Mikr Mir Fokker E.V / D.VIII

[lcarroll]

Thanks Zac. The acrylic wood base mix works nicely with all of the oil "woodgrain" colours by Winsor Newton that I use. Their #34 Raw Sienna, #2 Burnt Sienna, and #35 Raw Umber produce a light, medium, and dark wood grain effect respectively. I also mix them on occasion to lighten or darken the effect.
Des, Thank you as well, I much appreciate your compliments!
Cheers,
Lance

[lone modeller]

I agree with others Lance that your streaking Mk 2 is very good. I would find that very difficult to achieve - so I greatly respect your effort. In the end if you are happy with it then it is good enough.

Stephen.

[lcarroll]

Thank you Stephen, I've received enough endorsements of the streaking to relax and accept it as is. It's a completely different and unique effect I was a little unsure of but it will suffice in the absence of high definition photos of the real thing! And yet again, my very favorite comment on WWI Aircraft colours and finishes................ "the only one thing were sure of is...............we're not sure!!"
Cheers,
Lance

[KiwiZac]

The acrylic wood base mix works nicely with all of the oil "woodgrain" colours by Winsor Newton that I use. Their #34 Raw Sienna, #2 Burnt Sienna, and #35 Raw Umber produce a light, medium, and dark wood grain effect respectively.

As it happens, those are the only three oils I have!

[bobs_buckles]

Streaky-tastic!
Lovely work on the Razor, Lance 

von B

[pepperman42]

You have definitely hit the mark on the look!!! It is for sure a more challenging finish to execute than the solid green but boy its ugly

Steve

[RAGIII]

Excellent Lance! I have been re reading the Old Aerodrome posts and Hans said something about having that pigment list minus the Mocha brown? I am still wondering what he meant. Your second set of photos really show awesome results.
RAGIII

[lcarroll]

Thanks von B and Steve.
Rick, yes it is pretty stark (ugly!) when you compare it to other finishes. As for the possible absence of the brown stain on the exterior Bughunter (Frank) made this comment earlier:
" There are four colors on the famous Fokkers parts list, but the brown was mentioned on a different place, I was told. "
That's further supportive of the two top/one bottom colour theory...........can you recall the source, Frank?? Does anyone have, or know where the Fokker Part List can be found?
Cheers,
Lance

[Monty]

Hi Lance, This is a lovely build to follow with some great natural wood, fabric and metal effects... quite stunning! I do like your interpretation of the streaked effect on the wings, it looks quite plausible and has a great choice of tone and colour. But we really don't know for sure, do we? But following this build is great inspiration and a journey into the realms of esoteric research... I Love it! Regards, Marc

[lcarroll]

Thanks Marc; my statement regarding "being sure" of 12 July stands............... and obviously you agree! The best we can do with a lot of these neat little mysteries is apply what we know for certain (very little!) and keep digging for more information and material. Now, at the 100 year point, it will only become more difficult!
Cheers,
Lance

[coyotemagic]

How I missed this one, I'll never know!   Brilliant work all around and your streaking and the colors you've chosen are superb!
Cheers,
Bud

[lcarroll]

Thanks for the vote of confidence, Bud. Going against the consensus "flow" on the colours is not my normal approach however I really have a problem accepting the two colour bottom surface thus this scheme.....
Cheers,
Lance

[lcarroll]

   I've decided I've gone as far as I wish to before adding the decals yet to arrive from Pheon, so this bird will be pushed to the back of the hangar (Desk) for a week or two. I've trimmed, fitted, and installed the top forward cowling and will be adding the engine cowling retaining strap and Taurus "Fokker Cowl Nuts once all the markings have been applied. As the photos show, there's a thumb print or two to be removed from the Future finish and some paint touch ups required for the leather coaming.







    I may complete the guns but won't install them until after the markings as well. For now I'm cleaning up the Bench and have been agonising over what the next project should be. With 3 Camels in the Stash I'm thinking it will be intuitively obvious! 
Cheers,
Lance

[Juan]

Beauty Lance, here is hoping for a favorable tailwind for your (and my) Pheon order. 

[Iancshippee]

Beautiful work, Lance! You're tempting me to add one to the stash!