Out2gtcha Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 This is my recently completed Meng F.1, which represents Wener Voss's aircraft that he had his last dual in. The kit is well WELL worth the money if you have any kind of hankering for WWI subjects and/or the Fokker DR.1/F.1. The only real flaws the kit has are some warped wings and a tendency for a single part of the cockpit combing to be broken off in the box. Both were true of my Meng example. 10 min or so of work with hot water and some bending in the opposite direction did the trick for all 3 wings. The cockpit part was simply glued back on. AM used was the Aviattic decals, some Gaspatch turnbuckles, along with some Bobs Buckles 3mm cut tubes soaked in blackening fluid. The prop is an LF Models Axial prop that I cut down (was substantially too big) and re-varnished. I also used my Silhouette cutter to cut out the Voss cowl face, as the provided Meng version was WAY wrong. I also used Uschi rigging for the rigging and control lines as well as in the cockpit. I used some copper marker pens to color some black Uschi rigging for the engine. Overall the detail is very "WnW like" and the engineering is all over this kit, as it goes together extremely well. I had a few issues with the Aviattic decals, as I don't think I glossed enough, and they had some silvering issues. After being away from the model for a tiny bit, the silvering is still there, but it doesn't seem as pronounced. I am happy with how the model came out, and will definitely be buying another 1 or two. They are indeed great little kits, and without too much work can be turned into gems. Highly recommended! Link to the build can be found here. MORE.............. Greif8, scvrobeson, Kagemusha and 27 others 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 Go out and get yourself a copy of the Meng kit if you havnt already, its a GEM! Cheers all, Trak-Tor, Tolga ULGUR, MDuv and 24 others 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Looks great, Brian. For what it's worth, there should be two control lines to each aileron. Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDuv Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Truly well done ! I particullary like your work around the engine and cowling. Metal shiny on the front, and canvas flat on the rear. Cheers. Mathieu Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 Thanks gents! 32 minutes ago, LSP_K2 said: For what it's worth, there should be two control lines to each aileron. There are. Its just with the Uschi rigging for the thinner control lines the top ones are hard to see against the white cross fields. Uncarina, Greg W, florin13 and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Out2gtcha said: Thanks gents! There are. Its just with the Uschi rigging for the thinner control lines the top ones are hard to see against the white cross fields. I meant from the fuselage to the underside of the upper wing. Uncarina and Out2gtcha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Magnificent work Brian! The Aviattic decals really look the part and your build inspires me to have a go at this kit as well. Cheers, Tom Out2gtcha, Kagemusha and LSP_K2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Fantastic, with a suitable background and photographed in black and white I think you'd be hard pressed to tell it from the real thing. LSP_K2 and Out2gtcha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 That is sweet, Brian, can I post it on the website? Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff T Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 I know you had some silvering issues with the decals Brian, but it looks very good to me! I particularly like the front end and the engine showing, beautifully done. Cheer's, Jeff. Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted May 19, 2021 Author Share Posted May 19, 2021 5 hours ago, LSP_Ray said: That is sweet, Brian, can I post it on the website? But of course! Free reign on that going forward. LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted May 19, 2021 Author Share Posted May 19, 2021 Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrzemoL Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Very fine results. Those Aviattic decals make the streaking nightmare into a piece of art, don't they? I also like the rotary engine staining on the bottom. All in all a great build. Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Molitor Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Nicely done Brian. Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Very nice finish Brian, really enjoyed following your WIP and great results. Regards. Andy Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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