fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 The long road to convert this kit into a somewhat decent model was nevertheless fun to walk. The step-by-step build is here in Britmodeller: In the world of vacuum-formed kits -as in any other-, there are good things and no so good things. This kit tends to belong to the latter category. But hey, it is a kit of a civil plane! not much of those abound! However, I appreciated the opportunity to flex the modeling muscle provided by the gift of fellow modeler Luis Santos, to whom I once again express my gratitude. You can see all about the making of model using the link provided above. Arctic Decals made the necessary items to finish this model (this kit has no decals). This was a plane that was adapted as an experimental machine, carrying instruments and external probes; and it can be seen in photos with two or four main wheels, and slight variations of the rigs it wore about it. Thanks to Peter in the Netherlands from Britmodeller who provided the color clue as dark blue. I am really surprised that no good kits of the Fokker F.II and F.III do exist, while there are hundreds of arch-known iterations of the same-old-same-old. F.II and F.III were very significant transports used by many countries and airlines, and could be released in almost infinite variations changing just noses and window arrangements. They are simple enough and just by doing an Internet search you could fill volumes. The liveries are invariably attractive, from elegant to showy. What else could you ask for? Any adventurous manufacturer out there? 31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Possibly the best model photography I’ve ever come across. The subject matter has also been beautifully reproduced which just enhances this collection of amazing images. The high quality of modelling on this forum these days is just reaching unbelievable heights. Cheers.. Dave 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 A truly beautiful model of an unfamiliar type. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invidia Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Great looking model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo1112 Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Very interesting subject very well built ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Lovely work Moa . What's next on you list in the WiP? Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristol boy Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Fantastic vac model, well done, definitely not seen one of these before! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Modelling perfection! Unusual subject, beautifully built, great colour scheme, civil machine, vacform. Yes that ticks all the right boxes! Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorfinn Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Another extraordinary build! Truly inspiring. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 So much ugly that already beautiful :). Very well executed and nicely photographed. Cheers J-w 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
occa Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 I can only agree to what was said above by everyone. Sadly from the fascinating Fokker F series by far too many are missing as kits. We have the F.VII in several reincarnations but that's it mostly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted March 3, 2018 Author Share Posted March 3, 2018 8 hours ago, Courageous said: Lovely work Moa . What's next on you list in the WiP? Stuart Hi Stuart Still as WiP threads are the Mitsubishi SM-1 (converted K3M3) and the Caproni C.310, both in civil guise. The Caproni is just waiting for its decals, which should be arriving in a couple weeks, the Mitsubishi is in the priming/rigging floats stage. But in a couple days I will be hopefully uploading the Barkley-Grow T8P-1 Execuform vacufomed 1/72 WiP. We'll see. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted March 3, 2018 Author Share Posted March 3, 2018 Thanks everybody for your kindness. It was a fun project of a not well-known type that has charm. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted March 3, 2018 Author Share Posted March 3, 2018 A little bit of sun out for a brief moment, so another batch with better light: 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyW Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 A treat for the eyes. tony. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killingholme Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Utterly convincing. Bravo! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Wonderful! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Beautifully built & photographed. It it certainly is an odd looking bird though. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 The hard work certainly paid off, it's a great build and nice diorama setting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted March 4, 2018 Author Share Posted March 4, 2018 You are all very kind, appreciated. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Dang, that is some next level modelling (and photography). Beautiful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Brilliant work on that difficult kit! Regards, Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeaton01 Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Looks like it was built in 1/32, not 1/72. One of your best. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgbooyv8 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Hi Moa, Finally, I had the opportunity to react. ;) You made a very good model of the Fokker F.II, impressive! Later, Classic Plane made a resin version of this model, which I have in the stash. if you allow, I would like to order the same decal set at Arctic Models to enable me to build it as the PH-RSL. Cheers, Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Lovely, Moa Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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