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Offline mgunns

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WNW Fokker EIV 638/15 KEK 3, Mid-late 1916
« on: September 20, 2014, 10:30:13 AM »
Okay, after I did Kurt Crailsheims EII, I had to do an EIV.  I started out to do Max immelmann's but I ruined a decal and went with this one.  Basically OOB, no ground breaking insights, just OOB using the Tamiya paints as called out for in the instructions.  Per WNW, it went together rather well, and the tips from Bertl and others who are in the throes of their Eindeckers all went into this build.



I used Maxima fishing line and EZ line for the rigging.  For the rib outlines I used pencil and used pencil for some of the staining.



For swirls I used Tamiya dull aluminum as the base and Testors Silver.  Random swirls employed.  I looked at the photo's provided by Bertl and went from there.


The only word of caution on this kit is the the placement of the machine gun coming.  This is a critical phase of the assembly and it has to align perfectly.  Othewise you get this:

And this was after making corrections.



I am really getting to like the Eindecker family and will eventually build all of them.
Enjoy

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Mark
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Re: WNW Fokker EIV 638/15 KEK 3, Mid-late 1916
« Reply #1 on: September 20, 2014, 12:11:49 PM »
Mark,
   That's very, very nice! You are really churning out some magnificent Builds of late and all at an extremely high standard. The more I see of these Eindeckers the more I look forward to starting one. I like the way you simplified the machined aluminum finish; no exotic paints or markers let alone techniques, just plain old enamel over acrylic with beautiful results!
Cheers,
Lance
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Re: WNW Fokker EIV 638/15 KEK 3, Mid-late 1916
« Reply #2 on: September 20, 2014, 01:00:16 PM »
Hello Lance:

Thanks for stopping by scoping it out and your compliments, always welcome.  The pics aren't the greatest due to lighting, but I am happy with it.  Yes, the simpler the better.  It really isn't that painting the swirls.  Just a little time consuming, but where else can you make a bunch of crooked lines and get away with it?
They do build into a neat model and they do grow on a person.

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Mark
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Re: WNW Fokker EIV 638/15 KEK 3, Mid-late 1916
« Reply #3 on: September 20, 2014, 01:32:47 PM »
Beautifully done Mark, the finish on this model is excellent and also very good rigging. I only have the E.IV to get and then I will have the whole series.

Des.
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Re: WNW Fokker EIV 638/15 KEK 3, Mid-late 1916
« Reply #4 on: September 20, 2014, 02:08:00 PM »
Outstanding work, buddy, and FAST!  Your swirls, weathering, rigging and overall finish are spectacular.  You've convinced me that I need to get an E.IV next.
Cheers,
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Re: WNW Fokker EIV 638/15 KEK 3, Mid-late 1916
« Reply #5 on: September 20, 2014, 02:38:37 PM »
Nice work!  Would you mind taking and posting a close-up picture of how the rigging all comes together there above the machine guns?
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Re: WNW Fokker EIV 638/15 KEK 3, Mid-late 1916
« Reply #6 on: September 20, 2014, 07:01:17 PM »
Outstanding work Mark! The paintwork is awesome as are  your simplified swirls! The rigging is of your usual high standard. Lovely build!!
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Re: WNW Fokker EIV 638/15 KEK 3, Mid-late 1916
« Reply #7 on: September 20, 2014, 09:20:27 PM »
Beautiful job, Mark!  A little dark in some of the pictures, but your amazing
workmanship shines through.  Excellent work on the squiggles, and thanks for
making them seem not so fearful! ;D  I have always been a fan of the Eindeckers
and your offering has certainly reinforced that.  Well done, my friend!

Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Re: WNW Fokker EIV 638/15 KEK 3, Mid-late 1916
« Reply #8 on: September 20, 2014, 10:53:19 PM »
Another fine build Mark!  Your productivity is as impressive as your skill. ;). You will soon need to enlarge your hanger to display all of these beauties! ;D

Cheers and huzzas,

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Re: WNW Fokker EIV 638/15 KEK 3, Mid-late 1916
« Reply #9 on: September 20, 2014, 10:58:43 PM »


Great build Mark. I really enjoyed following along.

Mark
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Re: WNW Fokker EIV 638/15 KEK 3, Mid-late 1916
« Reply #10 on: September 20, 2014, 11:32:12 PM »
Very nicely done Eindecker Mark. Those machined aluminum squiggles really look the part. You make it all look so easy!

Cheers,

Chris
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Re: WNW Fokker EIV 638/15 KEK 3, Mid-late 1916
« Reply #11 on: September 22, 2014, 11:33:21 AM »
Thanks Guys for stopping by and your compliments.  As you know, your compliments and encouragement are part of what keeps me motivated to build, not to mention the great kits. 
@ Kreston:  I will post some decent up close and in focus pictures of how the lines all come together at the Cabane strut above the machine guns and some better pictures too, sadly Photobucket is down at the moment.

Until that time folks

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Mark
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Re: WNW Fokker EIV 638/15 KEK 3, Mid-late 1916
« Reply #12 on: October 03, 2014, 07:48:10 AM »
Mark,

I have been catching up on my the Completed Models listings and just saw this today.  Looks lovely!  Your swirls look spot on.

My EIII is still awaiting that decal from New Zealand, so I am envious of your growing collection!

Chris
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Re: WNW Fokker EIV 638/15 KEK 3, Mid-late 1916
« Reply #13 on: October 03, 2014, 10:07:37 AM »
Hello Chris:

Thanks for stopping by and your compliments.  Looking forward to seeing your Eindecker in the completed section as well.  WE missed the Eindecker challenge.  Maybe another one soon.

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Mark
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Re: WNW Fokker EIV 638/15 KEK 3, Mid-late 1916
« Reply #14 on: October 06, 2014, 06:10:32 AM »
Hello, Mark -

Nothing wrong with OOB, mate!

Excellent job on your EIV, especially your work on the metal cowling - nicely set off on your diorama as well.

Regards

Dave
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