karimb Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 (edited) Hey everyone, after having finished the AEG mega build here on LSP, and with the ongoing editing for KLP's publication of the book, i have worked part time on building wingnut wings's beautiful Eindecker. I have been wanting to build an E series Fokker for a long time now, and was lost between building a full scratchbuilt fuselage skeleton one with the RB production skeleton photoetch wings, or building one out of the box really weathered with very little aftermarket thrown in. With the length the AEG too, i felt it was better to get the mojo and stamina restored by taking the easier route for the build and ended up doing a really dirty and weathered rendition of Otto Kissenberth and Eduard Bohme's Fokker E.II 33/15 as photographed in January 1916. As reference i have used the fantastic Fokker Eindecker Compendium volume 1 and volume 2 along with Windsock datafiles number 15 and number 91. To the kit i have added HGW textile harnesses and an LF Props wooden Germania propeller. I wasn't very happy with how the propeller came as it had inaccurate hubs so i ended up removing the photoetched hubs and decals that came already on the prop, sanded it smooth with micromesh and then reglossed it before applying the wingnut wings prop decals and sealing them in. Used on the kit also was Uschi Van der rosten's woodgraining decals for the cockpit flooring, EZLine fine for the rigging along with, of course, Bob's Buckles for the connectors and eyelets. I used Gaspatch turnbuckes for the wing turnbuckle ends and white glue to simulate the turnbuckles on the gear structural rigging. The metallic cowling was painted using Tamiya XF16 flat aluminium for the base coat then drawing the squiggles by hand using GSI Mr Metal Color buffable lacquers chrome silver. When buffed it soften the lines alont and helps in blending them in and they kind of change tones and hues depending on the direction of lighting. Weathering on the Fokker was extensive and all done with oils, mainly Abteilung brand, along with some of the AK products. Some pigments were used to augment the weathering on the gear and tires. All paints are MRP lacquer and the detail painting is done with Tamiya paints. The only gripe i had with this kit, and this is the first time, is that i found the rigging diagram from Wingnut Wings not to be clear and somehow inaccurate in some areas. Windsock publications helped out correcting this out. Otherwise the kit is a real gem and i really had alot of pleasure seeing it come to life! The rest of the photos can be found on my blog! Off i go to start my next model, an Albatros B.II early As always, stay safe and happy modeling everyone! Karim PS: All markings were masked and airbrushed except for the stencils... Edited October 19, 2017 by karimb Old Dog, Jan_G, Kagemusha and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karimb Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share Posted October 19, 2017 Gazzas, Old Dog, Shaka HI and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 That is just exquisite Karim, love what you have done with this one and in particular the engine cowl. Regards. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karimb Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share Posted October 19, 2017 That is just exquisite Karim, love what you have done with this one and in particular the engine cowl. Regards. Andy Andy thanks for the kind words!! It's always a pleasure to have you check in on my builds! Karim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamj Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 And that's how you do it....Just Beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr scale32 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Outstanding weathering, Flawless build! I really like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Utterly fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Absolutely stunning build, museum quality as usual Karim, thanks for sharing. Cheers Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 That is just superb, Karim! Wonderful build. For those of you interested in the upcoming AEG book, this model was used in the rigging tutorial section. This is the first time I've seen the completed build, however! Kev karimb and Uncarina 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobs Buckles Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 I've died and gone to Wingnut Heaven. Brilliant build, Karim. Another spectacular model to add to the collection. Well done!!! Von B karimb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTroll Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Exquisite model and stunning photography. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 ...uuuhhh...wow !!!! karimb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircare84 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Karim, Excellent build as usual. The oil staining, that was done with oil paints? Great results. Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Karim, You really bring history to life! Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck540z3 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 ART, Karim, pure fine ART! Congrat's on another jewel of a model. Cheers, Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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