NMLeonov Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 (edited) What would a collection of WWI aircraft be without the presence of the iconic Fokker Eindecker? Besides being the very first aircraft equipped with a synchronization gear which allowed a machine gun to fire through the propeller without damaging the airscrew, it caused much grief amongst the pilots of the Entente as the Eindecker outclassed Allied aircraft from its introduction in July 1915 through February 1916. Thinking I would receive a kit with some enhanced features and extra detailing possibilities, I purchased this "limited edition" SabreKits boxing of Eduard's Fokker E.III online. Inside the box I did indeed find the single-sprue Eduard kit, but with no extra photoetch or unique decals as advertised. In fact, the kit was missing the clear windshield sprue and the German crosses were printed without any white backing, meaning that I would have to furnish a windshield and mask and paint the white squares myself. Neither task proved impossible, but with that kind of quality control, I won't ever buy a SabreKit again! Anyway, I still enjoyed the build and I am highly satisfied with how the rigging turned out. For this task, I used Uschi .001" Superfine line.. a fantastic product. On the 18th of March 1916, Ernst Udet alone flew Fok. E.III 105/15 into a formation of 23 French bombers and achieved his first of 62 aerial kills, shooting down a French Farman F.40 and damaging one other before his machine gun jammed. For this action, he was awarded the Iron Cross First Class. Edited October 19, 2022 by Pyradus 34 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 That looks very smart. I went back to check the scale, I was thinking 1/48 but no, a real beauty in 1/72, which makes it all the more praiseworthy. 👍 Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeddahbill Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 This is a real gem. Excellent work in 1/72 scale and great photography. Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLeonov Posted October 22, 2022 Author Share Posted October 22, 2022 On 10/19/2022 at 3:57 AM, stevehnz said: That looks very smart. I went back to check the scale, I was thinking 1/48 but no, a real beauty in 1/72, which makes it all the more praiseworthy. 👍 Steve. On 10/19/2022 at 9:14 PM, Jeddahbill said: This is a real gem. Excellent work in 1/72 scale and great photography. Bill Thanks Steve and Bill, I am glad that I can build and display these early wood and canvas aircraft in the same scale as our (sometimes gargantuan) modern marvels! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 Ah yes...the Fokker 'Scourge'...Beautifully built. I should build another. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 I agree. The Eindecker completes a collection and this one looks great!!!! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 Very nicely done! Just a comment, not a criticism. Due to the rotary engine, oil would be sprayed on to the port wing and the area affected would get dirty very quickly. My attempt at this on the old Revell kit: Miguel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 Nice build but your prop swinger is on the wrong blade 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLeonov Posted October 23, 2022 Author Share Posted October 23, 2022 On 10/21/2022 at 11:50 PM, John Masters said: Ah yes...the Fokker 'Scourge'...Beautifully built. I should build another. 19 hours ago, Sky Keg said: I agree. The Eindecker completes a collection and this one looks great!!!! Mike Thanks for your compliments John and Mike. 😎 18 hours ago, Mig88 said: Very nicely done! Just a comment, not a criticism. Due to the rotary engine, oil would be sprayed on to the port wing and the area affected would get dirty very quickly. My attempt at this on the old Revell kit: Miguel Interesting point Miguel, I haven't seen that staining even on larger 1/32 models, it's neat that you represented it on yours. Mine has only freshly arrived at the front! 13 hours ago, Black Knight said: Nice build but your prop swinger is on the wrong blade Ha, now that's an easy fix. I appreciate the correction! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bissyboat Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Lovely Eindecker and nice figures. ⚓🙌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alzictorini Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 What a beauty, I’ve always loved the Eindecker, I think it’s a great kit to build and challenging in any build format. There are some great pics of real E111’s on the papermodellers eindecker challenge site. https://www.papermodelers.com/forum/fokker-e-iii-challenge/ once again, top build and love the display stand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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