Fokker D XXI 1/72 Matchbox/ ROG boxing of PM kit *FINISHED*
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Fokker D XXI 1/72 Matchbox/ ROG boxing of PM kit *FINISHED*
I started this a couple of years ago as part of a CBK project. It sure looked CBK-ish to me, but apparently it's really a PM kit, so I put it aside and did a Walrus instead. I had the airframe all together, so stepping in now, I added some cockpit structure.
And we're on our way.
The edges of the cowling need thinning, but the cowling glues onto the fuselage and supports the engine inside.
Adding a plug lets the engine fasten directly to the fuselage so that it can support the cowling ...
...and the edges can be thinned. The gap is small enough that you really can't see inside the cowl, so don't have to worry about detailing the rear of the engine.
Oddly, the ailerons are represented by raised lines, but the elevators are engraved.
Sorted.
And we're on our way.
The edges of the cowling need thinning, but the cowling glues onto the fuselage and supports the engine inside.
Adding a plug lets the engine fasten directly to the fuselage so that it can support the cowling ...
...and the edges can be thinned. The gap is small enough that you really can't see inside the cowl, so don't have to worry about detailing the rear of the engine.
Oddly, the ailerons are represented by raised lines, but the elevators are engraved.
Sorted.
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Re: Fokker D XXI 1/72 Matchbox/Revell of Germany
This is not a type I've come across before, its a smart looking beast.
Lovely work so far on the thinning and re-scribing, the cockpit looks really good.
Looking forward to seeing it finished...
Regards
Stuart
Lovely work so far on the thinning and re-scribing, the cockpit looks really good.
Looking forward to seeing it finished...
Regards
Stuart
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I have the PM kit...... i'll follow this with interest!
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Re: Fokker D XXI 1/72 Matchbox/Revell of Germany
I picked up the old FROG version for £1 last year. I should have a go at it sometime.
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Re: Fokker D XXI 1/72 Matchbox/Revell of Germany
Thanks...I've been meaning to do one for years now because I always think of it in the same class as the Curtiss P-36. I want to see them side by side.
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Re: Fokker D XXI 1/72 Matchbox/Revell of Germany
Nice work on the cockpit, I built the PM version last year as part of a two a/c at one time blitz, so I paid very little attention to detail but it turned out OK.
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That built one looks very good. I have an old frog one I haven't gotten round to making yet.
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Re: Fokker D XXI 1/72 Matchbox/Revell of Germany
This is the 1:1 replica in the Dutch Airforce museum. (Note: the markings are orange and not dayglo as they appear in the photoflash).
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Re: Fokker D XXI 1/72 Matchbox/Revell of Germany
Nice start, Barry. Watch out for the undercart - it is modeled fully extended so it looks very tip-toey, OOB.
Paul
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Re: Fokker D XXI 1/72 Matchbox/Revell of Germany
She's looking good Barry, what Nationality are those marks? I've been told there are NO dumb questions, but I feel stupid for not knowing, can you educate me please, at 48 I should know everything, but I just don't know this one.
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Enjoying trying to make them look real.
Enjoying trying to make them look real.
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Re: Fokker D XXI 1/72 Matchbox/Revell of Germany
Hi Steve, it's Royal Netherlands Air Force, 1939-1940/41.
Those really look sharp Splash...Which kit is the Spit from?
Already sectioned the landing gear Paul. Thanks.
I have a picture of you standing in front of that one Bassman.
Those really look sharp Splash...Which kit is the Spit from?
Already sectioned the landing gear Paul. Thanks.
I have a picture of you standing in front of that one Bassman.
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Re: Fokker D XXI 1/72 Matchbox/Revell of Germany
Progress ha come to a halt while I source the currently accepted beige color. Any suggestions?
http://www.colorserver.net/showcolor.as ... =l&bkgr=50;
http://www.colorserver.net/showcolor.as ... =l&bkgr=50;
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Re: Fokker D XXI 1/72 Matchbox/Revell of Germany
Had to put lights between the gun barrels,
fabricate propellor hub detail
Make an exhaust pipe
A little paint, and here we are.
fabricate propellor hub detail
Make an exhaust pipe
A little paint, and here we are.
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Re: Fokker D XXI 1/72 Matchbox/Revell of Germany *FINISHED
What a little stunner!
I'm a mostly full-time modeller put a part-time poster....
Re: Fokker D XXI 1/72 Matchbox/Revell of Germany *FINISHED
That's a thing of beauty. Very impressive work. I have one of these to build some place and will doubtless use this thread as reference. Incidentally I hope someone rescues the PM range and re-issues it, some of them are gems.
All the best.
Greg
All the best.
Greg
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