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Offline lcarroll

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Re: My First 1/32 WWI Model: Roden Fokker Dr.I
« Reply #15 on: December 16, 2013, 03:38:58 AM »
   I support Nigel for the "ten points"; the shape of the leather padding and cross piece on the gun butts is upside down compared to any info I've seen. It can happen to all of us; I've had to re-do ailerons in the past due to painting them all backwards re: top/bottom finish.
   Still is a lovely Build regardless and the paint work really is masterful.
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Re: My First 1/32 WWI Model: Roden Fokker Dr.I
« Reply #16 on: December 16, 2013, 05:00:45 AM »
Thanks for pointing out the upside down gun butt pads.  I had not noticed that before!  (Who says I'm not oblivious?!)  ;D. I've seen enough variety in the gun pads in photos such that it doesn't bother me, but I'll make sure they are correct on my next dreidecker.  :)  That's not the one I'm looking for, but I'll award 10 points to Nigel anyway for his astute observation, and since the points are worthless anyway.  :D

Look a little more closely.  Hints: (1) as noted before, I chose the wrong part; (2) Werner Voss did not fly this Dr.I.  That should give it away.  I'm glad it's not that noticeable.  :D

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Re: My First 1/32 WWI Model: Roden Fokker Dr.I
« Reply #17 on: December 16, 2013, 05:32:50 AM »
First let me say this is a Stunning Tripe! Your Streaking is beautiful!! As for the wrong part could it be the Curved Tail Plane? Hard to tell from the photo angles.
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Re: My First 1/32 WWI Model: Roden Fokker Dr.I
« Reply #18 on: December 16, 2013, 05:39:19 AM »
Yup. You got it Rick.  I can't figure out how I grabbed the F.1 tail and didn't notice it until I was finished.  Oblivious!  ::). Live, build and learn.  ;)

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Re: My First 1/32 WWI Model: Roden Fokker Dr.I
« Reply #19 on: December 16, 2013, 08:25:02 AM »
Very fine model. Sharp and clean. A pleasure to behold, even though it is a Fokker  ;)
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Re: My First 1/32 WWI Model: Roden Fokker Dr.I
« Reply #20 on: December 17, 2013, 03:11:44 AM »
Mistake? What the hell! How many people would notice if you did not point it out? I know the feeling that you want things to be "just right" but how many of us actually achieve it? I know that I do not and I have to live with it. I think that this is a brilliant model with a superb finish (wish I could achieve that quality of streaking), and for a first attempt after a long break, something to be very proud of. If this is the standard of your start, your later models must be near perfect!! Congrats many times over.
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Re: My First 1/32 WWI Model: Roden Fokker Dr.I
« Reply #21 on: December 17, 2013, 08:52:17 AM »
Nice work !
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Re: My First 1/32 WWI Model: Roden Fokker Dr.I
« Reply #22 on: December 18, 2013, 03:00:56 AM »
She's gorgeous, Bob!  The streaking is among the best I've seen.  Very smooth.  Not easy to pull off.  Rick beat me to the tail plane.  I wouldn't have noticed it if you hadn't put the challenge out there.  You can really be proud of this one.
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Re: My First 1/32 WWI Model: Roden Fokker Dr.I
« Reply #23 on: December 18, 2013, 06:15:10 PM »
A great model mate, it looks really impressive. I think your streaking is superb!
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Re: My First 1/32 WWI Model: Roden Fokker Dr.I
« Reply #24 on: December 18, 2013, 11:45:52 PM »
Thanks so much everyone!  I really do like the way this model turned out and its overall appearance.  The mistakes are minor and generally not noticeable.  I pointed out the mistaken tailplane merely as commentary on my tendency to rush things  a bit and step in it now and again.  ::)  A cautionary tale (or in this case, tail!) ;D.  This happens to all of us from time to time.

If any of you are planning to build a Dr.1, in any scale, give the streaking technique described above a try.  It realy is fun to do, and the results look pretty good.  You can really play with it to get the look you want.  Have fun!

Cheers,

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Re: My First 1/32 WWI Model: Roden Fokker Dr.I
« Reply #25 on: December 19, 2013, 12:31:59 AM »
You've certainly inspired me to have go at a Dr.I at this scale Bob. The only question is as to where it fits on the list.

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Re: My First 1/32 WWI Model: Roden Fokker Dr.I
« Reply #26 on: December 24, 2013, 04:39:15 AM »
Hello Bob:

Looks pretty dag nab good to me!  My first foray returning WWI modeling was, as you, the 1/32nd DRI by Roden.  I left out the instruments!  I too rushed.  I like the way yours turned out, mistakes not withstanding:  I too like the black tail and the black for the wing and fuselage markings, really sets it apart from the others.  I will do another one, just not sure which one.  As someone wrote, the best model you ever built is the one you just finished.  It is fun to look back.  Thanks for sharing this.  I will have to try the streaking technique using oils this next go around.  I also have the Academy kit and will try that as well.

Best wishes for your Christmas and New Year.

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Re: My First 1/32 WWI Model: Roden Fokker Dr.I
« Reply #27 on: December 24, 2013, 08:26:22 PM »
Bob

Your Fokker looks great, especially after a long break in modeling.
Precisely what painting I like because  the same model I made as the first 1:32 scale, I invite you here:
http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=1513.0

Adam.
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