1/144 Valom kits

**Roger Wilco** · 05-03-2014 22:33

Has anyone here put together one or two of these kits yet and like to comment about them?

I read an online review and the author said they were nice kits for their size.

I find the Sopwith Pup and the SE5a very appealing, but before I splurge on a couple of packs of each, I would like to here what anyone else on this forum thought of them.

I see that the struts and undercart frames and in the case of the SE5a the Lewis are Photo-etched which should look good.

Roger out!

**Baldrick62** · 05-03-2014 22:48

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/sho...acturer!/page2

See posts 63 and 69.

**Roger Wilco** · 05-04-2014 00:37

Thanks for the link Baldrick62

**robin43** · 11-19-2014 08:07

Hi Trevor.I have put together a couple of these models,they are well cast,but a bit fiddly to construct.Patience & a pair of tweezers help, The photo etch pieces are stronger than I thought they would be before I handled them. The gun is a bit of a problem on my kit the photo etch had not formed on the gun bracket for the top wing on the SE5, so I uses fine brass wire.this seems ok, The gun itself has to be folded back on itself, both of mine broke,but they glue back together ? look rather lethal. Now for the paint job,Were did I put those Pesky brushes !!! ?

**Flying Helmut** · 11-19-2014 12:14

My four Valom Fokker DVIIs

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**Nightbomber** · 11-19-2014 13:02

Great builds, Tim!

Rep on the way!

**Flying Helmut** · 11-19-2014 13:42

Thanks Wingman!
They were indeed a bit fiddly, but once I got the hang of it they went together nicely.
The photo etch struts are easily strong enough on the DVIIs, but I didn't bother with the control column or cockpit levers - placing a Reviresco pilot figure in the cockpit negated the need for any of these parts.
Also, the tail skid provided in the kit is a photo etch part which is designed to fold together before placement; a bit over-the-top I thought! I replaced it with the cut-off end of one of the staples which held the Reviresco pilot bag closed!

**Nightbomber** · 11-19-2014 13:53

The lozenge decals are apllied so nicely... I have these kits, but they are still shelved, waiting for some illumination how to make them!

**Flying Helmut** · 11-19-2014 13:59

Now that I know what I'm doing with these kits, I intend to post a step-by-step of the next one (when I find the FZ"£$%^ data card for my camera!

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**matt56** · 11-19-2014 13:59

I'm in the process of putting together the DVII, the Albatros, and the Nieuport - they're going together nicely. It's just getting used to building a model in 1/144th scale that's different (but definitely do-able). I'm using your idea, too, Tim, and canning the cockpit detail in favor of a pilot figure taking up the space. While I haven't attached wings yet, I plan on using the photo-etched struts on these first builds - if they don't work to my satisfaction, I'll find replacements. Options for that have been discussed elsewhere on the forum and are easy to find. But I really DO like the options Valom provides one with in the case of extra decals and options...:-)

The SE5a and Pup are on my future Valom order sheet...!

All the best,
Matt Materne

**FarEast** · 11-19-2014 16:08

One of each of mine

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I have Neiuports, Pups and Fokkers in the production line

**matt56** · 11-19-2014 18:21

Beautiful work, James! Quite the inspiration for us - thanks for posting these beauties...

All the best,
Matt Materne

**Burt** · 11-20-2014 02:32

Some great looking models Tim and James, must get off my fat arse and finish mine.

**BobP** · 11-20-2014 13:15

Great job by both of you.

**grumpybear** · 11-20-2014 14:30

Very nice detail and rigging also

**phililphall** · 11-21-2014 09:37

I really like the fuselage on the brown Udet. How did you do that? It looks like real wood.

**FarEast** · 11-21-2014 15:04

Originally Posted by phililphall

I really like the fuselage on the brown Udet. How did you do that? It looks like real wood.

Phil, the technique uses both acrylic paints and oil paints - it is a little time consuming but if you want to see how its done I did a 'How To' here.

Im using a 1/32 scale model to show you how its done, however its the exact same process for 1/144 but with much finer lines and later down the thread I show how its done on a Shapeways model.

**FarEast** · 11-21-2014 19:06

OHHHHHhhhh.... looks like Valn just released the new Fokker Dr.I!!!

**FarEast** · 11-21-2014 19:41

Upcoming kits in 1/144:

SPAD XIII
Hanriot HD.1

NICE!

**Flying Helmut** · 11-22-2014 15:14

Originally Posted by FarEast

OHHHHHhhhh.... looks like Valn just released the new Fokker Dr.I!!!

Finally!
Now to get hold of some.......................

**FarEast** · 11-22-2014 15:23

Tim, you can contact Václav directly and purchase via paypal. Outstanding customer service and he will even sell you decal sheets on their own.

You can contact him here