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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: Adam on February 15, 2014, 10:13:51 AM

Title: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: Adam on February 15, 2014, 10:13:51 AM: In December I got for my birthday model WNW Fokker E.II / EIII Early. By the way, I bought the next Fokker D.VII (OAW).

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC09409_zpsb1d61f1e.jpg)

The hero of my story is E.II Fokker flown by Kurt von Crailsheim.
Wingnut Wing proposes 5 versions of painting, in the beginning I planed to make a model version E.III Ernst Udet (62 victories), but when I saw the Fokker Kurt von Crailsheim (one win) was enchanted me speedometer placed on the wing and I decided, it will be E . II. in this painting.

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/img125_zps098100a0.jpg)

Model and literature looks like this:
(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC09762_zps1c83a0bd.jpg)
and of course I have some photos found on the web.
As you can see engine will be from the Taurus.

Now some photos from the building the model.

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC09780_zps5b081fcc.jpg)

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC09781_zps824805ce.jpg)

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC09786_zpse2762948.jpg)

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC09787_zpsc0d4ce5c.jpg)

Trial assembly of the fuselage. :)
(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC09792_zpsb7acba27.jpg)

To be continued.

Adam.
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: Des on February 15, 2014, 12:08:51 PM: This is a great start Adam, I like the colour you used for the fuselage frames and your fuselage frame bracing wires look excellent.

Des.
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: Mark on February 15, 2014, 01:02:13 PM: Nice, clean job, Adam! I especially like the rigging with turnbuckles.

Mark G.
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: Nigel Jackson on February 15, 2014, 01:37:04 PM: Yes, Adam, a very nice start. Is that green framing colour your own mix?

Best wishes
Nigel
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: Adam on February 15, 2014, 06:31:53 PM: Thank you my friends.
Nigel, it isn't my own mix, it is Tamiya interior grey-green XF76. This color suggest WNW. Usually I'm using Livecolor, but here I can't find replacement from this paints.

Adam.
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: Ernie on February 15, 2014, 06:36:31 PM: Excellent start, Adam. The wire bracing on the frame looks very good. Good choice
on the paint scheme. I look forward to your next updates.

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: IFF1418 on February 15, 2014, 08:48:02 PM: Now that's a great start Adam. The interior looks very neat and the color is very nice. Your bracing is super! Keep on the great job.

Kind regards
Patrick
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: RAGIII on February 15, 2014, 08:54:03 PM: Excellent start. As the others said your colors and the bracing wires look terrific!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: Nigel Jackson on February 15, 2014, 10:18:40 PM: Thanks Adam.

Best wishes
Nigel
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: coyotemagic on February 16, 2014, 02:00:59 AM: Looking good, Adam! You're off to a brilliant start.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: radio on February 16, 2014, 02:57:41 AM: It look nice.
Martin
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on February 16, 2014, 03:06:43 PM: nice start adam, i know you will make us proud. as far as speedometer on the wing i think it is maybe a compass on the wing. many eindeckers have this.
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: Adam on February 16, 2014, 09:44:48 PM: Thank you again for yours opinions.
Albatros1234 this airplane which was flying by Crailsheim don’t have compass.

Adam.
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: Adam on February 27, 2014, 06:56:14 AM: Small progress with cockpit.

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC00002_zps1ac95090.jpg)

Belts are from HGW, I made it first time. I think it was good idea to buy HGW set.
I decided to somewhat improve the oil pulsator.

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC00003_zpse0b79b1a.jpg)

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC00004_zps9ea2d5bb.jpg)

And mounted on the instrument panel.

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC00010_zps5188405d.jpg)

Cockpit almost is ready.

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC00019_zps6c917c4d.jpg)

Time for tension of the rigging.

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC00021_zps3d1d50e4.jpg)

And now cockpit is ready. ;D

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC00024_zps905771e2.jpg)

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC00034_zps1011c3d5.jpg)

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC00035_zps93577936.jpg)

Small test of painting "Machine ’turned’ aluminium cowl" according WNW Hints & Tips

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC00039_zpse319f914.jpg)

In reality it looks better, but I have to practice this painting.
And a few photos from the trial assembly of the cockpit in the fuselage.
In my opinion it looks good. :)

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC00040_zps85bdebc8.jpg)

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC00047_zpsa8e05081.jpg)

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC00050_zps79b56bfd.jpg)

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC00051_zps120eddb9.jpg)

now time to finish because my chocolate lab calls for an evening stroll. :)

Adam.
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: RAGIII on February 27, 2014, 08:33:09 AM: Thisa is looking truly Spectacular. Very well done interior!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: radio on February 27, 2014, 10:12:34 AM: Since like RAGIII, there no more words for saying.
Martin
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: lcarroll on February 27, 2014, 10:49:09 AM: Coming along very nicely Adam. The cockpit is superb and the extra details you are adding will make a big difference.
Lovely work!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: Ernie on February 27, 2014, 08:52:11 PM: Beautifully done cockpit, Adam! Good job on the pulseometer as well as the
seatbelts. Excellent progress!

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: Nanks on February 27, 2014, 09:10:05 PM: Forgive me for my ignorance, but what material did you use for the rigging?, and how did you tension it? It looks superb!
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: PrzemoL on February 27, 2014, 09:41:22 PM: Not bad, not bad at all, Adam! ;)
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: PrzemoL on February 27, 2014, 09:43:54 PM: Quote from: Nanks on February 27, 2014, 09:10:05 PM
Forgive me for my ignorance, but what material did you use for the rigging?, and how did you tension it? It looks superb!
Though I am not Adam, I think I might answer. It seems to be a monofilament fishing line and the method of tightening is well described in Bob's Buckles site: http://www.bobsbuckles.co.uk/how-to-buckle.html
Most of us use this approach. ;)
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: Adam on March 03, 2014, 06:03:43 AM: Friends thank you for your opinions.
For several days I lay in my bed because I caught the flu (38 degrees Celsius) and until now I have some time to answer Nanks question.
Yes rigging is made from monofilament fishing line.
My work on the model have been suspended for the duration of the disease. :(

Adam.
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: IFF1418 on March 03, 2014, 05:16:18 PM: I wish you a quick recovery from the flu Adam. Besides that your interior is stunning. Details magnificent!

Kind regards
Patrick
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: Nigel Jackson on March 03, 2014, 06:37:42 PM: Yes, get well soon Adam.

Best wishes
Nigel
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: Des on March 03, 2014, 06:55:40 PM: Beautiful work on the interior Adam, it has come together extremely well. I hope you get well soon.

Des.
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: Ernie on March 03, 2014, 09:43:58 PM: I hope you are well and back at it soon, Adam.

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: lcarroll on March 04, 2014, 02:07:16 AM: I can sympathise with your illness, Adam. I too am on an off day from my build, this Flu is vicious! :( Hopefully we'll both be back at it soon!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: mgunns on March 04, 2014, 07:55:09 AM: Hello Adam:

Your work in the cockpit is outstanding. I like your simple but effective detail on the pulseometer. Nicely done. The work on the interior machined metal looks good. It is a taxing part of the painting, but well worth the effort and your efforts look good and will certainly enhance the cockpit.
Wishing you a speedy recovery and more work on your model.

Best

Mark
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: Dal Gavan on March 04, 2014, 10:31:51 AM: That's going together nicely, Adam. I hope you're feeling better soon, mate.

Cheers.

Dal
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: Nanks on March 04, 2014, 04:24:08 PM: Thankyou for that PrzemoL and Adam, and I hope the lurgy doesnt knock you around too much!
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: Adam on March 28, 2014, 07:12:25 PM: Health came back. Thank you for your opinions of my friends.
Time for another report from construction of my Fokker.
Halves the fuselage are already glued.

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/DSC00070_zps668250a9.jpg)

Outputs wires from fuselage are from HGW PE

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/DSC00072_zpsd703ccf6.jpg)

Fuselage is ready for paingting.

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/DSC00074_zpsc620f5bc.jpg)

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/DSC00076_zps0d73c4b7.jpg)

All parts are waiting for Mr. "surfacer".

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/DSC00071_zps39946bb3.jpg)

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/DSC00077_zpse2863e7d.jpg)

After surfacer, here is also visible smaller brother. I'm planning test painting on it, to see result of shading.

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/DSC00078_zps1c7e945f.jpg)

Painting of the smaller brother.

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/DSC00079_zpscbf6a70c.jpg)

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/DSC00080_zps4a3eab22.jpg)

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/DSC00081_zpsd242ee72.jpg)

Initially I was going to paint translucent lower surfaces of the wings because the ribs are black.

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/DSC00082_zps0c386d9b.jpg)

Result after painting.

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/DSC00084_zps82322dd0.jpg)

The bigger brother, silver painted some part.

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/DSC00085_zpsfa57638d.jpg)

The effect of shading of the smaller brother.

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC00094_zps71c64c8b.jpg)

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC00095_zps4efd68b6.jpg)
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: Adam on March 28, 2014, 07:36:04 PM: Continued

accidentally pressed the "POST" >:( and the unfinished thread here appeared. :-X :'(

Several of my colleagues having looked this painting, advised me to carefully looked at picture. In their view, the wings are opaque. Sadly they were right. Big brother will be the same painted on the top and bottom.

So big brother is completely painted the same.

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC00099_zpsf3fe3f22.jpg)

Now the big challenge ahead of me, I start doing the engine, it will be a resin Taurus. I did not make the engine with such a large number of details.

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC00100_zps05d70767.jpg)

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC00101_zps695c165a.jpg)

To be continued.

Adam.
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: coyotemagic on March 29, 2014, 02:09:16 AM: So glad to see that you're feeling better, Adam. You're doing an outstanding job on the Eindecker. I'm looking forward to seeing that engine.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: IFF1418 on March 29, 2014, 09:13:51 PM: Hello Adam,

Wonderful color and magnificent shading. Well done!

Kind regards
Patrick
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: Des on March 29, 2014, 09:25:27 PM: Beautiful job so far Adam, the colours look really good and the shading is excellent, good luck with your engine.

Des.
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: miamiangler on March 29, 2014, 11:11:47 PM: Quote from: Adam on March 28, 2014, 07:36:04 PM
Continued

accidentally pressed the "POST" >:( and the unfinished thread here appeared. :-X :'(

Several of my colleagues having looked this painting, advised me to carefully looked at picture. In their view, the wings are opaque. Sadly they were right. Big brother will be the same painted on the top and bottom.

So big brother is completely painted the same.

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC00099_zpsf3fe3f22.jpg)

Now the big challenge ahead of me, I start doing the engine, it will be a resin Taurus. I did not make the engine with such a large number of details.

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC00100_zps05d70767.jpg)

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC00101_zps695c165a.jpg)

To be continued.

Adam.

Hi Adam,

The engine is not to bad to put together just take your time and be care full when you cut out the rocker arms . they break very easy . I used 5 min epoxy on mine . Ca does not give you time to work on the parts To fit the engine in the cowling the cowling will need to be thinned . The plane is looking great !

Willi
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: Adam on April 12, 2014, 09:14:01 AM: Willy thank you for the advice, unfortunately three rocker arms was broke up. I asked Lukasz from Taurus Models for a new one. After few days they are in my workshop.
Now the relation from what I did.
The engine body, cylinders and pushrods was painted the "Super Iron" Mr. Color, pushers bushes was painted "Super Gold" for these paints do not need primer.
To get the effect of superheated metal cylinders was painted with a thin layer of "Gun Blue Reflection" from a set of Guns & Weapons Lifecolor.
It looks like this.

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/DSC00142_zps35fe63d9.jpg)

Trial assembly.

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/DSC00143_zps4e9156e0.jpg)

Then all was painted with a thin layer of "Burnt Brown" from a set of Tensocrom Lifecolor.

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/DSC00152_zps8c5194e4.jpg)

Engine with assembled cylinders and heads of the valves

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/DSC00157_zps9e792749.jpg).

Now it is time to mount rocker arms. Initially all went well but the last three arms was broken, as I wrote at the beginning.

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/DSC00158_zpsf2eeca5a.jpg)

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/DSC00160_zps6186724f.jpg)

Today I painted these new rockers, soon they will be fixed on place.

Adam.
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: xmald on April 12, 2014, 10:00:19 PM: Adam I have already expressed my admiration of your realisation of the beautiful Taurus`s Oberursel but I cannot help myself and I absolutely must write it again - a masterpiece!
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: Ernie on April 12, 2014, 10:45:17 PM: You are doing a wonderful job on the Eindecker, Adam. The Taurus Oberursel is
looking great. It will be a terrific addition to your model. I look forward to the
future updates. Well done, my friend.

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: IFF1418 on April 13, 2014, 02:44:49 AM: Wonderful engine Adam. It wil make your build even more magnificent!

Kind regards
Patrick
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: Adam on April 13, 2014, 10:25:06 AM: My friends thank you for your nice review.
And now a small update, the result of my work around midnight.

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC00165_zps6cf1699f.jpg)

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC00166_zps8e83cb2d.jpg)

And another a photo showing the engine size.

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC00169_zpsdbdd399e.jpg)

Adam.
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: Des on April 13, 2014, 10:30:04 AM: Lovely work on the engine Adam, the Taurus engine is a real gem, a little difficult to assemble but once done it really looks fantastic, this will look great in your model, well done.

Des.
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: uncletony on April 13, 2014, 10:39:38 AM: Bam! Wow, that looks absolutely beautiful and very realistic.
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: RAGIII on April 13, 2014, 11:01:43 AM: Quote from: xmald on April 12, 2014, 10:00:19 PM
Adam I have already expressed my admiration of your realisation of the beautiful Taurus`s Oberursel but I cannot help myself and I absolutely must write it again - a masterpiece!

What he said.... twice! Beautiful, I must get those paints!!!!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: coyotemagic on April 13, 2014, 02:53:52 PM: Truly stunning work. One of the most realistic Oberursels I've ever seen.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: IFF1418 on April 13, 2014, 06:40:31 PM: Hi Adam,

Really wonderful. This engine is magnificent. The nicest one I've seen to now. Great work Adam.

Kind regards
Patrick
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: mgunns on April 16, 2014, 12:04:56 PM: Hello Adam:

Glad to see you back feeling better and sharing your work. Truly outstanding on the engine. The shading looks good as well on both brothers. I am looking forward to seeing how you progress through this build. As has been mentioned, the cowling will need to be trimmed. Aviattic has some resin cowlings in scale thickness that might save you some grief if you are so inclined.

Best

Mark
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: Adam on April 16, 2014, 08:33:26 PM: My friends thank you very much for your kind words. :)
In fact, the engine made by Łukasz is a small masterpiece.
I only glued parts together, damaging a few parts :P and I painted this engine. ;)
Now are waiting for me serious work on the matching cover to the motor, the motor diameter is greater than the internal diameter of its cover.
How this works, then I will have another challenge, fixing ignition cables.

Adam.
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: Ernie on April 16, 2014, 09:11:33 PM: Congratulations Adam on an absolutely amazing job of the Oberusel engine. It just
doesn't get much better than that. I am looking forward to seeing the rest of your
build come together...if this is any indication, it will be a masterpiece.

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: DC87 on April 17, 2014, 02:29:13 AM: Outstanding, it was a joy going through this thread and the inspiring photos of the build.

Can't wait to see the rest come together, btw great job on the engine.
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: Adam on April 24, 2014, 11:34:52 PM: Ernie and Dan thank you. :)

I began to put the decals. I've never had to deal with such large decals. I think it went well. ;)
Out of curiosity to see how is looking my model I fitted a wing, elevator, etc. without glue.

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC00380_zps919cccdf.jpg)

Adam.
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: IFF1418 on April 25, 2014, 03:44:16 AM: This is such a magnificent color Adam. Very nice work on the decals. Well done!

Kind regards
Patrick
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: xmald on April 25, 2014, 03:44:37 AM: Great job Adam she`s going really great!
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: radio on April 25, 2014, 05:02:21 AM: Adam you have done a great job.
Martin
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: Hary on April 25, 2014, 05:26:31 AM: Excellent job so far!
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: Umlaufmotor on April 25, 2014, 05:48:21 AM: The Engine!
I realy like your Oberursel Umlaufmotor ( :D), Adam.
This little thing is absolutely beautiful, BRAVO!!

Servus
Bertl
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: POD42 on April 25, 2014, 06:37:56 AM: Great work sir. Check out the boys at Aviattic. They produce engine cowlings for the Taurus engines.

http://www.aviattic.co.uk/aviattic.co.uk/WW1_Accessories.html

Cheers

Paul
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: Adam on April 25, 2014, 05:28:01 PM: Thank you very much for your kind words. :)
Paul, thank you for this information, but he will try to improve the original cover, but if it does not work, then I will buy this cover.

Yesterday Mr postman dropped it into my mailbox this. ;D

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC00382_zps7aa00e6a.jpg)

Adam.
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: radio on April 25, 2014, 11:32:10 PM: Adam is there one or more airspeed indicator inside?
Martin
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: Adam on April 25, 2014, 11:34:35 PM: Quote from: radio on April 25, 2014, 11:32:10 PM
Adam is there one or more airspeed indicator inside?
Martin

Only one.

Adam.
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: coyotemagic on April 26, 2014, 01:26:42 AM: Beautiful paint job, Adam! I love the color.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: RAGIII on April 26, 2014, 11:43:19 AM: Quote from: coyotemagic on April 26, 2014, 01:26:42 AM
Beautiful paint job, Adam! I love the color.
Cheers,
Bud

I agree with my Amigo!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: radio on April 26, 2014, 11:46:19 PM: Adam, thank you.
Martin
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: jknaus on April 27, 2014, 03:29:28 AM: Fantastic looking.
James
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: Adam on April 27, 2014, 08:30:23 PM: Thank you for your kind words.
Time for another update. :)
I finished painting covers the swirls it was a very labor intensive job.

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC00389_zpsff911627.jpg)

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC00392_zps8780b781.jpg)

Most of the decals are already located.
A few pictures from the test assembly model without glue.

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC00399_zps4e4ddaaf.jpg)

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC00400_zps75985284.jpg)

I wanted to paint the rudder as Erni, but with the lack of experience did not work out how as I wanted it to do. :'(
Also I installed the axle, with WNW to the engine Taurs. Only after pasting the engine to the model and mounting the cover, I'll see if everything is OK.

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC00402_zps179cff7b.jpg)

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC00403_zps9ba4defe.jpg)

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC00406_zps289ed72b.jpg)

To be continued. :)

Adam.
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: IFF1418 on April 27, 2014, 09:06:13 PM: You are making a fantastic build Adam. It's getting nicer and nicer. Your work on the cowling paid off! It's a beauty.

Kind regards
Patrick
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: lcarroll on April 27, 2014, 09:52:53 PM: Beautiful work Adam. The cowling is magnificent and I keep getting drawn back to your engine, which is incredibly well done. Great work, and a pleasure to follow! 8)
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: Des on April 27, 2014, 10:14:06 PM: Excellent paint job Adam and a great colour, your cowl swirls turned out very well.

Des.
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: Ernie on April 27, 2014, 11:33:45 PM: Absolutely wonderful, Adam! The colour looks great, as does your
decaling. I am stunned by the amazing job of the swirls on the
cowling. Did you use the technique shown in the Wingnuts Tips?
However you did it, it looks fantastic. Well done on the whole build!

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: radio on April 28, 2014, 12:40:43 AM: It looks lovely your update Adam.
Martin
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: mgunns on April 28, 2014, 04:39:20 AM: Hi Adam:

The swirls really great, your patience paid off with a very convincing look. I like the engine, the different colors show up nicely installed on the aircraft. This is coming along very nice. Outstanding work all around.

Best

Mark
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: uncletony on April 28, 2014, 09:05:27 AM: Looking really good Adam, that motor is just awesome.
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: Hary on April 28, 2014, 10:13:19 AM: Perfect work!! Awsome!
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: Adam on April 29, 2014, 08:11:46 PM: Thank you for your nice opinions.
Ernie covers were painted according to the WSW technique. Since I mostly paint with paint Lifecolor, Here I used to paint the LC 74 for painting covers and swirls was painting by Tamiya X-11.

Lately I didn't have too much time to build my models, now I can show the perpetrator ;D of this delay.

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/Aleksander/Moacutejwnuczekpierwszezdj1190cie_zps090dc7e1.jpg)

Yesterday was born my grandson , his name is Alexander.
Maybe in a couple years he will be here together with my build models. ;D
For now I have to move my model on a very high shelf, inaccessible to him and her older sister. ;)

Adam.

P. S.

To commemorate this event I bought myself this model. ;D

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/mDSC00410_zps293dd483.jpg)

In the Polish tradition of the storks bring children and for this it will be Guynemers aircraft.
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: IFF1418 on April 29, 2014, 08:43:20 PM: Lvely grandson Adam! And I'm looking forward to see you build this lovely Nieuport 17 of Guynemer.

Kind regards
Patrick
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: mgunns on April 29, 2014, 09:53:59 PM: Hello Adam:

Congratulations on the birth of your grandson. Good luck with the Nie 17 when you get a chance to get to it.

Best

Mark
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: Ernie on April 29, 2014, 11:18:45 PM: Congratulations on the birth of your grandson, Adam! I think you
will enjoy the Nieuport 17. It lends itself to good detailing possibilities,
but watch the decals. They can be, lets say "challenging". ;) ;D
I wish you happy times with both new additions, my friend.

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: radio on April 30, 2014, 12:03:53 AM: Congratulation for the birth of your grandson.
All the best for mother and son.
Martin
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: Nigel Jackson on April 30, 2014, 12:27:49 AM: Congratulations on the birth of your grandson, Adam . You must be very proud, and the quality of your Fokker build is great too!

Best wishes
Nigel
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: Epeeman on April 30, 2014, 04:00:54 AM: Your EII is looking good - congrats on the birth of your grandson!

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: lcarroll on April 30, 2014, 08:17:58 AM: Congratulations on the birth of your Grandson, Adam! My first Grandson is named Alexander as well, he will graduate from High School next month. They grow up fast........so enjoy the "innocent " years!
Good luck with the N.17 and I look forward to seeing more of your E.II.
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: LindsayT on April 30, 2014, 01:25:27 PM: Welcome, Alexander!
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: Adam on May 14, 2014, 10:30:11 PM: My friends thank you very much for yours good wishes. :)
Now my grandson Alexander (for me, of course, Alexander the Great ;D) is already at home together with her older sister.

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/Aleksander/mDSC00550_zps8c251755.jpg)

I still not have much time to build my Fokker. At the end of May I will change the flat. There will be there my big and wonderful workshop. ;D

The engine is already finished.

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/DSC00587_zps3caee240.jpg)

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC00582_zps76a86f78.jpg)

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC00581_zpsce85dba5.jpg)

Now I'm working on rigging of the undercarriage.

Because June 7th will be an modelers exhibition in Warsaw so every free moment I spend with Fokker and I rather will not have the time to describe work on my model, I really want to finish it and show on this exhibition.
I'm taking pictures and I'll show it rather when the model will be finished. I swear. ;D

Adam.
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: radio on May 14, 2014, 10:56:12 PM: You have make a wounderful engine Adam.
It is always fine to have children in the familie.
Martin
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: RAGIII on May 15, 2014, 12:36:35 PM: Adam, First and foremost congrats on the Grandson! My Grandaughter is the Light of my life and has been for her 10 years in this world! As for the Model, Beautiful ENgine!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: stefanbuss on May 15, 2014, 09:09:31 PM: The engine is spot on. Very well done with a beautiful and very convincing way of painting. I hope that detailing the undercarriage will be finished before you change your flat.

Stefan
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: Adam on August 14, 2014, 07:57:35 AM: Finally I have some time to complete the description of the struggles with my model.
As I wrote I suspended the story, because I wanted to finish a model for an exhibition in Warsaw.
Successful, the model has landed at the exhibition.

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC01087_zpse97ab426.jpg)

In such WNW company.

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC01080_zps0ae73e99.jpg)

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC01093_zps39e960b3.jpg)

Now I go back to the interrupted thread.

Spandau was made from WNW PE set.

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC00679_zps61278069.jpg)

Tail skid.

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC00687_zps73cff764.jpg)

Undercarriage without rigging.

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC00688_zps24e34e13.jpg)

Bottom of the fuselage.

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC00689_zps709cf9c2.jpg)

Undercarriage with rigging.

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC00742_zpsd6c69980.jpg)

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC00743_zpsd2021b38.jpg)

To match the engine cover to the resin Oberursel UI was needed milling, the effect below.

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC00747_zpse7d9c6eb.jpg)

The wings were mounted now time for rigging.

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC00744_zps2f3b92bf.jpg)

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC00745_zpsae938522.jpg)

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC00828_zps3c3294b0.jpg)

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC00831_zps358e34c9.jpg)

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC00835_zpsa981f437.jpg)

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC00838_zpsbbf49b68.jpg)

As I wrote earlier, I loved the speedometer.

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC00844_zpsa651f7df.jpg)

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC01043_zps5a31e1b1.jpg)

Now few photos of the finished model.

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC01032_zpsbcf49c98.jpg)

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC01034_zps01b82cc3.jpg)

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC01035_zpsdd47109a.jpg)

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC01040_zpsbb977150.jpg)

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC01041_zpsce041b0c.jpg)

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC01047_zpsdb15bb96.jpg)

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC01048_zpsc8982492.jpg)

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC01050_zps3dd7e5de.jpg)

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC01409_zpsfe98f0ef.jpg)

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC01410_zps2fee9234.jpg)

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC01423_zps32400e13.jpg)

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC01425_zps537b2300.jpg)

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC01429_zpsea984a1d.jpg)

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/FokkerEII/mDSC01439_zps5b5f5528.jpg)

At the end I wanted to boast that my two Fokkers, Dr.I and E.II were invited to an exhibition of 100 anniversary of the outbreak of the Great War at the Museum of the Polish Army in Warsaw.

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/Wystawa%20w%20MWP%20z%20okazji%20100%20lecia%20wybuch%20WWI/mDSC01626_zpsb5e992ea.jpg)

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/Wystawa%20w%20MWP%20z%20okazji%20100%20lecia%20wybuch%20WWI/mDSC01625_zpsaa57ed7a.jpg)

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/Wystawa%20w%20MWP%20z%20okazji%20100%20lecia%20wybuch%20WWI/mDSC01586_zps49766b6f.jpg)

Me and my models. :)

(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv186/AlbatrosDIII/Wystawa%20w%20MWP%20z%20okazji%20100%20lecia%20wybuch%20WWI/mDSC01597_zps02cf692b.jpg)

My models will return to me until May 2015. :'(

Adam.
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: lcarroll on August 14, 2014, 09:04:51 AM: Beautiful Adam, simply beautiful. The finish, rigging, and detail are all "World Class"!
Very nice work throughout.
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: Alexis on August 14, 2014, 09:09:35 AM: now that is one sharp looking Fokker ! I really like the bluing on the cylinder heads :)

Terri
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: BigBlue on August 14, 2014, 12:14:40 PM: Adam,

Congratulations on your Eindecker and, of course, your grandson!

Chris
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: mgunns on August 14, 2014, 12:35:55 PM: Hello Adam:

Congratulations on an Outstanding Eindecker and being invited to have your model on display for the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the Great war in the museum at Warsaw. Quite an honor to be sure.

Best

Mark
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: uncletony on August 14, 2014, 12:43:04 PM: Adam- excellent! Congrats
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: Vickers on August 14, 2014, 04:45:48 PM: Beautiful models, Adam. Truly inspiring, and congratulations on their selection for the museum display! May I ask what paint or paint mixture you used for your grey-green on the landing gear and in the cockpit? That is a very convincing color, especially since it doesn't appear to match any of the usual colors from years later that we often see quoted as equivalents.
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: jknaus on August 15, 2014, 05:06:57 AM: Beautiful Eindecker. Congratulations on the birth of your Grandson and the honour of having your Eindecker displayed. Well done.
James
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: Adam on August 16, 2014, 03:11:26 AM: My dear friends I'M very glad that you like my Fokker.

Vickers, for painting tubes of cockpit and landing gear I used paint suggested by WNW , Tamiya XF76.

Adam.
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: Ernie on August 16, 2014, 03:55:37 AM: Congratulations Adam on an absolutely sublime Eindecker as well as your
models being displayed at the museum. Well done, my friend!

Cheers,
Ernie
Title: Re: Fokker E.II 69/15 Kurt von Crailsheim WNW
Post by: Vickers on August 16, 2014, 06:08:39 AM: Thanks for information, Adam. As many times as I've seen it on their A6M2 and mapped over to FAA subjects, I would not have guessed XF-76! It looks really great.