CANicoll Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 (edited) Hi guys. Getting started on the Roden Fokker Dr I and am kind of amazed at how few parts, relatively, there are. Here is the kit: And this is the scheme I've been asked to paint it in. I have no idea how I'm going to work the light and dark olive streaks: Got started on the engine and interior. The engine is a five-part affair, the engine in halves, the carbs on top (?) and the pushrods and exhaust. Paints are all Vallejo Model Air and their Model Air metallics. Started with a light spray of the engine of Aluminium, then a coat of Gun Metal and a very light spray of rust. Did a bit of black and rust wash over the cylinder cooling fins. The exhaust started out Copper, with a black Flory wash liberally applied then wiped off. Then on to the machine guns. Again, started with a spray of aluminium, then gun metal, then a black wash. And some of the interior pieces. That is it for now! Chris Edited February 4, 2017 by CANicoll Shaka HI, Leaning_Dog, Whitey and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Really nice start, Chris. I suspect there are a few P-39 kits in your stash that are getting a bit jealous around about now! Kev CANicoll 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share Posted February 4, 2017 Hey Kev! Well, only two! The SH P-39 that I just got at half price from the LHS and the ancient Monogram 1/48 scale - the one molded in dark green plastic with the engine molded in as well? Man do you know me! LOL The Roden was given to me by one of our club members who is excellent at figures - he's amazing, but doesn't do machines. He wants this specific plane for an exhibit going into a library and then some events later in the year. I'll try and remember to take a pic of the pilot figure he's already done and post it here. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seiran01 Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Hey Chris - great start so far. I'd experiment with a few oil paints of approximate colour until you find ones you like. Fokker painted the streaks over light blue painted (or blue doped) fabric, not CDL, if that helps at all. MikeC, CANicoll and LSP_K2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Thot about gettin' this kit. Thanks for the preview Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Hey Chris - great start so far. I'd experiment with a few oil paints of approximate colour until you find ones you like. Fokker painted the streaks over light blue painted (or blue doped) fabric, not CDL, if that helps at all. I'm not sure that that's correct at all, Mike. Bottom was painted blue, but I believe the streaking topside, was done over CDL, not blue. CANicoll 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seiran01 Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 I'll try to find where I read this tomorrow, i don't just make this stuff up for my own amusement Kev :-) LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share Posted February 4, 2017 (edited) Kev and Mike, Thanks for the discussion and the research! I've not used oils in a long, long time so I'm going to have to think about how to achieve the look with acrylics/enamels. I can't even imagine how to cover a light-blue background at this point. I was thinking of doing the light olive base and streaking it with the darker olive, or vis-a-versa. like a pin-wash. I'm definitely going to have to practice on this one.... BTW - what is CDL? I know you are not talking about a 'Commercial Drivers License'! Heading over to Udvar Hazy to photograph the SR-71 and will wander over to the WWI planes (which honestly, I've hardly given a second look to before) and will see what they have. Thanks guys!! Chris Edited February 4, 2017 by CANicoll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTroll Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 I believe that the prototypes (Fokker F.I) were light blue overall with the upper surfaces streaked with the olive and/or brown application. Production aircraft (Fokker Dr.I) had blue undersurfaces with the upper surfaces streaked over a clear doped linen (CDL) base. This is based on Dan San Abbott's (and others) research. MikeMaben, LSP_K2 and CANicoll 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petrov27 Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 (edited) This is how i understand as well - the first (three?) "F.I" may have been blue overall with streaks over that topside but production Dr.I were left clear doped (a beige) on the top and the streaks placed over that with the undersurfaces done in blue. The gentleman in the thread linked below is building an Roden "F.I" flown by Voss and his streaking method is top notch (hmm, that sounds a bit off but ah-well ) - I would try to replicate how he did it but just use a beige undercoat instead of blue (several hobby paint mfg actually have a clear doped linen color in their ranges as well) http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=7627.175 Your start on the engine is top notch as well - looking great Edited February 4, 2017 by petrov27 CANicoll 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 CDL. Clear Doped Linen If you are of that age and inclination, Warhammer Bleached Bone Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leaning_Dog Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Hi Chris - Love your work! Here is a link to a piece over on Britmodeller that I've saved for when I start on my Dr.1. Scroll down and he shows how he does the streaking with oils, and it looks pretty good to me. (http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/65072-encore-132-fokker-f1-finished/&/topic/65072-encore-132-fokker-f1-finished/?p=714761) Cheers! John BiggTim and Bravo52 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 I'll try to find where I read this tomorrow, i don't just make this stuff up for my own amusement Kev :-) I know you don't, Mike. I'm just going off what I recall (or think I recall). Now that it's been brought up, I do seem to remember someone saying that the F.I Voss flew, in particular, was presumed to be blue underneath the streaky finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Hi Chris - Love your work! Here is a link to a piece over on Britmodeller that I've saved for when I start on my Dr.1. Scroll down and he shows how he does the streaking with oils, and it looks pretty good to me. (http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/65072-encore-132-fokker-f1-finished/&/topic/65072-encore-132-fokker-f1-finished/?p=714761) Cheers! John Looks pretty cool. One thing I noticed though, is that all the streaking on wings, is running at the same angle as the ailerons, and as far as I remember, this is incorrect. Leaning_Dog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Nice! I too have the Roden offering in my stash............although now that I think about it, its the Encore boxing w/the resin, but still a pretty nice kit. Still would love to see a WnW DR.1. Looking forward to more progress! LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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