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Title: Fichten Foo's Dragonfly aka Fokker DIXa Libelle
Post by: Manni on July 24, 2017, 06:44:27 PM: Hello friends,
some time ago, I have started a fun project of a steampunk flying machine. I wanted it to fit in a WWI What-if-scenario.
So I took some Wingnut wings spareparts, lozenge and wood decals and let it go.
that's what came out of it until now.

(https://abload.de/img/1b5s5n.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=1b5s5n.jpg)

(https://abload.de/img/3hsshs.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=3hsshs.jpg)

(https://abload.de/img/252s4f.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=252s4f.jpg)

(https://abload.de/img/4qtsop.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=4qtsop.jpg)

(https://abload.de/img/5r5sv1.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=5r5sv1.jpg)

(https://abload.de/img/6ycshb.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=6ycshb.jpg)

(https://abload.de/img/7kgsn1.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=7kgsn1.jpg)

(https://abload.de/img/8mss9o.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=8mss9o.jpg)

(https://abload.de/img/9nbs8a.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=9nbs8a.jpg)

(https://abload.de/img/10y9s5n.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=10y9s5n.jpg)

(https://abload.de/img/11o0sr4.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=11o0sr4.jpg)

Bye,
Manni
Title: Re: Fichten Foo's Dragonfly aka Fokker DIXa Libelle
Post by: Ssasho0 on July 24, 2017, 08:20:17 PM: oooh that is super cool :)
Title: Re: Fichten Foo's Dragonfly aka Fokker DIXa Libelle
Post by: Borsos on July 24, 2017, 08:38:45 PM: Great! But remember only the early pre-production Fokker D IXa had round windshields. The later production models had rectacular ones ;)
Borsos
Title: Re: Fichten Foo's Dragonfly aka Fokker DIXa Libelle
Post by: Juan on July 24, 2017, 10:21:17 PM: Way cool Manni, looking great!!! 8)
Title: Re: Fichten Foo's Dragonfly aka Fokker DIXa Libelle
Post by: RAGIII on July 25, 2017, 03:03:50 AM: Very creative and very well done!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Fichten Foo's Dragonfly aka Fokker DIXa Libelle
Post by: 53ryder on July 25, 2017, 11:36:38 AM: That just begs a allied equivalent! Huh?

Glenn
Title: Re: Fichten Foo's Dragonfly aka Fokker DIXa Libelle
Post by: Edo on July 25, 2017, 03:25:13 PM: wow Manni!
I have been intrigued by Industriamechanica products (the fish like submersible is what I prefere)!
so I'll follow your build with much interest! What you have done so far is really stunning, as always I must say.
is the body of the dragon fly full resin or is it hollow? how did you manage to add the engine?
ciao
edo
Title: Re: Fichten Foo's Dragonfly aka Fokker DIXa Libelle
Post by: Manni on July 25, 2017, 07:04:36 PM: Thank you, gentlemen for the kind words.

May be I look for the death head moth. It will look great in PC10 and clear doped linnen.

@Edo: The body is full resine and I hollowed it with my dremel and drilled an opening for the engine and covered the edges with aluminum from a tea candle.
Bye,
Manni
Title: Re: Fichten Foo's Dragonfly aka Fokker DIXa Libelle
Post by: Pete Wenman on July 26, 2017, 04:31:28 AM: This is very cool. Great concept, and it looks like top notch work.

I'll follow this with interest, and hope for the Death Head moth in PC10 to follow

P
Title: Re: Fichten Foo's Dragonfly aka Fokker DIXa Libelle
Post by: Old Man on July 26, 2017, 12:31:39 PM: That, Sir, is seriously cool....
Title: Re: Fichten Foo's Dragonfly aka Fokker DIXa Libelle
Post by: Edo on July 26, 2017, 02:50:57 PM: thank you manni!
really stunning, i can't wait to see more!
ciao
edo
Title: Re: Fichten Foo's Dragonfly aka Fokker DIXa Libelle
Post by: lone modeller on July 27, 2017, 05:14:38 AM: What a wonderful idea - and equally wonderful modelling. A super idea being skillfully brough to life.

Stephen.
Title: Re: Fichten Foo's Dragonfly aka Fokker DIXa Libelle
Post by: Manni on August 22, 2017, 05:15:36 PM: Thank you all, for the nice comments.
Now after 3 weeks illness, one week business trip to India and 3 weeks of family vacation I managed to get back to the bench.
I did some rigging and the dragonfly got it's wings. Next will be the some armament and a lot of touch ups.

(https://abload.de/img/12u5x4x.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=12u5x4x.jpg)

(https://abload.de/img/137xyg1.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=137xyg1.jpg)

(https://abload.de/img/14zra97.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=14zra97.jpg)

Manni
Title: Re: Fichten Foo's Dragonfly aka Fokker DIXa Libelle
Post by: andonio64 on August 22, 2017, 06:11:40 PM: Great work of imagination.
I love the industria mechanica kits although they are a bit expensive but very high quality!

How did you achieve the two-tone effect on the metal cowling behind the eyes?
It is beautiful!

Antonio
Title: Re: Fichten Foo's Dragonfly aka Fokker DIXa Libelle
Post by: Borsos on August 22, 2017, 06:16:12 PM: Looks so cool. I have to build one of these (a submarine probably) one day...
Title: Re: Fichten Foo's Dragonfly aka Fokker DIXa Libelle
Post by: lone modeller on August 29, 2017, 06:57:23 AM: That is an incredible piece of modelling. Everything is so clean and precise but also very imaginative indeed. Looking forward to seeing more.

Stephen.
Title: Re: Fichten Foo's Dragonfly aka Fokker DIXa Libelle
Post by: Manni on August 29, 2017, 04:39:20 PM: Thanks for the encouraging comments. The give me lots of energy.
@ Antonio:
The two tone effect is made by a first layer of black Alclad primer with a coat of AK True metal polishing wax. After that I used a small brush and handpainted the pattern with Tamiya X10 Gun metal

Some more progress:

The dragonfly was equipped with modified 08/15 MGs

(https://abload.de/img/17bcasyx.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=17bcasyx.jpg)

(https://abload.de/img/18bqss9f.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=18bqss9f.jpg)

A Flarepistol

(https://abload.de/img/19bfmspn.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=19bfmspn.jpg)

Reworked wings

(https://abload.de/img/20b07s5r.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=20b07s5r.jpg)

Next will be the base and the figures.
Bye,
Manni
Title: Re: Fichten Foo's Dragonfly aka Fokker DIXa Libelle
Post by: Borsos on August 29, 2017, 06:38:40 PM: Simply amazing. That armament adds so much to the overall appearance! I am keen on seeing the model in its diorama setting with figures (but please don't kill the Dragonfly with your electric fly swatter!)
Andreas
Title: Re: Fichten Foo's Dragonfly aka Fokker DIXa Libelle
Post by: Dirigible-Al on August 30, 2017, 03:01:19 AM: I just love Steam Punk
What a joy to see your marvellous flying machine (however it flies)
Alan.
Title: Re: Fichten Foo's Dragonfly aka Fokker DIXa Libelle
Post by: Manni on September 07, 2017, 11:38:31 PM: Thank you gentlemen for your kind words.
Yesterday I managed to finish this little insect.
So I hope you will enjoy my new pictures.

(https://abload.de/img/21ljset.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=21ljset.jpg)

(https://abload.de/img/22v8s4s.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=22v8s4s.jpg)

(https://abload.de/img/23npstu.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=23npstu.jpg)

(https://abload.de/img/24nesa8.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=24nesa8.jpg)

(https://abload.de/img/25f9s9v.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=25f9s9v.jpg)

(https://abload.de/img/267fsj3.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=267fsj3.jpg)

(https://abload.de/img/27ewskz.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=27ewskz.jpg)

(https://abload.de/img/2809sh9.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=2809sh9.jpg)

(https://abload.de/img/30c6sl6.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=30c6sl6.jpg)

(https://abload.de/img/31olsrv.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=31olsrv.jpg)

On Monday I will return to ordinary WWI modeling. It was a nice fantasy trip and I think I will build an allied counterpart some day.
Bye,
Manni
Title: Re: Fichten Foo's Dragonfly aka Fokker DIXa Libelle
Post by: Borsos on September 08, 2017, 12:36:50 AM: Simply amazing! I really love it.
Can you tell me where you bought that great socket?
Andreas
Title: Re: Fichten Foo's Dragonfly aka Fokker DIXa Libelle
Post by: Pete Wenman on September 08, 2017, 02:54:35 AM: Very nice Manni and a great interpretation of the Industria Mechanika kit.

P
Title: Re: Fichten Foo's Dragonfly aka Fokker DIXa Libelle
Post by: Juan on September 08, 2017, 05:03:01 AM: Incredible job Manni, congratulations on this beauty.
Title: Re: Fichten Foo's Dragonfly aka Fokker DIXa Libelle
Post by: boggie on September 08, 2017, 08:55:37 AM: Fantastic Manni!

Beautifully model and very well done. :)
Title: Re: Fichten Foo's Dragonfly aka Fokker DIXa Libelle
Post by: Edo on September 08, 2017, 02:52:06 PM: very nice and inspiring, Manni!
someday I will have to decide and build one myself....
really well done!
ciao
edo
Title: Re: Fichten Foo's Dragonfly aka Fokker DIXa Libelle
Post by: Manni on September 12, 2017, 07:20:41 PM: Thanks to you all for the encouraging comments.

Last weekend the Libelle was awarded with a silver medal at the KMK Modelshow in Mol/Belgium. Now it recieved it's place in my personal hall of fame.

(https://abload.de/img/326rse7.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=326rse7.jpg)

Bye,
Manni
Title: Re: Fichten Foo's Dragonfly aka Fokker DIXa Libelle
Post by: Des on September 12, 2017, 07:45:17 PM: Congratulations Manni on a well deserved award, the model is amazing.

Des.
Title: Re: Fichten Foo's Dragonfly aka Fokker DIXa Libelle
Post by: andonio64 on September 12, 2017, 07:45:53 PM: Manni, you deserve that award indeed and probably also something more!

Antonio
Title: Re: Fichten Foo's Dragonfly aka Fokker DIXa Libelle
Post by: Old Man on September 23, 2017, 06:09:03 AM: This is a truly wonderful thing, Sir!

It goes right of the weird and wonderful scale.

Congratulations.
Title: Re: Fichten Foo's Dragonfly aka Fokker DIXa Libelle
Post by: Juan on September 23, 2017, 06:53:06 AM: Well deserved Manni, beautifully done and noticed.