Fixing Revells 1/28 Fokker D.VII articles is there a better way?

[oyoy5]

I don’t think there a whole Lotta shortcuts around this other than scratch building the entire fuselage is probably a better option

[LSP_Mike]

Sean, FSM had an article many years ago showing how to simply cut the fuselage to thin it down. There were some other tweaks in there as well.

[Rick Griewski]

Google “building the Revell Fokker Dvii 1/28”9

Many builds with various approaches.  Including not much worry about accuracy. 
 

Enjoy

[europapete]

the best way is to get a WNW's D7.

[LSP_Mike]

Yeah, but this concerns the 1/28 Revell kit. Revell planned on proceeding with some more 1/28 kits, but the DVII was treated roughly when released. Builds ok, but ....fat. she can be fixed and made presentable.

[Rob Owens]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/234548313701

https://www.ebay.com/itm/334438023171

1/28 D.VII & Dr.I Builder/Parts models 

[Rick Griewski]

19 hours ago, europapete said:

the best way is to get a WNW's D7.

Not this thread but it’s the same as owning a boat. Peal off $100 bills and hope for the best… 

[europapete]

Tell me about it! We just bought a 1990 Formula 26 PC. Lovely boat, but we have been dumping $$ into it to get it ready for the season. We launched last week but there is still some TLC to do. 

[Lee White]

Our own Dr. Frank Mitchell showed us how it was done in the January 1999 FSM.

[oyoy5]

I need to find that article again or the magazine

[europapete]

Will look through the mag stash and see if I still have it. If so, can post it out. 

[DonH]

Given that all kits have some level of inaccuracy, one option is to build it OOB. Concentrate on perfecting the fit and finish.

I understand that may not be enough in this case.

[Rob Owens]

9 minutes ago, DonH said:

Given that all kits have some level of inaccuracy, one option is to build it OOB. Concentrate on perfecting the fit and finish.

I understand that may not be enough in this case.

Yes, in this case there’s a GLARING inaccuracy: the top wing’s “inverse taper.” The top surface of the wing should be flat, NOT the bottom as the kit wing halves are molded.

[oyoy5]

How did Revell In 1995 with so much information and drawings mess up so bad on accuracy, doesn’t make much sense but it is what it is I guess.

Edited May 14, 2022 by oyoy5

[Rick Griewski]

9 hours ago, oyoy5 said:

How did Revell In 1995 with so much information and drawings mess up so bad on accuracy, doesn’t make much sense but it is what it is I guess.

Revell also made/makes kids toys.  Make very good sense to make model planes with big pieces.