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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: xmald on April 22, 2022, 03:47:33 AM

Title: Fokker De Spin 1/32 scratch + 3D print
Post by: xmald on April 22, 2022, 03:47:33 AM: Fokker De Spin 1/32 scratch + 3D print
I've decided quite a while ago to build one of the most interesting pioneer aircraft (IMHO) - the Spider. It consists of rigging, rigging and even more rigging so it sounds like fun. I've started with the "fuselage". At the beginning I had designed the 3D parts like skids and the frame but after I printed them it turned out they are just too fragile, so the brass was used instead. The radiators and the seat are 3D printed.
This is what I've managed to do. The spoke wheels have been made using the 3D-printed rim and wheels with wire spokes and the hub made of brass. They look slightly crude, especially when compared to the Steven Robson's spokes which are stellar but still I'm quite happy that I've learnt something new.
I've designed the Argus engine and other bits like tail fin and the petrol tank in Blender and they were printed by my mate Przemek Żurek.
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Title: Re: Fokker De Spin 1/32 scratch + 3D print
Post by: Thumbs up on April 22, 2022, 05:19:33 AM: My heads spinning ??? this hobby is leaping ahead,fantastic work as always!
Title: Re: Fokker De Spin 1/32 scratch + 3D print
Post by: bobs_buckles on April 22, 2022, 06:39:54 AM: Incredible work, Filip :o

Thanks for sharing.

Bob
Title: Re: Fokker De Spin 1/32 scratch + 3D print
Post by: Mike Norris (UK) on April 22, 2022, 06:45:35 AM: Hi Filip,
You're skills leave the rest of us lacking.
Great work,

Mike
Title: Re: Fokker De Spin 1/32 scratch + 3D print
Post by: MoFo on April 22, 2022, 06:51:09 AM: Fantastic work. Looking forward to seeing this progress.
Title: Re: Fokker De Spin 1/32 scratch + 3D print
Post by: Bughunter on April 22, 2022, 06:55:40 AM: This is very interesting - You made a good job so far!

One day I want to try to scratch this in 1/48 for my collection.

Do you know the build log of Des? May be it helps you for some details.
https://ww1aircraftmodels.com/page44.html

Do you know good references, books etc? I have not found very much about the multiple variants of the Spinne.

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Fokker De Spin 1/32 scratch + 3D print
Post by: RAGIII on April 22, 2022, 09:20:41 AM: Really awesome Filip! Des would love this one as do we all!

RAGIII
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Post by: Beto on April 22, 2022, 11:21:47 AM: Fantastic work!!! - And the printed engine is outstanding!
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Post by: KiwiZac on April 22, 2022, 12:08:21 PM: Oh, Filip, this is astonishing work! Absolutely beautiful!!
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Post by: PrzemoL on April 22, 2022, 07:00:33 PM: Wow, Filip! That is amazing project. You seem to be very busy of late.
Title: Re: Fokker De Spin 1/32 scratch + 3D print
Post by: Alexis on April 23, 2022, 01:49:08 AM: Wonderful build so far :)

Alexis
Title: Re: Fokker De Spin 1/32 scratch + 3D print
Post by: Rookie on April 23, 2022, 01:51:21 AM: Really nice to see this pioneer aircraft of Dutch design taking shape here again. It looks incredible already Filip!

As Frank mentioned, the scratch build by Des is also a feast for the eyes.

There are two Spins in the Aviodrome aviation museum in Lelystad, here in the Netherlands. One original from 1913 (which is said to have been in Poland until 1986, came back to the Netherlands and was restored) and one replica build by the Fokker staff in 1936.

I have been searching for a while but so far I didn't find a monograph about 'de Spin'. There are some books about Fokker, but it seems not much documentation about his early aircraft has survived.

There is an interesting documentary about Anthony Fokker on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSpueGPvoVA

Willem
Title: Re: Fokker De Spin 1/32 scratch + 3D print
Post by: lone modeller on April 23, 2022, 04:03:12 AM: What you have made so far is excellent. 3D printing is certainly adding a new dimension to our hobby - and you are clearly one of the leaders in this new area. Really looking forward to seeing more.

Stephen.
Title: Re: Fokker De Spin 1/32 scratch + 3D print
Post by: xmald on May 01, 2022, 07:24:38 AM: Many thanks for your words!!!
Frankly speaking my intention was to build it as a tribute to Des but I'll wait with that until she's finished and decide if it's worthy.
I've attached the wings and braced them with the rigging. I've used the fishing thread for the rigidity.
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Title: Re: Fokker De Spin 1/32 scratch + 3D print
Post by: Brad Cancian on May 01, 2022, 08:56:12 AM: Simply mind blowing work - well done, sir!
Title: Re: Fokker De Spin 1/32 scratch + 3D print
Post by: Alexis on May 01, 2022, 10:01:04 AM: Quote from: Brad Cancian on May 01, 2022, 08:56:12 AM
Simply mind blowing work - well done, sir!

Second this

Alexis
Title: Re: Fokker De Spin 1/32 scratch + 3D print
Post by: PrzemoL on May 02, 2022, 06:01:02 AM: Absolute masterclass, Filip!
Title: Re: Fokker De Spin 1/32 scratch + 3D print
Post by: KiwiZac on May 02, 2022, 07:30:51 AM: Seeing those photos made my jaw literally go slack - truly remarkable work, Filip! She is indeed worthy!!
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Post by: kensar on May 02, 2022, 10:32:18 PM: Amazing work on this kite!
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Post by: andonio64 on May 02, 2022, 10:57:20 PM: WOW Filip, it would be tough to build it even if it was in a kit box, your ability is beyond compare!
Title: Re: Fokker De Spin 1/32 scratch + 3D print
Post by: RAGIII on May 02, 2022, 11:01:22 PM: imply Brilliant Filip!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker De Spin 1/32 scratch + 3D print
Post by: KiwiZac on May 03, 2022, 09:04:19 AM: Thanks to you, last night I dreamt about visiting a 1/1 replica being built and thinking "Filip really did get it right"!!
Title: Re: Fokker De Spin 1/32 scratch + 3D print
Post by: Dave W on May 03, 2022, 02:52:36 PM: Breathtaking work Filip - absolute World Class Modelling and a lesson to all of us of true model making!

Your superb work evokes the memory of the late Des Delatorre whose scratchbuilt Fokker Spinne features on his website:

https://www.ww1aircraftmodels.com/page44.html

Many thanks for sharing this gem with us

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia