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Thread: MvR Tribute Contest: von Richthofen Fokker E. III, June 1916

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    Default MvR Tribute Contest: von Richthofen Fokker E. III, June 1916

    This is my entry for the Manfred von Richthofen Tribute (painting contest).

    Fortunately I had some Reviresco Decals for German early war planes and a Fokker E.III that doesn't hurt if I repaint it.

    It was clear for me, that I have to rig this beast. After some thoughts (Strings? Plastik fiber?) I decided to use thin steel wire.

    A damn work and when I see how good riggings jobs are in the painting showcase I really have respect for the filigree work some gamers did with their models.



    I try to add a few details: Pilot googles, a muffler (fixed with claer finish), instruments in the cockpit, etc...



    I drilled holes in the wings to fix the steel wire.



    This was the rough template I used for my repaint: Manfred von Richthofen's Fokker E.III, Kampfstaffel 8 June 1916:


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    It's a great job Sven. Such a lovely clean paint job. That rigging is beyond impressive. And all the little details like the goggles, scarf, etc are the icing on the cake. Well deserved win.

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    I would love to do things like this. Unfortunately I am a rather inpatient person. But I'm gonna buy a plane and give it a try. I might try a WW2 to practice on first.



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