discussion Airfix 1:72 Fokker Eindecker E11

[colin m]

Another new tool from Airfix. A great little kit. I haven't bothered with a build thread, because there isn't much to show really, but I did want to show you all this. The gun, remember this is 1:72
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And this gun represents the standard of the rest of the kit as well.

The rigging was a bit of a pain, it seems my EZ line wouldn't attach to easily with my CA glue. I might just be out of practice as I did damage a couple of wires ! Paints are Vallejo, with a flat coat by Mig. The engine and cowling are Alclad.
So, the completed model and my Mk1a generic WW1 base (you've seen it before)
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Finally, an 'arty' image - ok I found filters on the computer.
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More than happy to answer any questions.

Colin M..

 

[papa 695]

Great work Colin it looks fantastic. I've been thinking about getting one of these, and now seeing yours its going to be at the top of the list.

 

[Guest]

That's really good Colin. It's hard to pick out any particular areas because the standard is so high, but I especially like the cowling & prop. Getting those so good in 1/72 is excellent!

 

[Coops3d]

Awesome work Colin.....looks brilliant!

 

[Guest]

That's fantastic, Colin. The propeller is gorgeous, and it's difficult to believe the whole thing is 1/72. You've done a great job, and so have Airfix. I remember the old Revell kit of the EIII - definitely an improvement on that! I used to make exclusively pre-1939 stuff, but have concentrated on WWII since returning to modelling a few years back. I'm almost tempted to shift back an era again...

 

[Robert1968]

Awesome , this looks fantastic and the last pic really gives it authenticity a faultless model. Love the whole thing.

Really great

Regards

Robert

 

[Thorbrand]

Excellent job, i think the propeller looks very convincing

 

[colin m]

Thanks you all for the comments. It's a kit I can certainly recommend.

I've been thinking about getting one of these

For about a fiver, you can't really go wrong. Get one.

I remember the old Revell kit of the EIII

I built an Eindecker many many years ago, so it was possibly the Revel one as well. I don't remember much about the kit, but do remember inspiration coming from a Sunday night program involving the RFC with their Be2's having trouble taking on Eindeckers.

 

[Guest]

Superb work Colin. Very well done on the wood grain color of the propeller. Great work on the strings too.

 

[yak face]

Absolutely superb colin, a beautifully clean build. It looks a fantastic little kit and the finish youve got is flawless, i particularly like the prop and the way youve got the shading between the ribs on the large wing decals. cheers tony

 

[bazers]

Brill Colin i use to build lots of these about 40 years but they did not look as good as this?

 

[Guest]

I have built one of these in 1/48 and it didn't come close to what you have achieved in 1/72. Stunning work beautifully presented Colin.

 

[colin m]

Thanks again for having a look.

shading between the ribs on the large wing decals

This is the first time I've ever sprayed a Tamiya paint (Grey smoke to highlight the ribs) It was very diluted at a really low pressure and not once did the needle clog up. I'm now quite impressed with Tamiya paints.

 

[flyjoe180]

Beautiful build Colin. I've got this kit, it looks nicely detailed for the scale.

 

[Guest]

Wow, Colin......that's brilliant. Really an eyecatcher in 1/72!!!