WiP - Eduard 1/48 Fokker EV Weekend Edition

[Brad Cancian]

Hi folks - started the 1/48 Eduard Fokker EV "Weekend Edition" kit. This promises to be a quick and simple build which will allow me to try my hand at some new lozenge decals as well as try to replicate the "Fokker Streaking" on the wing.  Plus it should be a relatively quick and relaxing build before I launch into my next serious project.

I have deviated from normal practice and started with the wing. The Eduard instructions show a solid dark green wing on both upper and lower surfaces, with an "alternate" colouring of 'streaked' green. The current favoured 'theory' of the painting of these wings is that they were painted using Fokker's 'streaking' technique in two colours (brown and green) on the upper sides and two colours (light blue and a light violet) on the undersides. Some of the colour theories indicate some very bright colours, but I wanted to keep mine relatively subdued and the streaking fairly subtle.  Here is my attempt at the upper surface of the wing. 



The under-surface will be similarly done with a light blue and a purple-pink colour.  I welcome any comments or thoughts on the colour choices (noting that I am probably not going to change them now  )

Cheers,

BC

[bobs_buckles]

New Lozenge? Tell us more, Brad 

Looking forward to seeing more from this quickie 

VB

[Brad Cancian]

Hi Bob - nothing too earth-shattering - just the Aviattic decals that I have not yet tried   

BC

[Des]

Nice streaking on the wing Brad, colours look good to my eyes, this will be another "must watch" build.

Des.

[RAGIII]

Brad,
Looks really good to my eyes! The streaking is there but subdued as you said. The colors also look to be as close as anyone can come!
RAGIII

[coyotemagic]

Excellent work on the streaking, Brad.  I like the colors.
Cheers,
Bud

[jknaus]

Really like the streaking. Looking forward to more.
James

[radio]

BC great painting.
Martin

[Jacek]

You started an interesting,  I will follow on this topic.
Good luck in your further work !
Jacek

[mgunns]

Hello Brad:

I have this in 1/32nd and am hesitant to start it due to the coloring issues that you mentioned.  Watching your build will help in the decision making process.  I like your upper wing, the colors and the streaking have "the look".  Looking forward to seeing you progress and getting some inspiration to start mine.

Best

Mark

[lcarroll]

Brad, I really support and like the "subdued" effect you've achieved. I'm still a little on the fence reference this colour theory, however if subtle such as this it looks pretty good. I'll be watching with interest to see how you "subdue" violet........
Looking good thus far,
Cheers,
Lance
   

[xmald]

It looks very subtle but convincing at the same time.

[Ernie]

The paint and streaking is really well done, Brad.  Your choice of colours looks
to me very fitting, and the low key appearance just right.  I look forward to seeing
more of your build.  Thanks for sharing.

Cheers,
Ernie

[Brad Cancian]

Thanks folks!  I have had a crack at the underside colours as well.  Trickier than I thought, but this will have to do...



I have also completed the cockpit. Seat belts were added from Tamiya tape. The lozenge is from Aviattic, which is translucent. It dries with a degree of 'flex' left in it, and when dry it feels a little rubbery. I found it hard to trim as a result. I also mustn't have surface prep'd properly as I found that I had some troubles with it staying stuck once dry. Some Future under the decal sorted out this problem. 






I have also painted up the engine using Alclads (which I am now in love with):



The fuselage is together and currently drying. Given the translucent nature of the Aviattic lozenge I think I will play with some pre-shading effects when it comes to applying the decals to the fuselage.

Cheers,

BC

[Nigel Jackson]

It's looking really good, Brad. I did some preparatory work on an EV a while back and it's very helpful to see your approach. Thanks for sharing this with us.

Best wishes
Nigel