Fokker D.V, Special Hobby 1/48; Update 21.12.20 Finished

[Fvdm]

Great craftsmanship Frank and thanks for the how to. I only wonder why and you tinned the cowling?

[Bughunter]

Thx!
Sometimes I have problems with adhesion of paint on metal parts or have some scratches (wanted or unwanted). In this case you will not see the bright yellow brass, which is unrealistic for our models but some more normal metal color.

Cheers,
Frank

PS: Ken, the ring method to mount the cowling works

[Bughunter]

Decals

After the hardening of the oils I added a layer of clear coat for decals and to protect the thin oil layer.

For mounting of the cowling I made a ring as suggested by Ken. At first make sure it has a tight fit (outer diameter), the I removed the inner part.



I glued the ring with cowling plugged on in place and tried with engine, it is able to rotate freely. Then I masked all metal panels and sprayed Alclad Dark aluminum.
On top of that a layer of a Gunze dark green. I decided for H302 because it has light grey touch, may be also from the alu below, so it looks like the cover picture of the kit.



After a drying I added the decals, here on one side of the fuselage, ...



... and the other side with the other parts.



Cheers,
Frank

[Monty]

Looking superb, Frank! Lovely colours and looking very authentic... Regards, Marc.

[RAGIII]

There is something about adding the markings that Pulls it all together! This one is No Exception. Beautiful results and the Markings enhance the streaking!
RAGIII

[Alexis]

Have to agree with Rick , adding the markings really pulls it all together 


Terri

[gedmundson]

Very nice work Frank.
Cheers,
Gary

[Bughunter]

Thank you Marc, Rick, Terri and Gary! It's good to know you're behind me when I fall ...

There is something about adding the markings that Pulls it all together!

The colors and markings are the reason, why I started to build those old struts
So this is an exciting moment when many prepared assemblies merge into something special!

So extra for you my friends a teaser (some things are glued, some only plugged on) how this bird will look like hopefully soon:


The plugged on cowling holds without glue.



I have some trouble with the position of the steps on the sides - I used the kit provided recesses, which turns out as a bad idea. No chance to move them now without repainting ...

Cheers,
Frank

[Borsos]

Great progress, it justblooks amazing!
Andreas

[kensar]

I'm wishing a 1/32 scale kit was available.

[RAGIII]

I'm wishing a 1/32 scale kit was available.

Me too! Franks work is quite inspiring to say the least!
RAGIII

[Bughunter]

Thank you Andreas, Ken and Rick!

quite inspiring to say the least!

I find this type very interesting, because it shows properties of the older and of more modern Fokker types, so it is somehow a bridge.


Struts

The struts of the kit are 26mm long, which is exact the distance between lower and upper wing. Since the struts are also at an angle, they are likely to be too short.
The "wood" on the kit struts is the same length as the struts, this seems to be a tribute to technology as in real life the wood is much shorter. Looks interesting, but would make the plastic struts unstable. In short, there are a few reasons to try it myself.

My struts are made from 0.7mm brass micro tubing and real wood, of course with a hollow.



With 0.5mm brass and holes in the wings the struts are able to hold the wings without glue.



Tried different things for the safety bands. I was not able to glue thin alu strips cleanly, so finally I used 0.4mm masking tape.



Secured with Gunze Metal primer.



For the rudder I made a "one piece" control horn.



So the rudder could be mounted, interesting construction!



The next task are the control wires.



And in full view:



Cheers,
Frank

[Alexis]

Nice work on the struts Frank and the tail unit . If you are looking for thin foil for doing bands around struts . Alum foil ( use for covering while baking stuff ) . You can get it in different thickness .


Terri

[kensar]

This is all coming together very well, Frank.  Looks superb.

[Bughunter]

Thank you Terri and Ken!

If you are looking for thin foil for doing bands around struts . Alum foil ( use for covering while baking stuff ) . You can get it in different thickness.

As you can see on one of the pics I tried thin alum sheet, but this was to thick. I used also kitchen foil, but I was not able to cut uniform 0.4mm stripes. It also curled at the edge when cut - I need a thicker one for next time.
I also tried Bare Metal Foil, but it was also not easy to cut so small and do not want to hold on the wood.

Looks superb.

And now I'm a little upset. I really like Alclad's metallic paints and primers, and have now used the clear coat to protect the decals. What a disaster! The stuff is still sticky after days and so dust and lint stuck on it. Can't touch the fuselage for mounting.
Cleaning is also not possible with endanger painting and decals
Luckily I have not sprayed it to all surfaces.

Cheers,
Frank