Author Topic: Roden 1/32 Fokker Dr.I Josef Jacobs  (Read 9411 times)

Offline Bill_S

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Re: Roden 1/32 Fokker Dr.I Josef Jacobs
« Reply #15 on: June 08, 2020, 05:39:51 AM »
Off to a great start! I was also waiting for the WNW triplane. I wonder how many of these Roden kits will sell since the news out of New Zealand.  I picked up the PE set from Aviattic for mine; I'll be following your build for when it's time to start mine.

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Re: Roden 1/32 Fokker Dr.I Josef Jacobs
« Reply #16 on: June 08, 2020, 06:14:57 AM »
Liking this very much Ken. The masks look great, looking forward to seeing the resulting paint job.
I'm finding my cutter has opened up many possibilities too.

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Re: Roden 1/32 Fokker Dr.I Josef Jacobs
« Reply #17 on: June 08, 2020, 06:01:01 PM »
Impressive!
There are only two states to be in:  Queensland and blotto.

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Re: Roden 1/32 Fokker Dr.I Josef Jacobs
« Reply #18 on: June 09, 2020, 02:48:59 AM »
Just found this Ken - the cockpit frame is truly first class and the engine matches in quality.

Stephen.

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Re: Roden 1/32 Fokker Dr.I Josef Jacobs
« Reply #19 on: June 09, 2020, 10:29:46 AM »
Lovely modeling going on here - very nicely done and I, too, love the painting. I can’t believe it’s been 14 years since I built my Roden Dr1! Thanks for sharing, I’ll be watching the rest with anticipation!

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Re: Roden 1/32 Fokker Dr.I Josef Jacobs
« Reply #20 on: June 15, 2020, 12:02:31 AM »
Thank you all for the kind comments.  The Silhouette cutter is very useful.

Here is the fuse painted using the masks for the GONW graphic and the national insignia.  I used Testors enamels, which are taking a while to cure to a hard surface.  I'll coat with a couple of layers of Future to get a hard acrylic surface that will resist fingerprints which show up very clearly on a gloss black surface.



Here I've placed the decal.  I used Testors decal paper.  I find the homemade decals need a white background, regardless of what colors are used.



I've started on a cowling, which I have been working on while paint is drying.


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Re: Roden 1/32 Fokker Dr.I Josef Jacobs
« Reply #21 on: June 15, 2020, 02:10:00 AM »
The GOTNW really looks outstanding Ken! Looking forward to seeing the cowling!
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Re: Roden 1/32 Fokker Dr.I Josef Jacobs
« Reply #22 on: June 15, 2020, 02:58:37 AM »
The transfer which you have printed looks as good as any aftermarket. What a stunning feature to have on a model.

Stephen.

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Re: Roden 1/32 Fokker Dr.I Josef Jacobs
« Reply #23 on: June 15, 2020, 03:20:18 AM »
Lovely decal making Ken, it's gone down beautifully too.

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Re: Roden 1/32 Fokker Dr.I Josef Jacobs
« Reply #24 on: June 15, 2020, 06:12:45 AM »
Awesome looking decal!
There are only two states to be in:  Queensland and blotto.

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Re: Roden 1/32 Fokker Dr.I Josef Jacobs
« Reply #25 on: June 15, 2020, 09:24:09 PM »
Some really nice work here Ken  :)


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Re: Roden 1/32 Fokker Dr.I Josef Jacobs
« Reply #26 on: June 17, 2020, 03:23:06 AM »
Cowling time!

I am quite impressed with how this ended up looking.  I hope I have no issues putting everything together.

Turning out the main shape.  I used a file to shape the rounded part.



Drilling some simulated rivets.





Cut the lower part out and shaped up the edges.





Put a faceplate on. 

Yea, its a reasonable facsimile of a cowling - I'm tickled pink.





Next is test fitting everything together before painting.


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Re: Roden 1/32 Fokker Dr.I Josef Jacobs
« Reply #27 on: June 17, 2020, 03:25:22 AM »
"Yea, its a reasonable facsimile of a cowling..."

That is a masterly understatement! I wish that I had access to a machine like that, and then the skill to be able to use it. I am envious...!

Stephen.

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Re: Roden 1/32 Fokker Dr.I Josef Jacobs
« Reply #28 on: June 17, 2020, 03:29:10 AM »
"Yea, its a reasonable facsimile of a cowling..."

That is a masterly understatement! I wish that I had access to a machine like that, and then the skill to be able to use it. I am envious...!

Stephen.

Yeah Stephen, You and Me both although I think your skills come closer than Mine! That is an AMAZING COWLING Ken, Just AMAZING!
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Re: Roden 1/32 Fokker Dr.I Josef Jacobs
« Reply #29 on: June 17, 2020, 04:21:09 AM »
Wow!!!! That is incredible Ken, perfect workmanship always leaves me with an astonished smile!