Roden 1/48 Fokker D.VII Albatros

[Matti]

This is my new project, and my first Roden kit. I painted some lozenge pattern inside the fuselage halves with brush using Vallejo acrylics, lightly misting with highly diluted Tamiya buff to get that reverse fabric effect.

[DaveB]

Hello, Matti -

This Roden kit is a pretty good kit, so good choice.

Impressive start with your painted (reverse) lozenge.

Regards

Dave

[Matti]

Thank you

It seems to be a good kit, although i have read it has its flaws, mainly the decals that are tricky.

[RAGIII]

First I Love the subdued reverse Lozenge effect you painted! Next I think the one flaw I remember is that some Modification of either the fuselage or lower wings is needed to get the lower wings in place?
RAGIII

[RichieW]

Looking forward to seeing this come together Matti. I agree with Rick, the translucent effect of the lozenge showing through the cockpit walls is a lovely touch. I would never have thought of that.
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Richie

[Alexis]

Tagging along as this one unfolds ! Excellent job on painting the rev-loz !

It is the lower wing which will need sanding to get her to fit and make sure the engine mounts are center or you will have issues fitting the cowl panels and the outer wing struts are to short . But it is an excellent kit and I like it better then Eduards offering .


Alexis

[Matti]

Thank you all for positive comments & tips :-)

[Fvdm]

Nice kit. I like the painted lozenge on the fuselage.

[lone modeller]

That is a super rendition of the lozenge in the interior. Looking forward to seeing you perform more magic on this kit.

Stephen.

[Bughunter]

Wow, hand painted lozenge sounds hardcore.

I agree with Rick, the translucent effect of the lozenge showing through the cockpit walls is a lovely touch. I would never have thought of that.

Aviattic offers invers printed, toned down sheets for that:
https://www.aviattic.co.uk/uploads/4/5/1/3/45139653/s889257479264688213_p47_i1_w1280.jpeg

Cheers,
Frank

[Matti]

Thanks quys
I am thinking to order Aviattic lozenge just in case if kits originals are just as bad i have tead they are.

[RAGIII]

Thanks quys
I am thinking to order Aviattic lozenge just in case if kits originals are just as bad i have tead they are.

I would certainly advise that for the wing/ and fuselage if needed. I would repeat that I Love your painted and subdued interior lozenge!
RAGIII

[skeeterbuck]

Thanks quys
I am thinking to order Aviattic lozenge just in case if kits originals are just as bad i have tead they are.

They are, unfortunately. 

Chuck

[Fvdm]

Thanks quys
I am thinking to order Aviattic lozenge just in case if kits originals are just as bad i have tead they are.

They are, unfortunately. 

Chuck

I can only agree with this.

[Matti]

I ordered 2 sets of Aviattic decals today, one for Fokker and one for Albatros, but i will try the Rodens offering first and see how they behave.