Thank you Giuseppe, Andreas and Stephen for looking over my shoulder!
StreakingDuring a search for the Fokker D.V I found a very interesting article about restoring the geometry of this Fokker using the 3D modeling open source software Blender. Since Blender allows camera positions etc (it can also render movies) it is possible to check the computer model against existing photos.
The existing drawings by Ian Stair in the Mini Datafile are from 1997, where we can't even dream about such powerful computer and software! So I am and was always impressed about the ability to trace down such drawing only from photos in a manual way.
Mr. Witold find out, that the real Fokker has a shorter wingspan, and other details. That the wheels are to small I noticed already before (and replaced them) by viewing the pictures. Here it is:
https://airplanes3d.wordpress.com/2019/04/27/recreating-geometry-of-a-forgotten-wwi-fighter/For my build it is a bit late, it would require a heavily modification of the wings with ribs and so on, and I have already painted them. I think it will look like a Fokker D.V also without the fix
I worked also on the model. A missing thing was the tail framing to hold the skid and rudder.
I tried to replicate it from 0.6mm brass micro tube with respecting drawing and pictures. I run into trouble with size, angles, conflict with rudder horns etc.
Later I realized, that the tail construction looks very similar to a Fokker Eindecker, so I had also a look into the
Fokker Eindecker Compendium 1+2. This was very helpful!
Now it is not completely correct, but a good compromise between reality and kit parts I hope! I used again a Connecto cross for the connection.
The skid is made from wood and has a metal end on the ground.
All the metal parts tinned.
The fuselage is primed and I wanted to use the 3D decals provided (in double amount) by the kit. But I failed to use them. They are to be applied as normal decal, and later, after drying, the upper clear film should be peeled off. But it works for me only on parts of the decals. The upper foil is to sticky and parts of the decals peeled of from the model with it. Then I try to secure it there with clear coat, but the Gunze one dissolve the decal.
At the end I applied Eduard stitching PE. That is also 3D
The kit provides also some nice steps with rings. The steps are mounted on both sides to the steel frame and the canvas has some rings at that position to be able to put it over the steps.
After pale blue on lower surfaces ...
... I masked and applied linen color on top.
And finally I have applied the streaks with oils.
A rotatable paint stand is helpful.
After seeing the pictures here I think I will remove a bit more paint.
Now some days for hardening.
Cheers,
Frank
