Fokker Dr.1: Neux vs Ares

[Gallo Rojo]

Cheers!

I have two MvR all red Triplanes.

On the LEFT a modified NEUX original: peg removed to acomodate a gimball, pilot added
On the RIGHT an un-touched ARES original

I'm trying to figure out which one is better -- the in this contest will be repainted into Werner Voss'

Over all these are my impressions:

ARES MODIFIED:

Pross:
I like its brighter red color better
Spining propeller

Cons:
Modifications: peg removed and pilot added
Rudder is not accurate (to square)

NEUX ORIGINAL:

Pros:

Completelly originial from a collectors perspective: it has its peg
Rudder seems to be better represented -- although I think it may be a little to small (?)

Cons:
I don't like its darker red color
No spining propeller

Possible modifications:

IMPROVED ARES:
Add a 3D printed peg, paint it red, make it look like original
Remove or improve pilot
Clip parts of rudder to roud it up -- make it more realistic

NEUX MODIFIED:
Carefully add a coat or two of a lighter and brighter red

So ... QUESTIONS FOR THE POLL:

Which of the FOUR possible Triplanes is better: ARES as it is? ARES with further modificatiosn? NEUX as it is? NEUX with SUGGESTED MODIFICATIOSN?

I'm also interested to know which original miniature you guys prefere overall and why, both from historical and game pourposes

LET'S THE CARNAGE BEGGIN AND THE DEMOCRACY REIGNS!

[Naharaht]

May we see the photographs, please, Ezekiel?

[Gallo Rojo]

May we see the photographs, please, Ezekiel?

just added. had forgotten. my bad.

[Shadowcat]

Prefer the one on the right, like the darker color and the pilot fig in the left is too large in my opinion.

[flash]

Don't think your poll matches the aircraft correctly Ezekiel ?
I'd go for the Nexus model (on the left) myself, the wings are so much better than those on the Ares one. Pilot, rudder, paint colour can all be corrected, wings cannot.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

I am with you Dave. I prefer the Nexus model.
Rob.

[Gallo Rojo]

Don't think your poll matches the aircraft correctly Ezekiel ?

I made a mistake with poll ... damitt ... dunno if can edit poll

[Flying Helmut]

Nexus original - the rudder is set FAR too low in the Ares model

[Gallo Rojo]

I've made my mind: I'll keep NEUX, add a shapeways stand-peg, round up the rudder, fix the pilot. Will post a pick when is done.

ARES' will go either to re-painting or for selling

[Gallo Rojo]

On the RIGHT: ARES Fokker Dr.I OUT OF THE BOX
On the LEFT: NEUX Fokker Dr.I MODIFIED: rudder rounded, original stand-peg replaced by Shapeways, little 1/144 MvR pilot added