Author Topic: Fokker D.VII ammo cans  (Read 2910 times)

Offline jknaus

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Fokker D.VII ammo cans
« on: March 24, 2015, 08:36:54 AM »
Saw this on FB and read the review here http://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/3592-132-fokker-d-vii-empty-ammo-box-madsam/ I have asked if there are any left and hopefully can order a couple. I have also asked if they might make the control horns separately. Maybe of interest if you are quick to order.
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Offline petrov27

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Re: Fokker D.VII ammo cans
« Reply #1 on: March 24, 2015, 08:52:50 AM »
Those look cool - thanks for the heads up!
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Offline kornbeef

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Re: Fokker D.VII ammo cans
« Reply #2 on: March 24, 2015, 09:03:41 AM »
Nice, would save some aggro for most D.VII builds, along with Gaspatch ammo belts.. sweet.

Just a shame the D.VII itself is going to be in short supply though.

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Offline Modelnut

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Re: Fokker D.VII ammo cans
« Reply #3 on: March 24, 2015, 09:49:00 AM »
A run of 15 sets may be an experiment to see if demand is good. I don't know anything about producing photo etch but it's easier than pouring resin , isn't it?

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Re: Fokker D.VII ammo cans
« Reply #4 on: March 27, 2015, 12:15:31 AM »
Well I have 2 in the mail. I also wrote and asked about just making the control horns and the owner sounds amiable. Maybe if there was some interest he might come out with these?
James

Offline petrov27

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Re: Fokker D.VII ammo cans
« Reply #5 on: March 27, 2015, 01:07:11 AM »
ive got a few on order as well
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Offline tinsmith

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Re: Fokker D.VII ammo cans
« Reply #6 on: March 31, 2015, 03:43:14 AM »
Ordered two sets here :)

Offline petrov27

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Re: Fokker D.VII ammo cans
« Reply #7 on: April 17, 2015, 12:16:07 PM »
Received mine and built one up - probably would be easier with one of those photoetch folding tools but I just used tweezers and pliers. The feed chutes are a bit tricky at first to assemble....

A section of ammunition from Taurus fits pretty good in the feed chute - I think this will look slick in a WNW DVII (now I just need to start another one to put it in lol)



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Offline ALBATROS1234

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Re: Fokker D.VII ammo cans
« Reply #8 on: April 18, 2015, 02:25:33 PM »
looks great petrov
 

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Re: Fokker D.VII ammo cans
« Reply #9 on: April 19, 2015, 11:51:56 AM »
A run of 15 sets may be an experiment to see if demand is good. I don't know anything about producing photo etch but it's easier than pouring resin , isn't it?



Pouring Resin is incredibly easy....not sure about the photo etch. 

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Re: Fokker D.VII ammo cans
« Reply #10 on: April 19, 2015, 03:12:51 PM »
resins easier thats for sure.its just a systematic aproach that must be followed,the neater and more accurate you are about making molds the better your results.