Lol..too late then.If no one replies, I'll respond tomorrow.
Well, the other variable is I can build another version of an airplane I already built. Kind of like a wild card!
I currently have 4 different P-51 Mustangs.
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I currently have 4 different P-51 Mustangs.
And also 4 P-47s I believe.Lol..too late then.
Well, the other variable is I can build another version of an airplane I already built. Kind of like a wild card!
By the way, I believe that MPM made a 1/72 kit of a XP-47H model which is really unique.
ok, if tomorrow is to late, I believe it's a Fokker DVII
Ok, no more suspense…
Fuselage ready to be glued after all sub assemblies have been glued to one side and the other side test fit.
Success..fuselage together!
Then it was time for the lower wings, empannage assembly and the front grille.
And it’s like the old song that goes…”If you don’t know me by now…”
I just love the detail and fit of the Eduard kits!!!
At 1/72 scale that’s impressive.
And yes…it’s a Fokker DVII! I know I built one already, but this one will be another paint scheme that I’m excited about. It will be a lot of work, but I just love these. Who knows, I may build another version eventually.
Fuselage ready to be glued after all sub assemblies have been glued to one side and the other side test fit.Success..fuselage together!
Then it was time for the lower wings, empannage assembly and the front grille.
And it’s like the old song that goes…”If you don’t know me by now…”
I just love the detail and fit of the Eduard kits!!!
At 1/72 scale that’s impressive.
And yes…it’s a Fokker DVII! I know I built one already, but this one will be another paint scheme that I’m excited about. It will be a lot of work, but I just love these. Who knows, I may build another version eventually.
Correct!
Ps - yes I have 3 of the P-47s. One Razorback and two Ds. But I may do another one because you can’t have too many of those either!
I edited my post above and added another P47 for you to get. I believe it was MPM that made an XP-47H.Correct!
Ps - yes I have 3 of the P-47s. One Razorback and two Ds. But I may do another one because you can’t have too many of those either!
That is very unique! I have the P-43 Lancer, which was the precursor to the P-47 Razorback. And of course a few P-47Ds.I edited my post above and added another P47 for you to get. I believe it was MPM that made an XP-47H.
I will be on the lookout for that kit. I still have a ridiculously long list of aircraft I want.
What’s crazy is I have over 100 kits I have purchased and over half are built, yet there is still a lot out there I don’t have! I may start a civilian aircraft category at some point too. Small aircraft only.
Well I did a lot of painting and you can’t tell by looking at it…lol…but it’s getting closer to the scheme becoming apparent.
Next I will start putting the lozenge on the lower wings.
See ya next time…
Next I will start putting the lozenge on the lower wings.
See ya next time…
She is looking great !
Thanks!
Fokker DVII build update…
I have said this before, but the lozenge decals are a lot of work…
You put the upper and lower wing decal on, then you have to put all of the rib tape decals on individually, which is insane. Why they can’t be a part of the lozenge decal, I don’t know?
Anyway, I survived that and put the machine guns, exhaust and a lot of clear varnish on it.
For the purist, I came up with this particular design using Artistic License by referencing many schemes and combining attributes that I liked into one. So this is how mine would have been painted…lol. The important thing is it will be a good representation. I have ideas and I’m not done yet. Once the upper wing goes on, it will all come together.
And with the other Fokker (Ernst Udet) for comparison…
I have to admit, after building the one flown by Ernst Udet, I knew a solid colored one would be boring by comparison. His was the best I have seen. So I am trying to create a companion that will hold its own.
See ya next time…
I have said this before, but the lozenge decals are a lot of work…
You put the upper and lower wing decal on, then you have to put all of the rib tape decals on individually, which is insane. Why they can’t be a part of the lozenge decal, I don’t know?
Anyway, I survived that and put the machine guns, exhaust and a lot of clear varnish on it.
For the purist, I came up with this particular design using Artistic License by referencing many schemes and combining attributes that I liked into one. So this is how mine would have been painted…lol. The important thing is it will be a good representation. I have ideas and I’m not done yet. Once the upper wing goes on, it will all come together.
And with the other Fokker (Ernst Udet) for comparison…
I have to admit, after building the one flown by Ernst Udet, I knew a solid colored one would be boring by comparison. His was the best I have seen. So I am trying to create a companion that will hold its own.
See ya next time…
And I changed it…
I think that’s better…
I think that’s better…
Looks like you are having a total fun painting those planes, mio amigo! Great job!
Thank you Jimsky!
Thank you!
I made a final change… …the black surrounding the lozenge camo on the sides of the fuselage was too much contrast with all the other light colors. So I changed it to a dark grey. I left the cockpit surround black for anti glare and contrast, and the elevator remains black for contrast.
I think I can finally stoping changing it…lol. As you know, I won’t stop until I can come back the next day and look at it and like what I see…in fact I have to love it.
Oh well…moving on. I did the landing gear and some PE parts for the control horns on the empanage for the rudder and elevator. And I added the steps.
Then I started covering the upper wing…
Upper and lower sides are covered…now for all of the rib stripes and edge decals…then clear coat and insignia and final clear coat.
Then will be the hardest part of a WW1 aircraft build…attaching the upper wing while aligning many tiny struts. Basically 8 points under the upper wing and 4 on the top of the lower wing and 4 on each side of the fuselage! Think about that for a minute. If you’ve done it, you know. And no matter how many times I do it, I am always a bit apprehensive!
I painted all of the struts already in preparation for the assembly of the upper wing.
See ya next time…
…the black surrounding the lozenge camo on the sides of the fuselage was too much contrast with all the other light colors. So I changed it to a dark grey. I left the cockpit surround black for anti glare and contrast, and the elevator remains black for contrast.I think I can finally stoping changing it…lol. As you know, I won’t stop until I can come back the next day and look at it and like what I see…in fact I have to love it.
Oh well…moving on. I did the landing gear and some PE parts for the control horns on the empanage for the rudder and elevator. And I added the steps.
Then I started covering the upper wing…
Upper and lower sides are covered…now for all of the rib stripes and edge decals…then clear coat and insignia and final clear coat.
Then will be the hardest part of a WW1 aircraft build…attaching the upper wing while aligning many tiny struts. Basically 8 points under the upper wing and 4 on the top of the lower wing and 4 on each side of the fuselage! Think about that for a minute. If you’ve done it, you know. And no matter how many times I do it, I am always a bit apprehensive!
I painted all of the struts already in preparation for the assembly of the upper wing.
See ya next time…
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The ‘little’ change into the grey is much better, Dean. ‘It’s all in the Details’!I made a final change…
I think I can finally stoping changing it…lol. As you know, I won’t stop until I can come back the next day and look at it and like what I see…in fact I have to love it.
Oh well…moving on. I did the landing gear and some PE parts for the control horns on the empanage for the rudder and elevator. And I added the steps.
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Upper and lower sides are covered…now for all of the rib stripes and edge decals…then clear coat and insignia and final clear coat.
Then will be the hardest part of a WW1 aircraft build…attaching the upper wing while aligning many tiny struts. Basically 8 points under the upper wing and 4 on the top of the lower wing and 4 on each side of the fuselage! Think about that for a minute. If you’ve done it, you know. And no matter how many times I do it, I am always a bit apprehensive!
I painted all of the struts already in preparation for the assembly of the upper wing.
See ya next time…
Regards, Peter
Beautiful !
Thank you Peter! I knew the look I was after…and no matter what I did something wasn’t right, until I realized the black was the problem. You are correct, it’s all in the details!
Thank you! It’s been a challenge, but I’m looking forward to the upper wing going on and tying it all together.