Fokker D-VII 1/33rd Fitter's Paper Model with Matt77 Repaint

[rhallinger]

Oh Man!  That really looks like a D.VII being reassembled after a Jasta move, Dan.

By cross-graining, do you mean that you made the spar with two plys running the grain in opposite directions?  I assume that framework is your usual 1/32 balsa?  Thoses will be very sturdy wings!

Looks just great Dan.  Well done, and thanks for the lesson.😊

Best,

Bob

[NinetythirdLiberator]

Hi Bob...

Yup.  One spar length has the grain going lengthwise and it's sandwiched to another piece of balsa with the grain perpendicular to that.  I use that on RC spars and you are correct.  Very strong!  I don't want a saggy D-VII especially since it's got no dihedral. 

And yes it's all 1/32nd balsa.

The top wing could be a challenge since on the real plane (I think) the underside tapers toward the upper near the wing tip affording some stability so it has a characteristic appearance from the front.  We'll see what I can do or if it's needed.

More soon...it's raining here! 

Dan

[NinetythirdLiberator]

Got the bottom wing done and installed on the fuselage and finished the top wing sans ailerons!  Next I'll work on the N-struts and then she'll look really, really nice...I hope!

Cheers,
Dan

[NinetythirdLiberator]

Sorry to inundate with updates...but I got one N-strut done and it wasn't as bad/hard to bend the wire as I thought it would be!  On to the next one...

Dan

[Radarman]

Dan,
This is shaping up to be another great one. What could
you be planning next? I can’t wait to see!

                                                  Kevin

[RAGIII]

Your front fuselage fix looks much improved. The wings look awesome. I am Loving this one!
RAGIII

[NinetythirdLiberator]

Thank you Rick and Kevin!

I'm thinking a Pfalz will be up next...

I got the N-struts glued in as well as the top wing.  It's all straight and true and looks like a rakish D-VII now.  I like it.

There may be some issues with the location of the cabane struts so I'm going to take that easy and fit them one at a time.  The connections as modeled on the underside of the top wing may need a bit of shifting.  We'll see.

The hard part is done, though, and the wings look great! 

Tally-ho...Dan

[matt77]

Great job!

Now that I have looked at your changes, I am no longer afraid to face the construction of the Fokker DVII.

I read that you want to make a Pfalz, if you want I can send you this DIIIa Jasta 40s (pilot Werner Hertel)


regards,
matt77

[rhallinger]

Dan, the wings look wonderful!  Did thd top wing have a rib and spar structure similar to the bottom wings?  It's amazing how quickly the wings come together on these kits.

I really like the appearance of the lozenge fabric on this repaint.  She really looks like a complete D.VII now!  Very well done.  Looking forward to the finale, and to a Pfalz D.III in your future, with all those compound curves in the fuselage!

Best,

Bob

[NinetythirdLiberator]

Thanks you guys...

Marco!  You sent that one along with the current Fokker so I am super excited to start it next!  Can't wait.  These are such fun to make...
Thank you again!!!

Dan

[RAGIII]

With the upper wing on it certainly does look like a "Rakish" DVII! I am really Loving this one. You make Me wish I had purchased One More WNW DVII! Since I didn't I may actually look at doing this one in  ..... 1/72nd scale someday!
RAGIII

[NinetythirdLiberator]

Thanks, Rick.  I hope it continues to look good. 

I got my cabanes installed!  Believe it or not, they are gently sanded and sort of stream lined pieces of pasta primed and painted yellow.  I've used pasta types on many of my flying models for exhausts.  Elbow macaroni is great stuff!  I've never had a problem with them going "al dente" and I trust the same will be true for my D-VII.  They are just about the perfect dimension and ready made (almost)!  All the strength and load are on those N-struts with the internal wire.

On to the landing gear tomorrow.

Have a good week...Dan

[matt77]

Did you use the beaten egg to paint the spaghetti?
  marco

[Alexis]

Just getting caught up on your lastest progress with the Fokker , that nose job turned out perfect ! Wings also are awesome , well done so far Dan 


Terri

[rhallinger]

Dan, we must know . . . linguine, vermicelli or spaghetti?  What a great "outside-the-box" solution!  Does the tacky craft glue work with pasta, or is CA superior? (I guess the craft glue is water-based, so that might not be best for the al dente potential).

This build looks just marvelous.  A very sharp D.VII.  Well done!

Best regards,

Bob