1:28 Revell Fokker Dr1 Complete

Thanks Allan. Yes it's 1/28 scale and a very ancient mold but some scratch work and modern pe details make it a super model.

Ok, it's been a little while since I posted anything on this, but I've been building other commitments, but have slowly been working a little and there on the Fokker. So here it is so far.
BTW. Imageshack is down at the moment so my (and PJ's) pics are not working right now, I am reluctantly using Photobucket.

Interior.



Engine.

Looking good MC. Crazy how Photobucket went kaput for a couple of days but came back on last night. They had some type of major malfunction in their system. 

A little more done on the Fokker.

Beautiful work you did on the interior.  Love that woodgrain!

I remember this kit from the seventies.  I built the Ruckenbacker SPAD, too.  I was younger and never knew about or bothered with rigging.  I don't know that I'd be keen to try.

Your work is looking good so far!  Can't wait to see more.

Best Wishes,

Gary

Thanks Alan,

Woodgrain is easy once you have a few under your belt, thanks to PJ's tutelage.

PJ,

 I have been studding the guns on your build. Did you use the original parts of the gun (except the barrel) and build up the PE around them with a piece of sprue for the barrel, or did you build them from scratch?

I agree with the majority. The woodgrain on the prop is incredible! 

Mc

I used the receiver and muzzle assembly from the kit. Then I used some of the pe parts along with plastic scratch built details on the receiver, cocking handles and a barrel. I also made the ammo box out of sheet plastic. 

Very little to update on this, as most of us, I have been busy with life.
I was looking for a newer car to replace my 2001 Ford F 150, which was in very bad need of expensive repairs, and with the winter coming, I thought this would be a good time. I bought a 2012 Nissan Leaf, and since I just commute with it, it’s pretty cool. I got it for the fuel savings and have gone from $150 mo for gas to $25 mo for charging. Nearly pays for itself. We have a second vehicle for longer distances.
Anyway, enough of that. Here is what I have so far. I attached the wings and filled some gaps. Next is the undercarriage and a few other fiddly things. I'm working on the guns separately.

Steve

You're doing a smashing job on the tri-plane.

Do you have any tips on how to align the wings when assembling them as the glue dries ?  That's a stumbling block for me as i have a 1/72 Walrus MK II waiting to install the top wing and don't know how to align it properly. ( my first try at a double winger )

Jay Jay

Do you have any tips on how to align the wings when assembling them as the glue dries ?  That's a stumbling block for me as i have a 1/72 Walrus MK II waiting to install the top wing and don

No, the Dr-1 is pretty easy as it had pretty strong interplane struts, so it’s pretty much aligns itself. I have built other 30's bipes that were a nightmare. Some guys build a jig to help, others use a Biplane Assembly Jig such as the Aeroclub jig
http://www.internetmodeler.com/2005/december/new-releases/Aeroclub_Jig.php

Steve

MC,

The Dr.1 is coming along nicely.  Just be glad it's not a Caproni Ca.36. 

congratulations on your Leaf.  My neighbor has one and enjoys the car very much.  Yes, he too saves on fuel!  

Your build is coming along nicely.  Looking forward to it's completion.

Toshi

Here's the progress tonight. I was gone the Tacoma and returned late last night so I didn't get much done. Anyway it is ready for painting.

Interesting scheme, can't wait to see how it turns out!

Best wishes,

Gary

Great looking Dr1.  Streaking really turned out nice.

Here is mine I jut finished a couple weeks back... I built it OOB. I know the decals arent scale but I enjoyed it.

Im really looking forward to seeing this plane completed. Good luck on the painting!

CajunAce

Here is mine I jut finished a couple weeks back

Great red, what paint did you use? The weathering along the ribs looks great, I hope I can get mine to look as good as yours and PJ's

I like it more and more!

Gary

Steve, I responded to the paint scheme but it's not showing up here. Odd. Anyway, again I say I like the scheme as it is more interesting than all red. It really looks like a neat kit and you are making it look fantastic.

BK

Thanks Brandon,

The green stripping is going to be the trick. I like the way PJ did his.

PJ,

Did you dry brush the off color green to get the effect (either light green over dark or vice versa)? I am going to try to dry brush dark over light to get the streaking effect.

I think I got it. Here is the Dr-1 in its paint. I still need to finish the guns and a few other tough ups such as the skids on the wing tips ETC.

I will probably put this aside for a day or two while I try to finish two ther builds.

modelcrazy

 

 

CajunAce

Here is mine I jut finished a couple weeks back

 

 

Great red, what paint did you use? The weathering along the ribs looks great, I hope I can get mine to look as good as yours and PJ's

 

 I did the usual preshade that you would do on a WW2 plane. Primered and sparyed black lines.  for red I used Tamiya XF-7.

I really really like this build. I love the really old planes. I think I'll locate one of those Dragon kits for this one and add it to the stash. Nicely done.

BK

Oh My, MC that's looking really good !  The old WW1 planes are a work of art in themselves and you nailed this one. Mmm-Mmm-Mmm