Fokker D VII OAW Ltn. Leusch, Gothaforce 1:32

[Alexis]

Interesting kit , tagging along .


Alexis

[Tim Mixon]

Fantastic engine build!  This looks like a great kit.

[PrzemoL]

Thank you for this build thread. I was curious about the quality of 3D print and it looks top class.
So is your work on it, I especially admire the patience and skills with painting of many colours on single elements. I would prefer all those details arounf the engine to be separate, to be able to airbrush them without a fuss of masking...

[Jorgo]

Thank you for your kind words Alexis, Tim and Prez, means a lot to me.

In the meantime, I have been able to continue building and uncovering more parts.
New details are constantly coming to light. The representation of the rib tapes, for example, is impressive.

 

Instrument decals applied

 

The first parts for the cockpit are painted.

 

Inserting the parts into the cockpit frame is relatively quick with a good pair of tweezers. Some simply click into the frame and hold without glue. For the others, I used resin UV, which is also sold by Gothaforce. It is clean and hardens quickly using a UV light torch.

 

 

The lozengedecals are still missing from the rear wall of the cockpit.

Cheers
Joerg

[Richtrad]

A beautiful paint job thus far on what appears to be a very nice kit. I love the just perfect amount of weathering.

Warren Q

[Allan31]

Great stuff so far. The rib tapes caught my eye as well, amazing.

[NigelR]

Very nice work on this so far Joerg. I have found the UV curing resin very helpful (I have some from Deluxe Materials in the UK). It's also great for replicating glass faces on instruments

[Jorgo]

Thank you Warren, Allan and Nigel, much appreciated.

Here a small update

 

 

I added a few details. The small chain, so that the ignition key doesn't get lost 😉.
The linkage on the throttle lever and the line on the fuel pressure hand pump.

 

 

 

 

 

Leather Seat

 

Cheers
Joerg

[NigelR]

Very nice work, love that additional chain!

[malaula]

Chapeau,Jorgo! where did you get that tiny chain from?Now all that's missing is the key ! ;)Adding this detail proves the fact that no kit is perfect..!

[Jorgo]

Thank you Nigel and Matz! The chain is from Aber , set of mini chains.

[KiwiZac]

The cockpit was already looking terrific, and then that chain really is the icing on the cake. Lovely work! It's nice to see one of these kits underway.

[Richtrad]

Looks like the U.S.'s suspension of the de minimus customs clause will cause some extra "challenges" for USA customers such as myself. I am actually pretty confident that Christian and the gang will do everything they can for us folks across the Pond.

Update: Looks like Gothaforce is indeed taking care of their pre-order U.S. customers who have yet to receive their kits. I for one am rooting for these guys to succeed.

Warren Q

[Alexis]

Oooooo , looking wonderful with all that detail !


Alexis

[Tim Mixon]

Amazing detail and beautifully painted!