #10 on: March 04, 2019, 05:05:07 AM »
Hi Kent! So good to see you joining in! And you have chosen an epic build, Wow, 5 at a time! The wood tones All look great! Regards, Marc.
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Re: Fokker Dr I (Flying Circus)
« Reply #11 on: March 04, 2019, 09:56:30 PM »
A little update on the 'Fokkers'

Just to clarify. I took the photo etched  tread plates from the PART set and made a silicone mold.



Made a silicone mold for the improved seat...



The seat cushions are made from mulliput.
Not that I'm going to make 6 'Fokker's but I like to have a little extra to be able to sort out the best ones for use.

Cheers: Kent
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Re: Fokker Dr I (Flying Circus)
« Reply #12 on: March 05, 2019, 04:57:09 AM »
Wow, not three but six Dreideckers. I'm delighted and also foreseeing a great source of modelling tips.
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Re: Fokker Dr I (Flying Circus)
« Reply #13 on: March 06, 2019, 08:11:40 AM »
Nice work. Looking forward to the progress on this one!!

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Re: Fokker Dr I (Flying Circus)
« Reply #14 on: March 06, 2019, 11:25:57 AM »
This is going to e epic ! 8)




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