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It has been 100 years since the world was plunged into its first global conflict spanning 1914 to 1918.
To mark this, we will be commencing a Kiwimodeller Group Build, beginning 11th November 2015, and finishing on the 12th of October 2016.
The build is open to any scale and any subject that played a role in World War I.
The model must be built in its entirety within the specified build dates and the build should be accompanied by a thread in the group build forum documenting regular progress. Post shots of your sprues at the beginning of your thread. By the end of the GB (and no later than 24 hours after the completion date) participants should post five pictures of the completed build in the GB completed builds thread.
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The winner of the group build will be decided by popular vote. Voting will run for the week following the 12th of October, ending Midday the 19th of October. A deadlock will be decided by a separate run-off vote.
Moderators for this GB will Andrew and D1 (David)
WWI Group Build
It has been 100 years since the world was plunged into its first global conflict spanning 1914 to 1918.
To mark this, we will be commencing a Kiwimodeller Group Build, beginning 11th November 2015, and finishing on the 12th of October 2016.
The build is open to any scale and any subject that played a role in World War I.
The model must be built in its entirety within the specified build dates and the build should be accompanied by a thread in the group build forum documenting regular progress. Post shots of your sprues at the beginning of your thread. By the end of the GB (and no later than 24 hours after the completion date) participants should post five pictures of the completed build in the GB completed builds thread.
There is no entry fee for the GB, but a donation for the upkeep of Kiwimodeller is welcome
The winner of the group build will be decided by popular vote. Voting will run for the week following the 12th of October, ending Midday the 19th of October. A deadlock will be decided by a separate run-off vote.
Moderators for this GB will Andrew and D1 (David)
Fokker D. VII
4 years 8 months ago - 4 years 8 months ago #1
by arrowtrader
Fokker D. VII was created by arrowtrader
Would like to join this group build - my subject is the Fokker D.VII in 1/48 by Roden.
Photos of box and sprues..
Photos of box and sprues..
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4 years 8 months ago #2
by Powder
Replied by Powder on topic Fokker D. VII
Oooh I like this. I have the Roden 1/72 kit - I also have a set of decals for an aircraft called Mimmi.
My kit is the 'D.VIIF Late' which was BMW powered. I see yours is just called the 'Late' version. Is that still BMW powered? - although as with my kit they provide both engines.
There's plenty of reviews/build-logs online for the 1/72 kit and I guess it's the same for 1/48. Roden seem to leave plenty of 'opportunity for improvement' in some of their kits.
My kit is the 'D.VIIF Late' which was BMW powered. I see yours is just called the 'Late' version. Is that still BMW powered? - although as with my kit they provide both engines.
There's plenty of reviews/build-logs online for the 1/72 kit and I guess it's the same for 1/48. Roden seem to leave plenty of 'opportunity for improvement' in some of their kits.
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4 years 8 months ago - 4 years 8 months ago #4
by Andrew
It's a wasted trip baby. Nobody said nothing about locking horns with no Tigers.
Replied by Andrew on topic Fokker D. VII
Nice choice 
How will you be tackling the camo pattern?
How will you be tackling the camo pattern?
It's a wasted trip baby. Nobody said nothing about locking horns with no Tigers.
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4 years 8 months ago #10
by Gary
'Yea, Though I Fly Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death, I Shall Fear No Evil. For I am at 50,000 Feet and Climbing.'
Replied by Gary on topic Fokker D. VII
I have this kit as well, and it also includes 2 or 3 sets of decals so if you stuff up I might have a spare set. I was thinking of scanning the lozenges and making masks from the different colour layers, my cutter could easily do that.
'Yea, Though I Fly Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death, I Shall Fear No Evil. For I am at 50,000 Feet and Climbing.'
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4 years 8 months ago #11
by arrowtrader
Replied by arrowtrader on topic Fokker D. VII
So I've made a start, Engine completed - not much to write home about, but looks convincing from above which is going to be the main thing 
Also apparently the fabric covering was all lozenge pattern, painted afterwards, and so in the cockpit the reverse side of the lozenge was still visible, but a faded / 'pastel' version. To try and acheive this I mark the pattern roughly and colour in with marker pens, then coat with alclad lacquer (to hopefully prevent the top coat mixing - usually works), then make up a very thin 50;50 mix of humbrol 71 'satin oak' and Hu 148 'radome tan' , and spray this over the top until the right effect is acheived, Again what you end up seeing should look the part.
Also apparently the fabric covering was all lozenge pattern, painted afterwards, and so in the cockpit the reverse side of the lozenge was still visible, but a faded / 'pastel' version. To try and acheive this I mark the pattern roughly and colour in with marker pens, then coat with alclad lacquer (to hopefully prevent the top coat mixing - usually works), then make up a very thin 50;50 mix of humbrol 71 'satin oak' and Hu 148 'radome tan' , and spray this over the top until the right effect is acheived, Again what you end up seeing should look the part.
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4 years 8 months ago #14
by arrowtrader
Replied by arrowtrader on topic Fokker D. VII
Completed to the stage of fixing the lower wing. The fit of the parts is generally not too good, a bit warped, too big/small and no locator pins anywhere (I know - boo hoo). But after a bit of trial and error lots of 'dry fitting/ bending/ trimming/ filling, is starting to look like a bought one. 
Then colour check - I went with a 2:1 mix of Humbrol 154 'insignia yellow' : Hu 99 'lemon',
and spray on a yellow undercoat, which only showed up the filling bits I missed...
Next we will have fun with the lozenge decals
'till next time
Then colour check - I went with a 2:1 mix of Humbrol 154 'insignia yellow' : Hu 99 'lemon',
and spray on a yellow undercoat, which only showed up the filling bits I missed...
Next we will have fun with the lozenge decals
'till next time
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4 years 8 months ago #15
by Powder
Yep, it's definitely a Roden kit
Good on you for sticking with it and good luck with the lozenge decals.
Replied by Powder on topic Fokker D. VII
arrowtrader wrote: The fit of the parts is generally not too good, a bit warped, too big/small and no locator pins anywhere (I know - boo hoo). But after a bit of trial and error lots of 'dry fitting/ bending/ trimming/ filling, is starting to look like a bought one.
Yep, it's definitely a Roden kit
Good on you for sticking with it and good luck with the lozenge decals.
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4 years 8 months ago #18
by Von Drinkoften
Replied by Von Drinkoften on topic Fokker D. VII
My favourite WW1 aircraft and my preferred mount from Rise of Flight 
Fantastic job on that lozenge pattern!
Fantastic job on that lozenge pattern!
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4 years 8 months ago #19
by arrowtrader
Replied by arrowtrader on topic Fokker D. VII
Made some progress and had some adventures with lozenge decals
The whole decal for the top wing applied in one go
then coated with humbrol "Decal Fix" and Microsol - the decal certainly would not set right otherwise.
After drying remove all the waste from the edges with a stiff brush. Lots of extra lessons to learn with this technique but by the time I had finished both wings top and bottom I have the techniques all sorted - ready for the next one
bottom wing finished
showing the technique to prevent the bottom decal folding over while drying and sticking to the top surface - is very hard to remove once the solutions set
after the decals are applied and set start on the struts. Very important these are secure and positioned correctly - probably the biggest part of this build.
Almost finished . At this stage the top wing is in place and the landing gear just drying. Just some final decals, and control wires to fit, and it will be ready.
Its been a neat build, not easy but all good fun.
Finished photos should be up any day. Ta
The whole decal for the top wing applied in one go
then coated with humbrol "Decal Fix" and Microsol - the decal certainly would not set right otherwise.
After drying remove all the waste from the edges with a stiff brush. Lots of extra lessons to learn with this technique but by the time I had finished both wings top and bottom I have the techniques all sorted - ready for the next one
bottom wing finished
showing the technique to prevent the bottom decal folding over while drying and sticking to the top surface - is very hard to remove once the solutions set
after the decals are applied and set start on the struts. Very important these are secure and positioned correctly - probably the biggest part of this build.
Almost finished . At this stage the top wing is in place and the landing gear just drying. Just some final decals, and control wires to fit, and it will be ready.
Its been a neat build, not easy but all good fun.
Finished photos should be up any day. Ta
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4 years 8 months ago #22
by Tiger
Replied by Tiger on topic Fokker D. VII
Wow this is coming along beautifully, 
looks awesome
looks awesome
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4 years 7 months ago #23
by arrowtrader
Replied by arrowtrader on topic Fokker D. VII
Final stages - top wing on, and control wires fed through holes made in the elevator/fuselage. Also control lines go from the little horns top and bottom of the ailerons of top wing into the wing 
, and from the top wing down to just in front of the cockpit.
The only real "rigging" is on the undercarriage, and one wire joining the tail to the elevators. For this and the control lines I use "stretched sprue" but important to get it ultra fine.
Final decals in position
Lots of people have commented on Roden's decals
but I have found them to be Ok - the black crosses on the top wing broke into 4 pieces on contact with water, but apart from that, the rest of them (and thankfully the big lozenge patterns), all held together quite well. Roden's plastic is very soft, which makes the struts seem a bit wobbly to start with, and the landing gear is very wobbly until , get this, you install the rigging wires - just like a real one.
, and from the top wing down to just in front of the cockpit.
The only real "rigging" is on the undercarriage, and one wire joining the tail to the elevators. For this and the control lines I use "stretched sprue" but important to get it ultra fine.
Final decals in position
Lots of people have commented on Roden's decals
but I have found them to be Ok - the black crosses on the top wing broke into 4 pieces on contact with water, but apart from that, the rest of them (and thankfully the big lozenge patterns), all held together quite well. Roden's plastic is very soft, which makes the struts seem a bit wobbly to start with, and the landing gear is very wobbly until , get this, you install the rigging wires - just like a real one. Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
4 years 7 months ago #24
by Xtr3meNZer
K2 - Kane
1/24 Lotus Super 7
1/48 F-15C
Finished:
Eastern Front Tanks Dio
Replied by Xtr3meNZer on topic Fokker D. VII
That is looking very cool dude. Than ks for the info about the decals it's really hit and miss now-a-days with each kit I think... two people can have the same kit, but have different experiences with decals...
it's really hit and miss now-a-days with each kit I think... two people can have the same kit, but have different experiences with decals... K2 - Kane
1/24 Lotus Super 7
1/48 F-15C
Finished:
Eastern Front Tanks Dio
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4 years 7 months ago #25
by arrowtrader
Replied by arrowtrader on topic Fokker D. VII
Some finishing touches added..
Close up of cockpit - can't get a very good photo inside, but when the sun shines through the fabric pattern is quite effective.Will try and get a shot of this.
Front view showing the propeller and guns
Overall pic showing finish - I decided to add some 'streamers' to the wing and tail edges like the picture on the box.
and a pic from the ground up looking forwards - underside pattern on the wings.
...
and So that completes the build. It was very interesting and I learnt some new techniques, and as far as I'm concerned Roden is all good
Thanks for all the encouraging comments too, I know there are still some scruffy bits but hopefully overall the effect is quite convincing.
Hoping to set up a diorama for the final photos, so will be back then. Good luck
Close up of cockpit - can't get a very good photo inside, but when the sun shines through the fabric pattern is quite effective.Will try and get a shot of this.
Front view showing the propeller and guns
Overall pic showing finish - I decided to add some 'streamers' to the wing and tail edges like the picture on the box.
and a pic from the ground up looking forwards - underside pattern on the wings.
...
and So that completes the build. It was very interesting and I learnt some new techniques, and as far as I'm concerned Roden is all good
Thanks for all the encouraging comments too, I know there are still some scruffy bits but hopefully overall the effect is quite convincing.
Hoping to set up a diorama for the final photos, so will be back then. Good luck
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4 years 7 months ago #26
by Xtr3meNZer
K2 - Kane
1/24 Lotus Super 7
1/48 F-15C
Finished:
Eastern Front Tanks Dio
Replied by Xtr3meNZer on topic Fokker D. VII
Good look mate, well done on finishing, and will be very interested to see it on the dio as you said
K2 - Kane
1/24 Lotus Super 7
1/48 F-15C
Finished:
Eastern Front Tanks Dio
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4 years 7 months ago #28
by Andrew
It's a wasted trip baby. Nobody said nothing about locking horns with no Tigers.
Replied by Andrew on topic Fokker D. VII
Nice work
Looking forward to seeing the finished dio too
Looking forward to seeing the finished dio too
It's a wasted trip baby. Nobody said nothing about locking horns with no Tigers.
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4 years 7 months ago #29
by arrowtrader
Replied by arrowtrader on topic Fokker D. VII
On second thoughts, maybe I'll remove the streamers 
- (a result of too much Pledge/ alclad fumes at the end?)
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4 years 7 months ago #30
by Von Drinkoften
Replied by Von Drinkoften on topic Fokker D. VII
Brilliant job on this Fokker!
I quite like the streamers as well.
I quite like the streamers as well.
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