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Offline Alexis

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Re: Fokker Dr.1 1/32 Roden and maybe more...
« Reply #15 on: September 28, 2020, 01:42:41 AM »
Hi Marc !

Nice work on the seat and floor , wood effect looks fantastic . Eduards earlier per-paint Pe sucked . The paint would peel off and repainted was needed . Their newer per-painted belts are a vast improvement , I use them lots for my WW 2 builds .

Looking forward on your next up-date :)


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Re: Fokker Dr.1 1/32 Roden and maybe more...
« Reply #16 on: September 28, 2020, 03:56:28 AM »
You are probably aware of this but I figured I would mention it anyway. Do not use the fuel pump supplied in the kit for the right fuselage. WNW /Meng has it right. Just a tube with a valve.
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« Last Edit: September 28, 2020, 04:10:51 AM by RAGIII »
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Re: Fokker Dr.1 1/32 Roden and maybe more...
« Reply #17 on: September 28, 2020, 05:17:24 AM »
Oops! Thanks, Rick! I took the pump off and touched up the frame ... once again, really enlarged, so looks a bit rough. Any idea what the tube and valve looks like, Rick? My Google fails me!




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Re: Fokker Dr.1 1/32 Roden and maybe more...
« Reply #18 on: September 28, 2020, 06:55:23 AM »
 Don't feel bad as all Fokker DR1 kits have gotten this feature wrong! ( Except WNW/Meng)

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I have removed the photo of MY model of the Meng kit and provided a link to a crashed DR1 that shows the T valve.


http://www.fokkerdr1.com/images/Dr1-591-17%20crach.jpg




Pretty much standard for the DR1, DVI, and The EV/DVIII.



« Last Edit: October 01, 2020, 08:28:36 AM by RAGIII »
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Re: Fokker Dr.1 1/32 Roden and maybe more...
« Reply #19 on: September 28, 2020, 04:21:00 PM »
Very good start on this, following with interest and I do not fear the all red Dr.I, as you said it's probably the best documented of all and it's a real icon.  :)
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Re: Fokker Dr.1 1/32 Roden and maybe more...
« Reply #20 on: September 29, 2020, 05:21:54 PM »
Nice looking work, Monty!
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Re: Fokker Dr.1 1/32 Roden and maybe more...
« Reply #21 on: October 01, 2020, 06:13:30 AM »
Looking good! I'm picking up more and more pointers for my eventual Roden build! :)

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Re: Fokker Dr.1 1/32 Roden and maybe more...
« Reply #22 on: October 01, 2020, 07:31:03 AM »
Very fine work on the interior, Marc.
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Re: Fokker Dr.1 1/32 Roden and maybe more...
« Reply #23 on: October 03, 2020, 09:47:10 PM »
Thank You Rick for your invaluable help! And Thank You Przemo, Giuseppe, Jeroen and Gaz for checking in! A quick diversion as I cleaned up the rudder and I find it matches the plans mentioned by Rick almost exactly, if you look carefully you can see some of the black outline just about all around the rudder - good enough for me!  I also skinned the top and bottom of the centre section of the tailplane - with 10 thou card - a slight mistake here - but easy to fix! All in all a good kit...



Hopefully more progress soon, regards,

Marc

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Re: Fokker Dr.1 1/32 Roden and maybe more...
« Reply #24 on: October 03, 2020, 10:18:18 PM »
Excellent work on the rudder Marc! I worked on the tail center section of mine yesterday!  I think you have done a better/cleaner job than I did  ;D Looking forward to more  8)
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Re: Fokker Dr.1 1/32 Roden and maybe more...
« Reply #25 on: October 03, 2020, 10:48:27 PM »
Thumbs up Marc  :)


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Re: Fokker Dr.1 1/32 Roden and maybe more...
« Reply #26 on: October 06, 2020, 03:57:36 AM »
This is coming along very nicely. A suggestion for the center wing if I may. I read in an earlier review about the Roden kit to cut the spar on the center wing and to insert the ends into the cowling after it was installed, instead of before. For me, it made the seam and fit so much better and easier.

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Re: Fokker Dr.1 1/32 Roden and maybe more...
« Reply #27 on: October 12, 2020, 03:39:29 AM »
Thank you Terri, Rick and Fred for checking in! I am following your builds closely, Rick, and I see your middle wing looks OK so far ... mine seems to dry fit OK, may need some putty! But only a small update this weekend, the ignition cutout switch on the left (not right side as Roden have it) is made from 5 pieces of Eduard PE... (ouch) and the lever on the right as per Rick is from stretched sprue... all still not glued in place...



Baby steps! Regards,

Marc.

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Re: Fokker Dr.1 1/32 Roden and maybe more...
« Reply #28 on: October 12, 2020, 03:51:35 AM »
I love what you are doing and am Happy that you are finding MY build helpful. That is what posting builds is all about in My Opinion! Mine certainly has a seam that will require filling on the undersurface, as did My previous 4 or 5  8)
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Re: Fokker Dr.1 1/32 Roden and maybe more...
« Reply #29 on: October 12, 2020, 04:05:04 AM »
Hi Rick! This build is a lot more satisfying and educational due to your help! I think it works for us all... And collectively, our knowledge improves enormously! Thank you for encouraging me on this build! Regards, Marc.