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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: NinetythirdLiberator on January 26, 2015, 03:19:54 PM

Title: Fokker V.1 1/72 Scratch Vacform
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on January 26, 2015, 03:19:54 PM

All,

I'm calling this guy done.  I scrounged and painted a prop, put on some manufacturer's plates on the front fuselage sides and one on the top of the mid wing section.  At least that's what I think they are... :-[ I also put on cockpit edging.  The fuselage was weathered a bit and it is the worst part of the build.   >:( Next time, I'll make a smooth fuselage and do better on my stringers.  A hole was also cut in the bottom of the cowling for cooling.  I also put in a seat and stick but that's about all you can see in there...

(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/smithdr/IMG_2815_zpssauwc77u.jpg)
(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/smithdr/IMG_2814_zpsu005rosk.jpg)
(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/smithdr/IMG_2813_zpsmqq9gfju.jpg)
(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/smithdr/IMG_2812_zpsdfomnwnf.jpg)
(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/smithdr/IMG_2811_zpsiltvscd0.jpg)
(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/smithdr/IMG_2810_zpsb0twq11l.jpg)
(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/smithdr/IMG_2809_zpsglpx0mte.jpg)
(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/smithdr/IMG_2808_zpsuqnuhxgj.jpg)
(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/smithdr/IMG_2807_zpsauzn9khl.jpg)

All in all, this was a very satisfying project. Thanks to all the folks who cheered along the way.

Cheers,

Dan

Oops!  I just saw I forgot the aileron controls coming from the top of the fuselage and the airspeed indicator on the bottom wing...D'oh!  Those should be pretty easy to fix, though  ::)

Title: Re: Fokker V.1 1/72 Scratch Vacform
Post by: Des on January 26, 2015, 03:32:37 PM

Very nicely done Dan, the finish is really nice especially the wood and the metal treatment, an unusual aeroplane but in a way very cute  :) ;)

Des.

Title: Re: Fokker V.1 1/72 Scratch Vacform
Post by: RAGIII on January 27, 2015, 12:31:03 AM

Outstanding results! Your build was fun and informative! Historically much more important aircraft than most of us realize! Beautiful little bird!!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Fokker V.1 1/72 Scratch Vacform
Post by: coyotemagic on January 27, 2015, 03:39:41 AM

Fantastic job on a very unusual little kite, Dan!
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: Fokker V.1 1/72 Scratch Vacform
Post by: lone modeller on January 27, 2015, 04:48:42 AM

Now that is a really interesting subject and extremely well done. The colours are most convincing. Relatively simple but still a real eye catcher.

Title: Re: Fokker V.1 1/72 Scratch Vacform
Post by: IanB on January 27, 2015, 09:53:21 AM

Very nice indeed, and it's certainly different! Great project...what's next?  ;)

Ian

Title: Re: Fokker V.1 1/72 Scratch Vacform
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on January 27, 2015, 03:23:24 PM

turned out quite nicely. i like it.

Title: Re: Fokker V.1 1/72 Scratch Vacform
Post by: PrzemoL on January 29, 2015, 09:12:34 PM

A nice little model. A very unusual subject. Thanks for sharing, Dan.

Title: Re: Fokker V.1 1/72 Scratch Vacform
Post by: WarrenD on January 30, 2015, 11:41:45 AM

I think it turned out great, far better than I could do.

Warren

Title: Re: Fokker V.1 1/72 Scratch Vacform
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on January 31, 2015, 10:32:27 AM

Thanks, Everybody.  Considering the talent assumed by the responders...I'm in good company!  :D :D

What's next?  I think maybe a Fokker triplane prototype or a D-VIII.  We'll see what happens.  I'm also finishing a Staaken transport vacform which is taking lots of time!

Thanks again, everyone...Dan

Title: Re: Fokker V.1 1/72 Scratch Vacform
Post by: Alexis on January 31, 2015, 10:42:40 AM

Rather neat looking aircraft , never heard of this type . Different set up for the flight controls . Wonder how effect this would be ?




Terri