WNW Fokker D.VII (Alb)

[Zabu]

I can't get tired of watching those wings. Amazing job Guy.

Cheers

[Gisbod]

Getting there.

Still a very enjoyable kit.. I'm going for one of Steven's incredible spoked wheels - so it may be a bit of a delay finishing up, but I think it will be worth it!

I've also misplaced the prop!? How can that happen? Perhaps the prospect of one of those nice wooden props is looming if I can't find the bugger.. 




Thanks for looking,

Guy

[Vladimir Ziska]

Hi Guy,

very nice, coool Fokker. It will seem silly that I write. Lozenge looks really like a fabric and not a decal. our hand are percect.

Cheers,

Vladimir

P.S. later I send email.

[martin]

Just read this through from the start and wanted to congratulate you on a superb build to date.

Everything about it looks quality. Looking forward to seeing more.

Martin.

[Ernie]

Looking really good, Guy!  The lozenge looks super.

Cheers,
Ernie

[Epeeman]

Coming together very nicely, Guy - I particularly like the way you have weathered the cowling - very effective.

Regards

Dave

[pepperman42]

Looks very sharp!!!

Steve

[lcarroll]

Guy,
The most recent photo is really spectacular, this is going to be one beautiful model.
I'd like to go back to your use of Klear/Future; Do you thin it and if so with what and in what ratios. I think I've read all the available info, tried everything from distilled water to Isopropyl Alcohol to thin  including no thinner and still experience problems varying from beading to really long drying times (2-3 days) Presently I'm getting reasonable results with just 10% alcohol however the finish stays tacky for a day or two and is at times susceptible to decal setting solution "staining. All this thankfully on scrap/test pieces)
Cheers,
Lance

[Gisbod]

Hello Lance,

Yes, I do understand the issues. I get them them too. Although I can't always work out why - sometimes it sprays beautifully, others I get the beading - maybe atmospheric conditions play a part. Personally, I haven't tried thinning it. Although it appears to dry quickly (surprised yours doesn't?) I think it's best to give it at least 24 hours or so before polishing, applying decals etc. I do sometimes apply with a brush - which gives a nice even coat that looks sprayed on. But a little awkward if its not a flattish surface as it will run..

Did you see the link to the Future/Klear guide?

http://www.swannysmodels.com/TheCompleteFuture.html

Sorry I haven't got something more specific to help..

Cheers

Guy

[lcarroll]

Thanks Guy. I'll have to read the link again, and I think I'll also take the time to do some experimenting with it. Perhaps thinning it is the reason it takes so long to dry, and I like your hint on increasing pressure.
Cheers,
Lance

[uncletony]

The secret to spraying future is very thin, mist coats.  Let it dry like 15-20 minutes in between. Repeat until you build it up to the gloss you want. Easy peasy. Don't thin it. I use fairly low pressure (10psi or so) -- but whatever works to get basically a wet mist on the model. Any more than that and it runs. Let it dry at least 24 hours. I've heard 48 and that's what I do before trying to apply decals /sol etc.

If it beads up it's going on too wet/ close. (Again, don't thin it). Another factor could be some contaminate on the surface (grease, dust). The nice thing about it is it is very forgiving as long as you don't put too much on (runs).

[Ernie]

I've followed Bo's example with good results.  I think it is the way to
go when using Future/Klear.  Less is more.

Cheers,
Ernie

[lcarroll]

Thanks Bo, and Ernie for the reinforcement! I'll give that a try as , when I experimented with no thinning, I was using higher pressure ie: 25 psi and got the typical symptoms of a too thick medium; beading or scaling. I'll let you know the results; I've used it on and off for years and, like Guy, had varied results. When it's good, it's great; when not, Oh well, you get the picture!
Cheers,
Lance

[Gisbod]

Yep, thanks Bo,

I'll definitely give that a go. Unfortunately I have, in the past, suffered from modelling 'impatience' and find it hard to slowly build up any effect! But I'm going to try hard from now on!

Let me know how you get on Lance and I'll do likewise..

Guy

[RAGIII]

A stunning update! Beautiful Lozenge work and overall decaling! I really like where this one is going!!
RAGIII