Author Topic: COMPLETED - 'Skinned' Fokker D.VII  (Read 14220 times)

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Re: Fokker pair
« Reply #60 on: March 07, 2019, 10:45:31 AM »
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Re: Fokker pair
« Reply #61 on: March 10, 2019, 07:06:51 AM »
Hi all,
I've applied the 'Aviattic' linen effect lozenge to the first Fokker D.VII now.
Under the decals, although it's difficult to see in the shots, is pre-shading.
I've yet to apply the kit decals and weather it all in,

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Re: Fokker pair
« Reply #62 on: March 11, 2019, 07:36:05 AM »
Hi all,
The fuselage sides and top decking had a brown glaze applied, but nowhere else on the aircraft.
I've added that and now I'll add the personal and national markings,

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Re: Fokker pair
« Reply #63 on: March 13, 2019, 05:55:29 AM »
Hi all,
The engine with radiator assembly is now fitted, along with the cockpit coaming panel and the lower wing.

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Re: Fokker pair
« Reply #64 on: March 13, 2019, 06:12:51 AM »
Looking absolutely FANTASTIC!  Loving your build of this one!
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Re: Fokker pair
« Reply #65 on: March 13, 2019, 10:04:03 AM »
I like it!!!

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Re: Fokker pair
« Reply #66 on: March 13, 2019, 03:31:00 PM »
Been away for a while. This looks absolutely brilliant. You are nailing it.

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Re: Fokker pair
« Reply #67 on: March 14, 2019, 08:51:50 AM »
Great progress, really like it.
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Re: Fokker pair
« Reply #68 on: March 15, 2019, 03:55:43 AM »
Hi all,
Apart from final weathering, the fuselage front end is done,

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Re: Fokker pair
« Reply #69 on: March 15, 2019, 04:55:40 AM »
That looks fantastic Mike.

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Re: Fokker pair
« Reply #70 on: March 15, 2019, 06:33:24 AM »
 Mike,
That's some beautiful work my friend. Keep up your high excellence.
Highest Regards,
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Re: Fokker pair
« Reply #71 on: March 19, 2019, 05:58:35 AM »
Hi all,
The rigging used is 0.08 mm 'Stroft' and 0.12 mm 'Steelon' mono-filament (fishing line).
The pre-rigging is done for the rudder, elevator, ailerons and undercarriage cross bracing.

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Re: Fokker pair
« Reply #72 on: March 19, 2019, 09:22:45 PM »
Nice rigging details.
I assume those are Gaspatch turnbuckles.  Are they the 1/32 scale, or 1/48 scale?


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Re: Fokker pair
« Reply #73 on: March 20, 2019, 12:35:46 AM »
Hi Ken,
Yes they're 'GasPatch' 1:48th scale as I think the 1:32nd are a little over scale.
I hope they release resin in this scale as their resin 1:32nd ones look nice,

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Re: Fokker pair
« Reply #74 on: March 20, 2019, 06:01:09 AM »
Hi all,
The pre-rigging is done now so it's time to fit the upper wing,

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