Allan31 Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 (edited) This was huge fun. I'm glad I finally got around to doing this olde classic. This is as close as I think you can get to doing the original kit as Revell intended and be correct. All red with the Maltese crosses. The only aftermarket used were some beautiful Model Monkey 3D printed Spandaus and I added foil belts. Build log here: This is 425/17 in its original form before they updated the crosses. Richthofen was later killed in this, his last triplane. Some have said this a/c is 477 but I think WingNutWings has shown otherwise. Of course this isn't a Roden or Meng but I was amazed how well done this kit was from 1957. Edited November 23, 2022 by Allan31 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogtail2 Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Very nice. At this scale you might consider adding the aileron control cables and a windscreen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Edmundson Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 nice work, right now on my bench is the same kit only as 477/17 curious as to your prop and hub, they don't look like kit parts, if they are, damn fine work Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Edmundson Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 33 minutes ago, Dogtail2 said: Very nice. At this scale you might consider adding the aileron control cables and a windscreen. no windscreen in the 1918 photo, though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan31 Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 Thanks Dogtail. The control cables went the way of the ammo chutes and there was no windscreen on 425. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 Beautiful result from the old kit. To add the photos for comparison is a nice addition. They show what a perfect job you did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 You did a great job on the old kit. I remember this one from childhood! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 Great work on this ancient Revell classic! Love the photo with the spining prop and engine Regards Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan31 Posted November 28, 2022 Author Share Posted November 28, 2022 Thanks everyone, huge fun building this classic. Makes me rethink not building the Camel now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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