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Title: COMPLETED - 'Skinned' Fokker D.VII
Post by: Mike Norris on February 09, 2019, 08:14:59 PM
Hi all,
In memory of 'Des', I thought I'd like to attempt a double build, consisting two Fokker D.VII aircraft and two figures.
A complete 'skinned' Fokker D.VII - Wingnut Wings Kit No:32027.
A 3D printed 'Aviattic' 'Skeletal' Fokker D.VII from 'ShapeWays'.
Anthony Fokker figure from 'Aviattic'.
Photographer figure from 'BlackDog Models'.

Mike

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/kit1.jpg)

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/kit2.jpg)

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/kit3.jpg)

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/kit4.jpg)

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/2.jpg)

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/3.jpg)
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Juan on February 10, 2019, 12:09:56 AM
Wow Mike, blown away by your choices  ;D.  Really looking forward for your progress.
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Monty on February 10, 2019, 12:46:41 AM
Some stunning ideas there! I can start to visualize the diorama already... it will be very special!
All the Best,
Marc
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: GAJouette on February 10, 2019, 04:11:36 AM
 Mike,
WOW! All settled in with popcorn in hand waiting for the show to begin. The best of luck in the GB my friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: gbrivio on February 10, 2019, 06:50:40 AM
Very promising build, with the terrific skeletal and the figures is going to be something huge!
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: RAGIII on February 10, 2019, 07:53:58 AM
A very ambitious entry and one I am certainly looking forward to!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Mike Norris on February 13, 2019, 05:06:50 AM
Hi all,
I'm making a start on the 'full built' Fokker D.VII.
Cockpit items (not yet completed) and flight control rigging and cockpit frame cross bracing.

Mike

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/rigging1.jpg)
(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/rigging2.jpg)
(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/rigging3.jpg)
(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/rigging4.jpg)
(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/cockpit1.jpg)
(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/cockpit2.jpg)
(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/cockpit3.jpg)
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Ryan on February 13, 2019, 05:14:15 AM
You may be old, but not completely blind....very nice work sir.  ;D

Ryan
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: coyotemagic on February 13, 2019, 05:29:07 AM
As my Amigo, Rick, stated, this is a very ambitious project, yet one that I'm certain you will complete with you usual skill and style.  Very much looking forward to this one, Mike!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Ryan on February 13, 2019, 05:35:18 AM
You may be old, but not completely blind....very nice work sir.  ;D

Ryan

Speaking of blind, I glanced at your avatar and thought it said old and blind!!!!

I'm the one who is blind, what a moron.  :-X

Ryan
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Mike Norris on February 13, 2019, 06:05:42 AM
 ;D Should have seen that coming
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Ryan on February 13, 2019, 07:02:38 AM
Hehe yes, correct sir.

Ryan
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: RAGIII on February 13, 2019, 10:10:55 AM
As my Amigo, Rick, stated, this is a very ambitious project, yet one that I'm certain you will complete with you usual skill and style.  Very much looking forward to this one, Mike!
Cheers,
Bud

And just to add your start on the controls and interior is right on track for your usual awesome work!
RAGBIII
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Mike Norris on February 15, 2019, 07:31:47 AM
Hi all,
The cockpit is getting close to being closed up now.
Mike

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/cockpit4.jpg)
(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/cockpit5.jpg)
(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/cockpit6.jpg)
(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/cockpit7.jpg)
(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/cockpit8.jpg)
(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/cockpit9.jpg)
(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/cockpit10.jpg)
(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/cockpit11.jpg)
(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/cockpit12.jpg)
(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/cockpit13.jpg)
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Ryan on February 15, 2019, 08:27:54 AM
Fantastic.

Ryan
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Juan on February 15, 2019, 10:43:18 AM
Looking great Mike, incredible attention to detail.
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: RAGIII on February 15, 2019, 01:37:40 PM
Awesome interior work Mike! Love the crispness of the panel and  dials, and the frame rigging is awesome!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: PrzemoL on February 15, 2019, 07:03:13 PM
Beauty...
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Mike Norris on February 16, 2019, 03:14:19 AM
Hi all,
The cockpit side frame tops with 'Aviattic' lozenge applied - tricky to apply but I think worth it,

Mike

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/lozrails.jpg)
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Gisbod on February 16, 2019, 05:21:08 PM
Great work Mike!

The internal rigging really is excellent  :)

Guy
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Mike Norris on February 16, 2019, 10:10:57 PM
Hi all,
The first cockpit is nearing completion.
I still have to fit the instrument panel, compass, tachometer, shoulder harness and engine bearer frames.
Also finish rigging the various control lines and the hand throttle and gun trigger cables,

Mike

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/cockpit15.jpg)

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/cockpit14.jpg).
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: RAGIII on February 17, 2019, 01:20:20 AM
Stunning cockpit work! Looking forward to more!!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Juan on February 17, 2019, 01:56:22 AM
That office space looks great, but a spider got to it   ;D ;D ;D.  All kidding aside, really like what you have done.
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: gbrivio on February 17, 2019, 08:02:32 AM
Impressive cockpit, looking forward fornext updates.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Monty on February 18, 2019, 12:51:36 AM
Beautiful work on that cockpit, Mike - your rigging is phenomenal! Regards, Marc
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Mike Norris on February 20, 2019, 12:21:13 AM
Hi all,
The first Fokker D.VII cockpit is complete now and fitted into the fuselage.
I've added detail, such as instrument cables, grease pump and fuel pressurization pump pipes, under floor cross bracing, engine control rods etc.
I still have to finish it by adding the pilots shoulder harness, which will be attached to the seat mounting frame through the additional linen 'wind break' behind the pilots head,

Mike

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/pitdone1.jpg)

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/pitdone2.jpg)

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/pitdone3.jpg)

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/pitdone4.jpg)
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Monty on February 20, 2019, 06:16:40 AM
Looking stunning, Mike! I like your use of colour and weathering - very nicely done! Regards, Marc
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: RAGIII on February 20, 2019, 12:27:02 PM
Gorgeous interior in every aspect! You are certainly raising the bar for my intended build  ;D
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: GAJouette on February 21, 2019, 12:26:08 AM
 Mike,
Beautiful and Masterful progress my friend. Looking forward to the next awesome update. Best of luck to you in the GB.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Juan on February 21, 2019, 12:39:51 AM
Great looking progress, outstanding work on this fiddly area.
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: kensar on February 21, 2019, 05:13:15 AM
Very nice detailing!
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Mike Norris on February 21, 2019, 08:44:35 AM
Hi all,
The additional linen baffle (wind break) that was fitted to some Fokker aircraft is done.
The shoulder straps passed through slots is this baffle and down to be attached to the cross bar of the seat frame bulkhead, which had at the top the standard linen baffle.
The coloured shot below is from the Canadian restoration of a war prize Fokker D.VII. It was comprised of parts from different Fokker D.VII aircraft, including OAW built Serial No:6506/18, 8318/18 and 8502/18 and was partially restored in 1963.
The B/W shot is of a similar baffle fitted to a Fokker DR.1.
Mike

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/shoulderharness.jpg)

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/cockpitbaffle.jpg)

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/DR1-baffle.jpg)
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Mike Norris on February 23, 2019, 02:49:14 AM
Hi all,
Now that the fuselage is buttoned up I've moved onto the engine.

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/fusseam.jpg)

As usual not an OOB build. Modifications will be (I hope).

   Complete timing gear
   Fuel priming cups
   Spark plugs (late type)
   Intake manifold nuts
   Ignition leads
   Engine control
   Coolant pipes
   Engine sump apertures
   Oil sight glass.

First off is the removal of the coolant pipe for the cylinder jackets, which is pre-molded in between each cylinder.
Also the conical vale springs.

Mike

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/cylinderhead.jpg)


Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Mike Norris on February 23, 2019, 05:17:56 AM
Hi all,
The cooling of the engine cylinders was carried out by cooled water from the radiator being fed by pipes to the water pump, located on the bottom, rear of the sump.
This water was pumped through an outlet pipe and through interconnected stub pipes at the bottom of each cylinder.
The water was then pumped up through the cylinders jackets and out through the interconnected stub pipes at the top of each cylinder, then forward to the front of the engine and back to the radiator for cooling.
The kit supplied cylinder block has the pre-molded coolant pipe for the cylinder jackets, but it looks unrealistic, as it extends through and between the separate cylinders, presumably to act as a solid fixing base for the cylinder block.

I've cut this pre-molded pipe away to separate the cylinders and replaced it with short lengths of 0.85 mm diameter plastic rod, with a chamfer at at end to fit the contour of the cylinders.


Mike

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/cylinderpipe.jpg)
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: aliluke on February 23, 2019, 05:37:24 AM
Stunning work all round. I remember how tough I found it to get the cockpit cage into the fuselage without snapping the frames on this kit. You seemed to have breezed through it and your rendition of the cockpit is a work of art!

Cheers
Alistair
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Mike Norris on February 23, 2019, 07:05:46 AM
Alistair,
I had a few problem in that area, mainly the cockpit width at the rear edge of the fuel tank.
The fuselage closed up OK but bulged at the edges next to the tank.
I managed to get round this by carefully scrapping away the outside edges of the fuselage where the slight bulge is.
I also managed to snap the cross bar of the rear gun support frame while fitting the pilots shoulder harness.
All these thing are sent -- --- --
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: RAGIII on February 23, 2019, 09:41:38 AM
Congrats on closing up the fuselage and the engine is off to an excellent beginning! That framework and the carefull assembly needed is why I never recommend this kit as a first WNW build in spite of the lack of any major rigging  8)
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: aliluke on February 23, 2019, 06:53:31 PM
Oh well. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one...None the less I'm proud of my DVII and my one snap - can't remember which -  and twist of the cage are invisible as yours will also be.  8)

Cheers
Alistair
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Mike Norris on February 24, 2019, 03:44:18 AM
Hi all,
A magneto was located on each side at the rear of the engine. These were driven by the engine through a split drive shaft. Attached to each magneto were six ignition leads, which  were routed through support tube attached to each side of the cylinder block. Each cylinder ignition lead exited the support tube through an aperture and was then attached to the cylinder spark plug (two per cylinder). The pre-molded support tubes supplied in the kit seem under sized, so I replaced them with micro-tube.

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/ignitionrail.jpg)
The sump of the engine was essentially a ‘wet’ sump, as the oil reservoir was in the rear and lowest part of the sump. The oil was drawn from this reservoir by the oil pump (located at the rear of the engine) and distributed through the engine, after which it returned to the reservoir to be recirculated. The forward part of the engine sump appears to have been open, as can be seen through the open apertures and the front of the sump in the following photograph. An oil contents sight glass was located on the sides of the oil reservoir at the rear of the sump. Some engine installations had an oil tank installed in the engine bay and outside the engine, although this particular kit does not have this feature.  I've drilled out the apertures and created a sight glass on each side - the 'glass' will be made of PVA adhesive once the engine is built.

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/sumpglass.jpg)

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/sightglass.jpg)

Mike
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Mike Norris on February 24, 2019, 07:39:06 AM
Hi all,
To enhance the engine detail I replaced the engines pre-molded locking rings for the fuel inlet manifold with the ‘Taurus Models’ engine intake manifold nuts (3211).

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/lockrings.jpg)

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/manifold.jpg)

The kit does not have spark plugs to fit to the six cylinders (two per cylinder), however the cylinders do have a pre-molded location hole for the spark plugs.
The plugs to be used are from the ‘Taurus Models’ engine spark plugs (late type) (3204) set.

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/plugs.jpg)

Mike
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: gbrivio on February 24, 2019, 02:27:33 PM
Impressive progress, and the completed cockpit is a gem.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Mike Norris on February 25, 2019, 10:45:42 PM
Hi all,
I decided not to use the 'Taurus' spark plugs after all as although they are good, attaching the ignition leads to the tiny end of the plug was difficult to do without leaving it looking unrealistic.
Instead I've made the spark plugs from 0.8 mm and 0.4 mm diameter 'Albion Alloys' brass tube with a 0.31" aluminium nut from 'RB Motion'.
This way the fine lead wire I use to represent the ignition lead can locate inside the 0.2 mm bore of the 0.4 mm tube.

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/sparkplug.jpg)

Mike
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Mike Norris on February 26, 2019, 05:08:53 AM
Hi all,
The fuel primers for each cylinder are built using the 'Taurus Models' fuel priming cups (3219). They'll be painted when fitted to the engine.

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/primers3.jpg)


Mike
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Mike Norris on February 28, 2019, 04:24:21 AM
Hi all,
The engine is progressing although there's a way to go yet, not including application of the weathering effects:
Cylinder fuel primers
Fuel manifold and locking rings
Coolant pipes
Ignition leads
Oil filler pipes
Exhaust

The oil sight glasses were made by dropping PVA adhesive into the holes - it dries clear (good for making windows etc).

Mike

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/engcomp1.jpg)

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/engcomp2.jpg)
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: RAGIII on February 28, 2019, 07:27:07 AM
One of the Most excellent engines I have seen!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Mike Norris on February 28, 2019, 07:36:05 PM
Thanks.
This engine is the test bed for the second Fokker D.VII and will be more or less covered by the forward fuselage panels.
The next engine will be visible when I build the second aircraft, which will have the internal structure and engine etc totally exposed
I know it seems senseless to cover the detail on this engine, but at least I know it's there,

Mike
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Mike Norris on March 02, 2019, 06:36:14 AM
Hi all,
Well the engine is done.
There are details I've not added as this model will have the engine fully enclosed.
The second Fokker D.VII will have more detail as its engine will be fully exposed,

Mike

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/engdone1.jpg)

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/engdone2.jpg)

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/engdone4.jpg)

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/engdone5.jpg)

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/engdone6.jpg)
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Juan on March 02, 2019, 06:44:04 AM
Gorgeous (nothing else I need to say)......
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: GAJouette on March 02, 2019, 10:27:37 AM
 Mike,
Absolutely awesome Modeling my old friend. Keep these awesome updates coming.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: aliluke on March 02, 2019, 02:36:57 PM
Well if that amazing engine has details left out...I give up!  8)

Cheers
Alistair
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Dave Brewer on March 02, 2019, 03:16:23 PM
Inspiring work as ever  Mike, I look forward to further posts.
Cheers,
Dave.
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Mike Norris on March 02, 2019, 07:47:51 PM
Thanks.

Normally I would add control rods or cables to things like the carburettor, magnetos, tachometer drive, machine gun synchronisation etc.

But not on this engine as it'll be mostly covered by the fuselage panels.

The accompanying model will be detailed,

Mike 
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: RAGIII on March 02, 2019, 09:46:57 PM
Thanks.

Normally I would add control rods or cables to things like the carburettor, magnetos, tachometer drive, machine gun synchronisation etc.

But not on this engine as it'll be mostly covered by the fuselage panels.

The accompanying model will be detailed,

Mike

If this one isn't detailed the next one should actually run! Beautiful work Mike!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Gilly on March 03, 2019, 09:35:15 AM
Outstanding Mike  8)
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Bughunter on March 03, 2019, 09:45:51 AM
Oh yes, this engine looks great and real!
You use the advantage of the big scale to a full extend, so much more details compared to my quarter scale one.

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: gbrivio on March 03, 2019, 03:52:51 PM
Thanks.

Normally I would add control rods or cables to things like the carburettor, magnetos, tachometer drive, machine gun synchronisation etc.

But not on this engine as it'll be mostly covered by the fuselage panels.

The accompanying model will be detailed,

Mike

If this one isn't detailed the next one should actually run! Beautiful work Mike!
RAGIII


All is said, if it wasn't for the tack base and the unpainted crank this can be taken for a real engine!
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: kensar on March 04, 2019, 12:10:40 AM
Great looking engine!

(https://i.postimg.cc/9zVsMZnF/success-56a9fd1f3df78cf772abee09.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9zVsMZnF)
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Monty on March 04, 2019, 04:15:46 AM
That is a stunning looking engine... I am in Awe... Well done! Marc
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Mike Norris on March 07, 2019, 06:35:16 AM
Hi all,
A few more bits done.
'Properplane' Heine propeller treated with 'Tamiya' Clear Orange then Hull Red. Weathered with 'Tamiya' Weathering Master Set B (Rust) and 'AK Interactive' Kerosene wash.
'GasPatch' Spandau 08/15 extended handle guns with 'Alclad' Gun metal, then Steel. Weathered with  'AK Interactive' Kerosene wash and 'Tamiya' Rubber Black.
Figures assembled and primed for painting - Anthony Fokker ('Aviattic'), Photographer and camera ('Black Dog').
Mike

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/propdone.jpg)

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/gun4.jpg)

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/camera.jpg)
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: RAGIII on March 07, 2019, 07:01:17 AM
Awesome! I love the stained and washed proper plane prop! I was afraid to try anything on my last one so you have inspired me to do so on the next! The Machine guns are also excellent!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Alexis on March 07, 2019, 10:45:31 AM
Thumbs up !  8)




Terri
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Mike Norris on March 10, 2019, 07:06:51 AM
Hi all,
I've applied the 'Aviattic' linen effect lozenge to the first Fokker D.VII now.
Under the decals, although it's difficult to see in the shots, is pre-shading.
I've yet to apply the kit decals and weather it all in,

Mike

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/lozover.jpg)

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/lozunder.jpg)
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Mike Norris on March 11, 2019, 07:36:05 AM
Hi all,
The fuselage sides and top decking had a brown glaze applied, but nowhere else on the aircraft.
I've added that and now I'll add the personal and national markings,

Mike

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/glaze.jpg)
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Mike Norris on March 13, 2019, 05:55:29 AM
Hi all,
The engine with radiator assembly is now fitted, along with the cockpit coaming panel and the lower wing.

Mike

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/wingon1.jpg)

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/wingon2.jpg)
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: RAGIII on March 13, 2019, 06:12:51 AM
Looking absolutely FANTASTIC!  Loving your build of this one!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: kensar on March 13, 2019, 10:04:03 AM
I like it!!!
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: aliluke on March 13, 2019, 03:31:00 PM
Been away for a while. This looks absolutely brilliant. You are nailing it.

Cheers
Alistair
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: gbrivio on March 14, 2019, 08:51:50 AM
Great progress, really like it.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Mike Norris on March 15, 2019, 03:55:43 AM
Hi all,
Apart from final weathering, the fuselage front end is done,

Mike

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/frontdone.jpg)
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Juan on March 15, 2019, 04:55:40 AM
That looks fantastic Mike.
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: GAJouette on March 15, 2019, 06:33:24 AM
 Mike,
That's some beautiful work my friend. Keep up your high excellence.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Mike Norris on March 19, 2019, 05:58:35 AM
Hi all,
The rigging used is 0.08 mm 'Stroft' and 0.12 mm 'Steelon' mono-filament (fishing line).
The pre-rigging is done for the rudder, elevator, ailerons and undercarriage cross bracing.

Mike

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/prerig1.jpg)

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/prerig2.jpg)

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/prerig3.jpg)

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/prerig4.jpg)
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: kensar on March 19, 2019, 09:22:45 PM
Nice rigging details.
I assume those are Gaspatch turnbuckles.  Are they the 1/32 scale, or 1/48 scale?

Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Mike Norris on March 20, 2019, 12:35:46 AM
Hi Ken,
Yes they're 'GasPatch' 1:48th scale as I think the 1:32nd are a little over scale.
I hope they release resin in this scale as their resin 1:32nd ones look nice,

Mike
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Mike Norris on March 20, 2019, 06:01:09 AM
Hi all,
The pre-rigging is done now so it's time to fit the upper wing,

Mike


(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/predone1.jpg)

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/predone2.jpg)

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/predone3.jpg)

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/predone4.jpg)
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: PrzemoL on March 20, 2019, 08:34:39 PM
Great work, including the details. Another masterpiece in the making!
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: RAGIII on March 20, 2019, 09:35:34 PM
Awesome control wires and buckles!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Mike Norris on March 20, 2019, 09:55:31 PM
Hi all,
I forgot - the bracing for the tail plane,

Mike

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/tailrigdone.jpg)
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Mike Norris on March 22, 2019, 12:25:23 AM
Hi all,
Using 'Flory' fine clay wash for weathering.
Just like the 'Karate Kid' - wash ON ----------

Mike

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/wash1.jpg)

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/wash2.jpg)
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Mike Norris on March 22, 2019, 02:15:11 AM
Hi all,
And Wipe Off,

Mike

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Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: RAGIII on March 22, 2019, 06:12:39 AM
Excellent results from the wash!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Mike Norris on March 27, 2019, 02:53:01 AM
Hi all,
The photographer and his camera are done.
I still have the other figure to paint yet,

Mike

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Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Mike Norris on March 27, 2019, 07:29:09 PM
Hi all,
The twin aileron control cables (with turnbuckles) that are routed from the cockpit and fuselage to the underside of the upper wing (both sides) are done.
Also the engine exhaust and propeller are now fitted,

Mike

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(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/exhaustprop.jpg)
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: RAGIII on March 27, 2019, 11:34:15 PM
Figure, camera, and control wires all look outstanding.
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Alexis on March 28, 2019, 12:28:36 PM
Beautiful work Mike  8)



Terri
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: aliluke on March 28, 2019, 03:14:07 PM
Brilliant! The underlying work is immaculate but your adds - washes, weathering, figures and accessories promise a real winner.

Cheers
Alistair
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Mike Norris on March 29, 2019, 09:11:59 AM
Hi all,
Anthony Fokker completed.
Just the tyres and wheels to do and this one is done,

Mike

(http://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/DES/tony1.jpg)
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Alexis on March 29, 2019, 12:29:51 PM
Now that is cool !




Terri
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: RAGIII on March 29, 2019, 10:05:50 PM
Excellent! I like how you have given an indication of the pin stripes without them overwhelming the figure.
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: aliluke on March 30, 2019, 09:29:18 AM
Hang on a minute mate. With one in his arm, that is not two but three Fokkers that I count you making. :o ;D
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Mike Norris on March 31, 2019, 02:19:50 AM
Hmmm - but I didn't make the one in his hand as it 3D printed.
So still two - I think  :o

Mike
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: dr 1 ace on March 31, 2019, 07:42:42 AM
Moving along nicely !!

Ed
Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: Mike Norris on March 31, 2019, 06:50:43 PM
Hi all,
I thought you might like to see my 17th 1:32 scale build - the German Fokker D.VII fighter.  This model is the ‘Wingnut Wings 1:32 scale model (Kit No: 32027) representing the Fokker D.VII (Albatros built) ‘Nickchen IV’, Serial No.817/18 operating with Jasta 53 during August 1918 and flown by Offizierstellvertreter Fritz Blumenthal.

This model is displayed showing the Dutch designer Anthony Fokker posing and about to have his photograph taken.

The basic list of modifications and additions to the model are as follows:
Engine:
Spark plugs.
Cylinder fuel primers.
Valve springs.
Ignition lead support tubes.
Ignition leads.
Oil reservoir sight glass.
Cylinder jacket coolant pipes.
Cylinder separation.
Hydraulic pipes.
Intake manifold lock rings.
Sump oil tube.

 Modified or corrected:
‘GasPatch’ Spandau machine guns.
Gun installations.
Cockpit control cable pulleys.
Cockpit control lines.
Cockpit cross bracing lines.
Gun firing cables and hand throttle cable.
Engine controls.
Instrument leads/cables.
Fuel pressure pump pipe.
Wind baffle behind pilots head.
Seat harness.
Rigging points.
Animation of control surfaces.
External flight control lines.
Rubber tyres on wheels.
Photo-etch radiator.

Aftermarket additions:
‘Proper Plane’ Heine 1:32 scale wood propeller (WP-003),
‘Taurus Models’ engine intake manifold lock rings (3211),
‘Taurus Models’ engine fuel priming cups (3219),
‘Taurus Models’ engine complete timing gear - conical valve springs (3209),
‘Gaspatch’ Spandau 08/15 extended loading handle (18-32128),
‘HGW Models’ Fokker D.VII seat belts (132302),
‘RB Productions’ Fokker D.VII radiators (RB-P32031),
‘Steve Robson’ supplied wheel rubber tyres,
‘Blackdog Models’ German photographer figure (F32008),
‘Aviattic’ Legend Series - Anthony Fokker figure (ATTL-02),
‘GasPatch’ Elite Accessories 1:48th turnbuckles (Type C),
‘Albion Alloy’ micro-tube 0.4 mm (NST04) and 0.5 mm (MBT05),
‘Steelon’ mono-filament (0.12 mm diameter),
‘Stroft’ mono-filament (0.08 mm diameter),
‘Aviattic’ linen effect decals - Fokker D.VII (Alb) 4 colour lozenge (ATT32164), (ATT32170) and (ATT32171).

As usual I've created a downloadable build log in Adobe PDF format, for those who might want to refer to it for reference or build details. It contains full step by step descriptions of the model build, its modifications/changes and is also supported with illustrations and photographs. If viewed in Adobe Reader, each build log has book marked chapters/headings for easier navigation through the log.

My model website has the gallery page, so to view any model, go to the gallery and select it.  If it has a PDF build log, it will be available to download using the 'PDF' icon on that models photo's page. For any photograph, just click the photo to enlarge or reduce the viewing size.

 http://igavh2.xara.hosting

My next model will be the ‘Aviattic’ stripped down (skeletal) model of the Fokker D.VII, which will be displayed alongside this Fokker D.VII model.
The major airframe components are 3D printed and were purchased from the ‘Shapeways’ web site. All other components for the model will be ‘donated’ from the ‘Wingnut Wing’ kit of the Fokker D.VII (OAW built) (Kit No: 32030).

Mike

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Title: Re: Fokker pair
Post by: RAGIII on April 01, 2019, 09:46:09 PM
I commented on the completed Models thread but will also do so here. An Outstanding build. Detailing, painting, and weathering are all Beautifully Done!
RAGIII