elarson Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 I wrapped up this 9-month project last week. Many of you may have already seen this on some of the other forums but I thought I'd toss it in here too. I've only built one WWI plane before this one - a 1/48 DML Fokker Dr.1 - so this project was WAY outside of my "comfort zone"! I can't say enough good things about the incredible job Wingnut did on this kit. I enjoyed every minute of the build (or have forgotten the less enjoyable moments). Built pretty much straight from the box with only a few minor extras. The radiator handle, engine ignition wires, and the brace wire on the observer's gun were added from bits of styrene and wire. The p/e cooling jacket on the pilot's Spandau is from a Tom's Modelworks Fokker Dr.1 set and the little front ring sight on the same gun is from a Copper State Models set. Rigging is 2 lb. nylon fishing line painted with Humbrol Metalizer Polished Steel. Turnbuckle bodies were made from .012"/.018" stainless steel hypodermic tubing and everything anchored to the model with Bob's Buckles little hook eyes. Wood grain effect is done with artist's oils over a base of Tamiya acrylics. Cheers, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulD Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Nice work! I especially like your wood-grain effect and how you have it vary a little bit between panels. My first posting after joining IPMS was of this kit and I can second all the compliments you have for its engineering. The fit of this kit is so good that a patient novice can get a very good result, skilled builders like yourself can build a real masterpiece! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidF Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weedeater Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 "I'm not worthy. I'm not worthy" (on two knees, bowing down to a plastic building superior). OK, kidding aside, Eric, this is a stunning build. I don't know where to begin with the specific compliments. It's all great. Thanks for posting the pics. Model on, Master of the Sprue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mquan Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Magnificent! Thx for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghodges Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Let me jump on the "praise" bandwagon too! That's a museum quality build! Can't see anything that I don't like about it. The Wingnuts kits have a great reputation as fantastic kits, but they don't come out that well without skills like yours! Thanks for sharing! GIL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VonL Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Freekin' fantastic! I want one. Or six. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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