Redboost Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Hi folks, not a stuff I usually build, but this Fokker can't miss in my Czechoslovak AF collection. This sole Fokker D.VII was captured on communist Hungarians in those turbulent times back in 1919, repaired and put in the service with newly born CzAF where flown up to 1925 in the training role. During its service it wore quite a few camouflage and markings guises and armament and propeller installations. This one was seen on autumn 1919, having only the original form of national insignias, no guns and unique four-bladed propeller. The Eduard kit is probably well known now and it builds really nicely. My only trouble were the lozenge decals which disintegrated several times, so hopefully that was just a printing error in my example. Cheers Libor 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val_Ukraine Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Very clean build and beautiful subject! And the lozenge seems to be painted on! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VG 33 Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Hi Libor. This one is very nicely done and could inspire me. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Sensational build mate. Very well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonix Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Interesting to see one of these in different markings from the Great War. Very well finished. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Schilhart Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Libor, interesting to see you went outside your comfort zone, I believe this is the first double decker I've seen from you so far. Working with such large decal areas must be a challenge. But, with your skill and talent you turn every kit into a masterpiece! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Lovley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Very nice build, Libor! Looks really nasty with the 4-bladed prop. I think you did a great job with the lozenge decals- I can't imagine that was very much fun. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Magnificent results. The finish certainly reveals none of your decal difficulties at all! The finish on the prop blades is exemplary - so realistic! Your book might be well worth having, judging by your obvious abilities. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redboost Posted November 22, 2019 Author Share Posted November 22, 2019 Thanks mates for kind comments, glad I could inspire some of you! 😁 That was first time I worked with lozenge decals and except mentioned issues with broken decals it was not that bad. They matched the parts with a reserve and worked fine with settings solutions; e.g. on the upper wing there are four decal layers (base lozenge, rib tapes and two roundel layers) and it does not look thick. Roman, I build the biplanes on regular basis, but this was really a first WWI subject after long time. Cheers Libor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Looks smashing!! Very nicely done and finished! Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobo Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 Absolutely beautiful build Libor. I hope you do more biplanes in the future. It looks like Eduard did an excellent job with this kit. Was the four-bladed prop included with the kit? I always look forward to your new builds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 Great work, and beautiful final look. Also nice to see it in different markings. Regards Djordje 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redboost Posted November 26, 2019 Author Share Posted November 26, 2019 For Hobo: yes, the propeller is from the kit; btw there are too many alternative parts like 7 types of radiator, what is really insane 😮 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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