Ian Warren
SOH-CM-2013

Looks superb Deke , this aircraft could not have come out at a better time , Milton and his teams Tracker series is ideally suited to the big "O":salute:<input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><input jscode="leoInternalChangeDone()" onclick="if(typeof(jsCall)=='function'){jsCall();}else{setTimeout('jsCall()',500);}" id="jsProxy" type="hidden">

...but as the title indicates it is a thread about the paintlkit, I thought you wouldn't mind that I used to thread to mention I made some use of the piantkit as well :running: In August 1917 two prototypes of the Fokker tri-plane were delivered. The 102/17 went to Manfred von Richthofen and 103/17 was delivered to Werner Voss. Von Richthofen was not impressed, mainly because it was slower than the Albatross D.V it should replace and handed the aircraft over to Kurt Wolff. Although van Richthofen initially disliked the aircraft he made scored two victories with the 102/17. On 15 September Wolff was killed in this aircraft in a dogfight with Norman MacGregor. Aircraft number 103/17 was flown by Werner Voss who was impressed by maneuverability of the aircraft and later convinced von Richthofen about the qualities of the aircraft. The "face" on the engine cover is based on the images on Japanese flighter kites, which Voss used to fly with his cousins in Krefeld. The aircraft was equipped with a French Le Rhône engine which was more reliable than the German Oberursel copy. Voss was killed in this aircraft on 23 September after a fight with six aces from RAF 56 squadron. The aircraft were delivered in an overall turquoise finish with olive brush strokes over the upper surfaces. There is a lot of discussion about the colour of the engine and wheel covers. Some sources claim they were painted in the unit colour (yellow). However I haven't been able to find one single picture which supports this claim. Cheers, Huub

Brilliant Zsolt , saw this one in its last years in operation - final being white and orange in 1988/89... mes thinks i'd better re-install me Mirage quickly :cool:<input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><input jscode="leoInternalChangeDone()" onclick="if(typeof(jsCall)=='function'){jsCall();}else{setTimeout('jsCall()',500);}" id="jsProxy" type="hidden">

Flyboy, most of Bob "Banana Bob" Riviera's prop blurs have been uploaded by OleBoy here in the file library at the SimOuthouse. Just do a search on "bob riviera" in the file library. Thanks for another beautiful repaint John! Cheers, Huub

Fokker DR.I in factory finish.

I bought the Hudson at the special introductory price and still can't believe I got such a fine and comprehensive package so cheaply! Will fork over the cash for the expansion (still a killer price) with the greatest of pleasure! Keep up the good work Francois.

Although I fully understand your reasoning, I liked the site as it gave a such a nice clear overview of all your models. Thanks for maintaining it all these years! Huub

Thanks Paul, really appreciated! Huub

Looks great John. I watched that movie already earlier this day. I recognised the formation and knew your screenshots must have been based on this movie. The painting my father did was based on a picture he had in a book. My father could paint really beautiful skies. Cheers, Huub

Thanks John, downloading now. BTW nice screenshots of the flying circus. The second screenshot reminds me of a painting my father once did. It has been above my bed for many years and suddenly I wonder what happened with it as I left it with my parents when I left home and both my parents aren't there anymore to tell me. Cheers, Huub

One great video , the one I really liked in your PB album was the Sykhawks operations on the HMAS Melbourne , only aircraft carrier i've seen with my real eyeballs in 1980 just before they put her out to pasture across the bay in Sydney , I run around to get a view as the tugs were juggling it around from the Opera house , the best view point :cool: <input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><input jscode="leoInternalChangeDone()" onclick="if(typeof(jsCall)=='function'){jsCall();}else{setTimeout('jsCall()',500);}" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><input onclick="if(typeof(jsCall)=='function'){jsCall();}else{setTimeout('jsCall()',500);}" id="jsProxy" type="hidden">

Looks i'll have to get across there , Andy , a MP maybe :cool:<input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><input jscode="leoInternalChangeDone()" onclick="if(typeof(jsCall)=='function'){jsCall();}else{setTimeout('jsCall()',500);}" id="jsProxy" type="hidden">

Great little movie Navy81 , I really did like the bolter looking from the bows between the Crusaders ... Brilliant :cool: ... one thing that caught my attention was the Skyraider ... that was extra COOL :cool:<input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><input jscode="leoInternalChangeDone()" onclick="if(typeof(jsCall)=='function'){jsCall();}else{setTimeout('jsCall()',500);}" id="jsProxy" type="hidden">

Nice, I like it. Let me know when you release it. :-) Craig.

You have to love these , have both this and the Nemeth model , they really look mean and purposeful :cool:<input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><input jscode="leoInternalChangeDone()" onclick="if(typeof(jsCall)=='function'){jsCall();}else{setTimeout('jsCall()',500);}" id="jsProxy" type="hidden">

Now that is a Goodie to be in formation with my Syksim Mirage C :cool:<input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><input jscode="leoInternalChangeDone()" onclick="if(typeof(jsCall)=='function'){jsCall();}else{setTimeout('jsCall()',500);}" id="jsProxy" type="hidden">

Nice scenery Francois. Are the black&white ground textures intentional? Cheers, Huub

Thanks John, I have the paintkit. Now I need to find some time to make some good use of it. Cheers, Huub

Wow, just released, but already a Classic! Thanks Restauravia team! Huub

I'm really looking forward to you work John. It is a real coincidence as I was actually looking for a paintkit for this model. And Google brought me to this thread! :icon_lol: :icon_lol: :icon_lol: The Dutch "Early bird foundation" has two Dr-1 replica's one built by the foundation (PH-DRI) powered with a Siemens radial engine and one replica built in the US powered by a 165 HP Warner radial engine (PH-EBF). http://www.vroegevogels.org/en/fokker-dr1 The green/red one is currently on display in the Aviodrome museum. Chris "Eagleskinner" Brisland did a repaint depicting the blue one. I was intending to do one of Manfred van Richthofen's aircraft, most likely one which isn't completely red. I assume it will be included in your release. If not, I would love to have a copy of your paint kit.

Gary , Tilly looks great , hav'nt had a chance to adjust the A4s yet .. that really adds to it :cool:<input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><input jscode="leoInternalChangeDone()" onclick="if(typeof(jsCall)=='function'){jsCall();}else{setTimeout('jsCall()',500);}" id="jsProxy" type="hidden">

A very promising project Bill! Thanks for the images. The picture of the big A is taken in the National Army Museum in Brussels (Belgium). When my memory is still correct the history of this aircraft was on the sign in front of the airplane. I might have a picture of this sign or perhaps JanKees can have a look as he is living in Brussels. Cheers, Huub

Brilliant Screens :cool: , After helping a few visitors in questioning the operation of the interrupter gear on a Sopwith Pup at the Wigram museum after they left i pondered over it and looking again - thinking and now off course all this happened nearly a hundred years ago ..... these guys really had Balls .. Today in Omaka , I really would love to go for a flight and in one specific the Bristol Fighter ... a few off these were on charge with the RNZAF right up to 1939 as instructional airframes ... last flown operationally in 1936 .. now that's the well past use by date ! <input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><input jscode="leoInternalChangeDone()" onclick="if(typeof(jsCall)=='function'){jsCall();}else{setTimeout('jsCall()',500);}" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><input onclick="if(typeof(jsCall)=='function'){jsCall();}else{setTimeout('jsCall()',500);}" id="jsProxy" type="hidden">

All the excitement was packed in the last part of the game. The Dutch cup final was played last Thursday and the underdog won as well. Cheers, Huub

70 minutes played already, still no goal! :jump:

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Screens like that , you would think New Zealands aviation photographer Gavin Conroy was here on the occasion :icon_lol: Brilliant screens .. now we did have a NZFFer working on a scenery to match this superbly .. guess have to give Nick a nudge and see how hes going with it :cool: <input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><input jscode="leoInternalChangeDone()" onclick="if(typeof(jsCall)=='function'){jsCall();}else{setTimeout('jsCall()',500);}" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><input onclick="if(typeof(jsCall)=='function'){jsCall();}else{setTimeout('jsCall()',500);}" id="jsProxy" type="hidden">

Something i did not notice , working on the Christchruch city rebuild thought I may have turned the Ground scenery shadows off but on checking it is ticked , ill have a look later on and confirm whether shadows are built in on this model . <input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><input jscode="leoInternalChangeDone()" onclick="if(typeof(jsCall)=='function'){jsCall();}else{setTimeout('jsCall()',500);}" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><input onclick="if(typeof(jsCall)=='function'){jsCall();}else{setTimeout('jsCall()',500);}" id="jsProxy" type="hidden">

That is SDB's early 1980's deck setup from one of the chosen flights , this one is of the default flights off Australian coast . <input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><input jscode="leoInternalChangeDone()" onclick="if(typeof(jsCall)=='function'){jsCall();}else{setTimeout('jsCall()',500);}" id="jsProxy" type="hidden">

Nice shots John. I can't look at the Brisfit without wondering about the fate of the extreme talented designer who made it. Cheers, Huub