Airfix Eindeker

[KiwiResin]

having worked on an Eindeker, as soon as I saw one in my LHS I had to have it!

I havent had much chance to model lately, this build should get my inspiration up again.

I opened up the sliding door on the left fuse half, this is to allow heat to escape the cockpit on the real thing, something quite necessary when you have a flaming catherine wheel for an engine at your feet.

I added some castor oil spatter to the firewall, and seatbelts from Tamiya tape.



The Oberursel engine is quite stunning for the scale, and a light wash brought out the detail.



I have a scheme in mind, but it is for an E.1 which is a slightly smaller aircraft all round.

There are a couple of subtle details on the full size E.11 that I will point out as the build progresses

So far, well done Airfix, I highly recommend buying one.

[Ernie]

Good start, Kiwi.   Nice touch opening up the small side door.
The engine is indeed nice for the small scale and yours looks
great.  I look forward to the next updates of your build.

Cheers,
Ernie

[Des]

You have made a great start with this kit, I'm looking forward to following along with your build.

Des.

[IanB]

Nice to see one of these coming together. Judging by what I've seen so far of this, and the BE2c, it bodes well for the future from Airfix.....

Ian

[RAGIII]

Airfix has really stepped up their game and in the hands of modelers like yourself they are even better! Looking forward to the rest of the build!
RAGIII

[Nigel Jackson]

Very nice Kiwi and as I type I'm looking at the unopened Airfix Eindekker box on my work area and thinking .......


Best wishes
Nigel

[KiwiResin]

paint on.
I had difficulty deciding just what colours the splinter finish would be, so i decided on the colours used to paint other Fokker products such as the D11


Bear in mind this is an E.1 scheme, and not correct for the E.11, but I could not resist it .
So far the only fault I can find is the tailplanes are quite fragile

[Monty]

This is a very good start and lovely progress... interesting colour scheme! I look forward to more...

Regards,

Marc

[WarrenD]

Great start, glad to see one of these coming together here so we can watch and enjoy. I do like the scheme too!

Warren

[lone modeller]

Excellent to see this kit being put together by a master modeller. Lovely colour scheme and superb detail, especially the open door in the fuselage.

Stephen.

[Ernie]

I love Eindekers, and this is no exception.  Very unusual colour scheme, and
your paintwork is excellent.  Great build and looking forward to more, my friend!

Cheers,
Ernie

[RAGIII]

Terrific update. The scheme is indeed striking and unusual!
RAGIII

[Des]

Right or wrong it doesn't make much difference, the scheme you have used looks superb.

Des.