Revell 1/28 Fokker DVII

[Epeeman]

All,

Completed earlier this evening -

It's a shame Revell no longer still offer this model - a seriously good kit with sharply molded parts (with no flash, etc), good, basic detail and superbly fitting parts.   If built completely OOB with no alterations, this kit would pretty much fall together.  A thoroughly enjoyable build from start to finish - recommended.   In fact, I would love to see what you more professional boys could do with this model.

The main alterations I made to this kit was to straighten out the upper wing and slim down the fuselage towards the tail.  This was where much of the work in this kit was.   OK, I know there are accuracy issues, but it looks like a Fokker DVII to me!   The only slight let down in the kit were the decals - a bit on the thick side and very brittle - reminded me of Roden decals in some ways.   One strange thing, Revell only provide lozenge decals for the upper wing surfaces with none for the undersides.   Therefore, please use your imagination on the colours and markings.

Overall, I'm really very pleased with how this one has turned out - my first build with no mistakes as well.

Hope you like it!

Regards

Dave

[coyotemagic]

Nice one, Dave!  She really is a beauty.  Very clean and sharp.  In spite of the faulty decals, you've done a truly brilliant job.
Cheers,
Bud

[Des]

From start to finish this has been a joy to watch, you have done a superb job Dave resulting in an extremely pleasing looking Fokker D.VII, congratulations on completing and displaying an excellent model.

Des.

[Zabu]

Very nice looking D.VII indeed.

It was a real pleasure to watch this thead and that build taking place. No one would tell that you paint brush your models... "old school" done exemplarily.

Your right in being pleased with it! Congrats.

Cheers

[uncletony]

Well done Dave. It was a pleasure to watch you wring this lovely result out of this old kit.

[RAGIII]

Dave,
I really enjoyed watching this one unfold! Very well done on this kit! Love the outcome!!
RAGIII

[RAGIII]

Very nice looking D.VII indeed.

It was a real pleasure to watch this thead and that build taking place. No one would tell that you paint brush your models... "old school" done exemplarily.

Your right in being pleased with it! Congrats.

Cheers

Dave,
I agree with everything Zabu has said! Really fun build to watch and makes me think again about getting that kit!
RAGIII

[Rob Hart]

I enjoyed watching this build also. A real treat to see one of these kits built. Thanks.

[Nanks]

Just Beautiful

I'll have to keep an eye open for one of these!

[Ernie]

You have made a model to be proud of, Dave.  Especially since it was a little
long in the tooth to begin with.  Great job!

Cheers,
Ernie

[dr 1 ace]

Well done, old Revell kits can still stack up.

[Epeeman]

Many thanks, gents -

Honestly, don't sell this old kit short.  It really is worth the effort and you get a nice large model at the end of it.

Regards

Dave

[GAJouette]

   Dave,
Now that's one outstanding Fokker D.VII my old friend. So a hearty Congratulations and Well Done! It's been awesome thread to have followed.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

[mgunns]

Hello Dave:

Just catching up here.  Great job.  I have a couple of these and one is slated with the markings you have done.  You are correct in assessing not to sell the kit short.  As you wrote, it looks like a Fokker DVII.

Best

Mark

[Epeeman]

Gregory/Mark

Thank you - appreciated.

Alright, model not going to win any prizes, but I am really pleased with the result!

Mark - have a go at this one, you won't be disappointed.

Regards

Dave