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Title: COMPLETED Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 5.7.2019 Completed
Post by: Bughunter on February 03, 2019, 08:59:32 PM
Fokker D.VII OAW  
 

After all the big scale entries here I like to take part with the first entry in quarter scale:
the yellow/blue Fokker D.VII OAW flown by Wilhelm Leusch, Jasta 19, October 1918 

The kit is untouched, PE set added (may be I will use more e.g. Master MGs) and the GB picture with Des is visible.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1t2sFcRfAEdLi3XtvSmzNOAhNMxYu-fgL)


I would like to finish the Bristol fighter before, but since here is not so much rigging to do I hope to be able to finish it in time.

Cheers
Frank


Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48
Post by: rhwinter on February 05, 2019, 04:59:16 AM
Looking forward to watch this „small“ build, Frank!
Richard
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48
Post by: RAGIII on February 05, 2019, 05:28:56 AM
I am sure this one will be another of your Masterpieces Frank. Looking forward to your build.
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48
Post by: Monty on February 10, 2019, 01:49:22 AM
This is a beautiful simpler subject to tackle, and should look beautiful in your capable hands, Frank!
Regards,
Marc
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48
Post by: Bughunter on February 10, 2019, 06:16:35 AM
Thank you my friends for your encouraging words.
But a Fokker D.VII is a mine field: everyone knows it and you can make a lot of mistakes. There are lots of varinats: Fokker, Albatros, OAW build, seemingly endless permutations of engine cowling desgin, lozenge ....
So there is also a careful study of ressources required.

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48
Post by: GAJouette on February 10, 2019, 07:50:36 AM
 Frank,
Looking forward to seeing this future beauty taking off my friend. Best of luck to you.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48
Post by: gbrivio on February 11, 2019, 06:09:56 AM
This is to one of the most attractive D.VIIs. Looking forward for the build.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48
Post by: Manni on February 11, 2019, 03:51:27 PM
Ah, looking forward to your build report. I is allways a joy to follow your builds.
Bye,
Manni
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48
Post by: andonio64 on February 14, 2019, 07:26:00 PM
Dear Frank I am very happy to subscribe this build thread, Leusch's Dragon is on my building list! Will follow and enjoy your build!

Antonio
Title: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 17.3.2019 Air screw
Post by: Bughunter on March 18, 2019, 05:57:28 AM
Thank you my friends for this premature praise! I hope I will be able to fullfil your high expectations ;)


Air screw


After the huge Brisfit project is finished I can move over here to really start the group build.

At fist as usual some reseach, so I will use:
- the manual of the kit (https://www.eduard.com/out/media/84155.pdf)

- The Fokker D.VII Anthology 1
(https://www.windsockdatafilespecials.co.uk/ekmps/shops/gcreasey/images/fokker-d.vii-anthology-1-28-p.jpg)

- The Fokker D.VII Anthology 2, mostly about OAW built D.VII
(https://www.windsockdatafilespecials.co.uk/ekmps/shops/gcreasey/images/fokker-d.vii-anthology-2-29-p.jpg)

- The Fokker D.VII Anthology 3, this one contains the known picture of the Leusch Fokker.
(https://www.windsockdatafilespecials.co.uk/ekmps/shops/gcreasey/images/fokker-d.vii-anthology-3-30-p.jpg)
Source of Anthology pics: windsockdatafilespecials.co.uk

- and even if in big scale the manual of WNW:
(http://www.wingnutwings.com/ww/v3ED049C7/www/products/model_kitsets/32030/online_instructions/32030%20Fokker%20D.VII%20(OAW)%20Page%2027.jpg)
Source: wingnutwings.com


Then is was clear, that I need a air screw of the Niendorf brothers from Luckenwalde.

So I cutted and thinned down some strips of veneer, glued together: 
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1Wct-T7tfEFG-hghK0CsVQfcXo6nq_nwv)


After sanding a raw air screw, still a bit thick:
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1Jvc4DEbPDnfYcDUJ0nq-HqDW8ANQyKt1)


More final form:
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1fTjkWWXaNEobJzbWlBeQY9Q5IelqU2vo)

And the back side:
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1mRFm66vyCoPl6cekquQseEbAI1b20Gas)


First layer of primer:
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1LCkbiFJvzenl6TWM7fwpG8tb2WZ4SMiB)


Primed and polished:
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1EePQXL4niCLaR0oxREt0jgUijYZZVbCA)


Airbrushed with MRP Clear Red-Brown, after that Gunze Clear Yellow and Orange:
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1z9alzUJG1tq_81ZIKh7YM83vYnFYBn_3)

I'm not sure about the final color, so I wait for the aircraft. May be a bit darker, and a logo will be added too, followed by a layer of clear coat.

What do you think about it?

Cheers
Frank
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 17.3.2019 Air screw
Post by: Borsos on March 18, 2019, 08:41:08 AM
Nice Frank, really beautiful. Maybe a little bit too much on the red side for a Niendorf air screw.
(http://www.hermann-historica-archiv.de/auktion/images57_max/82199_b.jpg)
Andreas
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 17.3.2019 Air screw
Post by: RAGIII on March 18, 2019, 09:27:57 AM
Your skills with carving props are amazing! Outstanding results as always Frank.
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 17.3.2019 Air screw
Post by: Manni on March 18, 2019, 04:04:03 PM
Fantastic wood work. But I think it is a bit too red.I am looking forward to this new project.
Bye,
Manni
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 17.3.2019 Air screw
Post by: lcarroll on March 18, 2019, 11:54:47 PM
   Magnificent work Frank. I too have to say I find it a bit too "reddish" in color. A more natural brown appearance would be my suggestion. The Anthologies are wonderful books, every time I open mine I find something new! Good luck with your Build.
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 17.3.2019 Air screw
Post by: kensar on March 19, 2019, 09:27:15 PM
Too red for the prop.
Looking forward to seeing your amazing detail work.

Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 17.3.2019 Air screw
Post by: Edo on March 20, 2019, 03:54:53 PM
yes, may be a little onthe red side.... but what a beauty!
a work of art in itself!
I like it very much!
ciao
edo
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 17.3.2019 Air screw
Post by: gbrivio on March 21, 2019, 03:46:29 AM
Outstanding propeller. Looking forward for next steps of your build.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 25.3.2019 Decals
Post by: Bughunter on March 26, 2019, 08:04:30 AM
Decals


Thank you my friends!
I must admit, that the prop is a bit on the red side. My cam has a problem with that color even with white balance, it not as red as it seems.
I used some pictures of Luckenwalde (Niendorf brothers) as template, mine is in the middle, but may be the color is now much more red compared to a century ago.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=19lSf01vgN30FEVmQLCFp6KkDZjEHhZT2)

(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1gZUfMtDOvnbQvjaRRBDZ2F82f6NYRHVl)

Again, more red as in real.

I will change it, because I noticed also on the picture of the original Fokker, that my air screw is not peakish enough.


Another thing that was new for me (and very time consuming!) are the panels of lozenge fabric (Aviattic) in a not pre-cut form. I started with the upper wing:
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1wju-8t_gctHJBFng4VE7oamrrQxWOfjn)


I used the OAW drawings in the Anthology 2 to arrange the colors, here the bottom view:
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1dYdJmwpTEdMaCMslE58Ahb40U1rJiR-A)

Top view, next time I could make the preshading stronger.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1TMbiEEwQT7sBy9U2acwakYYeAdcjnue0)


After a layer of future I added the rib tapes from the Eduard kit as recommended by Aviattic:
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1LYRHtJhNOv9gNfFGMpe7PrV_HDQdYAzD)

(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1y50vTLB-b5lwF1c4yPF0YJc0mgzp35v5)


And again a detailed view (a clear coat is missing, the last tapes are not yet dry):
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1lYPck57DM_NzeVp9VlcjCdOfbueOTNZq)

(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1SPXpmXFNtYYjbXYSq66PnfFg1iuUKz0f)


I added those tapes also on the front ...
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1VC4vN21Pq67PmBQaRJyz2ouVWQGLhBPi)


... and wing tip.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1gLHYrzv1NWLUiP26sZv-HHDxk7ldZNoq)


The kit was from 2016, also the marking decals. But the lozenge decals and rip tapes are from 2010, and the Eduard decals of that time was not so nice compared to today ones. The tapes gets loose after less then 5 seconds in warm water ::)

Have I mentioned, that this was in 1/48 very fiddly and a very time consuming task? >:(

I'm not sure about the trailing edge, but I will not put there rip tapes. I would not know, how to put them there, and I have simply not enough. The remaining pieces are needed for the lower wings. On the WNW drawing there seems to be no tapes on the trailing edge.
And what about rib tapes on the ailerons? Its hard to be seen on WNW drawing, Eduard provided tapes.

It was a lot of work, but I like the result!

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 25.3.2019 Decals on wing
Post by: RAGIII on March 26, 2019, 08:18:13 AM
Awesome application of the lozenge and tapes!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 25.3.2019 Decals on wing
Post by: Edo on March 26, 2019, 03:59:46 PM
yes, the result is great indeed!
ciao
edo
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 25.3.2019 Decals on wing
Post by: Gisbod on March 26, 2019, 04:40:31 PM
Well done Frank,

It isn’t easy to get the wingtips so neat!

Guy
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 25.3.2019 Decals on wing
Post by: ondra on March 26, 2019, 05:55:24 PM
Very nice work, Frank, well done!

Cheers

Ondra
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 25.3.2019 Decals on wing
Post by: andonio64 on March 26, 2019, 06:37:53 PM
Fantastic work Frank, I haven't yet applied the lozenges in such an extensive way... I am a little frightened by it!
:-)
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 25.3.2019 Decals on wing
Post by: gbrivio on March 27, 2019, 01:05:32 AM

It isn’t easy to get the wingtips so neat!


I agree, masterful application of lozenge decals.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 25.3.2019 Decals on wing
Post by: lone modeller on March 27, 2019, 03:28:57 AM
Somehow I have missed this until now. The propellor is first class except for the colour, but you are going to cahange that. The lozenge transfers look fine to me - well up to your usual standard of modelling. I will be keeping a closer eye in future.

Stephen.
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 25.3.2019 Decals on wing
Post by: Bughunter on March 27, 2019, 07:29:39 AM
Wow my friends, thanks you very much for such a great feedback!

I have seen in this board so many nice applications of those decals (ok, mostly in 1/32 scale) so I thought my work is nothing special ::) What I definitely have to improve is my shadowing of the ribs below the decals. I experimented before and I found it easy to overdue it, but here it was not enough.

Any thoughts regarding the tapes on the ailerons?
Just noticed on Lance Albatros that he has also no tapes on the ailerons. It makes sence, because on those short surfaces there is not a risk for the fabric. Also the tail plane of my Siemens-Schuckert D.III do not use tapes, but the ailerons (this was a preformed Aviattic).

I will be keeping a closer eye in future.
Thank you Stephen, I would like to do that too on all the other projects. I was surprised, how much activity this group build created! 3, 4 or 5 times more compared to 'normal' operation? I simply do not have the time to follow all the great projects and finish my own entry in time :'( Sorry my friends! But those reports are not lost, can read them in a summer evening on balcony ;)

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 25.3.2019 Decals on wing
Post by: lcarroll on March 27, 2019, 07:52:24 AM
Frank,
   I've read in several places that tapes were not used on flight control surfaces. Looking at the photos we all study so much that appears indeed the case so I don't include them on my models. I regret I can't recall where I read that comment. If you find a source let me know!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 25.3.2019 Decals on wing
Post by: dr 1 ace on March 29, 2019, 06:30:25 AM
Moving along nicely !!

Ed
Title: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, On hold
Post by: Bughunter on April 07, 2019, 02:23:00 AM
A bad news: during shaking a 120ml bottle of Alclad black primer breaks and this primed everything with a aggressive deep black:
my face, T-Shirt (disposed immediately), bench, lamps, even the Fokker fuselage and parts,
also my parquet floor:
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1Vk6sYQ39SabfA33MWGoi_tLXLLikItWR)

And the smell!

My mood was not very high anyway, but now it is underground.
This project is on hold now.

May be I will see somewhere later, to find out what and how could be recovered.

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 25.3.2019 Decals on wing
Post by: Borsos on April 07, 2019, 07:16:16 AM
Damned, I am so sorry to read that. It might be a little help that you are not in this alone: the walls next to my paint shop are still sprenkled  in black since a bottle of black color decided not to withstand any more the mechanic forces I had induced. As far as I know Isopropanol should solve the main problems (on the floor) even with Alclad colors. You can order a 3liter canister from e. g. Kremer Pigmente. My fingers remain crossed for a quick fix on the Fokker fuselage!
Andreas
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 25.3.2019 Decals on wing
Post by: RAGIII on April 07, 2019, 07:22:48 AM
Well done Frank,

It isn’t easy to get the wingtips so neat!

Guy

Agree completely! Mine usually look like wrinkled fabric  :-[ I hope you get the fuselage back in order soon!

RAGIII
Title: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 19.5.2019 Lower wing
Post by: Bughunter on May 20, 2019, 06:40:51 AM
Lower wing


After a lot of different things, exhibitions, private things etc I was able to continue on this project.

As next step I have done the lower wing.

After underside I added panel of fabric after panel of fabric on top:
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1Rtexx_8VQjYk9maB8aziv1u_IlUhBgGa)


After careful trimming this is the result of the underside:
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1Z0OACKqCyQda2la6-MC78esbkYPFpcSZ)


... and the top side:
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1kyJUhCZSyvy7A9sNmBQP3rWutFTKOM5V)


After a layer of Future I started to add the rib tapes:
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1wThw2Xlmq4ufpy0LBkF3ucNLUeTwgy5Q)


Later I added also one to the front.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1mBN9TEX4vPRHUrc4aIREWk4s4GbS0m82)


But to get a good result on wing tips requires really patience ???
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=16t9j-gkZFAi4lcfoD2sdGGklp9ksCnmq)

I will add Sol to work overnight.

This was again a very time consuming task, but I like the outcome.

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 25.3.2019 Decals on wing
Post by: RAGIII on May 20, 2019, 06:58:05 AM
Excellent Lozenge application and the rib tapes look awesome!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 25.3.2019 Decals on wing
Post by: Bughunter on June 04, 2019, 07:13:53 AM
Thank you Rick! The result looks nice, but the decals needs careful handling (needs lot's of time).


Struts

A small vital sign, I'm still working on this little Fokker.

I tried the yellow: since WNW says crome yellow (yellow + a bit of orange) I used a chrome yellow from MRP.
The landing gear was equipped with metal axles, so the wheels are sitting in right angle.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=175YC-S1QSJ3hf_a3FRipTaXFDxE0c8Hz)


Distance between wheels can be adjusted.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1P47HEcbyxj3cDwcgsvp1avnDhkTE452o)


Then I continued with the struts. I added 0.3mm brass pins to this filigree struts. Matching holes drilled into fuselage.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1sB4T64kcEIbo3xOHBuoF_4HDayDLf-_0)


Dry fitting: struts are holds the wing without glue!
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1lQU6HfukfqJKXJWXjjdH5194c6ofPVi0)


Primed white for the yellow paint.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1l7acIw5A2LlMGyCpPzpMWNtCuuTWmrrh)


Also the outer N-struts are "brassed" and fits perfectly.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1YiRRMQJhZFj7wZgj9DBgYXFy1gV1S8Kh)


Now I'm adding lozenge decals to the ailerons.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1BzgmizYHHyZfWzR-CeROETpwopV1v9GU)


The manual says to do it later, but drilling is easier now and the final mounting is easy.

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 25.3.2019 Decals on wing
Post by: RAGIII on June 04, 2019, 07:43:30 AM
Stunning work Frank! Your improved struts and chrome yellow axle wing are outstanding! I wish I had your talent!!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 25.3.2019 Decals on wing
Post by: Manni on June 04, 2019, 04:17:51 PM
Stunning work, Frank!
As allways when I see your builds I want to get off my office and start modeling, very inspirational.
Bye,Manni
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 25.3.2019 Decals on wing
Post by: GazzaS on June 04, 2019, 05:17:34 PM
Very nice, Frank!
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 25.3.2019 Decals on wing
Post by: pepperman42 on June 04, 2019, 05:37:18 PM
Very nice progress!!

Steve
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 25.3.2019 Decals on wing
Post by: Juan on June 04, 2019, 09:43:01 PM
Looking fantastic Frank.
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 25.3.2019 Decals on wing
Post by: Bughunter on June 05, 2019, 06:35:35 AM
Thank you Rick, Manni, Gaz, Steve and Juan!
Your nice words are very meaningful for me. My own impression with this project is, that the progress is not that as it should be.
Now I should finish the cockpit for closing the fuselage.

I wish I had your talent!!
Rick, your Fokker looks very nice, and the dark green fuelage stripes on your Fokker D.VII "#4' are the best representation I know so you don't need to understate your talent!

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 7.6.2019 Cockpit
Post by: Bughunter on June 08, 2019, 07:00:58 AM
Cockpit


From time to time I worked on the small parts for the cockpit.

Lozenge decals inside, covered with linen paint.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1crFbQdX9_7W19MX_KY5LYuK5s2OSzQWI)


The seat was thinned and after I have seen Ricks Fokker I painted linen too. Belts a from a Eduard Steel-Set.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1j5dj06-SFpFnS8pnnt-DtkAaIzKxKxLF)


The prepainted panel got more wooden color and additional PE. The Kristal Klear is not yet dry on the picture.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=13wXkr_2ona1NfCYl-eseXD1AXBuer5BL)


The floor was painted in acryl too followed by Clear Orange. The weathering is missing on this picture.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1yiOnnZ17r3qlHX6IqQBnOni65NHLgqAA)


Eduard has done a nice throttle, but I added a control wire from 0,1mm nickel silver.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1q6P6-S405ZjJtXkg5EIrsc8ZvHSeXFt5)


Addional "clocks":
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1BjT1P-ogqHpV-w9ew9d1Tt_0qaR9FfVV)


All parts together creating a nice cockpit. The last picture of the open fuselage.
Oh yes, I added control wires too.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=10J6kKXEbnuyV9KosJ-8iDYnC0pfhSW3f)


That is the working place of a Fokker D.VII pilot. All from the kit or Eduard own (very nice!) accessories.
Fuselage is closed now.

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 25.3.2019 Decals on wing
Post by: RAGIII on June 08, 2019, 09:04:06 AM
Your interior looks awesome! The belts and panel in particular are excellent!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 25.3.2019 Decals on wing
Post by: GazzaS on June 09, 2019, 07:50:43 AM
Nice!
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 25.3.2019 Decals on wing
Post by: gbrivio on June 10, 2019, 05:38:56 AM
Very nice updates, clean interiors finishing.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 25.3.2019 Decals on wing
Post by: pepperman42 on June 10, 2019, 12:28:51 PM
More nice progress!!

Steve
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 25.3.2019 Decals on wing
Post by: Borsos on June 11, 2019, 02:17:34 AM
Great stuff from your bench as we came to expect from you, Frank. It’s going to be anither gem!
Andreas
Title: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Question 14.6.2019 Decals or not?
Post by: Bughunter on June 15, 2019, 05:01:29 AM
Thank you very much, my friends, for your supportive words!

May be you can help me now with a question regarding decal and color, because I'm a bit clueless.

The target is that picture, linked a WNW manual picture:
(http://www.wingnutwings.com/ww/vEF754EA7/www/products/model_kitsets/32030/online_instructions/32030%20Fokker%20D.VII%20(OAW)%20Page%2028.jpg)
Source: wingnutwings.com


The cross is visible with a light overpaint, but what about lozenge below?

I experimented with the Tamiya blue on top of the decals: left under side, right top side 4 color lozenge from the kit
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1mnr9AcIiDBMSdDnrAhApUUw13iVBXczw)

If the layer is too thin it looks also not nice. So the order to be used is:
lozenge decal - blue - cross - blue ?

What is your impression? Does it looks ok, or should I paint the blue on grey primer?

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Question 14.6.2019 Decals or not?
Post by: RAGIII on June 15, 2019, 05:58:30 AM
Frank,
Personally I like the thought of leaving some Lozenge see through, especially seeing how translucent the paint is over the cross. That being said from your photos it looks as though your blue has darkened a lot over the lozenge. So like all Modelers I will say the choice is yours  ::) Either way I am sure it will look awesome!
RAGIII
Title: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 16.6.2019 Fuselage
Post by: Bughunter on June 17, 2019, 02:35:18 AM
Thank you very much for your recommendations!


Fuselage


As mentioned the fuselage is closed already.
On both sides some PE parts have to be added.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1swDXhEF1o54i14gEz2Zme6XNcxDtWu1G)


The halfes had a recess below, so there is no need to sand the glue seam line :)
Into this recess a stripe with stitching have to glue in.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1s3gqyPOEsYpwj0QZhKYf7hgL2ZCUQVig)


White primed, sanded and futured for the decals.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1czfhV7zef7OivurwRojVtaPC0rIDKaYv)


After the recommendation with decals, even if is more work. At first the underside, followed by sides ...
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1VASGoUG25K_7dwkPm-Tx0m58_iv1lJKU)


... and then on top.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=10uE6bMQNJjE9ZJHrzdpgJYrafTwMl8XO)


The tailplane should not be forgotten.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1s9_Ya-m6Nsx5AI3kOzN4GE5XFoiOmebI)


The stitching needs a lot of softener.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1q0I3BCNSP5GC7LmGpoyo4-A1Cmw6sJoL)


The tailplane is mounted and give the decals one night drying time.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1MhhD9capRKYySx9ijCzMahW8zrJa_2bK)


Today I painted with heavily thinned Tamiya XF-8 and a bit clearcoat.
The lower lozenge creates some strange mixing colors, but it will not be very visible.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1B6GXKJsx62L485WHDAoeHRgvilWELgIn)


I like the result. At first glance dark blue, but then the cross and the lozenge looks through.
Less paint compared to my first try.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1XL_8osDWBa0M16BN4e61lJ6b0mOWRAIz)


It needs some drying prior painting the nose yellow.

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 16.6.2019 Fuselage
Post by: RAGIII on June 17, 2019, 02:59:55 AM
I Love the blue over the Lozenge. Perfect in My opinion!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 16.6.2019 Fuselage
Post by: pepperman42 on June 17, 2019, 11:06:50 PM
That's very effective paint work over very good decaling!!

Steve
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 16.6.2019 Fuselage
Post by: kensar on June 18, 2019, 04:37:35 AM
I couldn't see any lozenge pattern under the cross in the photo, but the way you've done it, it looks much more interesting.
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 16.6.2019 Fuselage
Post by: Juan on June 18, 2019, 04:45:38 AM
Beautiful translucent effect.  Really like how it came out.
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 16.6.2019 Fusel
Post by: Borsos on June 18, 2019, 05:37:36 AM
Like usual a very convincing and perfectly executed job.
There’s just one thing I‘d like to remind you: the metal tube fuselages of the D. VIIs were covered in Tarnstoff as a whole from the metal covers of the engine to the rudder. So the same translucent effect would have occured on the small canvas part of the fuselage between the blue border and the metal engine cowling as well. You didn’t use Tarnstoff decals there yet. If the blue paint wouldn’t have covered up all the lozenges, the yellow paint wouldn’t have done it neither I think. It’s hard to see on the photos in the WNW booklet.
Best regards
Andreas
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 16.6.2019 Fuselage
Post by: xan on June 18, 2019, 07:04:28 PM
I like very much your work.
Xan
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 16.6.2019 Fuselage
Post by: andonio64 on June 18, 2019, 11:04:32 PM
Well Frank you have an amazing skill in controlling the color spray, the effect is very fine in my humble opinion, fantastic results so far!
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 16.6.2019 Fuselage
Post by: Bughunter on June 19, 2019, 05:21:49 AM
Oh, what a overwhelming feedback -Thank you my friends! :-*

the metal tube fuselages of the D. VIIs were covered in Tarnstoff as a whole from the metal covers of the engine to the rudder. So the same translucent effect would have occured on the small canvas part of the fuselage between the blue border and the metal engine cowling as well. You didn’t use Tarnstoff decals there yet.
Yes Andreas, your are right, as always (Are you a woman? My wife says women are always right 8)) but ...
My experiences to paint yellow was very problematic and works only on white primer. So I was afraid, that white versus lozenge on the same part do not work well.
So I cutted the decal on the color border, as you spotted.

But again my saviour The Red Baron jumped in and helped again:
The yellow was very likely a Hansa pigment which due to it’s inherent high transparency was mixed with white (making it opaque) so it’s unlikely the lozenge would show through anything painted yellow.

If I remember right the recommendation to go with lozenge and use clearcoat in the blue paint was also from him, but I can't find the posting ???

I like very much your work.
Thanks you - I really like your Nieuport Avatar picture!


Well Frank you have an amazing skill in controlling the color spray
This was not that hard, due to the bigger size of the to be painted area. The key was a very thin paint and a bit clearcoat, so with the needle very close the effect is controllable by many thin layers.
I think to paint the little spots/areas on some camouflage of WWII Bf109 is much more complicated.

At the moment there is a delay due to illness, but I hope to be through soon ...

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 16.6.2019 Fuselage
Post by: Manni on June 19, 2019, 04:11:28 PM
Beautiful work, Frank. Get well soon!
Bye,
Manni
Title: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 22.6.2019 Dragon
Post by: Bughunter on June 23, 2019, 07:27:32 AM
Thx Manni, hope you will like this update too!


Dragon


At first I masked again all painted all parts yellow: fuelage nose, struts, ...

Then I continued with decals, here the crosses on the lower wing.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1ypvV2XyOHtKHr6-M6Qed5OoDS_mCvXUR)


The white fine stencils are completely unreadable on the sheet, only the carrier film is visible. I catched a Profipack OAW as fallback ...
Not necessary! I put never such filigree white words on a model!
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1K_BSGEgOP4b6YaC49E9qhiddyxrmFRwq)


Now the dragon, here the side known by picture.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1tDelmfFVXtM98kv5-UQs8x9W6ojfMs2d)


For the other side only the dragon in the same position. WNW has a additional mirrored one.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1iL6YRhN5fThSspwM8TNQc1BtljH6CWTY)


The dragon seems to be from a logo of a aluminum foundry of Germany, see right corner
(http://www.wingnutwings.com/ww/vEF754EA7/www/products/model_kitsets/32030/online_instructions/32030%20Fokker%20D.VII%20(OAW)%20Page%2028.jpg)
Source: wingnutwings.com

Again the dragon as macro: nicely painted and well covering white. The latest Eduard decals are nice, but with highend kits they still deliver Cartograf printed ones.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1_s6mRc4b4KeGONaJXwL2Nl2EIvW9qV2j)


Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 22.6.2019 Dragon
Post by: lone modeller on June 23, 2019, 08:03:53 AM
I have been catching up Frank - there are so many builds here I cannot keep up with them all! As per usual the standard of your modelling just makes my eyes water....

The blue over the lozenge on the fuselage is wonderful and the dragon markings also look the part. The tiny lettering on the wing tips took my breath away - how do you do it?!

Stephen.
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 22.6.2019 Dragon
Post by: RAGIII on June 23, 2019, 10:18:38 PM
She looks stunning Frank! One of My favorite DVII schemes and you have nailed it. Brilliant work on the lettering at the tips!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 22.6.2019 Dragon
Post by: Bughunter on June 23, 2019, 10:47:38 PM
there are so many builds here I cannot keep up with them all!
Thank you Stephen, same problem on my side ???
Your question I will answer later, with picture ...


She looks stunning Frank! One of My favorite DVII schemes and you have nailed it.
Thank you Rick! Oh yes, I really like this little colorful Fokker in front of me ;)

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 22.6.2019 Dragon
Post by: Alexis on June 23, 2019, 10:51:00 PM
Love the blue !



Terri
Title: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 23.6.2019 Airscrew
Post by: Bughunter on June 23, 2019, 10:59:20 PM
Thank you Terri, in real it is even a bit darker, not so bright as on the pictures.

And the next lark ...

Airscrew


Airscrew? This was done on first page? Yes, but the mounting is missing.
A 2mm brass tube with 1.05mm inside, thinned on my lathe. On a 1mm brass shaft I soldered a bit PE with hole, and turned it too. A second piece PE is prepsared.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1EY3oOl0CKcSBGaRkQJYnijylvnyVFaRT)


The shaft is inserted, the second PE soldered and turned/filed. The diameter an the end should be smaller as bushing.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1GJ1U7aPm3QwJ1VK-2XSKMbE9de6az9MA)


Tinned, together with the two hubs of the PE set. Drilled 1mm in the PE parts.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1777UuBK7fjoPLwGj9fMiXkLgfyFJKTa1)


Bolted on both sides with 0.2mm nickel silver.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1rN27cx447WgOmxLPa84UPvHKf6K8_4_2)


The back side:
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1Y2HILvm98fQPIctjdQkvuy1UayaX0Nye)


The engine is loosely in place and can accommodate the construction. Will be glued in place as last step.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1lyxDJmB4p-NtOxljRLrA0t4bVNPzLaiJ)


The airscrew runs very smooth and easily now ;)

Cheers,
Frank

Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 23.6.2019 Airscrew
Post by: RAGIII on June 24, 2019, 06:37:14 AM
Absolutely Fantastic prop and prop shaft! Simply outstanding!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 23.6.2019 Airscrew
Post by: Bughunter on June 24, 2019, 07:06:38 AM
Thanks Rick!

The logo on the rudder in the following picture (decals 91/92) seems to be the Albatros logo?
(http://www.wingnutwings.com/ww/vEF754EA7/www/products/model_kitsets/32030/online_instructions/32030%20Fokker%20D.VII%20(OAW)%20Page%2027.jpg)

According to the anthology some OAW built Fokker had it on the rudder.
Hm, I don't have such logos in the kit :(

Found some in a Albatros weekend kit, but I hope they are not to big.
https://www.eduard.com/out/media/gallery/4270/zoom/8438_03.jpg

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 23.6.2019 Airscrew
Post by: Manni on June 24, 2019, 03:47:49 PM
Outstanding work, Andreas!
Yes, the decals 91,92 are Albatros logos.
Bye,
Manni
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 23.6.2019 Airscrew
Post by: kensar on June 24, 2019, 09:49:54 PM
Very nice prop work!
Title: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 24.6.2019 Engine
Post by: Bughunter on June 25, 2019, 03:33:53 AM
Thank you my friends!

Engine


The last picture of the last update shows a unpainted engine. According to the Eduard manual the engine should be mounted much earlier, but I read somewhere, that it could be mounted later.

Why I waited so long? Some time ago I found the Mercedes D III/IIIa made by Vector (Small Stuff is doing the inline engines only in in 1/72) and the delivery takes some time. Arrived, but there is light ...

Very nice details! Some gates a removed already. Please note the securing screws of the cylinders.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1TZf7YLUWYddckrrKa6BnIknrSv81U7tl)


but also deep shadow: the size!
The Eduard engine matches but the resin valve springs shows, that it is to long ;(
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1GDoTj6aTnG7ga1ouysSRC0O3lXph2j1J)


Since in this Fokker nothing can be seen from the engine I will stay with the kit engine.
The parts are painted with Alclads. I know, there is further detailing possible, but nothing is visible 8)
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1jAMKtRgwif2yHFiSN3cTEyo2stjc3oaI)


The exhaust again, the outlet was opened.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1XYUqDCindsEMbfrOgE1p1KYMMJdamYsn)


After a wash with oils the engine was mounted. Yes, it is possible, but the carburettor with the intake pipes have to be glued to the engine inside the fuselage! But the masking of the fuselage was easier.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1Ez2VUWU5k_MHkWFEPttGonTJbVHwkAs9)


And the exhaust side:
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1-UVsWJP--Vc4zns7a9ysC52AM2jB39YQ)


The Vector engine will take place in another model with enough space later. 

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 24.6.2019 Engine
Post by: Borsos on June 25, 2019, 04:28:53 AM
Great job! It’s a frequent problem with resin aftermarket engines. The kit’s engines are reduced in size to fit perfectly but the restin engines are true to scale but too large for the kit. I think you found a great way to deal with that.
Andreas
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 24.6.2019 Engine
Post by: Bughunter on June 25, 2019, 05:22:55 AM
The kit’s engines are reduced in size to fit perfectly but the restin engines are true to scale but too large for the kit.
The problem of the undersized kit engines is often with rotaries, but here you see also a Windsock drawing below, so here the kit in in scale and the resin one is to big (I guess the drawing is correct).

Still some things to be done, but without a big accident this bird will be finished prior the deadline.

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 24.6.2019 Engine
Post by: RAGIII on June 25, 2019, 07:07:52 AM
The Engine is looking awesome as always Frank! You are certainly getting much closer to the finish Line!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 24.6.2019 Engine
Post by: lone modeller on June 25, 2019, 08:03:01 AM
Neat solution to the engine problem. That airscrew assembly has blown my mind away....

Stephen.
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 24.6.2019 Engine
Post by: aliluke on June 25, 2019, 04:01:27 PM
Amazing work - especially the screw - at any scale let alone 1:48! Fantastic.

Cheers
Alistair
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 24.6.2019 Engine
Post by: andonio64 on June 25, 2019, 04:37:44 PM
Fantastic work Frank!
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 24.6.2019 Engine
Post by: kensar on June 25, 2019, 09:28:27 PM
Nice work, Frank.  The kit engine will be fine.  Not much of it will be visible.
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 24.6.2019 Engine
Post by: pepperman42 on June 26, 2019, 12:06:00 AM
Very nice clean build

Steve
Title: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 25.6.2019 Metal and radiator
Post by: Bughunter on June 26, 2019, 05:53:07 AM
Wow my friends, such a great feedback!
Rick, Stephen, Alistair, Antonio, Ken and Steve - the best way to say thank you is to show more pics ;)


At first I need to answer Stephens question:
The tiny lettering on the wing tips took my breath away - how do you do it?!
This are decals, very tiny, included in this weekend edition. With naked eye the white print is not visible on the blue sheet.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1SlfO_Ux18ar3z7R4FJiO1XpJdniBsS13)


Metal and radiator

On the after fuselage there were some handles, in plastic only 0.8mm thin. But still to thick according to my plans, and I don't like to cleanup such small parts.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1xfqVQAINS3QTO8ua61UNOCVTHhhQzjzi)


So I added handles from tinned 0.4mm brass.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1yOAqzJiXWv5-kq3dZVu_thC7VWdslWn0)


Same problem with the step. So I drilled 0.3mm holes into a 0.5mm brass pipe and soldered 0.3mm holders. The sides are open, as visible on real pictures.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1aiNEE4LfdA6R6_DbI5VkTbPHm40xW-xh)


Lower wing and landing gear glued in place.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1p1ZilHnDNPkPIrVDfLJybdI_7ufFuEGe)


Added four foot steps (PE) on top of the wing spars, and the mounted step below the fuselage. Leather painting on cockpit opening.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1ChAFWBCs8TJP1GiATZXVdArpYXx2jgla)


There are two radiators in the kit, but the manual says only use one of them, but not specific for both markingh options. I tried, but the one with the pipe do not fit. Then I find out in the manual of a OAW Profipack, that D7 fits on fuselage halfs D3 and D4 (and D6 on halfs D1 and 2).
The manual says radiator in flat black, but the anthology shows some very bright sheen on some OAW Fokker radiators. So I painted it with "pale burnt metal", masked it with a liquid mask and painted it yellow.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1ZJIxFEmkxRDkMmwfHMouzSr3mQXLBPwa)


Some of the edge holes are filled (casting flaw), but it looks not bad after unmask.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1sxE-P316Fc6DSPOTSu4lBaEK0KEWqEI7)


Then I hand brushed some high diluted flat black into the holes, and finally a oil wash. A PE part could not be nicer. Glued in place, also the exhaust.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1ciCsAsM3Vy0mOyeeWwwEFHhJmo2Vz6JQ)


The tail skid was painted and mounted. The struts are plugged in only and the elevator is only white primed.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1JsxfVrDTiDAGQ_IL_iraQioSpVGJyHE3)

So that is the actual state from another angle of view.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1ZGKleuG1uUw_kbbS8M0Gfo6IzXWB-5rm)


Oh yes, I start to really like this biplane!

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 25.6.2019 Metal and radiator
Post by: RAGIII on June 26, 2019, 07:29:19 AM
Absolutely Awesome work! The step in particular is amazing! I know exactly what you mean by "Beginning to Like this little biplane". You have reached a point where it is all coming together and looking Fantastic.
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 25.6.2019 Metal and radiator
Post by: Juan on June 26, 2019, 07:35:38 AM
Wow Frank, are you sure this is not a 1/32 kit.  Looks fantastic.
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 25.6.2019 Metal and radiator
Post by: Manni on June 26, 2019, 03:39:01 PM
Fantastic work, Frank. Your additions are really "Franktastic". For me it won't be possible to drill a hole into a 0.5mm pipe and you make it look so easy. I also like this scheme, it was my first Wingnuts model.
Bye,
Manni
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 25.6.2019 Metal and radiator
Post by: Bughunter on June 27, 2019, 05:10:58 AM
Thank you Rick, Juan and Manni!

are you sure this is not a 1/32 kit.
May be my number sense is wrong and you are right ??? But I never touched a 1/32 kit of a biplane, so I cannot know the difference 8)


Your additions are really "Franktastic".
;D

For me it won't be possible to drill a hole into a 0.5mm pipe and you make it look so easy.
I can also not drill in this round surface. So a fool need a tool 8)

Should I betray my trick? Okay ...

- so I used a rest of a printed circuit board (GFK).
- cut a slot with a thin resin saw
- now drill from the thin side a 0.5mm hole, the slot will guide the drill
- drill from the surface of the board a 0.3mm hole, again the slot will guide the drill
=> and voila, you have a tool!
Put the 0.5mm brass tube into the side hole and can drill through the 0.3mm hole in the middle of the brass tube!

And don't forget to pay me a patent fee (or give me a beer on the next model meeting) :-*

I like to be creative on such problems 8)

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 25.6.2019 Metal and radiator
Post by: Juan on June 27, 2019, 07:23:19 AM
Hi Frank, just complementing your skills.  Your 1/48 looks better than anything I have ever produced in 1/32.   :D
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 25.6.2019 Metal and radiator
Post by: Alexis on June 27, 2019, 10:29:23 AM
Frank , this is really shaping up nicely and coming together wonderful . Looking forward on the next up-date  :)



Terri
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 25.6.2019 Metal and radiator
Post by: pepperman42 on June 27, 2019, 11:54:12 PM
Very nice work. Great colour scheme!!

Steve
Title: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 27.6.2019 Control horns
Post by: Bughunter on June 28, 2019, 06:54:20 AM
Thank you, Juan Terri and Steve!

Looking forward on the next up-date  :)
Terri, the problem is not only the prepare pictures and text, I also need to build something in between ::)
So I have only some small parts today.


Control horns


I had to take care of the connections of the control surfaces, but had no idea - and with the kit parts not a good feeling.
Right in the picture you can see the control horns of the kit. Clean up, glue oppositely aligned, drill hole for control wire ... No thanks!

On the PE set there is nothing, so my solution (I can not throw anything away) is made from a PE frame of colored set, coated metallic. From this I made the parts according to the drawing, in the middle the part for the rudder, on the same principle two for the elevator on top of the cent and below for the ailerons.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1pmaqR1tukh2QZ-s_1kJ2I57n8OqK7y6-)


In the book with the 3D drawings you can see that for the link plates were welded to the frame. So I sawn thin slits into the rudders and glued my horns. Automatically aligned, easy to mount and true to the original.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1zQxa8YFoNQmXWQHM4TPvbt5aFusAaTAA)


It's even easier on the elevator. There are 6 hinges, with the rudder horns between two closely spaced hinges. Eduard left the material here at the fixed fin, so here sawed in slots and glued in deflected position. So I can mount the control wires without the elevator.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1Au3q-JhViq3jbyuKB1nlbHmH925lJFp_)


For the ailerons I forgot a picture, but here the horns stick out the same amount on upper ...
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=13XN_L3ljTR2inBZNni9ETrHOYCrfsw4_)


... and lower side. My first double horn was to short, because the aileron is thicker than scale.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1FYwMkh39BbROB-j2hNSWGgpodbZL7khF)


That was a bit of work, but it's a good solution to handle with, robust and true to the original.

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 27.6.2019 Control horns
Post by: RAGIII on June 28, 2019, 07:15:03 AM
The control horns could be the Most amazing part of your build Did I say Amazing  ;D
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 27.6.2019 Control horns
Post by: Dave Brewer on June 28, 2019, 11:09:43 AM
I've always thought that there would be a good market for generic PE control horn sets of this type in a variety of sizes.I despise plastic control horns and PE ones with a tiny tag to glue in aren't much better,if you use tensioned mono rigging rather than elastic.
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 27.6.2019 Control horns
Post by: Bughunter on June 28, 2019, 04:18:55 PM
Rick, you seem to like every update, thanks for commenting!

Dave, from the polish company PART there is a set S48-087 "contolhorns & turnbuckles", I own it, but I do not found matching control horns on this fret.

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 28.6.2019 Tail
Post by: Bughunter on June 29, 2019, 05:48:56 AM
Tail


Now I can start to do the first rigging:
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1Mk9MaOLLmBlP2dBpWusi6g9OSNsqSXQr)


The control wires for elevator are added:
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1knBsQbKluz73VSJ9luiHYouIl05qTk_a)


As next step I painted the control surfaces with MRP white, added a bit of MRP bleached linen, futured, decals and shadowed.
The company logos are stolen from a Albatros kit.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1FxX-qfngCl6Rx8GsLK9HMWjUQQ4j5Ru8)


Glued in place:
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1P4-726A1ofIcX18FaUCRs7gmh3vrNFDI)


Added struts and the rudder control wires:
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1-s4dwUOKnTLyoGFoHD_vVgYq5y6w2fD6)


A little step further to finish ...
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1yRlrmwNs53LoYC2QGNiUV8yubUIxama4)


With the mounted aileron I was able to add the crosses and cutted them.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1B1XufDmVIumQ-9N6yowiaeyFrwBqpVGA)

The four control wires are also in place.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1SUC0iGLpY_q1OJY6QWJ0s1wfxqP4bI5F)


So the upper wing is prepared for later mounting, but before I have to handle some details.

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 28.6.2019 Tail
Post by: Gisbod on June 29, 2019, 06:01:36 AM
Awesome Frank!

The attention to detail is fabulous.


Guy
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 27.6.2019 Control horns
Post by: RAGIII on June 29, 2019, 07:31:55 AM
Rick, you seem to like every update, thanks for commenting!


Cheers,
Frank

In answer, yes I do like every update! The latest on the tail rigging and aileron rigging is no exception!! I will make a promise that if you post an update that doesn't look like work in a Much Larger scale I will not comment  8)
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 28.6.2019 Tail
Post by: Juan on June 29, 2019, 08:08:03 AM
Frank, I too would post every time, but I have run out of superlatives.   ;D
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 28.6.2019 Tail
Post by: andonio64 on June 29, 2019, 07:06:44 PM
Frank, I too would post every time, but I have run out of superlatives.   ;D

Same here Frank!
I love what you're doing on the 48th scale, I would not be able to make such a great work even in a 32nd scale kit!!!

Antonio
Title: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 30.6.2019 Accessories
Post by: Bughunter on July 01, 2019, 04:03:35 AM
Thank you Guy, Rick, Juan and Antonio! Always nice, to see you here :-*


Here it was to hot (38°C) for outdoor activities, so continued on this little bird.

Accessories


Here we have the parts of a very detailed airspeed indicator form Gaspatch.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=19Hxzrdw_UfGy2dgrHaLBevEblkpQlW_z)


Much more details compared to the Eduard one below. I wondered about the mounting postion in manual? There are turbulences from the first struts! I check the Windosck Anthology - always mounted on the first strut.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1PrGashfm14rHwoS7Rg9zPndLlMQjlhTt)


Painted, glued together and mounted:
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1hAQwqp0SER6Mr_x5FHuF0vcV2JsYhJ_K)


Here I used a metal stripe and two micro rivets:
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1Er5kfsZvzftkfdsbXYMdapazHhzou_dm)


And yes, it should be able to rotate freely (if not glued):
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1kC_cHAbTneFnS_7_SSt-LwG8pJKpy2NX)


I removed the barrels from the kit guns and added parts from the PE set.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1aamo7KCV61lRVxH1jJTWJPvvRWkMnAW4)


To mount the Master barrels as on my other german biplanes. Chemical browned already a bigger batch at once last time:
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1p3zrinQ5tRU5Lz4iubOptYA-uY7r-A1X)


Mounted on the Fokker:
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1QgzfMhAN7n7OZ51rM77hblbcejtUg36L)


The blast channels was not available on my PE set, stolen from another Fokker D.VII Profipack.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1xbi7I2xH2RA2_mHXBAG2S5g4WRbByXpv)


So this bird can be converted into a biplane soon!

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 30.6.2019 Accessories
Post by: gbrivio on July 01, 2019, 06:47:54 AM
As many on this thread I'm out of words to describe the beauty of this masterpiece. Great, great work.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 30.6.2019 Accessories
Post by: RAGIII on July 01, 2019, 07:03:32 AM
Sorry Frank but I have to comment again  :D Beautiful detailing!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 30.6.2019 Accessories
Post by: Juan on July 01, 2019, 07:42:52 AM
Wow Frank, as stated before, looks more like 1/32 than 1/48.  A testament to your work.
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 30.6.2019 Accessories
Post by: kensar on July 01, 2019, 10:28:46 AM
Excellent work, Frank.  PE gun barrels always look good!
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 30.6.2019 Accessories
Post by: Bughunter on July 02, 2019, 02:46:33 AM
Thank you Giuseppe, Rick, Juan and Ken!

Hmm Rick, had some trouble during converting to biplane. The decalized wing is easily damageable. So let's see, if it is good enough for your commenting level.

PE gun barrels always look good!
The Master sets are really great! I cannot imagine to create such clean and filigree parts on my lathe. And the cooling jacked is not a PE part to be rolled, this is etched or milled into a brass pipe!

I have more pics from my Fokker E.V build:
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NCfETz9WTHo/VqS9besuKwI/AAAAAAAAGE8/hW55akFWXsQ/s800-Ic42/lmg01.jpg)

Chemical browned:
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GzR2t10lMx8/VqS9cyfOi6I/AAAAAAAAGFM/Sa6iEra1uo4/s800-Ic42/lmg02.jpg)

Mounted:
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--qJ5m-5lXdo/VqS9cwCBDjI/AAAAAAAAGFI/_zaVc2imq8I/s800-Ic42/lmg03.jpg)

Those were my first ones and I made the mistake to brown all parts together. Because of different brass alloy the reaction is different.
Now I take 5 sets or so for the next aircrafts and brown the same parts together, so I have a much better timing control and save a lot of time for the next builds.
And a good chemical black looks much better then any paint and do not close the small details. Such things are not possibel with the resin ones.
In the bigger scale 1/32 the even offer different sets containing the lock box.

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 30.6.2019 Accessories
Post by: kensar on July 02, 2019, 03:08:21 AM
I looked on the Master Model website and another of their machine gun kits indicates the cooling jacket is turned.  It would not be difficult to do with the right tooling.  If one is producing these kinds of parts commercially, one would have the right tooling.

I agree, chemical blackening retains more of the detail.

Your Fokker is looking very good!
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 30.6.2019 Accessories
Post by: lone modeller on July 02, 2019, 04:59:48 AM
Frank you keep on producing better and better elements to your models: annemometer and now gun barrels and blast chutes.... And I am being made to seem even more speechless than last time....

Stephen.
Title: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 2.7.2019 Biplane and last details
Post by: Bughunter on July 03, 2019, 07:12:13 AM
Biplane


And as usual my main improvement method "by accident" ...

At some point during the construction I noticed a broken tail skid! I have not noticed it :(
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1IRh-tWj6043SQo_YaiKDc5U2f4LrQqYf)


Because I had the feeling the skid was brittle and filigree, not robust enough, I created a wooden skid after the plans with metal additions.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1iVLyPGgO1wBP9eq928ZBb80qNkFS3hVv)


And mounted. This is robust now, but it was not easy to work on the decalized and painted fuselage!
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1lu2704gQ5ieCD8BeQKa4suQ8kYwTLDB3)


The rigging on the tail was added. In the middle there is a 0.3mm pipe through the hinge.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1KQCE34hRJ2iYTh3cajtbbMwUtObzUpFe)


And now ...
it's a biplane! But it was a hard job, a strut brakes, the lozenge decals losens partly ... but 1000 curses later the job was done.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1SaGCL0SoE66xVr79k46Hw1-vGLE-yTnZ)


The top side. If you ask yourself what is that brass in front of the engine?
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=19dibp-2WvrTPQGAgs2EaYLJ8lz0RFF8H)


I added further visible details to the engine and radiator.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1_kZtTbT8QWPy1688F5wae59pPAvfYOBZ)


This is black alu foil of a whine bottle ...
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1IAh6yExKLRCnc2zXLFy1SBs6JVMe1Eg2)


Which I used to create stacking pads. I have a picture, which shows a metal plate with a bulge.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=19wHAHVE8jtqOwV7etJZ6z8DoFznSA-DC)


The last details are a windshield (taken from a Dr.I kit, because there a four windows with 4 PEs in the box) and the most complicated rigging - the aileron double control wires, including a turnbuckle.
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1nZjoPsxNV4wT4pf4GJRaK0d10lA3qOXm)


I think, I'm done with the details (the grey of the wheels is not dry yet). Now some detail painting, like metal on the rigging, followed by weathering and the final pictures can be taken.

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 2.7.2019 Biplane and last details
Post by: pepperman42 on July 03, 2019, 07:42:06 PM
Very nice progress and a great recovery on the tail skid!!

Steve
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 2.7.2019 Biplane and last details
Post by: RAGIII on July 03, 2019, 08:45:02 PM
I agree with Steve , great recovery on the skid! I also see no sign of the broken strut or loose Lozenge. The aileron control wiring, pipe on the engine, and wing stacking pads and fairing look awesome!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 2.7.2019 Biplane and last details
Post by: kensar on July 03, 2019, 09:39:43 PM
Don't forget to clean the windshield.
Title: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, 3.7.2019 Question oils
Post by: Bughunter on July 04, 2019, 03:29:35 AM
A short question regarding the impression.

I have the oils on the cowling:
(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1onDoRID054W4OmW7UgZ9xp4bMkzTa74e)

(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1J5BJoo-XA0la8TNRpw33gbeeVIBWp-T9)


In real the impression is different, but anyway:
What do you think? Ok, to much, to less (I don't want it to hefty)?
The oils are fresh, so I can change it.

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 2.7.2019 Biplane and last details
Post by: RAGIII on July 04, 2019, 04:11:20 AM
Looks good to me. Seems a very light application of the wash but too heavy is worse than not enough, JMHO.
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 2.7.2019 Biplane and last details
Post by: lone modeller on July 04, 2019, 06:40:28 AM
I agree with Rick: too little is far superior to too much. Sometimes those machines did look a bit the worse for wear, but they still had to be in a good enough condition to fly and the crews did look after themaccordingly. Don't change it too much!

Stephen.
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 2.7.2019 Biplane and last details
Post by: Juan on July 04, 2019, 06:57:38 AM
Agree with Rick and Stephen, dirty enough to highlight use, but not too much that it detracts from this beautiful build.  Its been said before, "less is more".
Title: Re: Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 2.7.2019 Biplane and last details
Post by: pepperman42 on July 05, 2019, 02:06:11 PM
The oils are very even toned so the nose looks well used but not beaten to a pulp. As is works!!

Steve
Title: COMPLETED Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 5.7.2019 Completed
Post by: Bughunter on July 06, 2019, 04:12:29 AM
Fokker D.VII


Today I completed the Fokker and made some day light pictures.
It was a great project and I'm glad to have reached the dead line.

Note: Please see posting below for additional macro pictures!

Please click on the pictures for a bigger view.

(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1uOTK1PZ0JI3aUAPVlhbI91-Gl2cEPmLq)

(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=167Aa1UTEKNm6EFbnyODmiR5fb58EpPXC)

(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=12wDsSjCE-0E44kKwva8_Oaa6x9hDFGYM)

(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1EKm5psdF5lMrfN7_HbQ_cDEMkEMVIBV6)

(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1ifu40Btlgjj8uNgi3mnflE8N69vHrtNY)

(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1RwU6B5sPy5mRMOvPHaGpcak2dDFXFWfs)

(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1268BE9gP-pl4S2QQTE-MLlGfHZzx8Iac)

(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1xrex5NjDiZY34bbPaNE5P1Q6CybfAgGp)

(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1z_ee0Ztr2vBg9c3nPZ9TCXvFeY6xuoXX)

(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1ZPIgd78woLO965QhvEbSqSwYGLH_oGPT)

(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1mwM1TcSFX8hr_RUMWGy00TV9rO8vSqJI)

(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1wXzIKTXpGro2p99LTlABMn2KeiTTHv6c)

(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1fUmZM7ONxEF8S2TjxHfr8Q2tG0fAVHdY)

(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1SMM6-AeH8iporBVSG0aH1D_YKI3PKftT)

I hope you will like it!

Cheers,
Frank

Note: Please see posting below for additional macro pictures!
Title: Re: COMPLETED Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 5.7.2019 Completed
Post by: Juan on July 06, 2019, 04:42:02 AM
Simply gorgeous.  Really enjoyed the journey you took us on.  Congratulations Frank.  :D
Title: Re: COMPLETED Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 5.7.2019 Completed
Post by: Gene K on July 06, 2019, 05:03:18 AM
  Really enjoyed the journey you took us on. :D

Definitely!

Gene K
Title: Re: COMPLETED Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 5.7.2019 Completed
Post by: RAGIII on July 06, 2019, 07:54:50 AM
Awesome results, informative build log, and I agree that Des would love this one! Beautiful finish Frank!
RAGIII
Title: Re: COMPLETED Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 5.7.2019 Completed
Post by: Gisbod on July 06, 2019, 03:56:18 PM
Looks a real stunner Frank,

Guy
Title: Re: COMPLETED Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 5.7.2019 Completed
Post by: lone modeller on July 07, 2019, 12:39:29 AM
I wholly agree with the others Frank. An excelllent build log (as usual), superb fine details and an even more superb finish. A very worthy tribute to Des.

Stephen.
Title: Re: COMPLETED Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 5.7.2019 Completed
Post by: kensar on July 07, 2019, 08:13:44 AM
The blue overpaint on the fuse looks really good and the oil weathering on the nose certainly isn't overdone.
A fine model all the way around!

Title: Re: COMPLETED Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 5.7.2019 Completed
Post by: andonio64 on July 07, 2019, 07:35:57 PM
Everything fantastic!
Great work on this plane!!!!
Title: COMPLETED Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 5.7.2019 Completed
Post by: Bughunter on July 07, 2019, 10:03:37 PM
Thank you, my friends!

I was told to add some macro pictures.

So let's start with a original
(https://i.servimg.com/u/f40/19/95/22/28/captur11.jpg)
Source: ttp://fighters.forumactif.com

(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1JepUOE1suBxEdOBI3D8Tz2N-d6R1g0VT)

(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1wtH2nbrvUOc8FrX8a9VXkKtlv4gcjRs3)

Please click on the pictures for a bigger view.

(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1t-4IVu6qs6mlLtBVCRPbV8SF2C9KC2BN)

(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1-CpFvHdlV0EHIz4K7erz796DVJEWb6CT)

(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1HJuRKleLE_Lrkye8v9YMomMhbtYtpfZY)

(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1zCNxjdXD_OmCqS7kc9G1UOl3Vbyr7z8T)

(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1WPWEk3g6rlyyEzWzd6IGG_1U1JBoZ3va)

(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1Seh_7pdeTiKgaCKHGSbpyUmUYDUt5S-E)

(http://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1eA44E_WUEIJf0-kgsIzCiWIUblm7xcba)


Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: COMPLETED Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 5.7.2019 Completed
Post by: pepperman42 on July 08, 2019, 06:22:10 AM
Beautiful final results!!

Steve
Title: Re: COMPLETED Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 5.7.2019 Completed
Post by: gbrivio on July 08, 2019, 11:16:29 PM
Another beautiful model, Frank. Congratulations are very well deserved.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: COMPLETED Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 5.7.2019 Completed
Post by: Manni on July 15, 2019, 02:44:20 PM
Truly a typical masterpiece out of your hands. There is nothing more to say about your skills and the beauty of this model.
Bye,
Manni
Title: Re: COMPLETED Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 5.7.2019 Completed
Post by: Bughunter on July 28, 2019, 12:55:43 AM
Thank you Steve, Giuseppe and Manni!
Thanks to all who followed through this build and provided feedback and positive comments, much appreciated!

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: COMPLETED Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 5.7.2019 Completed
Post by: lone modeller on July 28, 2019, 07:29:21 AM
Those extra photos just show the very real quality of this model - just stunning!

Stephen.
Title: Re: COMPLETED Fokker D.VII OAW Leusch, Eduard 1/48, Update 5.7.2019 Completed
Post by: aliluke on July 28, 2019, 08:20:02 AM
I missed the finish line on this one Frank. Wow - I'm still stunned this 1:48. I did more or less the same scheme at 1:32 and reckon you got better results at a smaller scale. A magnificient build - congratulations!

Cheers
Alistair