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Meng 1/32 Fokker DR.I - the 425/17
« on: June 16, 2023, 09:41:38 PM »
I have finished my build of the Meng Fokker Dr.I depicting MvR's 425/17 in its early days.
I experimented with a new pre-shading / streaking method, which I think turned out well.  The build log is very brief, focusing on this new painting method.  I painted on the national markings as well.  In these pictures the color looks slightly more red than on the actual model, which is a bit more of a brick red color.
The build log link -  https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=13789.0



















This kit did have its challenges with mis-aligned mold halves and delicate attachment points for some parts, in addition to the usual warped wings and broken fuselage panel.

Thanks for looking in and happy modeling!
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Re: Meng 1/32 Fokker DR.I - the 425/17
« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2023, 01:17:39 AM »
I was hoping that you would give us a final look at this Beauty! Excellent results and one of the Best All Red DR12 models I have seen! Well Done Ken!
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Re: Meng 1/32 Fokker DR.I - the 425/17
« Reply #2 on: June 17, 2023, 11:44:32 PM »
I’m not a big red Dr.1 fan but this is definitely an exception.  Very nice work Ken!
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Re: Meng 1/32 Fokker DR.I - the 425/17
« Reply #3 on: June 18, 2023, 08:51:16 AM »
Quote from: Tim Mixon on June 17, 2023, 11:44:32 PM
I’m not a big red Dr.1 fan but this is definitely an exception.  Very nice work Ken!

My thoughts exactly.
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Re: Meng 1/32 Fokker DR.I - the 425/17
« Reply #4 on: June 18, 2023, 04:35:12 PM »
Lovely rendition of 425/17. Top model.
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Re: Meng 1/32 Fokker DR.I - the 425/17
« Reply #5 on: June 18, 2023, 07:58:53 PM »
That turned out very nice!
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Re: Meng 1/32 Fokker DR.I - the 425/17
« Reply #6 on: June 19, 2023, 09:29:12 PM »
Thank you for the nice comments, everyone.
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Re: Meng 1/32 Fokker DR.I - the 425/17
« Reply #7 on: June 20, 2023, 03:57:54 AM »
Well done, mate -

Your MVR DR1 looks really great!

For a future project, I really recommend Meng's 1/24 version of this kit - goes together beautifully and there are no warped wings in this kit.

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Re: Meng 1/32 Fokker DR.I - the 425/17
« Reply #8 on: June 20, 2023, 11:40:28 PM »
Excellent finish, Ken - looks great! Such a nice kit - will you make another?
Cheers,
Gary
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Re: Meng 1/32 Fokker DR.I - the 425/17
« Reply #9 on: June 21, 2023, 08:14:14 AM »
I too am not really a fan of red triplanes, but your model is making me think again. Superb finish.

Stephen.
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