1/72 Encore Fokker DR1

[TobyCoulson]

It's been a while since I tackled a biplane so I thought I'd have a go at one with an extra wing hence my choice.
I think Encore are an American company although I'm not sure.  Everything seems quite tidy and and I have a choice of various markings but will probably go with those that come with the kit.
I've ordered some paint from Model Skills so hopefully this will be a better attempt than my last one.

[IanB]

Hi Toby,
That's a nice little kit, I don't recall any major problems with it. The wing fit is a little fiddly but that's about it, and you'll need to add the small strengthening struts to the undercarriage that was typical of Jasta 2 aircraft.
  I'm not sure about the recommended blue base for the upper surface streaking. I believe one or two Dr.Is were painted this way, and I have a pic of it (can't find where I got it from) which does show some very light streaks so it's possible. One thing for sure, the wing streaks ran directly fore and aft, not at an angle as shown in the instructions.

Have fun!

Ian

[RAGIII]

Toby,
Encore is a product produced by Squadron. The basic Plastic Parts are molded by Roden (Ukraine). One good thing is that Squadron supplies excellent quality decals versus the original Roden release. You should enjoy the build, and I will certainly enjoy watching!
RAGIII

[Ernie]

Hope you have a great time with the build, Toby.  I look forward
to seeing more of it as you progress.

Cheers,
Ernie

[mgunns]

Hello Toby:

This looks like a great little kit.  Some of the Roden Kits were pretty decent and as has been mentioned, these Encore kits are Roden molds with better decals and some resin and PE to pretty them up.  I like the markings and look forward to your progress on this kit.

Best

Mark

[TobyCoulson]

As a matter of interest were seat belts used on these? I only ask as Ive some PE WW1 German belts and was thinking of using them.

[coyotemagic]

As a matter of interest were seat belts used on these?

Absolutely!  Period photos often show the ends of the harness hanging over the cockpit coaming.  These kites would often go inverted for one reason or another and they would surely lose their drivers were it not for seat belts.
Cheers,
Bud

[TobyCoulson]

Thanks Bud. That's what I thought. It was probably only racing cars that didn't bother in those days :-)

[coyotemagic]

Your more than welcome, Toby.  I'm looking forward to seeing this one come together.
Cheers,
Bud

[TobyCoulson]

Initial start on the cockpit and surrounds. Belts will go on after I've done some tidying up.



I used Vallejo natural wood for the floor, Misterkit German clear doped linen for the side panels and Tamiya medium grey for the controls although I think that maybe flat aluminium may be better.

[TobyCoulson]

The instructions are far from clear as to where the cockpit floor sits but I think I've got it right.





Also the colour they depict as olive drab is not the same as the olive drab I've used before.
However I've found some details that show the olive drab  on the DR1 I'm doing is very much the like the one I'm using.
The streaking is going to be fun  as again they advise I use pale blue whereas the pictures I've seen on  completed models and Wings Palette it looks far more like clear doped linen which would make sense in a way.
Would this be the correct way to go colour wise?

[radio]

You make a very nice build and paint for that tine scale.
Martin

[jknaus]

That looks so neat. Cant wait to see more.
James

[vincentm]

Nicely done detailing so far.

The basic Plastic Parts are molded by Roden (Ukraine). One good thing is that Squadron supplies excellent quality decals versus the original Roden release

I was about to say that. Moreover, Encore releases are usually slightly cheaper than Roden ones.

[RAGIII]

Nice work on the interior! Looks great!!
RAGIII