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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: BigBlue on November 02, 2014, 11:25:22 AM
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My completed Eindecker:
(http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad319/goBigBlueNYG/Fokker%20EIII/_MG_5727_zps6b77fd5f.jpg)(http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad319/goBigBlueNYG/Fokker%20EIII/_MG_5742_zps680ea0be.jpg)
(http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad319/goBigBlueNYG/Fokker%20EIII/_MG_5740_zps1b4ec1f5.jpg)(http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad319/goBigBlueNYG/Fokker%20EIII/_MG_5739_zpse10f843f.jpg)
(http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad319/goBigBlueNYG/Fokker%20EIII/_MG_5723_zps78875234.jpg)(http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad319/goBigBlueNYG/Fokker%20EIII/_MG_5741_zpsd67e2fd9.jpg)
(http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad319/goBigBlueNYG/Fokker%20EIII/_MG_5724_zpsdc66f2e3.jpg)(http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad319/goBigBlueNYG/Fokker%20EIII/_MG_5730_zps4a4f84a6.jpg)
(http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad319/goBigBlueNYG/Fokker%20EIII/_MG_5726_zps2b0c2e3e.jpg)(http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad319/goBigBlueNYG/Fokker%20EIII/_MG_5737_zps58f8a7e0.jpg)
The engine is the wonderful (but challenging!) Taurus Oberursel UI, and the cowling is resin from Aviattic. Rigging is monofiliment with a combination of Polyimide and Albion nickel silver tubing for connections. Turnbuckles are Gaspatch, and are a mix of 1/32 (pylon arms and wing attachments) and 1/48 (in-line rigging).
This was a very enjoyable build, and a great kit, and aside from one issue which I will mention shortly, it went together without problems. The one issue that I did have was with the seam along the aircraft's back where the two fuselage halves join. At two different points in the build (one at the very finish line) the seam re-appeared along the back and required repair. I am hopeful, but not certain that it is now gone for good, but only time will tell. I am sure the issue is due to some faulty technique of mine, but I have heard of the issue showing itself on a handful of other's builds as well. If I were to do it over again, I think I would add a bit of Evergreen card under the seam for additional support before closing the fuselage up. Other than this, the kit was a pleasure to build. The gritty details can be found here: http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=3908.0 (http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=3908.0). If you read that thread, you know that I am indebted to a number of forum members for their help, guidance and support.
The rigging was certainly the most daunting aspect of building an Eindecker for me, but it turned out that figuring where all the lines went was the hardest part. Once I had the map in my head, the lack of an upper wing means very few difficult to reach maneuvers were required. Another benefit of the single wing is that the cockpit is wide open, and the standard Wingnut eye candy is on full display.
Thanks for taking a look; comments questions and feedback are welcome.
Chris
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She's truly stunning, Chris! You rigging is brilliant and your metal panel riffling is perfect. The Taurus engine and Aviattic cowling has paid off in spades.
Cheers,
Bud
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Fabulous Eindecker Chris! I love your colors and weathering. ;D Thanks for explaining the rigging so well, as that is the part that frightens most of us, I'm sure. Very well done!
Cheers & huzzas,
Bob
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Absolutely superb Chris, the overall finish and weathering is excellent with brilliant rigging, congratulations on displaying this awesome model and thanks also for your build log.
Des.
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Chris thanks so much for posting this amazing build - i love these eindeckers and you nailed it! your perseverance has ended up with a showstopper. just brilliant!
terry
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Bravo, Chris! As far as I'm concerned, it just doesn't get any better that this.
A favourite aeroplane of mine, and you've done her proud!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Beautiful work, a really stunning build!
Drew
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Fantastic build Chris, the paint work, cowling and weathering are all top notch.
Mark
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Bud, Bob, Des, Terry, Ernie, Drew and Mark: thank you all for your kind comments, they are very much appreciated. Des, you don't need to thank me for the build log; participating in the community that you have fostered here has been a real pleasure, and my Eindecker was certainly improved by the help I received in that thread.
Many, many thanks,
Chris
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Superb build!
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Chris,
There's no shortage of "jaw dropping" Builds on our Forum however this one really stands out. :o An absolute tribute to your skills; magnificent finishing work, and a score of "11 out of 10" on overall effect. Congratulations on your outstanding work. 8)
Cheers!
Lance
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Simply superb Chris! Your talents as a modeller shine through on this one. The finish is absolutely stunning.
Cheers,
Chris
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Superb, Chris!
Regards
Dave
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First let me say that your results are Stunning! Lovely work on the weathering, rigging, repair work etc! Just an amazing and Informative build to follow! Love your work!!
RAGIII
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Excellent!
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Dave, Lance Chris, Dave Rick and Bo, thank you all very much for your generous compliments. I am both honored and humbled to be on the receiving end of such comments coming from such a talented group. I was lucky to have a number of you along for the ride on my Under-Construction thread and your positive support and in many cases, direct advice, were hugely helpful to me during my build.
My sincerest thanks,
Chris
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Superb Fokker !
Bravo !
philippe
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Thank you very much for patiently answering all my questions. I really like what you where able to achieve. Very well done.
I doubt I will be able to come near your modelling level, if I ever will dare building my EIII.
Stefan
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Yes, fantastic build. Though totally not my favourite aircraft but your model is truly spectacular.
And the reappearing seam lines... This is also one of the reasons I prefer to "strengthen" the seam lines by filler , i.e. a CA glue. Even if the WNW kits are famous for perfect or almost perfect fit, I have problems with making full use of it. I treat the full length of seams with CA and then, I have never had problems with breaking seams. Reappearing, sometimes in the form of depression over gaps, but this is also curable by leaving the CA a longer setting time - one day or so, to reach the final volume. Then it can be sanded.
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Thank you very much Phillipe, Stefan and Prz. Your comments have been sincerely appreciated (both now and along the way during the build thread.)
Chris
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Magnificent work, Chris. When I get around to an E.II I'd be proud if it finished up half as good as this.
Best wishes
Nigel
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Great Eindecker...love the weathering.
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Fabulous Fokker Chris, one of those models (and I'm seeing more and more of them here) that could be passed off as the real thing.
Tony.