We have all seen Reduced Aircraft Factory post some of the color 3D printed planes that he has been working on. I chewed the cud a bit and decided to pull the trigger. I figured that if I didn't have to mess with the wing Lozenge it would be a good thing. Some individuals have done amazing decal works on their Fokker D.VII. I just do not have the patience for that. All I have to say is WOWZER! For a 3D printed plane it is amazing. The color looks really good. The wings are amazing! I really really like how the wings turned out. My perfectionism wants me to make notes about two things. First, the color in the prop isn't consistent. Thought about painting it, but heck with it. It is a game piece, not a museum piece. Second, it has the typical shapeways texture that we all know. I expected this, but my car modeler days has perfect shiny finishes burned into my brain. Again, I tell myself it is a game piece, not a museum piece. Like I said, that is my insane perfectionism bringing these up. Most people would probably not be bothered by those items. I put this thing under my magnifying glass I use for painting and those two minor details are the only things I have a twitch about. Heck, it even has the peg on the bottom so you don't have to mess with magnets and such if you don't want to. It does have a slight gloss/satin look to it. You can see it twinkle with my flash in a couple of the picture I have attached. I would say if you don't want to paint your own, and don't mind the premium, buy one. Hopefully the prices will come down in time. We will have to see.
My final thoughts. I love this plane! Amazing work. Reduced Aircraft Factory has a home run here. I hope he does other models like Albatros D.Va Jasta 5, Siemens Schuckert, more Fokker D.VII schemes, and other great paint schemes. Big thanks and kudos to Reduced Aircraft Factory!!!
Here are some pictures of the one I received.
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