Meng and Roden Fokker DR1: Jasta 4, Jasta 6, and Jasta 11

[RAGIII]

You make it all sound so easy Rick...

...So I stripped all of the paint, re sprayed a beige-ish grey CDL base...

How do you strip the paint without damaging your work?

Please bear in mind I'm a rookie

Willem

I used a soft cloth with Brake Fluid and carefully rubbed the surfaces. The oils came off easily and the acrylic base only took about 30 minutes. . Then I use dish detergent to wash off the oily residue. I sprayed about an hour later then did the streaking later in the afternoon. When things go well the streaking only takes about 5 minutes per surface 
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[Alexis]

 


Terri

[Monty]

Nice colours on the streaking, Rick! I do think this method has great possibilities.... Regards, Marc.

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Terri

Nice colours on the streaking, Rick! I do think this method has great possibilities.... Regards, Marc.

Thanks for looking in and commenting Terri and Marc!
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[Bughunter]

Rick on speed! Your Triplane show here is unbelievable!

How do you strip the paint without damaging your work?

Willem, I have made also good experience with normal alcohol (in german "Spiritus", a cheap undrinkable alcohol for cleaning) for acrylic paints, e.g. Gunze Hxxx, Tamiya or Mr. Paint. Even with oil stripes on top the alcohol goes a bit trough are solves the paint below.
If I so not rub to strong with cotton tab my Alclad Primer survives such attack.

I suggest to use a cheap model kit for testing paints, airbrush, brushes and ... cleaning

Cheers,
Frank

[RAGIII]

So I have progressed on both kits. I painted the rear fuselage and Horizontal tail white prior to masking and painting the black. I also have painted the red band and ellow X on the Roden fuselage. I will touch it up after painting the red tail stripes.
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[pepperman42]

Wow!! Great jump ahead in progress

Steve

[acewwi]

I love yours painting Rick
Spyros

[kensar]

Those colors really set this one off, Rick!

[RAGIII]

Wow!! Great jump ahead in progress

Steve

Thanks Steve!
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I love yours painting Rick
Spyros

Thanks. I do like painting so greatly appreciated!
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Those colors really set this one off, Rick!

Thanks Ken. I also like the color contrast!
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So moving along on the Meng kit. I have masked and painted the black stripes on the fuselage. I am pleased that there is only a Small amount of adjustment and touch up needed 
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[Radarman]

RAG III,
These two are looking great. I must say, I'm glad to see you continuing with these builds.

                                                                                                            Kevin

[RAGIII]

RAG III,
These two are looking great. I must say, I'm glad to see you continuing with these builds.

                                                                                                            Kevin

Thanks for the comment Kevin!
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[Fvdm]

I really like the different color schemes.  Back then they were more creative in painting than nowadays.  I see what you mean when you say a little touch up is needed but I think it is a nice little worn look. It doesn't disturb me at all. Keep up the good work.

Ferry

[FAf]

I'm with Fvdm. Touch up if you want to, but the lack of absolute perfection makes it look more real in my eyes.

Great work over all!
/Fredrik

[Rookie]

You have done it again Rick!

Simply amazing!

Willem