Encore Fokker F1 103/17 Triplane and WNW SE5a (Duel) build: Plus MvR Dr1

[Juan]

I would also jump in with a big like with what the streaking on your F1 finish.

[RAGIII]

Extraordinary streaking, Amigo! The colors you've chosen are perfect, imho, and your technique is flawless.  McCudden's report of the engagement in which Voss was killed stated that he flew a "silver" plane, which this would look like at a distance.  Well done!
Cheers,
Bud

Thanks Amigo! McCuddens Silvery Blue description and GvW opinion swayed me to use the blue base. OD over blue does lend itself to a Silvery /greyish look, at least In My Opinion 
RAGIII

Great streaking Rick, the insignia and other decals are really going to bring this to life..

I can't see a crack?  I guess you are like me - in that if you know something is there, you want to fix it?  But in photos and when viewed on your shelf will you see it??

I still have a few more Dr1s in my stash and I have yet to try streaking, but this looks really good!

Thanks for the comments Ian. The crack is there and as tempting as it is to just let it go I won't! Not too difficult to fix once the oils dry and I give a gloss coat to allow me to mask the areas I don't want to re do!
RAGIII

Now that is how I've always imagined the F1 streaking looked.

Cheers,
Tony.

Thanks For looking in and the very positive comment Tony! Greatly Appreciated! I have used the attached photo and a couple of others from GvWs' Fokker DR1 Jadgestaffeln book. I pulled this photo off of the net so if there is any copyright issue I will of course be happy to remove the photo.




RAGIII

I would also jump in with a big like with what the streaking on your F1 finish.

Thanks Juan. I really appreciate you checking in and commenting!
RAGIII

[lone modeller]

I really admire your streaking Rick. Somehow this is a technique that you have down to a very fine finish indeed. When the wings are complete and markings are on this will be a tremendous model.

Stephen.

[Suffolk Lad]

Time was if you were considered a great 'streaker' you wouldn't have been making models that's for sure 

But times have changed and the whole thing now has a totally different meaning and you deserve the title Rick - truly, as others have said, a stunning result indeed 

Tug

[jeroen_R90S]

The model gives the same impression as the example on the picture -great work! Those white cross fields will show off nicely

[RAGIII]

I really admire your streaking Rick. Somehow this is a technique that you have down to a very fine finish indeed. When the wings are complete and markings are on this will be a tremendous model.

Stephen.

Thanks Stephen. Greatly appreciate your comments!
RAGIII

Time was if you were considered a great 'streaker' you wouldn't have been making models that's for sure 

But times have changed and the whole thing now has a totally different meaning and you deserve the title Rick - truly, as others have said, a stunning result indeed 

Tug

LOL! Yes back in the early Seventies I think it would have been totally different  I do appreciate the positive feedback!
RAGIII

The model gives the same impression as the example on the picture -great work! Those white cross fields will show off nicely

Thank You. I try to give as close to the streaked footprint as I can 
RAGIII

[IanB]

Very nice! The Erica Roe of Fokkers!

Ian

[RAGIII]

Very nice! The Erica Roe of Fokkers!

Ian

Thanks Ian. I had to google Erica Roe 
RAGIII

[Ian from Doncaster]

Very nice! The Erica Roe of Fokkers!

Ian

Thanks Ian. I had to google Erica Roe 
RAGIII

So now you know why British policemen hve helmets shaped like that!! if you saw the right picture from the newspaper that is.. if not, you'll have no idea what I am on about!

[RAGIII]

Gloss coat on the SE5a and F1.

RAGIII

Now to apply strippers.

[Manni]

Great art, you show here, the streaking of the Fokker is outstanding and the Se will be terrific, too.
Cheers,Manni

[RAGIII]

Great art, you show here, the streaking of the Fokker is outstanding and the Se will be terrific, too.
Cheers,Manni

Thanks Manni!
RAGIII

[RAGIII]

A mini update: I have applied the markings. The upper wing cross fields were painted as the ones supplied were too narrow and designed to fit the late style aileron ! The fuselage crosses/white fields were the kit decals, as are the F1 103/17 markings.
RAGIII

[lcarroll]

Wow, Rick, have you ever "aced" that striping effect, very very nice! Following your Build makes me want to dig mine out and get right at it, but I guess I should finish up my W.12 first, only take me a few days I'm sure!
Keep at her, she's a real beauty!
Cheers,
Lance

[Suffolk Lad]

Perfect rendition Rick - just perfect. As Lance you are giving me too many ideas 

Great result to date - this is going to be a stunning triple all round 

Regards - Tug