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Offline Gisbod

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Fokker D.VII (Alb)
« on: August 31, 2013, 07:23:27 AM »
Hello all,

Wingnuts kit - build log:

http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=2092.0

Plus Steven's beautiful spoked wheel.. 


























Here's a period photo of the aircraft...





Which I've tried to get the essence of here..





Thanks for looking..

Cheers

Guy

« Last Edit: August 31, 2013, 07:30:24 AM by Gisbod »
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Re: Fokker D.VII (Alb)
« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2013, 08:11:50 AM »
Quote from: Gisbod on August 31, 2013, 07:23:27 AM
Here's a period photo of the aircraft...





Which I've tried to get the essence of here..





Thanks for looking..

Cheers

Guy
I'd say you've succeeded brilliantly, Guy!  She's absolutely perfect in every way.  Truly superb, mate.
Cheers,
Bud
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Offline Kreston

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Re: Fokker D.VII (Alb)
« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2013, 08:12:37 AM »
Looks great!
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Re: Fokker D.VII (Alb)
« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2013, 09:04:15 AM »
You have done a brilliant job on the Fokker Guy, the overall finish on this model is superb and the comparison between the original photo and your model is absolutely amazing, congratulations on immaculate build.

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Offline GAJouette

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Re: Fokker D.VII (Alb)
« Reply #4 on: August 31, 2013, 09:52:33 AM »
   Guy,
She's absolutely awesome my friend. Congratulations and Well Done.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Offline Zabu

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Re: Fokker D.VII (Alb)
« Reply #5 on: August 31, 2013, 10:08:13 AM »
Trully amazing Gisbod. Your model came out a real beauty.  Congrats for it.

Cheers
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Re: Fokker D.VII (Alb)
« Reply #6 on: August 31, 2013, 10:27:58 AM »
Congrats Guy, super result.
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Re: Fokker D.VII (Alb)
« Reply #7 on: August 31, 2013, 01:03:49 PM »
Guy,
    Congratulations on a MAGNIFICENT Model! You have created a real thing of beauty here, and the comparison to the real photograph says volumes!
Cheers,
Lance
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Offline Andi Little

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Re: Fokker D.VII (Alb)
« Reply #8 on: August 31, 2013, 04:03:15 PM »
Great build - evocative pic's and as is now expected of you! ... an excellent readalong too.

Bliddy well done Sir!
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Re: Fokker D.VII (Alb)
« Reply #9 on: August 31, 2013, 06:39:31 PM »
Superb build and real quality finish. Congratulations on this wonderful project Guy.

Martin.
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Offline Steven Robson

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Re: Fokker D.VII (Alb)
« Reply #10 on: August 31, 2013, 09:13:30 PM »
A magnificent model Guy;  very well done indeed!

You’ve brought this aircraft to life for us.

And thank you very much for sharing your detailed build log with the forum.

I would be honoured to land your Nickchen in the Gallery Page for Spoked Wheel Shop.

Clearly, a Happy Landing
Steven Robson 
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Re: Fokker D.VII (Alb)
« Reply #11 on: September 01, 2013, 01:00:04 AM »
Beautiful result, Guy! The high quality lozenge and wheels really make the piece.

Lindsay
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Offline Chris Johnson

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Re: Fokker D.VII (Alb)
« Reply #12 on: September 01, 2013, 01:47:04 AM »
Top drawer! Very nicely done.

Cheers,

Chris
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Offline Epeeman

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Re: Fokker D.VII (Alb)
« Reply #13 on: September 01, 2013, 04:28:19 AM »
Truely superb, Guy -

Looks very realistic - well done!

Regards

Dave
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Offline Ernie

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Re: Fokker D.VII (Alb)
« Reply #14 on: September 01, 2013, 05:47:40 AM »
Wonderful result to all your hard work, Guy!  Superb model.
The wire wheels and your lozenge work are amazing.  Well done!

Cheers,
Ernie :)
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