1/48 Eduard Fokker D. VII 

by Bill Lachance

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This is Eduard's Fokker D. VII (Fokker production), built straight from the box. There are markings for four aircraft, including four and five color upper and lower lozenge decals and rib tapes. A fret of color photoetched parts is also in the box.

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This kit is beautifully detailed, and doesn't really need any aftermarket materials, unless you wish to have different markings. Two separate fuselages, exhausts, and radiators are included. Either the first or last Fokker production version can be built. This is the last version, with the single exhaust, notched radiator, and extra cooling louvers.

I have not built a 1/48 WW I aircraft in about ten years, since the DML kits were available. There are many interesting early 'flying machine" kits available, but the wing and landing gear alignment (and the rigging!) have always intimidated me. I found there was NOTHING to fear from this kit. The strut alignment takes care of itself, without large plugs or "U" shapes (which create unsightly gaps in difficult-to-cleanup areas of detail).

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Eduard's molding is top notch. I have never seen another manufacturer mold parts as tiny, delicate, or thin. The rudder is so thin and sharp, it's translucent!

The decals are beautifully printed, and include Fokker logos and stencils. The lozenge is sectioned, and fits perfectly.

If you want to add some WW I aircraft to your collection, check out the ones from Eduard. The Fokker D. VII and E. V have minimal rigging, and are excellent choices as an introduction to aircraft of the First World War.

Bill 

Visit my website to see other models of mine, I also build models on commission.  http://www.pix.prettyneatinc.com/

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Photos and text © by Bill Lachance