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Offline TobyCoulson

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Re: 1/72 Encore Fokker DR1
« Reply #15 on: May 25, 2014, 05:33:19 PM »
For those of you contemplating a DR1 in this scale try the Revell version. I just dug mine out and it looks certainly construction wise and also in some of the detail to be a better kit. The lower wings proved to be real pain as the locating tags are less than useful and took over half an hour to get right.
Anyway here we are with the middle wing just resting on the fuselage.



I also tried out my new wing holder that aids alignment which  I purchased  from Hannants recently on a test run.



Now for the difficult bit. The streaking of what looks like clear doped linen over the fuselage and wings. I've already tried doing a fine wash but that turned out to be a disaster as well it just washed and didn't grab to give anything like the effect I wanted.
If anyone knows of how I can get it to work then I'll be very grateful.
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Re: 1/72 Encore Fokker DR1
« Reply #16 on: May 25, 2014, 08:20:49 PM »
Your DR1 is looking quite nice. You seem to have done well with the lower wings in spite of your difficulty! As for the streaking, it would have been easier to lay down a base coat of Clear Doped Linen then drybrushed with green. As it stands You could try the opposite. IHTH,
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Offline TobyCoulson

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Re: 1/72 Encore Fokker DR1
« Reply #17 on: May 25, 2014, 08:23:25 PM »
Quote from: RAGIII on May 25, 2014, 08:20:49 PM
Your DR1 is looking quite nice. You seem to have done well with the lower wings in spite of your difficulty! As for the streaking, it would have been easier to lay down a base coat of Clear Doped Linen then drybrushed with green. As it stands You could try the opposite. IHTH,
RAGIII
Thanks RAG. I have come to this conclusion as well.  :'(
Still it's all about learning  ;)
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Offline Ian from Doncaster

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Re: 1/72 Encore Fokker DR1
« Reply #18 on: May 25, 2014, 08:46:47 PM »
Looking great Toby :)

I have the Eduard dual combo in this scale - the same moldings as used by Revell.  The Eduard kit comes with PE and more decal options though than the Revell offering.

Looking forward to the rest of your build :)
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Offline TobyCoulson

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Re: 1/72 Encore Fokker DR1
« Reply #19 on: May 26, 2014, 12:42:57 AM »
This seems a bit better.

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Re: 1/72 Encore Fokker DR1
« Reply #20 on: May 26, 2014, 02:20:50 AM »
Looks good your painting.
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Re: 1/72 Encore Fokker DR1
« Reply #21 on: May 26, 2014, 05:59:11 PM »
A dry fitting of the rear elevator surfaces.



Still not totally happy with the streaking but it's a lot better than what was there before.
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Re: 1/72 Encore Fokker DR1
« Reply #22 on: May 26, 2014, 08:35:11 PM »
Keep at it Toby, good progress so-far. :D

Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Re: 1/72 Encore Fokker DR1
« Reply #23 on: May 27, 2014, 11:40:12 AM »
Nice update! You are making great progress on this one!
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Offline TobyCoulson

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Re: 1/72 Encore Fokker DR1
« Reply #24 on: May 27, 2014, 06:38:28 PM »
I have to say the decals with this kit are excellent. No grabbing and easy to remove from the paper.




Next on the agenda will be to finish of the decals on the fuselage and then fit the middle wing.
Could be fun :)
Also the engine has been painted



I'll weather it prior to mounting.
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Re: 1/72 Encore Fokker DR1
« Reply #25 on: May 28, 2014, 05:51:54 AM »
Your build getting better and better.
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Offline TobyCoulson

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Re: 1/72 Encore Fokker DR1
« Reply #26 on: May 30, 2014, 11:36:07 PM »
Slow progress atm

Next up is attaching the top wing and rigging.
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Offline vincentm

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Re: 1/72 Encore Fokker DR1
« Reply #27 on: May 31, 2014, 03:54:48 AM »
I've been searching for a biplane jig at Hannant's recently but only found the Sram model. Which brand is that one?
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Offline TobyCoulson

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Re: 1/72 Encore Fokker DR1
« Reply #28 on: May 31, 2014, 06:11:22 AM »
Sram. A bit fiddly
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Re: 1/72 Encore Fokker DR1
« Reply #29 on: May 31, 2014, 09:06:09 AM »
Thanks. Ok, I had a feeling the model shown at Hannant's was not the same. I was thinking about buying one, rather than scratch-building jigs for each plane.
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