Author Topic: Meng and Roden Fokker DR1: Jasta 4, Jasta 6, and Jasta 11  (Read 67458 times)

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Re: Meng and Roden Fokker DR1: Jasta 4 and Jasta 6
« Reply #225 on: November 20, 2020, 04:49:00 AM »
These a re two superb looking models Rick. I just hope that you do not drop them....!

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Re: Meng and Roden Fokker DR1: Jasta 4 and Jasta 6
« Reply #226 on: November 20, 2020, 06:52:14 AM »
These a re two superb looking models Rick. I just hope that you do not drop them....!

Stephen.

Thanks Stephen! It seems that I only "Drop" models that I have worked really hard at getting the upper wing in place so hopefully these will escape the curse  8)
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Re: Meng and Roden Fokker DR1: Jasta 4 and Jasta 6
« Reply #227 on: November 20, 2020, 10:34:01 AM »
Just a quick note. The Roden kit is officially a Triplane!
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Next up will be getting the Meng kit in the same place then weathering and final details.


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Re: Meng and Roden Fokker DR1: Jasta 4 and Jasta 6
« Reply #228 on: November 20, 2020, 11:26:35 PM »
Hey Rick , man that Roden tripe is a beauty so far . Fantastic work sir !


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Re: Meng and Roden Fokker DR1: Jasta 4 and Jasta 6
« Reply #229 on: November 20, 2020, 11:47:46 PM »
Hey Rick , man that Roden tripe is a beauty so far . Fantastic work sir !


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Thanks Terri! Here is one more photo:




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Re: Meng and Roden Fokker DR1: Jasta 4 and Jasta 6
« Reply #230 on: November 21, 2020, 01:04:47 AM »
RAGIII,
Like Terri said, "Fantastic". I can't say enough how good your streaking looks.

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Re: Meng and Roden Fokker DR1: Jasta 4 and Jasta 6
« Reply #231 on: November 21, 2020, 01:48:31 AM »
RAGIII,
Like Terri said, "Fantastic". I can't say enough how good your streaking looks.

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Thanks Kevin. I am Happy with the streaking but every time I look at a build where the Modeler has used the Aviattic Decals I like what I see. I think I am going to experiment the next time I build a DR1  ::)
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Re: Meng and Roden Fokker DR1: Jasta 4 and Jasta 6
« Reply #232 on: November 21, 2020, 03:33:12 AM »
Rick, I think that using transfers for streaking would be a mistake. Your streaking really is second to none - and it really is all your own work. The Roden tripe looks even better with the top wing on.

Stephen.

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Re: Meng and Roden Fokker DR1: Jasta 4 and Jasta 6: Cancelled
« Reply #233 on: November 21, 2020, 08:45:51 AM »
Rick, I think that using transfers for streaking would be a mistake. Your streaking really is second to none - and it really is all your own work. The Roden tripe looks even better with the top wing on.

Stephen.

As always thanks for your support Stephen. This was going to be a progress report on mounting the upper wing on the Meng kit. I managed to break a cabane strut. No big deal I can order the brass struts to replace it. Then I was holding the kit by the upper wing at the aileron. Aileron separated and once again a Fatal crash. I am going to close out both of MY build logs even though two still survive. I just don't have it in Me to continue.

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Re: Meng and Roden Fokker DR1: Jasta 4 and Jasta 6: Cancelled
« Reply #234 on: November 21, 2020, 10:42:43 AM »
You and Terri are having some kind of luck!

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Re: Meng and Roden Fokker DR1: Jasta 4 and Jasta 6: Cancelled
« Reply #235 on: November 21, 2020, 10:44:07 AM »
Wow , that really sucks Rick and sorry to hear this . After seeing the end results the Meng kit is turning out to be a huge disappointment . I also hope that you aren't leaving us either , you are important to us here . I think I will be ordering the brass replacement struts as well and save at least on headache with the kit .

I really do like your work Rick , you skills have really matured over the years  :)


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Re: Meng and Roden Fokker DR1: Jasta 4 and Jasta 6: Cancelled
« Reply #236 on: November 21, 2020, 04:53:08 PM »
Really sorry to see that Rick. Your Dr.1s are breathtaking and sooooo close to completion.

Can they be sent to the naughty corner of the hobby room for a few weeks while you re-charge the motivational batteries for another go at them?

These models are too good to abandon now. And that Fokker streaking is absolutely world class!

Don't give up now. :)

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Re: Meng and Roden Fokker DR1: Jasta 4 and Jasta 6: Cancelled
« Reply #237 on: November 21, 2020, 06:00:38 PM »
Very sad news, I can only imagine your feelings after so much incredible work but incidents always wait in ambush behind corners. As Dave suggested, please don't give up as with your skills you can manage even worse failures. Let the damaged model rest aside and take a break, time always helps everybody.
Hold strong!
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Re: Meng and Roden Fokker DR1: Jasta 4 and Jasta 6: Cancelled
« Reply #238 on: November 21, 2020, 07:44:27 PM »
very sad news, they were going to be very nice models
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Re: Meng and Roden Fokker DR1: Jasta 4 and Jasta 6: Cancelled
« Reply #239 on: November 21, 2020, 08:48:08 PM »
Rick,
Walk away. Clear your mind. Take your time.
Remember!
You can check out anytime you like, but you can never leave!
It's in our blood.

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