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Offline NinetythirdLiberator

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Fokker V.1 1/72 Scratch Vacform
« 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...











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  ::)
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Re: Fokker V.1 1/72 Scratch Vacform
« Reply #1 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  :) ;)

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Re: Fokker V.1 1/72 Scratch Vacform
« Reply #2 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!!
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Re: Fokker V.1 1/72 Scratch Vacform
« Reply #3 on: January 27, 2015, 03:39:41 AM »
Fantastic job on a very unusual little kite, Dan!
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: Fokker V.1 1/72 Scratch Vacform
« Reply #4 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.
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Re: Fokker V.1 1/72 Scratch Vacform
« Reply #5 on: January 27, 2015, 09:53:21 AM »
Very nice indeed, and it's certainly different! Great project...what's next?  ;)

Ian
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Re: Fokker V.1 1/72 Scratch Vacform
« Reply #6 on: January 27, 2015, 03:23:24 PM »
turned out quite nicely. i like it.
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Re: Fokker V.1 1/72 Scratch Vacform
« Reply #7 on: January 29, 2015, 09:12:34 PM »
A nice little model. A very unusual subject. Thanks for sharing, Dan.
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Re: Fokker V.1 1/72 Scratch Vacform
« Reply #8 on: January 30, 2015, 11:41:45 AM »
I think it turned out great, far better than I could do.

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Offline NinetythirdLiberator

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Re: Fokker V.1 1/72 Scratch Vacform
« Reply #9 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
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Re: Fokker V.1 1/72 Scratch Vacform
« Reply #10 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 ?




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