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

[RAGIII]

Fantastic Rick , looking forward on seeing them in the complete section 


Alexis

Thanks Alexis. I hope to get a lot done today 
RAGIII

[rfindley]

Great builds and I'm picking up a lot of tips for my 1/48 Eduard Dr.1's.

Quick question:  On Kirschstein's striped Jasta 6 a/c.   How did you handle the underwing cross fields?  Did you use a slightly different hue of underside blue or just go the same across the whole wing?  I'm just thinking of what was done on the original a/c when the underside crosses on CDL fields were modified.

TIA

Rick in Virginia

[RAGIII]

Great builds and I'm picking up a lot of tips for my 1/48 Eduard Dr.1's.

Quick question:  On Kirschstein's striped Jasta 6 a/c.   How did you handle the underwing cross fields?  Did you use a slightly different hue of underside blue or just go the same across the whole wing?  I'm just thinking of what was done on the original a/c when the underside crosses on CDL fields were modified.

TIA

Rick in Virginia

Thanks for the comments. Yes, I went with a slightly lighter blue figuring it was fresh vs the bluish turquoise I used for the base color. One could make an argument the other way and use a darker blue figuring the paint faded with age. It is your call. I went lighter because Many feel the blue went with a slightly darker turquoise tint due to the dope overcoat and yellowing with age.   
RAGIII

PS: I also brushed the lighter blue on using an OLD bottle of Polyscale I had on hand 

[rfindley]

Thanks for the comments. Yes, I went with a slightly lighter blue figuring it was fresh vs the bluish turquoise I used for the base color. One could make an argument the other way and use a darker blue figuring the paint faded with age. It is your call. I went lighter because Many feel the blue went with a slightly darker turquoise tint due to the dope overcoat and yellowing with age.   
RAGIII

PS: I also brushed the lighter blue on using an OLD bottle of Polyscale I had on hand 
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Thanks for the reply.  Your approach and reasoning makes sense to me and I will use a similar scheme when I get to the painting stage

[RAGIII]

A small update. I have been working on the Encore Boelke figure from the Albatros DII. I have changed out heads replacing the Encore Boelke with a Generic Head from Manta Figurines.

RAGIII

[Radarman]

RAGIII,
Looking great and the figure has what I would call a very natural stance.
I looks like he’s a bit shy about getting photographed by the press.

                                                                                     Kevin

[rhallinger]

I love the figure Rick!  Looks very nice.

Best,

Bob

[petrov27]

the figure is great - looks fantastic there with the Dr.I

[RAGIII]

RAGIII,
Looking great and the figure has what I would call a very natural stance.
I looks like he’s a bit shy about getting photographed by the press.

                                                                                     Kevin

Thanks Kevin. Greatly appreciated. The figure is still a WIP.
RAGIII

I love the figure Rick!  Looks very nice.

Best,

Bob

Thanks Bob. I appreciate the comments!
RAGIII

the figure is great - looks fantastic there with the Dr.I

Thanks Patrick, as I said to the others, greatly appreciated! Although I am not where I want to be yet I think I am beginning to learn to work with the Valejo flesh tones.
RAGIII

[Alexis]

Your figure is very handsome Rick 


Alexis

[RAGIII]

Your figure is very handsome Rick 


Alexis

Thanks Alexis!
RAGIII

[Fvdm]

I think figures look real easy to paint but they're not. It's real hard to paint figures right but you nailed it.

[RAGIII]

I think figures look real easy to paint but they're not. It's real hard to paint figures right but you nailed it.

Thanks for the comment!
RAGIII

[kensar]

Your figure looks very good.  I'd like to see a broader shot with more of the plane.

[RAGIII]

Your figure looks very good.  I'd like to see a broader shot with more of the plane.

Thanks Ken .Just for you 
RAGIII