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Offline RAGIII

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Re: WNW Fokker D.VII (Alb)
« Reply #30 on: August 07, 2013, 11:28:27 AM »
Your interior looks even better inside the fuselage!
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Re: WNW Fokker D.VII (Alb)
« Reply #31 on: August 08, 2013, 12:07:19 PM »
Got one of these in the pile. I hope I can make as good a job as you have
when I get around to it. Will bookmark this  8) Never done a
German plane yet (WW1 wise).

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Re: WNW Fokker D.VII (Alb)
« Reply #32 on: August 08, 2013, 03:51:22 PM »
The cockpit is a stunner Guy!  Can't wait to see the rest of the
build!

Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Re: WNW Fokker D.VII (Alb)
« Reply #33 on: August 09, 2013, 04:23:59 AM »


Evening all (or morning depending where you are..)


Got the Fuse together now and almost ready to slap some paint on  ;) I can't wait to start on the Lozenge - I'm like a kid in a sweet shop  ;D

If you're about to build the Fokker - I'd take a lot of care over the engine mounting assembly - there are quite a few delicate parts involved that, despite the great fit, do require gentle handling and a bit of thought - same with the engine covers - they fit - but only if the rest of the structure is spot on. I've had to do a little bit of fiddling around this area.. :o

The W&W lozenge looks spot on in the cockpit don't you think?  ;D







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Re: WNW Fokker D.VII (Alb)
« Reply #34 on: August 09, 2013, 04:26:24 AM »


Ps

That fuel gauge sticking up through the coaming is going to get broken off at some point...   ::)
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Re: WNW Fokker D.VII (Alb)
« Reply #35 on: August 09, 2013, 04:44:34 AM »
Beautiful!  Are the cowling bits and coaming glued on?  If not, I'd recommend painting those separately.  Might extend the life of that gauge. ;)
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Re: WNW Fokker D.VII (Alb)
« Reply #36 on: August 09, 2013, 05:04:48 AM »
HI Guy,

very nice, very nice and very nice. :)

Cheers,

Vladimir
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Re: WNW Fokker D.VII (Alb)
« Reply #37 on: August 09, 2013, 05:32:27 AM »
Thanks,

Bud - the engine panels are all fixed but the top bit isn't - I'm planning on painting this separately - trying to keep the masking as straightforward as possible.. (I always find that part more time consuming than I reckon on).

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Re: WNW Fokker D.VII (Alb)
« Reply #38 on: August 10, 2013, 04:53:18 AM »
Very nice work, and the W&W lozenge is perfect for the inside fabric look. (At least to my eye!)
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Re: WNW Fokker D.VII (Alb)
« Reply #39 on: August 10, 2013, 05:02:21 AM »
Guy,
    Lovely work so far, the interior is spectacular and the W&W Lozenge is frosting on the cake! Very enjoyable following your progress and looking forward to more. 8)
Cheers,
Lance
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Re: WNW Fokker D.VII (Alb)
« Reply #40 on: August 10, 2013, 09:16:08 PM »
Quote from: Gisbod on August 09, 2013, 04:23:59 AM


Evening all (or morning depending where you are..)


Got the Fuse together now and almost ready to slap some paint on  ;) I can't wait to start on the Lozenge - I'm like a kid in a sweet shop  ;D

If you're about to build the Fokker - I'd take a lot of care over the engine mounting assembly - there are quite a few delicate parts involved that, despite the great fit, do require gentle handling and a bit of thought - same with the engine covers - they fit - but only if the rest of the structure is spot on. I've had to do a little bit of fiddling around this area.. :o

The W&W lozenge looks spot on in the cockpit don't you think?  ;D



Looking Terrific! You are spot on about the thought and care needed on the framing/ engine compartment. A little bit off and you are hiding issues. I had the same on my DVII.
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Re: WNW Fokker D.VII (Alb)
« Reply #41 on: August 10, 2013, 11:45:43 PM »
  Guy,
Outstanding progress to date my friend. I very like the look of the interior lozenge,beautiful for certain.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Re: WNW Fokker D.VII (Alb)
« Reply #42 on: August 11, 2013, 11:23:24 AM »
The lozenge is very effective as is the rest of the build. Looking forward to more updates!!

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Re: WNW Fokker D.VII (Alb)
« Reply #43 on: August 11, 2013, 11:06:21 PM »
Guy, taking another look at your Fokker, I was wondering
what you used to paint the exhaust pipes.  They look first-rate.
You're doing a super job and I'm looking forward to more
updates.

Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Re: WNW Fokker D.VII (Alb)
« Reply #44 on: August 11, 2013, 11:40:14 PM »


Thank you again  ;)



Ernie - it's Alclad Engine Manifold - there will be more to add to the exhaust, but I find this to be a nice grungy, metallic look to kick it off with..



I've made a start on the lozenge and, I know I'm repeating myself, but, wow! This stuff is awesome. I experimented on giving them a varnish before applying, but all in all I prefer using them without - yes they are delicate, but they nestle on beautifully - I've finished the undersides and haven't had any issues (yet!) with tearing. I'm just going slow and taking my time.


Started with a thin layer of plastic primer - rubbed down - then a very thin coat of Tamiya XF60 (dark yellow) which has a greenish tinge and seems a good match to the general tones of the lozenge, this is diluted with Tamiya lacquer thinner which gives a tough smooth finish - rubbed down - coat of Klear - rubbed down - which gave me this as a decal ready surface:






I gave the surface a liberal coating of Micro Set, then after the decals applied - slapped on the Micro Sol:





When dry it looks like fabric to me:





You can see here how it really hugs the surface detail:





I'll let that dry overnight and then seal it in before tackling the upper surfaces  :o


Cheers

Guy


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