WNW Fokker D.VII (Alb)

[Andi Little]

CRIKEY ............... Where it has sucked into that stitching detail is simply amazing. I wouldn't of credited that, not by a long chalk.

This stuff has got to go on my ever increasing shopping list ... thanks or the picture posts Guy.

[Vladimir Ziska]

Hi Guy,

very nice progress, more photos please.

Cheers,

Vladimir

[Zabu]

Wow! (sorry if i'm repeating you)

That stitching it's amazing. How close from reality can you get?? Dunno! Not too much close i guess.

It's a real pleasure for me to see you big scalers skill. Lovely!

Cheers

[lcarroll]

Gisbod,
    The more I see of these particular Lozenge Decals the more I like them, can't wait for mine to arrive. Can you confirm for me, the coat added over the Tamiya Yellow on the wings...Klear.............what is it (Laquer, enamel, acrylic? ) and what brand is it?
    Great looking model you've got going here, looking forward to following more.
Cheers,
Lance

[Gisbod]

Hello Lance,

It's Johnson's Klear - a floor polish. I'm not sure of the exact chemical composition, but it cleans up using acrylic cleaners. It's very durable once on and resists fingerprints & general handling really well. It's also a great base for decals. It airbrushes on, but you could equally paint it on with a brush as its self levelling - so you don't get brush strokes. You do have to be careful to not let it puddle though.

It may be called something else where you are.


Hope that helps..



Guy

[GAJouette]

  Guy,
Man that's an awesome application of her lozenge fabric decals my friend. The underside seam lacing really stands out and the taped edges are real eye catching too. All and all Outstanding project to date. I'll be looking forward to the next wonderful updates.

On the question of Johnson's Klear. I believe here it's marketed under the brand Future and it's beautiful stuff to use. Most likely this brand would be available in Canada for Lance to try out.

Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

[pepperman42]

As others have said - the decalling is very impressive!!

Steve

[youngtiger1]

Superb work here. I really enjoy your cockpit and that seat looks so real. I hope mine come out half as good. Keep up the good work.

Mike

[Andi Little]

It's Johnson's Klear - a floor polish. I'm not sure of the exact chemical composition, but it cleans up using acrylic cleaners. It's very durable once on and resists fingerprints & general handling really well. It's also a great base for decals. It airbrushes on, but you could equally paint it on with a brush as its self levelling - so you don't get brush strokes. You do have to be careful to not let it puddle though.

Guy - How-do?

Just thought I'd throw this into your path....  I intended to use "Klear" for sealing the Morane components, and after reading your comments felt doubly confident --- BUT! I've had a terrible problem with "beading". I even gave one wing surface a bit of a wipe with Meth's as a degreasing exercise but to no avail ............ any thoughts.

It was over a "lifecolour" colour coat ............... any particular method or regime that you employ??

 

[Gisbod]

Hi Andi,

Yes, I do sometimes get that myself.. 

I find by upping the pressure to about 25psi helps - best to do smooth, fairly fast passes with the airbrush and the aim is as soon as the surface starts to look wet - stop or you'll get pooling and runs. You may find it easier to brush on - but again care is required to stop it running. If it does run, you can dab some off with a cotton bud and it shouldn't look too bad due to the self levelling properties of the Klear.

It is a bit trial and error, but very effective once you've got the hang of it. I have to say though, that I do generally find putting a gloss finish on something to not be as easy as you'd think. I've yet to find an acrylic (or otherwise) gloss varnish that really works as I'd expect it to..  I'd be interested to hear what other people use successfully..

Rubbing down with the fine polishing cloths in between coats is also key to a nice finish..

Hope that helps..


Cheers,

Guy

[Gisbod]

Hi..




Trying not to rush this but I'm really enjoying this one - it's hard to put down!








The lozenge is now finished. I've given the wings a light filter & the fuselage a heavier one - I know it's meant to be a brown varnish effect - but I figured that would just make the fuselage too dark - so I've used a little artistic licence and copied the Wingnut's artwork - which depicts it too be much lighter with a faded look. To that end I've used a light beige/mauve filter and its the look I was after.. 










Funnily enough, I did have a bit of tearing of the top wing decals (the most noticeable ones - obviously ) these happened as soon as they went in the water before I'd handled them.. So maybe they do need a light overspray as W&W says? It was a little odd as I had no issues with the undersides.. With a bit of delicate brushwork though they completely disappeared  but having just sealed them in with Klear - they suddenly stand out again!  I'm just hoping they'll disappear again one it gets it's final Matt sheen. But nonetheless - very pleased with them - I may have to only ever make lozenged aircraft again..










So next up will be markings - I just wish there was a Montex mask set for it.









Great fun though - I'd quite happily build another Fokker next up - I've never felt like that about a kit before.



Cheers again,


Guy

[coyotemagic]

She's coming along spectacularly, Guy.  No wonder you want to build another, as beautifully as this one is shaping up.
Cheers,
Bud

[Ernie]

Great job, Guy!  The lozenge is amazing...I really can't get over
how much like fabric it looks.  I can understand why one would like
to make lozenged aeroplanes exclusively.  Carry on, friend, looking
forward to next update!

Cheers,
Ernie

[Rob Hart]

I'm late to the party, but joining in with everyone else to compliment your high quality work on the model.

[mgunns]

Looking good Guy:

I have to get at mine.  The W&W sure look sweet!

Best


Mark