Pink is so yesterday. Red is today !!

[GaryG64]

Is it just the 2 of us doing the Eduard build? I am way behind so I had better crack on with this.

The cockpit bulkhead is a real pain to fit. Got to say that I'm struggling a bit with this one, it just doesn't want to fit together. Pantherman

Yes, it is a real pain I. The butt-enski.
I had a lot of trouble. Mine looks like crap, but it's just a learning process at this point as the next will be a little better knowing what to expect.

I like the new purchase you got.
I'm thinking of getting it as well. Maybe that could be the next build.

 

[Pantherman]

That is coming along really nicely! I like how the black looks so menacing.

Thanks, I wasn't sure about the german grey for the colour but I think that black would have been too dark. Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

Yes, it is a real pain I. The butt-enski.
I had a lot of trouble. Mine looks like crap, but it's just a learning process at this point as the next will be a little better knowing what to expect.

I like the new purchase you got.
I'm thinking of getting it as well. Maybe that could be the next build.

Sounds good to me, I am also liking the WW1 aircraft. I think I will try to find some very thin black wire for the rigging on my next one.
Pantherman

 

[GaryG64]

Sounds good to me, I am also liking the WW1 aircraft. I think I will try to find some very thin black wire for the rigging on my next one.
Pantherman

I agree. I never thought that this little planes would be this fun and harbor so many complexities.
I think I'll try this old rigging thread or some black sewing thread for this one. I agree a thin wire would be better.

 

[GaryG64]

Thanks, I wasn't sure about the german grey for the colour but I think that black would have been too dark. Pantherman

Yes. Dark gray, sorry I didn't see it at first.

 

[Pantherman]

Yes. Dark gray, sorry I didn't see it at first.

Must be good camo then!!!!
Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

Yes, it is a real pain I. The butt-enski.
I had a lot of trouble. Mine looks like crap, but it's just a learning process at this point as the next will be a little better knowing what to expect.

I like the new purchase you got.
I'm thinking of getting it as well. Maybe that could be the next build.

You will like the bigger scale. I found the revell dr1 much easier to put together with the bigger parts. Pantherman

 

[TimM63]

I have finished the rigging and decided to go with the white tail stripes before a few gloss coats and decals. Pantherman

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Great job on the cockpit.

 

[GaryG64]

I got the top wing nearly complete. I'll give it a couple of shots of red because I don't want such a drastic difference of reds.

 

[GaryG64]

I tried my have at cables. These do not look good. So I might drill small holes to pit the cable in. Or maybe some stretched sprue and hope that Tamiya won't melt it too much.

Maybe super glue would be a better choice, but I tend to put too much on even with a toothpick (cocktail stick for our good friend, Pantherman ) or what about Pledge floor gloss? I've heard it can work as a glue.
Any suggestions on how to make my super glue less clumped?

 

[Pantherman]

So head down and got to stop moaning. Got to grips with the cockpit at last, just got some weathering to do before gluing the fuselage together. Pantherman
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A little more done, thought I would post a photo of baby Eduard fokker next to his big brother Revell fokker. Pantherman

 

[GaryG64]

A little more done, thought I would post a photo of baby Eduard fokker next to his big brother Revell fokker. Pantherman
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I think I want to build the 1/32 now. There is such a drastic size difference.
I still want to group build the Sopwith you bought. I have to wait until my payday.

I really like your build. Then again I enjoy looking at all of your builds. They are all interesting.

 

[Pantherman]

I think I want to build the 1/32 now. There is such a drastic size difference.
I still want to group build the Sopwith you bought. I have to wait until my payday.

I really like your build. Then again I enjoy looking at all of your builds. They are all interesting.

Well thank you. I try my best, alot more work to be done to hopefully get a little bit better.

Love these group builds. I'm getting kind of hooked on the ww1 aircraft.

Watched a great PBS documentary about the first American squadron flying them in France, fantastic footage of the aircraft.
Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

Well thank you. I try my best, alot more work to be done to hopefully get a little bit better.

Love these group builds. I'm getting kind of hooked on the ww1 aircraft.

Watched a great PBS documentary about the first American squadron flying them in France, fantastic footage of the aircraft.
Pantherman

This is next on my list. Pantherman

 

[GaryG64]

Well thank you. I try my best, alot more work to be done to hopefully get a little bit better.

Love these group builds. I'm getting kind of hooked on the ww1 aircraft.

Watched a great PBS documentary about the first American squadron flying them in France, fantastic footage of the aircraft.
Pantherman

These group builds are alot of fun. It's nice to compare and learn from each other.
I'm kind of digging the WWI planes too. I found a WWI tank on amazon I might try at a later date. Do you remember the title of the show you saw? It sounds interesting.

 

[Bear43]

These kits are looking great, guys.

 

[GaryG64]

These kits are looking great, guys.

Thanks Mike!

 

[TimM63]

I agree with Mike. Red Baron would be proud.

 

[GaryG64]

Well, I think smoking my pipe might have helped in getting the desired color for the top wing.
Very relaxing...

 

[TimM63]

Well, I think smoking my pipe might have helped in getting the desired color for the top wing.
Very relaxing...

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I guess that depends on what's in the pipe. LOL