109 Posted October 30, 2021 Share 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 kuya, MARU5137, Victor K2 and 20 others 22 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Wonderful start, Bernd! Kev 109 and MARU5137 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff T Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Outstanding work so far Bernd! Jeff. MARU5137 and 109 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Excellent start on the cockpit! Matt MARU5137 and 109 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacus2000 Posted October 30, 2021 Share 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 MARU5137 and 109 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted October 30, 2021 Share 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 and MARU5137 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
109 Posted October 30, 2021 Author Share 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 and MARU5137 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted October 31, 2021 Share 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. MARU5137 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violator1991 Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Wunderbar!! What a great start, all details are beyond superlatives, such a great work this is !!! 109 and MARU5137 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Owens Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Meisterstueck!! MARU5137 and 109 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
109 Posted December 18, 2021 Author Share 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. Out2gtcha, patricksparks, coogrfan and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARU5137 Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 Immaculate work on your cockpit. IMPECCABLE! Love the authenticity of the colors of the seat and panels. 109 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
109 Posted January 22 Author Share Posted January 22 Hi all, finished applying Aviattic´s decals. Airbrushed engine cowling red over darkred preshading. kensar, dodgem37, Jim Barry and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Barry Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 The true fighter aircraft, this one! Great work! Beautiful decals! MARU5137 and 109 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor John Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Wow! Fantastic work. I know next to nothing about WWI modelling and to be honest I am scared stiff to start 109 and MARU5137 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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