Junkers D.I, Roden 1/48, Upd 28.6.2020 Wooden footbridge

[Bughunter]

Junkers D.I  
 

Last year I received a parcel from our Admin Dave with a Roden Junkers D.I in 1/48 as prize of the Memorial group build. Thanks, Dave!


Such a fact has consequences ...

So I ordered the Parts PE set too:


And also a resin correction set from Karaya:



I want to test my Drooling Bulldog paints on a German aircraft urgently and wanted to solder something, so I started  the next parallel running project.


Regarding the references I will use the:
- Roden kit manual
- Parts PE manual
- the WNW manual for the big brother

- Windsock Datafile 33


- Windsock Datafile 131


- and finally the Karaya book



I hope you will enjoy this journey!

Cheers,
Frank

[GazzaS]

This should be cool!

[Bughunter]

Welcome to the show Gaz!


Frame

The PE set contains two PE frets:





I start here with the new internal frame.

Each formers consists of 3 etched parts. I soldered them together.



This allows a very interesting construction with space between the outer parts, as seen on original aircraft.



Here some of the prepared formers, from one side ...



... and from the other. I like the corrugated metal!



Or should I use the kit parts?



The next step was the connection to the side frames. Some stabilizing is needed, especially the side frames are very fragile.



The result with some more parts.



The construction is fantastic, for example fits the floor frame into recesses (soldered from below).



Sometimes the manual sheet is not very clear so good references helps. Here was not clear, which side is the front. This picture of a crashed aircraft helps, so the firewall seems to be plain.



The nice profile of the side frames seems to be correct too.



Then I washed the frame with alcohol and tinned it.





Now a important question!
Roden offers two kits, with a long and short fuselage. This kit is the long one.
Parts says only "for Junkers D.I Roden kit". But the fit seems to be strange? May be the PE set is for the short one?
Does anybody own both and could compare?


Before I remove the internal structure I want to be sure, that it fits! Otherwise I have to search for the short one.
Thanks for your help!

Cheers,
Frank

[GazzaS]

That framing looks excellent!  But also egg fragile. 

[RichieW]

Frank, I can't keep up with all your builds! This is going to be brilliant, very neat soldering on what must be small photoetch parts. That framework is beautiful!

[Radarman]

Frank.
Another great build is on the way.


The long fuselage.


The short fuselage.

They both measure 37mm from the start to the end of the framework, though the two differ slightly in appearance.
I hope this helps.
                                                                                              Happy modeling,
                                                                                                        Kevin

[Alexis]

Following with interest Frank 


Terri

[Dave W]

I'm also following this with considerable interest Frank. I made this kit and enjoyed it but my work was very OOB so I'm interested to see where you take this. Roden kits can provide a remarkable degree of enjoyment if you don't mind exercising some modelling skills.

Kind regards

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia

[kensar]

Wouldn't be the first time a PE part didn't fit.
Looks like you're all set with reference material - a most important piece of the build.

[lcarroll]

Frank,
    As always I'm impressed beyond words with your micro soldering skills, that PE frame assembly defies all odds. It appears that you have a firm path ahead on this one with Kevin's information, this is destined to be another one of your "Super Builds"!
    I'll enjoy following your continued progress.
Cheers,
Lance

[RAGIII]

You are a Master at assembling PE Frank! What really amazes Me is that you also solder them so Cleanly in the small scales! Incredible start!
RAGIII

[gbrivio]

A new great expectations build to follow. Thumbs up.
Ciao
Giuseppe

[Bughunter]

Wow, what a feedback! You are very welcome!

That framing looks excellent!  But also egg fragile.

The formers made from 3 PE frames are very rigid, only the side frames are thin and fragile.

Frank, I can't keep up with all your builds!

Me too Richie, me too! But as long a model gets finished from time to time it is ok

@Terri Glad you're here!

Roden kits can provide a remarkable degree of enjoyment if you don't mind exercising some modelling skills.

Very nice Dave, that you as kit sender found this thread
I have to admit, that this is my first Roden kit, but I have more in stash already.

As always I'm impressed beyond words with your micro soldering skills, that PE frame assembly defies all odds.

What really amazes Me is that you also solder them so Cleanly in the small scales!

Thank you Lance and Rick!
The "trick" is also to solder from a side, which is not visible later. I forgot yesterday pics of that, here from below ...


and from back:

Wouldn't be the first time a PE part didn't fit.
Looks like you're all set with reference material - a most important piece of the build.

Yes Ken, the problem is, that there are not much information or pictures from inside.

A new great expectations build to follow. Thumbs up.

Thx, Giuseppe! I will try to do the best what I can


And finally another proof of the helpful people in this fantastic forum: Kevin answered with pictures within hours!

I hope this helps.

A big thank you Kevin, now I'm sure, that the PE set is meant for both kits.
I think it can fit if you align it in front. How far the frame extends into the rear of the fuselage is not important.

Today I removed the moulded framing and created corrugated sheet metal with aluminum foil and a toothpick on the underside of the wings. I tried to glue it with white glue, to have some filling in the back. I'm not sure, if it works as expected.



But I like the look, and there is enough space for it, at least I think so.



And one of the next task is to create a AXIAL airscrew, a task which I really like! There is already a block of seven veneer layers:



Thanks a lot my friends, you made my day!

Cheers,
Frank

[RAGIII]

The corrugations look great to me. I am looking forward to your prop as I know it will be Beautiful!
RAGIII

[GazzaS]

Those inner corrugations look awesome.  Microscale makes a glue for aluminum foil.  However, it has to be burnished down to stick.  I do oleos and aircraft skins with it...  when I'm in the mood.