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Offline Brad Cancian

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Re: Fokker D.VII two seats "Texaco" 1/72
« Reply #15 on: August 26, 2019, 05:41:23 PM »
Some fantastic work, and very unique! A pleasure to watch this build progressing. Good stuff, wot!

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Re: Fokker D.VII two seats "Texaco" 1/72
« Reply #16 on: August 29, 2019, 03:22:53 AM »
What a nice detail work in this small scale - cool project at all! I was not aware of a two seater of this type.

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Frank
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Offline lone modeller

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Re: Fokker D.VII two seats "Texaco" 1/72
« Reply #17 on: August 29, 2019, 04:22:25 AM »
The rudder bar and fuel tank brackets are amazing: I had to remind myself that this is the One True Scale and not something very much larger. Super modelling skill on display here.

Stephen.
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Re: Fokker D.VII two seats "Texaco" 1/72
« Reply #18 on: August 29, 2019, 09:37:03 PM »
Thank you guys!
Your good comments are very appreciated...
@Stephen: yes! The True Scale and the only one for me!
Cheers,
Roberto
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Re: Fokker D.VII two seats "Texaco" 1/72
« Reply #19 on: October 17, 2019, 07:49:51 AM »
Hi gents!
So my Fokker two seats is finished! Some shots of the last steps:



Front place had windscreen of Nieuport inspiration, so I took from the Eduard Ni.17 the windscreen and used it as a master for other "hot printed" pieces, on the left the original one:



I scratchbuilt all the struts because of the heavy thickness of the kit ones. I put main wing on and...finished!





The mechanic came from the Preiser range, with "Texaco" emblem on the back cutted from the decal instructions, the little fuel cart from Hippo:



Hope you like it, comments are welcomed!
Chhers! Roberto


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Re: Fokker D.VII two seats "Texaco" 1/72 finished!
« Reply #20 on: October 17, 2019, 09:28:23 AM »
Wow...almost hard to believe this is 1/72. :o

Gorgeous and the Texaco logo on the back of the mechanic is a stroke of genius!

Robin  :)
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Re: Fokker D.VII two seats "Texaco" 1/72 finished!
« Reply #21 on: October 17, 2019, 11:24:17 AM »
Very nicely done  :)



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Re: Fokker D.VII two seats "Texaco" 1/72 finished!
« Reply #22 on: October 17, 2019, 03:08:22 PM »
She's gorgeous, Roberto!
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: Fokker D.VII two seats "Texaco" 1/72 finished!
« Reply #23 on: October 17, 2019, 09:43:11 PM »
Thank you for the kindly comments!
I need to admit that I forgot to change the cutout of the main wing over the "passenger" seat.
My mistake, my shame.
Roberto
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Re: Fokker D.VII two seats "Texaco" 1/72 finished!
« Reply #24 on: October 17, 2019, 09:46:00 PM »
What a great little aeroplane!

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Re: Fokker D.VII two seats "Texaco" 1/72 finished!
« Reply #25 on: October 17, 2019, 09:56:42 PM »
Quote from: coyotemagic on October 17, 2019, 03:08:22 PM
She's gorgeous, Roberto!
Cheers,
Bud

I agree with My Amigo! You have taken an Old Kit and turned it into something beautiful and UNIQUE!
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Re: Fokker D.VII two seats "Texaco" 1/72 finished!
« Reply #26 on: October 18, 2019, 01:30:50 AM »
What a little cutie in Texaco red  ;)
Reminds me of the famous commercial „Mach' Station bei Texaco“ 8)

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Frank
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Offline lone modeller

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Re: Fokker D.VII two seats "Texaco" 1/72 finished!
« Reply #27 on: October 18, 2019, 04:00:51 AM »
Beautiful model! I like very much the refuelling wagon and ground crew member - makes the model much more attractive and interesting. As Rick has written, you have taken an old model and turned it into a little gem.

Stephen.
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Re: Fokker D.VII two seats "Texaco" 1/72 finished!
« Reply #28 on: October 18, 2019, 04:14:48 AM »
Absolutely excellent! Congratulations on this Little gem!

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Re: Fokker D.VII two seats "Texaco" 1/72 finished!
« Reply #29 on: October 18, 2019, 05:18:52 AM »
    You've added some amazing detail to such a small subject Roberto, as others have remarked it's difficult to realize it's in 1:72 Scale. Unique subject, nicely finished with lots of details all combine to make this a real winner!
Cheers,
Lance
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