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Re: 1:32nd scale Fokker D.VI
« Reply #45 on: April 05, 2022, 08:44:55 AM »
The lozenge looks great, Mike! - But... are you sure about the lozenge covered undercarriage wing? As fas as I know it was painted green on the Fokker Dr.I, D.VII and E.V, so probably the same applies to the D.VI

Hi Beto,
Yes you could be right.
A few photographs in the Windsock Data file show what could have been Lozenge on the upper surface of the axle fairing.
That said, it also states that the Fokker two-tone green streaked finish, as well as green and brown were used.
What does seem to be standard was that the underside of the axle fairing was most likely a light blue on most, if not all D.VI aircraft.

Anyway, to be safe I've removed the lozenge,

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Re: 1:32nd scale Fokker D.VI
« Reply #46 on: April 05, 2022, 10:22:32 AM »
The lozenge on the fuselage and wings looks excellent Mike. From what I have seen and read I think it was a good decision on removing the lozenge from the axle wing. OTOH this is WW1 and who knows  8)
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Re: 1:32nd scale Fokker D.VI
« Reply #47 on: April 06, 2022, 03:44:59 AM »
Lovely work Mike, it looks like someone took photos from the factory!

I must say that the linen effect is too stark for my tastes, but seeing this build suddenly lozenged-up made my morning!

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Re: 1:32nd scale Fokker D.VI
« Reply #48 on: April 06, 2022, 05:21:11 AM »
Hi all,
Rib and border tapes done.
I'll possibly mist a slight faded brown over these decals, as they faded that way.
Then it's onto the kit markings,

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Re: 1:32nd scale Fokker D.VI
« Reply #49 on: April 06, 2022, 05:29:30 AM »
Nice work on the tapes Mike!
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Re: 1:32nd scale Fokker D.VI
« Reply #50 on: April 06, 2022, 05:54:27 AM »
That is a reference build again. Not only quality but also an impressive speed.

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Re: 1:32nd scale Fokker D.VI
« Reply #51 on: April 07, 2022, 03:39:34 AM »
That is a reference build again. Not only quality but also an impressive speed.

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I 100% echo everything Frank said. Taking notes and admiring!

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Re: 1:32nd scale Fokker D.VI
« Reply #52 on: April 07, 2022, 06:45:01 AM »
Hi all,
The basic kit decals have been applied.
Typical 'Roden' decals - easily cracked and chipped and reluctant to conform over curves!!

Next up is weathering,

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Re: 1:32nd scale Fokker D.VI
« Reply #53 on: April 07, 2022, 08:38:06 AM »
The decals look great in spite of any issues you had!
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Re: 1:32nd scale Fokker D.VI
« Reply #54 on: April 07, 2022, 09:43:48 AM »
Dispite the issues , looks fab Mike !


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Re: 1:32nd scale Fokker D.VI
« Reply #55 on: April 08, 2022, 03:21:44 AM »
Hear hear! No sign of your troubles on my ends, just a D.VI that looks ready to come together for flight!

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Re: 1:32nd scale Fokker D.VI
« Reply #56 on: April 08, 2022, 03:25:45 AM »
Really a beautiful job on the D.VI , Mike.
One small thing, check the elevator fin.
I think you used the Fokker F.I leading edge curved fin?

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Re: 1:32nd scale Fokker D.VI
« Reply #57 on: April 08, 2022, 07:59:00 AM »
Really a beautiful job on the D.VI , Mike.
One small thing, check the elevator fin.
I think you used the Fokker F.I leading edge curved fin?

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Hi Bertl,
Thanks for your comment.
Are you referring to the trailing edge tips on the elevator?
The kit parts are molded with a slight curve.
If so I can easily change that,

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Re: 1:32nd scale Fokker D.VI
« Reply #58 on: April 08, 2022, 09:52:24 AM »
Really a beautiful job on the D.VI , Mike.
One small thing, check the elevator fin.
I think you used the Fokker F.I leading edge curved fin?

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Hi Bertl,
Thanks for your comment.
Are you referring to the trailing edge tips on the elevator?
The kit parts are molded with a slight curve.
If so I can easily change that,

Mike



I am not Bertl of course but I think he was referring to the leading edges of the stabilizer. They "Appear" to have the curve of the F1 Triplane. I never noticed that Roden had supplied the curved part IF that is the case.
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Re: 1:32nd scale Fokker D.VI
« Reply #59 on: April 08, 2022, 06:17:13 PM »
Hi Bertl and Rich,
Wow - and I thought I had an eye for detail.
Yes you are both correct.
The kit supplies two tail planes and yes - I fitted the wrong version with a slight curve to the leading edge  ::)
Well done guys as obviously I hadn't realized.

It's only a slight curve so I should be able to sand it out.
If necessary I'll have to replace the decals.

Thanks for spotting that guys,

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