Fokker VIII 1/48th scale by Eduard.

[Brokeneagle]

Cool! That fella looks like he's absolutely stuffed in that cockpit.

agreed. Great project though. I love these - I have a 1/32 scale in my stash.

 

[centaur567]

Cool! That fella looks like he's absolutely stuffed in that cockpit.

Yea, he's a big guy and had to lose a lot of weight too.
Decided to attach the struts before painting in order to get a good glue bond. Same for the tail. I'm planning to paint it all white before applying the decals. Gary S.

 

[moon puppy]

 

[centaur567]

Managed to get the struts glued in place. The wing is not glued on yet. Gary S.

 

[moon puppy]

Wow looks like a great fit Gary.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

Always liked this plane. Built a Guillows flying model back in high school. Have no idea what happened to it.

 

[Barney]

I built the Aurora kit back in the 50's and have this kit in the stash.

I usually don't attempt WW1 aircraft, but...

 

[centaur567]

I built the Aurora kit back in the 50's and have this kit in the stash.

I usually don't attempt WW1 aircraft, but...

Go for it!!
The model is ready for paint and then painted for the application of the decals. Some touch up is needed. Gary S.

 

[centaur567]

The upper cowling, struts and sides of excel wing are painted dark green. Started the application of the lozenge decals. I want to let it set before attempting the side decals. Gary S.

 

[moon puppy]

Wise move Gary. Looking good!

 

[centaur567]

After piecing 5 sections of decals, the upper lozenge is on. Some minor t ouch up is needed as if that is a surprise. The instructions say to use lozenge on the excel wing. I've seen others who painted it the same colors as the wing.
Gary S.

 

[moon puppy]

Looking good Gary.

 

[centaur567]

The lower lozenge is on and in the process I broke off the axel wing which worked out well for painting it later. The up side tail stripes were also applied. Now the Solvaset has to do it's thing.
Gary S.

 

[moon puppy]

Let the chemicals do their thing.