Greetings,
As an extension to my Fokker F1 Group Build thread, I would start a discussion regarding chipping in WWI builds.
We are all familiar with the chipping that is executed by the builder of WWII Japanese aircraft, and that done on WWII Luftwaffe builds. The theory behind both being the poor quality of the paint used on these aircraft and the shortage of resources for maintenance.

Our beloved leader, Jackflash posted this image on the F1 thread.


From this image, both Brad Cancian and myself interpreted a degree of chipping evident along the rib lines on the tail plane. As an obvious extension, this same phenomenon must have been seen across the rest of the aircraft to some extent.

So I have started some experiments to try to replicate this.

For those who have not yet seen the initial (questionable) results on the F1 thread, this is how it seemed to go.

A coat of Belached linnen was the base, on which I (too liberally) applied Humbrol Maskall by means of a sponge.


Then after over spraying with the Olive Streaking, and removing the masking...


So, last night, I stripped this back again (using supermarket brand Methylated Spirits) and reapplied the Bleached Linnen and the Maskall, but more surruptitiously.


And on removing the masking,


Now I think that some variation in the tone of the bleached linnen over the rib area befor the application of the masking and the overspray will help, but I am willing to accept any and all tips and comments.

Thanks for joining in guys.

Cheers,

Hugh

I would wonder if its on the left side of the fuselage entirely it may have something to do with the scraping away the castor oil exhaust that built up after every flight? Due to the rotation of the motor the exhaust seems to have traveled down the left side of the fuselage from under the lower left side wing.

New?


In service several weeks?

Hard to say definitively as the second image is nowhere as clear as the first.

I would hasard a guess though, that the front half of the fuselage will have suffered extensive... Trauma asociated with the burnt castor oil.

Cheers,

Hugh

I think the last attempt is real close. I do like the texturing affect you had on the right side.

Yep. Close but no cuban cigars in the offing yet.
That effect on the right hand side is due to tow things. handling with greasy fingers and surruptitious use of steel wool!

Cheers,

Hugh