Hachette Build the red barons fokker dr1 1/8 scale.

[peterairfix]

Where do I start first of all this magazine part work came out in 2004 I have had a stab at this before but my skills weren't that good.
I brought a complete unstarted set witch is most unusual and you could say rare
Some pictures of whats I store.

 

[papa 695]

Looks like lots of work Peter, but should look stunning when completed.
Are you going to try and put fabric on it?

 

[peterairfix]

Are you going to try and put fabric on it

The last time I tried I made a complete #&&&#@# up but as I have more skills I am definitely going to have a go

 

[Jim R]

Looks very interesting Peter

 

[Waspie]

I used to love building balsa kit planes. And that looks a cracking model to build indeed.

My balsa aircraft building came to an abrupt end when all my five aircraft I had spent years constructing were converted to matchwood by an Ayr based removal company!! Ever since - just never had the inkling.

Only ever flew them once to prove they worked, then stored. To me, the skill and pleasure was in the building!!

Really look forward to watching this come together.

 

[outrunner]

As another who used to build and fly balsa (and foam) model aircraft it should be OK to build but will take a bit of time. If you cover it with Solartex it will give the real fabric look but left open it would also look good and any onlookers could see the work you put in.

Andy.

 

[peterairfix]

Part one finished this part fits between the wheels.

 

[scottie3158]

That should keep you out of mischief for a while, I will follow along if you don't mind.

 

[peterairfix]

That should keep you out of mischief for a while, I will follow along if you don't mind.

Pull up a chair

 

[peterairfix]

I will say two wing sections completed but knowing part works there will something later for them

 

[Mickc1440]

I’ll follow along too Peter

 

[Ian M]

You are on a roll dude.
What are you going to build next week lol.

That looks an impressive kit that. What's the wingspan like?

 

[peterairfix]

That looks an impressive kit that. What's the wingspan like

I am about to join the two halves together so I will put some pictures up tomorrow

 

[stillp]

That looks an impressive kit that. What's the wingspan like?

Should be just under 900 mm.
Pete

 

[peterairfix]

I forgot to add I made up one of machine guns

 

[flyjoe180]

Doing a fabulous job Peter. I have this kit too. I'm watching with interest to see how you deal with this build.

 

[peterairfix]

Lower wing finished for now

 

[Ian M]

Lower wing finished for now View attachment 485114

You might want to lie that flat Peter.

 

[peterairfix]

You might want to lie that flat Peter.

It won't be needed for a bit or so the magazine says it's now stored flat on top of the wardrobe.