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Re: Fokker Dr I (Jasta 11 - Flying Circus) <<Group Build After Build>>
« Reply #90 on: November 02, 2019, 07:13:38 AM »
Stunning builds.
Well done!!

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Re: Fokker Dr I (Jasta 11 - Flying Circus) <<Group Build After Build>>
« Reply #91 on: November 02, 2019, 09:21:09 AM »
A real artist at work, but on a assembly line :o
Fantastic results so far!

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Re: Fokker Dr I (Jasta 11 - Flying Circus) <<Group Build After Build>>
« Reply #92 on: November 02, 2019, 07:03:59 PM »
Thank you...

A little run up of what was used to 'fix' the Roden Fokker Triplane:









Aftermarket parts:

Aviattic rudder
Aviattic cowling
Eduard photo etch set
Eduard Linen stiching

External corrections:

Tailplane contur corrected
Depression in stabilzer's

Front decking corrrected with filler holes
Gun blast protection plates
Fuel tank and filler caps

Engine push rods and spark plugs and wire
Engine access hatch - scratched

Inspection window in upper wing moved
Viewable ZAK stamp and Werk nr.

Axle wing corrected
Wheel openings detailed
Rib tape added to all wings

Internal corrections:

Machine gun boxes scratched
Fuselage plywood sections scratched
Pilots seat reworked with seat cushion
Bulkhead reworked with string
Linen cover for shoulder belts
Machine gun and throttle cables
Map case scratched
Internal rigging
Magneto + instruments
Fuel pump

Rigging:

Monofilament fishing line for the rigging
Infini Black Aero Rigging for control cables
0,12 mm steel wire for eyelets
0,5 mm brass tube

Painting:
Fokker bleached linen (homebrew)
Fokker Turquoise  Tamiya XF-23
Streaking camouflage: Windsor & Newton Oil.
Raw Umber Green shade.
Richthofen 'red' - Vallejo Cavalry Brown.




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Re: Fokker Dr I (Jasta 11 - Flying Circus) <<Group Build After Build>>
« Reply #93 on: November 02, 2019, 07:21:27 PM »
Terrific work Kent,well done indeed.Great idea about the ribtapes,I'll be trying that soon.
Cheers,
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Re: Fokker Dr I (Jasta 11 - Flying Circus) <<Group Build After Build>>
« Reply #94 on: November 02, 2019, 08:32:30 PM »
Thanks Dave, please let me know if it works...

The still missing planes:





Cheers: Kent

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Re: Fokker Dr I (Jasta 11 - Flying Circus) <<Group Build After Build>>
« Reply #95 on: November 02, 2019, 11:15:34 PM »
The eye candy gets sweeter and sweeter.  Fantastic all around.

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Re: Fokker Dr I (Jasta 11 - Flying Circus) <<Group Build After Build>>
« Reply #96 on: November 03, 2019, 12:48:25 AM »
Dr1 477/17 looks outstanding! The other two are also looking excellent. Looking forward to seeing them all together in a Display!
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Re: Fokker Dr I (Jasta 11 - Flying Circus) <<Group Build After Build>>
« Reply #97 on: November 04, 2019, 05:40:43 PM »
Very fine one - that completed already. I am looking forward to see the full trio soon.
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Re: Fokker Dr I (Jasta 11 - Flying Circus) <<Group Build After Build>>
« Reply #98 on: November 05, 2019, 02:57:35 AM »
The full triple...





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Re: Fokker Dr I (Jasta 11 - Flying Circus) <<Group Build After Build>>
« Reply #99 on: November 05, 2019, 05:05:44 AM »
Beautiful work all round.
Well done!!  :)

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Re: Fokker Dr I (Jasta 11 - Flying Circus) <<Group Build After Build>>
« Reply #100 on: November 05, 2019, 05:40:39 AM »
Wow those are just sublime. A near perfect trio of amazing models.

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Re: Fokker Dr I (Jasta 11 - Flying Circus) <<Group Build After Build>>
« Reply #101 on: November 05, 2019, 04:00:28 PM »
Wonderful work, Kent. So nice to see them all lined up.
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Re: Fokker Dr I (Jasta 11 - Flying Circus) <<Group Build After Build>>
« Reply #102 on: November 06, 2019, 09:11:49 PM »
So, I managed to take some better photo's of the 'Triple'...























Hope you like it - Cheers: Kent

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Re: Fokker Dr I (Jasta 11 - Flying Circus) <<Group Build After Build>>
« Reply #103 on: November 06, 2019, 09:22:56 PM »
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Hope you like it - Cheers: Kent

Oh yes!  :)

Another batch of 3?  ;D

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Re: Fokker Dr I (Jasta 11 - Flying Circus) <<Group Build After Build>>
« Reply #104 on: November 06, 2019, 10:28:57 PM »
I haven't seen a three ring circus in a long time.

Outstanding work, Kent.  More pics please.