Unfortunately, well-meaning people propagate incorrect information without double-checking with other sources, and 'Valom' (bless 'em!) are major players in this.Originally Posted by Killer Moth
My Jasta 2 Research Project highlighted mistakes and/or disagreements in more than 75% of the publications I used!
Do you still have the 'Valom' Fokker Dr.1 box? If so, can you tell me what colour the upper surface of the top wing of Lothar von Richthofen's kite should be?
I laugh in the face of danger - then I hide until it goes away!
Possibly! I'm doing my spring cleaning, today!
Unfortunately, well-meaning people propagate incorrect information without double-checking with other sources, and 'Valom' (bless 'em!) are major players in this.
My Jasta 2 Research Project highlighted mistakes and/or disagreements in more than 75% of the publications I used!
Do you still have the 'Valom' Fokker Dr.1 box? If so, can you tell me what colour the upper surface of the top wing of Lothar von Richthofen's kite should be?
This isn't finished; I just had to share because I'm really excited about it. I opted for the classic olive/butter colors.
Based on: https://digitalcollections.museumoff...%2C1932%2C1066
Last edited by Killer Moth; 05-06-2022 at 22:23.
Well, since others have asked:-Do you still have the 'Valom' Fokker Dr.1 box? If so, can you tell me what colour the upper surface of the top wing of Lothar von Richthofen's kite should be?
The back of the box has the top wing upper surface as yellow, in the full colour paint scheme.
The front (and sides) of the box display box art showing the top wing upper surface as green Factory Finish "streaky" camo.
'Valom' can't even agree with themselves!
I laugh in the face of danger - then I hide until it goes away!
Here are a couple more... Udet & Goering
Fine-looking opponents for your Camels, Brian
As Chris said, great pair to oppose those Camels. Well done!
Nice!
Both of these guys need Ace Skills so that they can open up a can of whoop-ass when they're not flying their D.VII's.
I don't know about Göring, but Udet should get Acrobatic Pilot, Stuntman, Daredevil, and Super Ace; no questions asked.
Rats!
More Fokker Tripes to add to my painting queue!
Super pair of DR.1s, Brian!
I laugh in the face of danger - then I hide until it goes away!
Those look fantastic.I might have to try out the streaky paint style.
Sadly Rep Gun jammed.
great paint job Brian
Fokker Dr.1 Jasta 7 Josef Jacobs
Original model - ARES Fokker DR.1 Kempf
Fuselage and Wings - Halfords Black Primer spray
Engine - GW Lead Belcher with black wash and highlighted with GW Runefang Steel
Propeller - Foundry Chestnut 53a
Rudder - Foundry Arctic Grey - 33c
Gloss Varnish - Windsor and Newton
Decals - Valom
This is the first of my Jacobs re-paints. I intend to add his other significant aircraft including Fokker E.III, Fokker D.II, Halberstadt D.II, Albatros D.II, D.III and D.V (the ARES official plane), Pfalz D.III and Fokker D.VII.
Seeing the photos I realise I haven't painted the wheels discs or engine cowling.I'll add those later today.
Really nice job! It is really awesome!
That's a really nice Jacobs
I laugh in the face of danger - then I hide until it goes away!
good looking plane
Nice Fokker, Gary, the Dr1 that is, though he's nice too !
Sapiens qui vigilat... "He is wise who watches"
Fokker Dr.1 Jasta 18 August Raben
Valom Fokker Dr.1
Fuselage and Upper Wings - Valom Vermillion
Tail, Rudder and Rear Fuselage - Foundry Canvas 8c
Tyres and Machine Guns - Foundry Equipment Black 101a
Propeller - Foundry Chestnut 53a
Engine - GW Lead Belcher, black wash and highlighted with GW Runefang Steel
Underwings and Wing Struts - Misterkit Albatros Pale Blue
Decals - Valom
Very nice, Gary
Nice one
Super Dr.1 Gary. Your fleet is growing in leaps and bounds!
Really nice Raben!
I laugh in the face of danger - then I hide until it goes away!
Great job, Gary.
Beautiful work Gary
But Rep gun jammed
Great job! Love the color choice!
Fokker Dr.1 586/17, Leutnant Ernst Udet, Jasta 4, May 1918
'Ares' Fokker Dr.1 "Kirschstein", reworked and 75% repainted
Almost all paints by 'Vallejo'...
"Cold Grey" tyres
"Black" and "White" pylons and struts, top wing and vertical stabilizer (upper and lower surfaces)
"White" rudder
"Sky Blue" undersides of middle and lower wings and fuselage
"Yellow Ochre" prop blades, overpainted with "Transparent Natural Wood"
"Oily Steel" engine and machine guns
"Cavalry Brown" cockpit rim
Pilot - "Flat Earth" flying jacket, "Leather Brown" helmet, "Silver" goggles, "Bronzed Flesh" face
Decals:
mehusla 1/144 Direct "Dark Olive Brown" Fokker Streaky camo, Weights Table, red "LO" fuselage sides
Dom's Decals rudder crosses
'Misterkit' "Fokker Green" retouching on damaged canvas, plus edges of middle and lower wings where needed
I laugh in the face of danger - then I hide until it goes away!
Wow, want one of these, guess must look again for a Kirchstein
Great painting on that Fokker.
I know a guy who has a few....
I laugh in the face of danger - then I hide until it goes away!
Very nice, Tim!
Some nice planes! Really love both of the recent posts!
"Kirschstein" -> "Udet" conversion details now posted in the Hobby Room here:-
https://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/sh...e-to-the-other
I laugh in the face of danger - then I hide until it goes away!
I have read it, thank you. So much for an easy Ares conversion.
First repaint in the books! Shapeways models took a bit of effort to be prepped for painting, and then the decals proved to be a proper pain in the butt, but I love it!
Last edited by alpine; 08-11-2022 at 14:47.
Nicely done Michael
Great job on your Shapeways Jacobs.
Very nice.
Thanks guys! Had to update one of my photos above as they were duplicated. Perfect time to share my “Raben” Fokker as well
Currently working on a few members of Jasta 19 as well. Will update when done
Nice Raben. I need one of these. I think we all need one of these.
They'll do!
Well done.
I laugh in the face of danger - then I hide until it goes away!
Very nice, Michael!
REP
Fokker Dr.1 - Ltn Hermann Becker - Jasta 12 - March 1918
Original model - Valom
Front Fuselage, upper wings - Mix of Vallejo US Field Drab 70.873 and Golden Olive 70.857 50/50, then drybrushed with Foundry Moss 29b and 29c.
Upper wing marking panels - Mix of Foundry Forest Green 26c and Vallejo White 70/30
Tyres, rear fuselage, upper tailplane and rudder - Vallejo Black 70.950
Engine cowling - Vallejo White 70.951
Engine and machine guns - GW Leadbelcher with Nuln oil wash
Pilot - Vallejo Leather Brown 70.871
Undersides, lower wings, lower tailplane, undercarriage and struts - Misterkit Albatros Pale Blue GC 03
Superb Dr1 Gary! Love your streak look.
Another cracking bit of art work Gary.
Rob.
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
Great Dr.1 Gary. REP gun jammed but the thought is there
Another great looking scout for the Kaiser!
Lovely tripe!
I laugh in the face of danger - then I hide until it goes away!
Looks great, Gary (as all of your work does)
Gorgeous Dr.1, Gary
Thanks for the kind words. I thought I had enough Dr.1s but I promised myself that I would try the streaky paintwork. I might have to do a couple more to see if I can improve the colouring to be a little greener.
Very attractive Dr.1, Gary. Really very pretty, and expertly executed.
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