Mad Fokker Day: 17 October 2004

Just updating the original post with the round-up of kits, decals and all... The brand new 1/72 SMER Dr.1 kit:



However do not get too excited, as apart from a new decal sheet, it's just a re-boxing of the basic Eduard kit ("basic" as in plastic kit only - the eduard kit is very good!), at a slightly higher price...

QUOTE: Originally posted by djmodels1999 Dan, are you doing Lothar's or Manfred's Dr.1..? My wife's been asking the same thing every other hour..!

Sorry I didn't answer your question earlier, DJ. I was just going over the pages in this GB and found this.
I did Lothar (there are already more than enough Red Barons), however, when I started building, I noticed that I didn't have the right colors in my box and since my local hobbyshop usually isn't open at midnight, I had to be a little creative .

Well you'll be able to see the pictures soon, and who's to say that 'my' colors aren't right.

Euh, embarrasing moment I think.... that question wasn't for, was it

You'll need a lot of courage, but the build itself is not too difficult if you have a soft touch and steady hands.
Can't wait to see pics of what you make of it...

I got Eduard's Strip Down Fokker E-III not too long ago, Dan... It looks fantastic! Need to gather the courage to start it though!

I will do that, Dominique.
At the moment I'm trying to relocate my other tiny Fokker (you remember the PE-one), it has been laying around, almost finished for weeks now. But now that I have a little time to work on it, I don't seem to find it anymore on the place that I saw a couple of days ago.

Cool, Dan, cool..! Post in in the main Aircraft forum too!

Well here I am, I didn't forget this GB. Some of you probably thought I was going AWOL or that I was missing.
Fact is that I just didn't have my internet connection, but I'm back and as soon as I can upload pics of my little Fokker, you will see my contribution

Good luck Shrikes and Rafael! Did you see the post in the armor forum..? Roden is apparently releasing a 1/32 Fok Dr.1...! I'll need one or six..!

Sorry guys... It'll be impossible this w.e.

Nevertheless I´ll try to start tomorow and finish it in the least time possible.

I'll keep you posted.

Regards,

Okay, guys, I'll start building my little fokker this sunday (I mean i bought it and everything too!) I Have to say i'm very impressed with all those who decided to go with the Kempf-like Aircraft! The "sludge" paint job looks fantastic (including yours, frosty! you're to hard on yourself!)... I hope that i can make this one look credible!

Hey, maybe we can do another Mad Fokker.. Month next..! LOL

QUOTE: Originally posted by djmodels1999 I had to buy another kit to get my decals right, and I may build another one soon, taking my time too...

Domi:
thanx 4 ur kind words, they make me feel a bit better about this...
it's not like it turned out awful, but i can see many things that i could have done better
i think i will probably b doing this kit again, because i know i can do a good job...

frosty

Too harsh on yourself, you are, Frosty!

I think your kit looks fine. Some work to do on the joints (top of fuselage for instance) and cleaning up your parts (there appear to be a bit of sprue left on the tip of the middle wing) but this was no 'normal' project either. Having seen the quality of your work with other builds, I would not worry unduly! I had to buy another kit to get my decals right, and I may build another one soon, taking my time too...

And as to the markings, there's a lot of confusion and little evidence when it comes to identifying and modeling those little Fokkers..





Those are two pics of, supposedly Fokker Dr.1 213/17; Kempf flew this aircraft in Sept 1917, but by Novemnber he was flying aircraft 493/17.

213/17 should have the earlier form of German cross, while 493/17 had the ones shown on your kit. However, on 493/17, the name and all lettering was white and outlined in black, as was the fin. 213 had an overal white fin... 213 had the white part of the tailplane on the left, while it was on the right on 493...

Your kit comes with mixed markings for both Dr.1 Kempf flew... But that's not your fault!

folks, here's the latest look at the Kempf Dr.1...

i painted the white background on the upper wings by hand, because i couldn't
get the kit decals 2 work around the aileron control horns.
i have added some of the national markings, but the eduard decals
have proven 2 b very much of a hassle... i need 2 get more of these
fat crosses...
the K on the fuselage sides should b dark, not white, but i don't mind that part...
i think it looked better before i tried 2 put the markings on,
maybe i should have just left it alone....

frosty

Ok, work continues on the little Fokker.. I've now added all the missing bits such as machine guns, step,..., given the whole thing a thin coat of satin varnish, and given it a light weathering with oils and pastel dust.

I'll need a few days for the oils to dry properly, after which I can finaly complete the kit with its rigging...

Cool Rdxpress..! We are all waiting, eagerly, for pics of your Dr.1

Well Guys,
Though I had to work during the build I did start and I got a little done last
evening and hopefully won't have to work this weekend and can work on mine then.
Those of you that finished your planes and posted pics, My flying helmut and
goggles are off to you, SALUTE!!!!
Good Hunting,
G.W.

Domi:
ur Von Tutschek Dr.1 looks really great w/ the black added !
i'm going 2 try ur tip 2 add the darker brown lines 2 my prop
2 make the laminations, but i've added the MFD badge 2 my sig...
i'm looking forward 2 Mad Komet Day !
not 2 mention a possible Mad Fokker Day reprise, since a few folks weren't able 2 participate in this one...
(shrikes, Rafael & edzachary, better l8 than never ! )
Rafael, ghettochild, edzachary , creekdude & Lufbery:
thanx 4 ur kind words !
ghettochild, u did a nice job on urs also !

i think i'll b building this kit again...

frosty

Thanks Kevin! or Mad Allied Day next month if you're into 1/72 AFVs..! What a blast!

Kevin...just think "Mad Komet Day"

Outstanding builds all!
Next time I'll throw my hat in the ring and join in a group build!
kevin

I´ll try, but it will be difficult since I have theatre with the kids scheduled for Sunday morning. Perhaps in two periods, over saturday and sunday... We'll see...

Regards,

Jon, just feel free to join us. It's a lovely little project. If Rafael can join, you'll be three to build this kit this coming week end. We'll be watching with interest!

Rafael, do it if you can. If not, well, maybe for another time.

Josh, it's quite easy, though I'm not really sure it looks anything like a real prop! Ha! First a base coat of sand colour, then apply with a fine brush a few lines of a darker brown colour, from tip to tip (this means you'll go from the front side of one blade to the back side of the ther blade, twice). Then apply a coat of Future, then the decals, then another two coats of Future. The axle is painted black, then drybrushed with silver. That's it!

QUOTE: Originally posted by shrikes Waaaaa!!!!! I missed it by a day! I thought it was next sunday... My sincerest appologies, Domi! I had the kit and everything too! This last week was the National Modeling contest in Manila that my club put together, so it was very hectic... i had to drop out of sight for a while because of all the work i had to do aside from finally getting out of college.

hey guys. great builds everyone. i really like the ones with the streaky green camo. i was just wondering if i could join shrikes and build this kit next Sunday, too. when i first read about his build, i just passed it over. but after seeing these builds and thinking how much fun it looks, id love to join if i can find the kit in time. i more or less live in a model building black hole. no good hobby shops, the Hobby Lobby's have almost nothing in the way of a/c kits. so, if i can find the kit, and you guys would let me, id love to build one of these in a day.

Jon

P.S. I even have an awesome acrylic red set out.

very nice builds dj and frosty. and i love the badge.
dj how do yall do the prop like that with the lines. sorry i dont know what that is called. but it looks awesome.

Hi guys!! I must say your models look quite impressive, each and one of them. I'm really sorry for not being able to join. unfortunatelly I'm still with some fever, although a little better. It might be possible to catch up next weekend, but it really depends on if I'm going away on a business trip this Friday or not... It's really a pity... I was reaaly looking forward for this...

regards,

As promised, here are two pics taken a few minutes ago. Black panels on the wings and black rear fuselage to whixh I added the crosses.

Don't know how I did this, but I used the fuselage crosses on the fin and the fin crosses are too large for the fuselage! Guess what, I'm gonna buy another little Fokker tomorrow!





I have to say the aircraft now looks much better. Was afraid my green was not 'strong' enough, but with the black on, it looks just right (to me in any case).

I still have a few little things to add and paint before varnishing and weathering, and rigging (I'll finish the Floh there and then too).

I'm glad everyone so far involved has had great fun with this project (even if there were definitely not enough wheels for Larry..! ). I've had a whale of a time, and I'm greatly enjoying your models too.

QUOTE: Originally posted by djmodels1999 V Tutschek's plane is on the cover of the Squadron Signal book!

Really? Interesting. Don't have that one. I used the Osprey Aircraft of the Aces book instead.

Frosty, fantastic results you got there! Very impressed, I am! Not sure if Herr Kempf got his 'Pour le Mérite' medal, but you've earned yours. You've also earned extra sleeping time.

I've just added my black over the wings and the back of the fuselage. Decals come on next. Pics later tonight or tomorrow am at the very latest..

Dan, thanks for the list. Interesting to compare notes!

Drew, thanks for the kudos.