Eduard Fokker DV,II(MAG)

[keith_christie]

Nice work on the Engine and Prop Micheal,

The colourings of the Engine look very effective.

Best Regards

Keith

[Flyjunkie]

I agree.. the Engine and Prop look very good indeed!!

I am certain the rest will come out as great...

[GAJouette]

   Michael,
How's your D.VII (MAG) coming along my friend? Looking forward to seeing more.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

[michael]

slow and steady 

i had a few days away over the weekend, and hopefully will get back on the fokker this week sometime

cheers
michael

[GAJouette]

Great my friend I'll be looking forward to seeing what's new my friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

[michael]

this is where i'm up to now,i got the photo etched set for this kit and have found it a bit of a challange,made a horlicks of the seat belts 

i just hope i can get both sides sealed up 

cheers
michael
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[michael]

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[Chris Johnson]

The cockpit is looking good! You aren't alone with PE difficulties. I absolutely hate the stuff so I'm going to try the fabric belts from HGW for my S.E.5a.

Cheers,

Chris

[GAJouette]

  Michael,
The Mags cockpit looks fantastic my friend. As for PE I prefer to make most of my details myself from plastic,but little I do use it's surly a love-hate relationship. Keep up the fine work my friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

[pepperman42]

Folding stuff up for 1/32 is a bit easier but it is still fiddley

Steve

[michael]

just a quick update and a question if i may 

got the two halfs together and painted, question is whats the best way to go about painting the leather lip around the cockpit?

any advice and tips will be more than welcome on this 



cheers

michael

[GAJouette]

  Michael,
If you mean what color? I use Humbrol 62 Leather followed by an over spray of Tamiya's clear orange. Great progress my friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

[michael]

no sorry , my fault what i meant to ask is how you go about getting a clean line should i mask or paint it freehand? with it being such a complicated shape.

cheers
michael

[GAJouette]

  Michael,
I paint mine free hand with a 5/0 brush. I do this usally in sections one at a time. It may help you to tape the closed fuselage to your work space or cutting pad to hold it in position. Support your brush hand by laying it atop the other hand to steady your brush. From there just take your time and use short strokes. I know it sounds difficult but it's really not hard to do at all. I hope this helps you out a bit.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

[Fokker boy]

I'm with Greg here, just take it easy, and it'll probably look just fine. To be on the safe side, you might clear the area first with Future (or an acrylic clear), then you can just wipe away any errors with a thinner damped brush.