Revell 1/28 Scale Fokker D.VII

[lone modeller]

Those extra small details make all the difference on a model in the larger scales. The lozenge looks good too - best of luck applying the rib tapes.

Stephen.

[Radarman]

Hello everyone,
The process of applying the lozenge is moving along. The Aviattic 4-colour went down on the lower wing with no problems.
I'm now in the process of adding the edge tapes then it will be on to the ribs. I was able to get the Aviattic 1/28th scale
Lozenge printed on white decal paper, something not listed on the Aviattic web site. Richard Andrews of Aviattic was able to
do these for me and it is greatly appreciated.





I've got the edge tapes applied to the leading edge and the upper trailing edges. Once they are dry and trimmed
I'll move on to the lower trailing edge and then the actual rib tapes. With the slow pace I'm working at, I should
be done with this wing by Saturday.

                                                                                                 Happy Modeling,
                                                                                                           Kevin 

[GazzaS]

Looks good, Kevin!

[Radarman]

Hello everyone,
Here's a quick update. I've finished applying the rib tapes to the underside of the lower wing.
I also added the wing crosses. I didn't want to try the 24 year old kit decals. They looked very thick
and the proportions were off. I used some replacements from Copper State Models. Those were slightly
too long so I had to trim off 1.5 mm off each arm.



Now it's on to the topside rib tapes.

                                                             Thanks and Happy Modeling,
                                                                                              Kevin

[Alexis]

Excellent job on the lower wing Kevin  Looking forward on the top wing now .



Terri

[RAGIII]

Lozenge and crosses look Terrific!
RAGIII

[Radarman]

Thanks everyone,

Excellent job on the lower wing Kevin  Looking forward on the top wing now .



Terri

Lozenge and crosses look Terrific!
RAGIII

The great thing about working in 1/28th scale is you can get a near scale look. The fact that there might be some new products in this
scale is intriguing.

                                        Kevin

[jeroen_R90S]

Looking great! I also like your solution to the Fokker wingnuts!

[Radarman]

Hello everyone,
Thanks for the feedback I've received about this build. The task of rib tape application continues.
I've completed the lower wing and can say the Aviattic lozenge decals are a real joy to work with.



I've moved on to the upper wing and ailerons. This should take up rest of my available bench time this weekend.



Until my next post, happy modeling to everyone.

                                                                      Kevin

[RAGIII]

The lower wing looks Fantastic and the upper looks to be on it's way to being the same!
RAGIII

[Alexis]

Thumbs up Kevin ! Looking forward on the rest of the lozenge work . 



Terri

[Bughunter]

Good decal work!
May be it to late, but I can recommend the Windsock Fokker D.VII Triology, which contains detailed lozenge plans. I was surprised, how perfectly the plans, the Eduard wings and the Aviattic decal stripes matches. If I remember right from my OAW build, they tried to avoid getting a seam on a rib.

Cheers,
Frank

[Radarman]

Hello everyone,
For the past week all my modeling time has been dedicated to Rib Tapes for the upper wing of this D.VII.
Today was one very rainy day which meant I could finish them off.

Good decal work!
May be it to late, but I can recommend the Windsock Fokker D.VII Triology, which contains detailed lozenge plans. I was surprised, how perfectly the plans, the Eduard wings and the Aviattic decal stripes matches. If I remember right from my OAW build, they tried to avoid getting a seam on a rib.

Cheers,
Frank

Thanks for the advice Frank. I think I was able to align the seams in the Lozenge away from the ribs.
 I Have the Fokker D.VII Trilogy and it is a great reference to use.

So, the top of the upper wing:



And the under side:



The edge tapes have been added including the ailerons:



Next it's on to the crosses and matching some paint to the lozenge colours for touchup.

                                                                               Happy Modeling,
                                                                                          Kevin

[kensar]

Those wings are looking great, Kevin!  Large decals are not the easiest thing to work with.

[RAGIII]

Your lozenge covered wings are excellent. The front view of the upper wing Really Shows Off your conversion work!
RAGIII