1:48 Roden Fokker D.VII (Jasta 21)

[Fokker boy]

The work/play continues with the prop (not the one I'll use probably), being painted a nice pecan color with oils. Good practice for me anyway.

[Whiteknuckles]

It's a good looking tone FB, even if you don't use it

Andrew

[Fokker boy]

The same color is used on IP and floor.

[Fokker boy]

Rudder bar gets tiny tabs for cabling to follow.

[Fokker boy]

I decided to go ahead and build sidewalls "as is", so I've painted gloss gray for decals to follow.

[Fokker boy]

Seat is now all cleaned up and painted, with a cushion made from Premo and lead wire. Not the best job I realize, but I'm calling it OK.

[Fokker boy]

Wheel assemblies and axle wing get the first of a couple of layers of grunge. End result should look decent I think, (I hope).

[Fokker boy]

It's a good looking tone FB, even if you don't use it

Andrew

Thanks,... I like it too. Simulating wood with paint is not one of my strong points, but I'll do the best I can.

[Pete Nottingham]

Looking good FB.

Cheers

Pete.

[phs Paddy]

I think your wood grain work is looking great. Great job all around. 

Paddy

[lcarroll]

Coming along very nicely "FB". Really like the results you got with the seat cushion. Too often overlooked IMHO, you captured it very nicely, particularly in a smaller scale then my choice. Woodgrain matches well too, scale effect for 1:48 means a less contrasting "blended " effect which you've got there in spades!
Cheers,
Lance
 

[GAJouette]

  Kevin,
Outstanding progress my old friend. Most impressive wood graining,just perfect not too light or too heavy.Keep up your grand works and keep us posted as to your progress.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

[Fokker boy]

Well thanks very much for the support fellas, I need all I can get.

[Cimmerian]

Nice looking model so far. What I like about threads like this is all the handy tips, very useful for a newcomer to WW1 like myself.

[pepperman42]

Great work!!

Steve