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Offline DaveB

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1/32 Roden Fokker DR1
« on: November 18, 2021, 09:12:12 PM »
Dear all,

My completed Fok. DR1 wearing the markings of Joseph Jacobs, summer 1918.

Thanks to those who kindly followed my progress on this one.

So here it is, warts and all:



























Hope I have not put to many pictures up ...........

Regards

Dave


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Re: 1/32 Roden Fokker DR1
« Reply #1 on: November 18, 2021, 10:49:32 PM »
There are never too many pictures of fine models. It is a Dr.I in my all-time favourite markings. Very well done. Though, it would be fine to install a Clerget engine which were reportedly used by Jacobs on his Dr.Is.
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Re: 1/32 Roden Fokker DR1
« Reply #2 on: November 18, 2021, 11:19:46 PM »
A fine model, Dave.  You've done your due diligence by correcting the kit's well known issues!
This is my favorite livery for the Dr.1.

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Re: 1/32 Roden Fokker DR1
« Reply #3 on: November 19, 2021, 01:38:32 AM »
It is great to see another Roden DR1 done to such a high standard Dave! Your corrections and as always your painting are excellent. Very well done!
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Re: 1/32 Roden Fokker DR1
« Reply #4 on: November 19, 2021, 03:05:00 AM »
Thank you Rick, Kensar and Prez!

Prez - yes, a Clerget would have been great but think of this as an example of his machine before one was installed.

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Dave
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Re: 1/32 Roden Fokker DR1
« Reply #5 on: November 19, 2021, 04:22:03 AM »
Nice model Dave - looks really dramatic.
I'm sure you're right: he's bound to have flown it with a standard engine before trying a Clerget.
A fitting tribute to a man who later refused to join the Nazi party!
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Re: 1/32 Roden Fokker DR1
« Reply #6 on: November 19, 2021, 04:54:02 AM »
A great build, Dave ... Quite beautiful and a testament to your skills! Regards, Marc.

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Re: 1/32 Roden Fokker DR1
« Reply #7 on: November 19, 2021, 05:20:08 AM »

A fitting tribute to a man who later refused to join the Nazi party!


So true. Very nice modell and one of the best looking color shemes (who needs red triplanes?)
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Re: 1/32 Roden Fokker DR1
« Reply #8 on: November 19, 2021, 07:18:28 AM »

A fitting tribute to a man who later refused to join the Nazi party!


So true. Very nice modell and one of the best looking color shemes (who needs red triplanes?)
Andreas

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Very nice looking colour scheme! Well done!
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Re: 1/32 Roden Fokker DR1
« Reply #9 on: November 19, 2021, 05:52:31 PM »
Who doesn't like seeing Jacob's bird in all her splendour?
Very well done, Dave!

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Re: 1/32 Roden Fokker DR1
« Reply #10 on: November 19, 2021, 06:54:34 PM »
Thank you kindly Sandy, Monty, Andreas, Borsos, Fredrik and Bob!

Forgot to mention that the decals included in this kit were very, very good (although thin so careful handling required) and gave me no problems - hopefully, Roden are improving the quality of thier included kit decals.

Regards

Dave
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Re: 1/32 Roden Fokker DR1
« Reply #11 on: November 19, 2021, 11:07:39 PM »
Fantastic build and finish there - love it!

I gotta do this one someday - such an interesting paint scheme!
-Patrick

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Re: 1/32 Roden Fokker DR1
« Reply #12 on: November 20, 2021, 04:14:24 AM »
It is great to see another Roden DR1 done to such a high standard Dave! Your corrections and as always your painting are excellent. Very well done!
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Agree with my Amigo !  well done.

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Re: 1/32 Roden Fokker DR1
« Reply #13 on: November 20, 2021, 05:20:35 AM »
Cheers, Patrick and Ed!

Regards

Dave
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Re: 1/32 Roden Fokker DR1
« Reply #14 on: November 20, 2021, 06:39:39 AM »
Wonderful result from the old Roden kit Dave. Sorry I haven't been around to follow the build, I've missed a treat here!

Cheers
Richie