A good friend of mine, Bob White, always liked the DR1 and had a favorite pilot, Lt Friedrich Kempf.  Kempf scored four kills in his triplane with Jasta 2, and had some of the most interesting markings ever applied to a DR1.  His airplane had his name emblazoned in white letters across the top wing, and the words "Remember Me?" in German on the center wing.

Bob passed away almost two years ago without ever being able to build his favorite airplane.  When Rodin came out with their 1/32 DR1 with Kempf's markings, I knew I had to build one for Bob!

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The kit goes together quite well despite a few vague spots in the instructions especially regarding placement of several parts in the cockpit area, including the ammunition boxes.  If they aren't located right the machine guns with their feed mechanisms will be difficult to attach properly later on.

When I first looked at the streaked camouflage pattern over much of the aircraft I was a bit intimidated, having never tried it before.  But with a little patience, and the help of a Floquil Field Drab basecoat and drybrushing with Tamiya Olive Drab things fell into place!

Usually building WWII and later aircraft, building Rodin's DR1 was an enjoyable change, and a chance to honor Bob's memory... Hope you're looking on old friend!

Bob

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