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Your Fokker turned out very nice. 👍

Dan

My F-15 model found its final place in the exposition case in the local hobby shop, proudly showing off together with other models of mine:

Dan

Please note that the green color was applied by Fokker using a stiff brushes to deliberately obtain a streaked finish. I am looking forward to see this classic finished.

Dan

PS - I just noticed that the start of this build is appended to the Re 2005 one. I see that the streaking finish is what you are aiming at, so discard my comment above. If you would like to accept a comment on the result so far, I would say that it conveys the impression. However, in my view, we have to consider that the finish was done manually by brush strokes and if you imagine a person in scale doing that, probably you could have obtained a finer (smaller scale) texture. But this is just a thought of mine. 

You got an imposing model from this old lady with a great three tone livery. The cockpit through the canopy looks great.

Congrats,

Dan

As already said by @Canute, the only way to avoid silvering of decals is to prepare the surface with a gloss coat. Unfortunately this means that you have to restore the wanted finish (matt or satin) afterwards. The Tamiya decals are known to be thick and recalcitrant to settling agents Pressing them down with pads soaked with rather hot water might help (probably the heat softens the decals and helps them to conform). If you have a look to my Spitfire in the link below you may see the result that I obtained with them. There I used hot water followed by numerous applications of Micro set/sol. I also sliced the decals around recessed or prominent details in several cases.

Dan

Amazing level of details. Following silently.

Cheers,

Dan

It turned out very nice. The reveresed insignias on the wing are barely noticeable and do not detract from the good look of the model. I like the green finish which is not dead matt. Indeed, the paint used by Reggiane was a very dark green and had a degree of shine, probably to increase wear resistance and decrease drag.

Cheers,

Dan

Lovely model and beautiful presentation. As said, there is a lot to like: the careful assebly, the great finish, the rigging, the propeller, the many details, etc.

2 hours ago, CDW said:

I will put a dull coat over all to unify the model

Are you aiming at muting the large decals? In that case, I might see your point.

Have you tried to play a bit with post-processing the picture? I would like to see one of them turned into B/W or, better, to sepia.

Congrats,

Dan

10 hours ago, ccoyle said:

I now have "all three" kinds of cataracts in their early stages of formation. No doubt this is from years of squinting at tiny modeling elements.

Hi Chris, let me add to what already said on this subject, having had the same problem and, luckily, a very satisfactory solution of it.

I do not think that you activity of making models had anything to do with the insurgence of a cataract (although I rekonise that you used the sentence ironically). Among causes, we have: genetics, ageing and degradation due to UV exposure. I had all of these (I spent in my youth lot of time in sunny places without any sunglasses protections). Said that, the surgery resolved the problem brilliantly and I could see the world with new eyes (literally).

Beautiful model. The green finish is spectacular and the rigging gives that busy look which is typical of these biplanes, I love it.

Cheers,

Dan

On 11/3/2022 at 5:59 PM, FriedClams said:

Congratulations Dan on the completion of a beautiful model.

Thanks Gary, I appreciate your comment.

Dan

Nice job on this great looking plane.

I hate to say it now, but the insignias of the 'fasci's are unfortunately all upside down (including the colored one below the cockpit). If that doesn't bother you, I would suggest to leave them like that (it could even have an associated ideological meaning, if you wish). 

Greetings,

Dan

Great looking radial!

Dan

1 hour ago, ccoyle said:

It's a weird lay, to be sure, but one can't argue with success, and the F.2b was very successful.

I believe it was the first combat plane to be called 'fighter'.

Which scale?

Very nicely done!

Dan

Great work on painting the cockpit,

greetings,

Dan

Nice looking green finish. WWI planes have a special allure to me.

Dan

Nice Mossie and great pair, Andrew.

Cheers,

Dan

Intresting subject, one of the sleekest Italian planes.

PS there is a spelling typo in the name of the title, the correct name is 'Reggiane' 😉

On 10/5/2022 at 12:44 AM, Edwardkenway said:

Nicely done, Dan👍

Thanks Edward, much appreciated 🙂

Gorgeous, cool Emil. Masterfully done.

Cheers,

Dan

On 10/1/2022 at 6:20 PM, Landlubber Mike said:

Outstanding work Dan!!  Very well done!

Thank you Mike, glad that you like my model!

Cheers,

Dan

10 hours ago, amateur said:

Better than the original  

Hope you will show us more of your art and wizzardry!

Hi Jan. thank you for visiting my build. Where are you located in the Netherlands? From one of your posts I deduced you are in the area around Soesterberg. I live in the vicinity of Leiden.

Due to other commitments, I will not build other models for a while, but surely I will be back. 😉

Greetings,

Dan

19 hours ago, Jack12477 said:

Very impressive model, Dan.

16 hours ago, Canute said:

Well done, Dan. The sunlight shots really show up well.

13 hours ago, Old Collingwood said:

You did a Fantastic job on it  Dan a  True  Grim Reaper.

Thank you gentlemen! Your company was very much appreciated.

20 hours ago, Egilman said:

You nailed it brother! That is not an easy scheme to replicate weathered like that....

It was an enjoyable model to build and to experiment with. I appreciated your support along with your comments.

Warm greetings,

Dan