Author Topic: Fokker D.I & D.II double build. Merlin, 1:72 (Read 27300 times)

IanB · « **Reply #90 on:** October 05, 2016, 11:44:11 AM »

Thanks Rick!
Warren, the decals are printed to order by Melius Manu in Poland, standard 1:72 stitching. The crosses I need are the same style as in the pic below. with the white border, ideally 14.5 or maximum 15mm including the border.

Here is the latest. The "Fok.D" and the "151" come from the MAC Fokker D.VII sheet, the "I" and the "/16" come from the SuperScale sheet courtesy of the Fokker E.IV serials.

I'm glad I decided to add the serials now, and not after the wings are on. They were VERY fiddly!

Ian

steveb · « **Reply #91 on:** October 05, 2016, 12:40:29 PM »

Looking good!

Steve

WarrenD · « **Reply #92 on:** October 05, 2016, 12:48:00 PM »

Ian, I don't think I have any with a white border. Sorry pard!

Warren

andonio64 · « **Reply #93 on:** October 05, 2016, 03:50:10 PM »

They're taking life! Great couple of birds!

Antonio

RAGIII · « **Reply #94 on:** October 05, 2016, 10:43:44 PM »

Ian, Continuing to get better with each update! I still have some odd 1/72nd decals so I will check the stash.
RAGIII

lone modeller · « **Reply #95 on:** October 06, 2016, 02:34:13 AM »

Only just caught up with these: the nose markings are really great but the othe markings are first class too. A lovely pair of models in the making here. They will be terrific when they are finished.

Stephen.

xmald · « **Reply #96 on:** October 06, 2016, 03:55:33 AM »

The fuselages look great! I`ll be following your thread closely!

jeroen_R90S · « **Reply #97 on:** October 06, 2016, 04:21:38 AM »

Fantastic work, especially when you think of those lumps of plastic you started with!
If you can post the size you need, I can have a look in my decal stash, as well to see if I have some of that size.

IanB · « **Reply #98 on:** October 07, 2016, 11:47:23 AM »

Thanks everyone!

I think I'm going to use some borderless crosses and paint the white edge, just as would have been done originally. I'll see how that looks...the undersides are borderless anyway so it would make sense..

I have now attached the lower wings to both of these, and added the Spandau to the D.II - I'll wait until the struts and exhaust are fitted to the D.I before I put the MG on.
I also tried to make a start on the cabane struts, but after doing one, then dropping it and losing it to the carpet monster, I decided that I should leave it alone and come back later....

I have also made up and attached the radiators to the D.I..

Back to work tomorrow so probably no updates for a few days.

Ian

RAGIII · « **Reply #99 on:** October 07, 2016, 12:08:44 PM »

Ian,
Both are looking fantastic! Looking forward to your progress. I am just coming off of a work rotation so just the opposite of you

RAGIII

Manni · « **Reply #100 on:** October 07, 2016, 03:05:34 PM »

These two are looking great.
Manni

WarrenD · « **Reply #101 on:** October 07, 2016, 07:40:49 PM »

Great work Ian, I especially like your metal work on the cowling of the D.I.

Warren

gbrivio · « **Reply #102 on:** October 07, 2016, 09:09:04 PM »

I love the way these beauties are coming out.
Giuseppe

coyotemagic · « **Reply #103 on:** October 08, 2016, 01:45:17 AM »

Truly lovely, Ian!
Cheers,
Bud

lone modeller · « **Reply #104 on:** October 08, 2016, 03:18:06 AM »

Excellent progress Ian. Both are looking really fine - a wonderful and unusual pair.