Author Topic: Revell 1/28 Scale Fokker D.VII (Read 31688 times)

Radarman · « **on:** March 31, 2020, 05:47:29 AM »

Hello everyone,
It looks like I'll be working from home for the foreseeable future so I've set up an Imgur account and will start a new project.
A kit I've had in my stash for a long time is now going to get some attention, so here goes.

The much maligned 1/28th scale Revell Fokker D.VII is know for it's miss-sized rear fuselage and odd shaped main-plane, among other things.
I've gathered the information needed to make the required corrections along with some aftermarket bits and pieces to keep me busy, so here goes.

Kevin in Port Orchard

Radarman · « **Reply #1 on:** March 31, 2020, 08:05:10 AM »

Armed with the March/April 1996 issue of "Windsock International', "FineScale Modeler" issues from January 1999 and March 2005 and a build report found on "The Aerodrome" and "AeroScale" by Steven Lawson, along with all the appropriate Data Files, I have begun my quest.

Here are some shots of the over-sized fuselage compared to the Datafile plans.

I'll make the corrections to the fuselage first and if that goes as planed I'll have a go at the wing.

Kevin

lone modeller · « **Reply #2 on:** March 31, 2020, 08:45:37 AM »

This was a kit which escaped me as a teenager - I knew of the other large Revell kits but not this one. I will therefore be following with interest.

Stephen.

Alexis · « **Reply #3 on:** March 31, 2020, 08:55:13 AM »

I have never seen this kit built , so this is a treat for me .

Terri

lcarroll · « **Reply #4 on:** March 31, 2020, 11:38:18 AM »

Like Stephen I missed out on this Kit over the years, I'll be a treat to see it in detail as you work your magic on it.
Cheers,
Lance

Dave Brewer · « **Reply #5 on:** March 31, 2020, 04:14:08 PM »

Looking forward to this too Kevin,a new one on me too.
Cheers,
Dave.

RLWP · « **Reply #6 on:** March 31, 2020, 05:28:23 PM »

I don't know if you will believe this...

It will be quicker, easier and less frustrating to chop the whole back off the fuselage and scratch build a new one. It's a simple box, perhaps an hour's work if you have never done this before. Half an hour if you have

Richard

chowhound · « **Reply #7 on:** March 31, 2020, 07:00:47 PM »

Hi Radarman,
Revell has released a total of four kits in 1/28, whereby the Sopwith is difficult to get. The other kits are always reissued.

1. Fokker DR.I

2. Fokker D.VII

3. Sopwith Camel

4. Spad XIII

Cheers
Juergen

RAGIII · « **Reply #8 on:** April 01, 2020, 12:03:06 AM »

I am looking forward to following along with your corrections to this kit!
RAGIII

Radarman · « **Reply #9 on:** April 04, 2020, 01:49:08 AM »

Thanks, everyone, for all the support and encouragement. This correction takes a lot of planning. With that in mind I have started the cutting, or should
I say "butchery".

Following the articles from FineScale Modeler and AeroScale I've removed extra plastic from the spine and removed the underside. I used DYMO label tape
as a guide and started out with a scriber. I then completed the cut with a JLC razor saw.

I'll replace the underside of the fuselage with .40" Evergreen Sheet plastic. This will allow me to make a better representation of the seam and lacing.

Back to work,
Kevin

lone modeller · « **Reply #10 on:** April 04, 2020, 04:09:32 AM »

That is a good start - I do like kits to be shown who is boss with some use of saws, scalpels, drill, etc. Makes the model more interesting....

Stephen.

RAGIII · « **Reply #11 on:** April 04, 2020, 04:17:18 AM »

Looks like you are making progress with your surgery! Looks great so far.
RAGIII

Radarman · « **Reply #12 on:** April 20, 2020, 12:45:33 AM »

Hello Everyone,
I'm a little further on in my surgery of the D.VII fuselage. The front area below the engine is still to be
corrected. I'm adding a Copper State BMW IIIa engine to the build so that might require the deeper pan beneath the chin.
This correction has turned out to be pretty strait forward.

I'll be working on the cockpit next.

Happy modeling,
Kevin

RAGIII · « **Reply #13 on:** April 20, 2020, 01:54:32 AM »

Looking Excellent! I am amazed at how easy you are making this look. I am sure it is Harder than you are making it sound

RAGIII

Radarman · « **Reply #14 on:** April 21, 2020, 02:24:39 PM »

Quote from: RAGIII on April 20, 2020, 01:54:32 AM

Looking Excellent! I am amazed at how easy you are making this look. I am sure it is Harder than you are making it sound
RAGIII

Thanks RAGIII,
It was a fairly easy modification. I've still got that upper wing to tackle, wish me luck.
Meanwhile, I added the lacing to the new underside. Sixty-six holes from a #78 drill bit
and some .007" aluminum wire striped from an electrical cord and you're all done.

The aircraft I'll be modeling will have a white rear fuselage so I won't have to worry about
the lacing getting in the way of the lozenge decals.

Happy modeling to everyone,
Kevin