Meng 1/32 Fokker Dr.I Jasta 14 Lt. d.r. Jozef Schulte.

[Dutch522]

Hi Danny, just started reading your build log, but I'm hooked already. And as usual I'm blown away by the consistently high quality of the work on this forum (and how much I'm learning on a daily basis!).

All best,

Dutch

[DannyVM]

Thank's guy's for the nice comments.

So, after my big mistake regarding the Aviattic decals...........Like i said before, the left side fuselage was my first attempt with the Aviattic decals and things went totally wrong just because i didn't took the advice that was instructed with the decals. I ordered new ones and for now i can say, decalling is done with succes.........





So, my opinion about the Aviattic decals............Well they are different then the decals i'm used to. It's strange, but these decals don't need any Set or Sol but just plain tap water to place them onto the model. Just wipe the water from under the decal, and let them dry firmly...........after that, thing's are just perfect.

Today i took some time to paint all other part's in the appropriate colors. It's not that easy because i don't have much color reference regarding this scout. Cowl and all other metal parts where painted in a mix of different MRP colors to match the colors on the fabric. The underside color of the fabric was light blue, so i took a MRP light blue color to paint the strut's and underside belly plate. Colors of the blue fabric and the painted metal parts can never be the same, so here i took some artistic freedom to achieve the reality as close as possible.





That's all for now.

Regards

Danny

[Dutch522]

Looking good, Danny, that's a beautiful and unusual scheme. And I'll pay attention to your advice about the Aviattic decals... I own a couple of sets, but haven't actually tried to apply any of them yet.

Dutch

[DannyVM]

Looking good, Danny, that's a beautiful and unusual scheme. And I'll pay attention to your advice about the Aviattic decals... I own a couple of sets, but haven't actually tried to apply any of them yet.

Dutch

Thank's

It's indeed a very rare scheme as it was never mentioned by any history books. Jasta 14 was a less know German unit and the machine i am building is very rarely seen at any photo's of that time.

     And I'll pay attention to your advice about the Aviattic decals... I own a couple of sets, but haven't actually tried to apply any of them yet                       

Just follow the instructions firmly and you will be good.

Regards

Danny

[pepperman42]

Just catching up. This is great work. I have some Aviattic sheets and I'm only concerned about the size. That's a lot of decal to slide around. Apparently warm water is the best and I have a mug warmer to keep my saucer of water at a good temp.

Steve

[NigelR]

Lovely work Danny, this is looking fabulous. It's making my Jasta 14 DrI climb up the to do list.......

I have some Aviattic sheets and I'm only concerned about the size. That's a lot of decal to slide around.

Don't worry, the decals are tough and are fairly easy to move around. They can stretch though (helps getting the bits to match up) so don't overwork them. Also, they tend to come in sections where they need to conform over curves (like top wings) so that makes life a bit easier.

[DannyVM]

Just catching up. This is great work. I have some Aviattic sheets and I'm only concerned about the size. That's a lot of decal to slide around. Apparently warm water is the best and I have a mug warmer to keep my saucer of water at a good temp.

Steve

Thank's

Beware of warm water Steve, these decals are really fast in warm water. I prefer light tepid water.

   Lovely work Danny, this is looking fabulous. It's making my Jasta 14 DrI climb up the to do list.......                                        

Thank's Nigel.

[Tim Mixon]

Fascinating work Danny. The Dr.1 looks great. 

[AngryJazz]

Really stunning work! I like these more colorful schemes 
Thanks for the tips on Aviattic decals - I've ordered my first set and will be getting them soon 

[James]

Danny, wow! That is some amazing and beautiful work my friend. Jasta 14 is a fantastic choice and the book on Jasta 14 is a must have.

James

[Monty]

This is looking very,very good Danny! And some very useful tips using Aviattic decals...

[KiwiZac]

Lovely work Danny! She's shaping up very nicely and I agree with the others' positive comments about the novel (to some of us) colour scheme.

[Rookie]

Thanks for posting the woodgrain charts. As Dave said, these will be most helpfull for many of us. I still have some "wood-graining" to do so I will be looking at these for sure!
 
The engine looks very realistic and the colour scheme is odd but attractive.  Way to go Danny!

Cheers,
Willem

[Brad Cancian]

Hey there Danny - this one is looking excellent, great work on the details and painting.

The decals have also come up very nicely. My first time using Aviattic decals for the famous Fokker streaking came last year on the 1/48 kit. I did need to muck about with them and do some trimming to get them to fit, but the effects are excellent, as you have shown.

Top shelf modelling, sir!

Cheers,

BC

[DannyVM]

Thank's everyone for the nice comments.

By the time i write this, the Fokker Dr.I is finnished.
More phot's of the progress wasn't possible due the lack of time, but the finnished work can be seen in the appropriate topic.

Here's a little taste.....



Regards

Danny