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Offline Fokker boy

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1:32 Roden Fokker Dr.I
« on: May 28, 2012, 01:49:21 PM »
I can't lay claim to having built dozens of WWI aircraft, as I've only ever actually finished three, this being the third. I've started four or five other kits, but none are as yet completed. First: the plaque I made to be framed and displayed with the model. 



Next: the model itself. Far from one of the better examples of this kit, but I did the best I could. I completely forgot to add aileron control cabling, and right wing tip skid has been irrecoverably lost. Papenmeyer flew his triplane with a Nieuport prop, so I borrowed one somewhere and used that. Other than that, I'm happy to have it in my case. (Not the best photos either, but certainly the best I have at the moment.)







(I just now tonight noticed that I added the 14 after the 17, which is of course backwards!) I hope to do much better with my next Dr.I

Please don't be too critical.

 
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Re: 1:32 Roden Fokker Dr.I
« Reply #1 on: May 28, 2012, 02:21:11 PM »
She's a good looking bird and I have a hunch if you hadnt pointed them out the small flaws would never have been noticed...

Steve
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Re: 1:32 Roden Fokker Dr.I
« Reply #2 on: May 28, 2012, 02:24:03 PM »
Quote from: pepperman42 on May 28, 2012, 02:21:11 PM
She's a good looking bird and I have a hunch if you hadnt pointed them out the small flaws would never had been noticed...

Steve
I was concerned about just the opposite; folks noticing all my blunders, and thinking me a fool.  :)
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Re: 1:32 Roden Fokker Dr.I
« Reply #3 on: May 28, 2012, 02:26:32 PM »
??? Your paint is very much its strong point. The subdued colours really work and the streaking is well done. I'd be very proud of it.

Steve
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Re: 1:32 Roden Fokker Dr.I
« Reply #4 on: May 28, 2012, 02:26:49 PM »
No, not a fool. Nicely done, and a work you should enjoy. I do.
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Re: 1:32 Roden Fokker Dr.I
« Reply #5 on: May 28, 2012, 03:15:30 PM »
Quote from: mike in calif on May 28, 2012, 02:26:49 PM
No, not a fool. Nicely done, and a work you should enjoy. I do.
Thanks Mike, nice hearing from you.
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Re: 1:32 Roden Fokker Dr.I
« Reply #6 on: May 28, 2012, 03:38:01 PM »
She's absolutely gorgeous, Kevin.  Like Steve said, if you hadn't pointed out the very minor flaws, we probably wouldn't have noticed.  You did such an outstanding job on this one that, aside from those two correctable items, it's perfect.  I would be quite proud to have her in my display case.  I little judicious touch up painting can fix the serial number and the missing skid can be easily scratch-built if these things bother you.  But I say, display her with pride.  She's brilliant.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: 1:32 Roden Fokker Dr.I
« Reply #7 on: May 28, 2012, 05:54:56 PM »
Very nice Dr.1 Kevin, a fitting tribute to Papenmeyer.

Andrew
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Re: 1:32 Roden Fokker Dr.I
« Reply #8 on: May 28, 2012, 06:40:32 PM »
Lovely Dr.1 Kevin, the streaky camo looks just right.

Cheers

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Re: 1:32 Roden Fokker Dr.I
« Reply #9 on: May 28, 2012, 09:30:10 PM »
   Kevin,
That's one awesome Tripe my old friend. Your Fokker streaking camouflage is one of best examples anywhere. Happy to see her again and thank you for sharing it here.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Re: 1:32 Roden Fokker Dr.I
« Reply #10 on: May 28, 2012, 10:11:52 PM »
You should be proud of this one! It is well done!!
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Re: 1:32 Roden Fokker Dr.I
« Reply #11 on: May 28, 2012, 11:37:50 PM »
Beautiful Kevin! A very impressive Dreidecker. I would love to be in that class.

Paddy
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Re: 1:32 Roden Fokker Dr.I
« Reply #12 on: May 29, 2012, 01:16:55 AM »
that is a fantastic job you have done there -superb.

how are you going to display her?

michael
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Re: 1:32 Roden Fokker Dr.I
« Reply #13 on: May 29, 2012, 01:29:18 AM »
Kevin,
  Anything but foolery on display here. Very nice, a real eye catcher and I really like the display plaque. Can you share the method you used for the "streaking"? I did this kit about 6 months ago and did mine by hand (acrylics over enamel) and it was a "bear". (MVR's 152/17) I hope to do Lothar's yellow beast soon, would really appreciate some hints on an alternative streaking technique.
Cheers,
Lance
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Re: 1:32 Roden Fokker Dr.I
« Reply #14 on: May 29, 2012, 06:09:35 AM »
Thanks very much for the kind words fellas, I appreciate it more than you may realize.
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