MvR Tribute Contest: von Richthofen Fokker E. III, June 1916

This is my entry for the Manfred von Richthofen Tribute (painting contest).

Fortunately I had some Reviresco Decals for German early war planes and a Fokker E.III that doesn't hurt if I repaint it.

It was clear for me, that I have to rig this beast. After some thoughts (Strings? Plastik fiber?) I decided to use thin steel wire.

A damn work and when I see how good riggings jobs are in the painting showcase I really have respect for the filigree work some gamers did with their models. :hatsoff:

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/att...7&d=1368789995

I try to add a few details: Pilot googles, a muffler (fixed with claer finish), instruments in the cockpit, etc...

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/att...8&d=1368789995

I drilled holes in the wings to fix the steel wire.

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/att...0&d=1368789995

This was the rough template I used for my repaint: Manfred von Richthofen's Fokker E.III, Kampfstaffel 8 June 1916:

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/att...9&d=1371232412

It's a great job Sven. Such a lovely clean paint job. That rigging is beyond impressive. And all the little details like the goggles, scarf, etc are the icing on the cake. Well deserved win. :thumbsup:

I would love to do things like this. Unfortunately I am a rather inpatient person. But I'm gonna buy a plane and give it a try. I might try a WW2 to practice on first.