Having finished (finally) the Revell VW Samba Bus a few days ago, I looked at my stash for the next build. I haven't got (yet) a model for the main GB, and couldn't decide (yet) what scheme to do with my WNW DV, in order to join the mini group build.
Therefore I opted for Revell's Dr1 in 1:48. This is the one that is a re-boxed Eduard molding, but in bright red plastic! I have the Eduard Weekend version and the extra PE set, but will use those at some other time.
I will do this one OOB bar the rigging. As much as it seems corny to build this kit in the MvR scheme, it appears to me that folks avoid doing so, in the belief that everyone does. I have read several "debates" on the markings for this particular aircraft, ie when the cross style changed, the interior colour, was the red paint applied at the factory or over the original streaking etc etc.
I decided to avoid falling into the trap of trying to get a truly historically accurate model, as I was getting a headache with the inconclusive research - what the heck, it is only a model that will sit on my shelf! I'll do the all red scheme, and probably darken the final coat with some black weathering powder to avoid a toy-like finish.
Pics may be few and far between as I am in between cameras and laptops, but will show progress when I can, I have cut out some of the major components to do a bit of test fitting ie fuselage halves, mid and lower wing etc and with minimal fettling all should be fine. So far the components exhibit a little flash, but not so much that can't be cleaned up with a sharp blade.
I am expecting this to be a relatively quick assembly.
