Fokker Eindecker E.II (Airfix 1/72)
I always wanted to build a WWI era aeroplane. However, the idea of rigging it put me off until I saw this kit from Airfix. Easy kit, very good detail and a not so complicated rigging.
So I decided to give it a go.
I’ve learned a few new (for me at least) techniques like: painting a convincing wood propeller, rigging ( I used only EZ Line and CA Glue for this enterprise and I’m quite happy with the results).
I could not find an exact match for the dope colour and ended up mixing a fell Tamiya shades to get an approximate match. I decided to spray the white parts of the decals and also the fuselage band since all reviews I’ve read they mentioned the decal didn’t match properly and this was the most difficult part of the whole process.
If you’re interested please follow this link for my blog with the Work in Progress details:
https://armouredsprue.blogspot.com/2018/11/fokker-eindecker-eii-6915-baron-kurt.html
Cheers
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Pedro L. Rocha said on February 14, 2019
Paulo, Belo trabalho numa escala tao diminuta! Well done indeed
Paulo Castro said on February 14, 2019
Obrigado Pedro. Na verdade o kit é muito bem detalhado e encaixes perfeitos. Muito fácil de montar.
David Mills said on February 14, 2019
Lovely work Paulo brings this little aircraft to life!
Paulo Castro said on February 14, 2019
Thanks mate. It really was a fun and easy build to be honest.
Cheers
Jeff Bailey said on February 14, 2019
Great looking Eindecker, Paolo!
Paulo Castro said on February 14, 2019
Thanks Jeff for your kind words.
Greg Kittinger said on February 14, 2019
Well done – it looks great!
Paulo Castro said on February 14, 2019
Hi Greg
I think the photos have distorted the colour a little bit. I’m considering re-taking the photos, it looks yellower in the photos than real model.
Cheers
Tom Cleaver said on February 15, 2019
That looks really nice – hard to believe it’s 1/72.
Paulo Castro said on February 15, 2019
Thanks Tom. I know, it’s a really tiny wee model this one.
Cheers
Peter Klin said on February 15, 2019
Thanks for the link – excellent build and interesting tips there. Liked very much!
Paulo Castro said on February 16, 2019
Thanks Peter
Matt Minnichsoffer said on February 15, 2019
1/72?! Wow. Great first build of WWI plane.
Paulo Castro said on February 16, 2019
Yes! The gentlemen scale. Thanks
Phil Steele said on February 15, 2019
Looks great !! Smashing job on the rigging.
Paulo Castro said on February 16, 2019
Thanks Phill
It really was easier than I was thinking it would be.
Cheers
Paulo