Roden 1/48 scale Fokker D.VII (OAW), Kurt Monnington, Jasta 18

[coyotemagic]

Been working pretty steadily on this bad boy and got quite a bit done.  Mostly underside lozenge and rib tapes.  Nothin' really photo worthy yet, 'cept maybe this.

These are the excellent Master barrels glued to the kit breaches.  In order to preserve the exquisite detail, I chose not to paint the barrels, instead using Uschi's burnishing agent.

Seems like I'm pretty close to finishing her.  Hopefully, in a couple weeks.
Cheers,
Bud

[Des]

You are making pretty good headway Bud, the fuselage and bottom wing really look great and the MG is excellent, can't beat those Master barrels.

Des.

[coyotemagic]

Thanks, Des!  This is the first time I've used them and I'm hooked.
Cheers,
Bud

[IFF1418]

Hi Bud,

This build has been a revelation to me. It is such a wonderful plane and so nicely done. Congratulations with this masterpiece.

Kind regards
Patrick

[Nigel Jackson]

Hi Bud

That MG is really something.  I can't wait to see the final outcome for the model.

When I compare it with my own efforts on a Roden D.VII, you almost make me want to have another go. Almost........ but I still remember the nightmares I had with it.

Best wishes
Nigel

[Ernie]

Wonderful work, Bud! I love the job you did on the Spandau.  First rate stuff, my friend.
The D.VII is going to be a stunner!

Cheers,
Ernie

[RAGIII]

Bud,
Excellent Spandau! I may have to try a pair in 1/32nd on my next build! I am looking forward to more progress photos!!
RAGIII

[uncletony]

Spandaus look great Bud!

[dr 1 ace]

Guns look really good, could you give a run down on how you used  USCHI's / ie: total immersion or coats/ before assembly or ? ?

Ed

[mgunns]

Hello Bud:

Just getting caught up on your build.  I have to echo the sentiments of the others.  I like the paint scheme.  I am not a big fan of the Red and White scheme, but you have really brought it to life with your shading techniques.  I would be leary of taping over painted decal for fear of pulling the decal off.  You have much  more patience than me on the valve spring front.  They really add to the engine, too bad they aren't that visible with the cowl closed up, at least you know they are there.  Great looking build Bud, looking forward to seeing you progress. 

Best

Mark

[coyotemagic]

Thanks, guys!  Sorry it took so long to get back to y'all, but I'm in the midst of the undersid lozenge and rib tapes and it takes some time.

Guns look really good, could you give a run down on how you used  USCHI's / ie: total immersion or coats/ before assembly or ? ?

Ed

Hey, Amigo!  You're probably winging your way toward Telford about now, if you're not already there.  I immersed the parts in the solution and rolled them around in it until they were completely blackened.  It didn't take long.  I then rinsed and dried the parts and assembled them.  Super easy.

Hello Bud:
I am not a big fan of the Red and White scheme, but you have really brought it to life with your shading techniques. 
Best
Mark

Thanks for your kind words, Mark.  I never much liked the red and white scheme, or any of the more colorful, flamboyant German schemes, either.  They always seemed too festive.  That is, until I saw the cover of Osprey's Jasta 18 book.  The painting by Mark Postlethwaite depicts Monnington's ship looking downright bellicose with it's skull and crossbones, black edging and slightly grimy overall appearence.  Then when I looked at the photo on page 97, I was sold.  I think with a little weathering and shading, even the most garish of schemes can look respectably war-like.

Cheers,
Bud

[coyotemagic]

Got my rib tapes and post-shading done.  I know this makes a lot of people nervous, makes me a little nervous, but if your decals are well settled and you coat them with a few layers of clear flat and you pull the tape back on itself slowly, it's fairly safe and easy.





Cheers,
Bud

[ALBATROS1234]

really super nice bud eyecatching scheme with excellent execution . what more can be said. great w3ork buddy.

[IFF1418]

Wow Bud, absolutely marvellous. Such magnificent shading and painting of the overlays. Another great build as Always.

Kind regards
Patrick

[Ernie]

Just a super job of the shading, Bud!  The aeroplane is looking the business
now, especially your work on the wings.  Brilliant stuff, my friend!

Cheers,
Ernie