109 Posted October 30, 2021 Posted October 30, 2021 (edited) Hi, I picked up the new MENG Fokker Dr.I in 1/24th scale. Overall a very nice kit. I cannot comment on the accuracy but so far I didn´t spot a severe inaccuracy. Also fit of parts is very nice. So let´s get started with the cockpit, fuel tank etc. The harness will be finished once the fuselage is closed, painted and weahtered. I finally settled on Richthofen´s 152/17 for the scheme and will use Aviatic fabric decals and airbrush masks from DN Models. Bye for now, Bernd. Edited October 30, 2021 by 109 Boch, Greif8, scvrobeson and 23 others 25 1
scvrobeson Posted October 30, 2021 Posted October 30, 2021 Excellent start on the cockpit! Matt 109 1
spartacus2000 Posted October 30, 2021 Posted October 30, 2021 Hi Bernd, great job done so far, are the wooden walls also decals or painted? The safety belts, on the other hand, do not convince me, they seem very coarse, it would be better to see if there is something in the aftermarket world(maybe HGW), a model on this scale deserves more. My 2 cent 109 1
LSP_K2 Posted October 30, 2021 Posted October 30, 2021 Excellent job so far. I don't know if you've heard this or not, but there is apparently some current evidence to support the notion that the plywood side panels, were actually painted in a red shade of some sort. I'll do mine as bare wood though, probably, just as you have done, at least until I see definitive proof, which may never happen. 109 1
109 Posted October 30, 2021 Author Posted October 30, 2021 20 minutes ago, LSP_K2 said: Excellent job so far. I don't know if you've heard this or not, but there is apparently some current evidence to support the notion that the plywood side panels, were actually painted in a red shade of some sort. I'll do mine as bare wood though, probably, just as you have done, at least until I see definitive proof, which may never happen. Thanks Kevin, I´ve heard that, too. I just went for a dark wooden finish. But I am not an expert for WWI and Fokkers. Spreaking abaout the camo and markings therse seems to be a great variety of variants floating around of Manfred´s Fokker. Are there original photos of 152/17 available? Thanks :-) PS: This build is inspired by Wolf Buddee´s Fokker! LSP_K2 1
LSP_K2 Posted October 31, 2021 Posted October 31, 2021 18 hours ago, 109 said: Thanks Kevin, I´ve heard that, too. I just went for a dark wooden finish. But I am not an expert for WWI and Fokkers. Spreaking abaout the camo and markings therse seems to be a great variety of variants floating around of Manfred´s Fokker. Are there original photos of 152/17 available? Thanks :-) PS: This build is inspired by Wolf Buddee´s Fokker! I believe there are a few photos of 152/17, yes.
Violator1991 Posted October 31, 2021 Posted October 31, 2021 Wunderbar!! What a great start, all details are beyond superlatives, such a great work this is !!! 109 1
109 Posted December 18, 2021 Author Posted December 18, 2021 Hi all, some progress... finished the construction work on the main air frame subassemblies. I started the under painting of the fabric covered wings and fuselage in white, tan and light blue. Still not finished. I will use Aviatic´s fabric decals. The blue needs a translucent white coat before applying the decals ... Bye for now, Bernd. coogrfan, Trak-Tor, Greif8 and 12 others 15
109 Posted January 22, 2022 Author Posted January 22, 2022 Hi all, finished applying Aviattic´s decals. Airbrushed engine cowling red over darkred preshading. TankBuster, LSP_Kevin, Landrotten Highlander and 15 others 18
Jim Barry Posted January 23, 2022 Posted January 23, 2022 The true fighter aircraft, this one! Great work! Beautiful decals! 109 1
Pastor John Posted January 23, 2022 Posted January 23, 2022 Wow! Fantastic work. I know next to nothing about WWI modelling and to be honest I am scared stiff to start 109 1
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