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Re: Fokker D.VII (OAW) WNW by Kornbeef.
« Reply #15 on: March 08, 2013, 05:04:24 PM »
Graham, Thanks

No the quality is fine they are just rather fragile, they take a little getting ussed to using. A coa of a clear medium such as Klear or decalfilm helps somewhat.

The plus side is beside the look is that they are very thin so don't mask detail etc.

HGW are currently releasing something similar but other products of theirs I've used have been equally fragile or more so.

I found the WNW decals rather thick in comparison

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Re: Fokker D.VII (OAW) WNW by Kornbeef.
« Reply #16 on: March 09, 2013, 12:58:13 AM »
 Awesome work Keith !
Highest Regards,
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Re: Fokker D.VII (OAW) WNW by Kornbeef.
« Reply #17 on: March 09, 2013, 04:08:30 PM »
As usual that's brilliant work, Keith.  I'll keep this build as a reference for when I do mine.  SWMBO has already told me I'm doing the same scheme as yours (she spied the dragon on the box art and the decision was made).  I wasn't sure whether the lozenge would show through the blue or not, but your build answered that question for me.

OK, when's the next update?  ;)

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Re: Fokker D.VII (OAW) WNW by Kornbeef.
« Reply #18 on: March 09, 2013, 05:12:21 PM »
Gergory, thank you.  ;)

Dal Thank you to for the comment. I was so torn between which profie. I really like the Stark profile but wanted to put all the cowls on this build. Buchners bird for reminiscing over the old Revell kit but this one one out for much the same reason as yours...
Reference the paint. I just presumed it would to some extent as the cross does so readily in pics also theres a light smudge on the available pics just where the rigging table would be. Coincidence? maybe but hey.... I liked the idea.

In normal light the The blue is deeper & lozenge is hardly noticeable but the flash lightened the blue and made the loz more prominent (the Blue is actually quite a lot darker with a good splash of purple in it
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Re: Fokker D.VII (OAW) WNW by Kornbeef.
« Reply #19 on: March 10, 2013, 09:22:08 PM »
For the large decals I tend to use a small pot of warm water with 2/3 drops of washing up liquid stirred in, brushed on to the surface you are applying them to, this helps them slide nicely on the gloss surface.

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Re: Fokker D.VII (OAW) WNW by Kornbeef.
« Reply #20 on: March 23, 2013, 02:19:05 AM »
Update time. not much to report really. Lots of work, little to show for it. much of the work in fitting the engine to the mounts (to test)

So I went a bit mad, decided as most pics of D.VII motors seem to have a different form of distributor so sfter a what seemed promising attempt which turned out pant I had another go.  I'm more happy with these.
 I broke one of the rocker arms sometime I'll fix that issue once I'm closer to calling the motor done. Ekhaust side is lagging behind, to be truthful I was waiting to see how the distributor worked out on that side before deciding whenther to totally or partially or not cowl much of the side.


Anyway heres a few shots.








So thats it so far. still loads to do, drain offs, pipework, etc but I'm happy with her atm more detailed than anything I've done so far engine wise. The next will be full cowled believe me. :D

Comments and critique always welcome.

Keith
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Re: Fokker D.VII (OAW) WNW by Kornbeef.
« Reply #21 on: March 23, 2013, 02:34:30 AM »
Beautiful work on your engine Keith! Great start to a great kit!! I am looking forward to your progress.
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Re: Fokker D.VII (OAW) WNW by Kornbeef.
« Reply #22 on: March 23, 2013, 03:30:36 AM »
Nicely done as usual Keith. The extra markings on the engine are a very nice touch.
Cheers,
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Re: Fokker D.VII (OAW) WNW by Kornbeef.
« Reply #23 on: March 23, 2013, 04:35:58 AM »
Absolutely brilliant work, Keith!  I don't know how I managed to miss this one.  That engine is spectacular.
Cheers,
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Re: Fokker D.VII (OAW) WNW by Kornbeef.
« Reply #24 on: March 23, 2013, 04:42:18 AM »
Wow that's fantastic attention to detail & brilliantly executed!  I can't wait to see this finished.
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Re: Fokker D.VII (OAW) WNW by Kornbeef.
« Reply #25 on: March 23, 2013, 04:47:14 AM »
Nice looking lump  ;)
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Re: Fokker D.VII (OAW) WNW by Kornbeef.
« Reply #26 on: March 23, 2013, 06:45:30 AM »
Thanks guys, so many great builds here going on it's hard to keep track.
Some of the smaller scale stuff just blows me away I really couldnt build at those scales and pull off some of the things I've seen here.
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Re: Fokker D.VII (OAW) WNW by Kornbeef.
« Reply #27 on: March 23, 2013, 10:04:42 PM »
Lovely looking engine Keith, for mine I wish I could locate some decals for the stencilled engine number.

Cheers

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Re: Fokker D.VII (OAW) WNW by Kornbeef.
« Reply #28 on: March 24, 2013, 11:45:46 PM »
Keith,

Superb work on the engine - I never ceased to be amazed and impressed at the standard of workmanship that goes on display on the forum ...............

Regards

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Re: Fokker D.VII (OAW) WNW by Kornbeef.
« Reply #29 on: March 28, 2013, 01:03:21 AM »
Hello Keith:

This seems to be coming along quite nicely.  Your work on the engine, per usual, is outstanding.  The loom work on the distributors very neat and tidy.  I like the looks of the Wind and wire lozenge, like you say, it is a bit fragile, but it looks great.  Your ammo chutes look great.   Another show stopper in the works, almost "stump ready".

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