WNW Fokker DVII (Fokker version)

[mgunns]

Good Progress Dave and looking good to boot.  It looks like once you got past the cockpit coming issues you are moving right along.  I too like how the toned down look looks.

Looking forward to more.

Best

Mark

[mike in calif]

Dave, some nice work, and good problem solving; I like the "brown glaze-tint" application as well. How well did the trailing edges come out on the wings? How does the decal lay into the scallops?

[Epeeman]

Thanks, again gents -

Mike - I pre painted the wings then applied clear gloss as advised in instructions.  Once dry, applied decals using a decal setting solution.  When all lined up, pressed down firmly with damp tissue.   I then went over decal surface with a decal softening solution - left for a minute or so then carefully brushed out the decal with soft, firm paint brush so that decal took on the contours of model surface.  Finally, I applied several coats of semi matt clear coat.   After a few hours, everything has 'pulled in' nice and tight onto model surface.  I use this method for all models I build.   NOTE:  WNW do not recommend any decal setting/softening solutions in the instructions but I have never had any problems so far.

As regards trailing edge, I had already filled any slight gaps prior to painting.   All I did after applying decals was to run flat of paint brush along this edge using a biege colour just so that no plastic was showing.

Regards

Dave

[Epeeman]

Latest update, all -

I have now got  the tailplane painted and decals applied.   Assembly is straightforward although I managed a 'bummer' moment by incorrectly assembling fin before installing elevator - which I only discovered once I tried to fit it ........... argh!  So had to gently prise apart and start again.  Moral of the story - follow the instructions!!!

This particular version requires rigging the the fin.  This I have done using home made eyelets and stretched cotton bud handles to create turnbuckles.  Not sure if turnbuckles were fitted on the real aircraft here but done it anyway!  Also rigged all control surfaces as well.

The decals are lovely and went on very well - if only a bit fiddly (lining up/getting on straight, etc) getting on the different black bands that make up the tail marking.

More update to follow.

Regards

Dave

[GAJouette]

   Dave,
Wow she's coming right along and headed for the home stretch my old friend. Excellent decal application tooby the way.
Highest Regards,
Gregroy Jouette

[pepperman42]

Very sharp. The ear bud/turnbuckle method - tube is heat stretched?

Steve

[Epeeman]

Very sharp. The ear bud/turnbuckle method - tube is heat stretched?

Steve

Steve -

Thanks - yes, heat stretched handles over candle flame.  Takes several attempts to get the right size tube without becoming fine hair!  Also, I'm still fairly new to this method so taking me some time to develop a knack with it.   In some ways, I find drilling straight through a wing and pulling line through easier.   I will most likely use a combination of methods for my future builds.

Cheers

Dave

[pepperman42]

Cant beat the Bob's Buckles method!

Steve

[uncletony]

She's a beaut Dave.

[bobs_buckles]

Cant beat the Bob's Buckles method!

Steve

Sorry for jumping over this thread 

Steve,
Here is one I prepared earlier... like, years earlier! Thread the former through the q-tip tube  soften the cotton bud handle over a flame and with beating heart and sweaty palm, pull for all you're worth! Takes a weeee bit of practice, but practice makes perfect... So I'm told 

Hope it helps with producing cotton bud tubes of your own. You will need to scale up the wire former for 1/32nd goodies.

Cheers,
Von Busy Buckle-Maker 


 

[miamiangler]

The plane looks great !

[michael]

Great work Dave that looks spot on !

as a brush painter myself how do you get such a good finish on the white areas?

michael

[Epeeman]

Thank you gentlemen -

Michael - I'm always glad to hear from another brush painter!!   White is a difficult colour to work with actually.   Normally, I like a neutral colour (normally light grey but does very much depending on top coat colour) but what is a neutral colour for white?

With this one, just built up layer upon layer of white with no base coat.  I also alternate the direction of brush strokes until you cannot see any of the plastic through the paint.   There is probably at least 10 coats of white here.

Regards

Dave

[Maxfinn]

Steve -

Thanks - yes, heat stretched handles over candle flame.  Takes several attempts to get the right size tube without becoming fine hair!  Also, I'm still fairly new to this method so taking me some time to develop a knack with it.   In some ways, I find drilling straight through a wing and pulling line through easier.   I will most likely use a combination of methods for my future builds.

Cheers

Dave

You might look into Polyimide tubing from Amazon Supply.  The stuff comes in diameters down to where you can hardly tell it's hollow.  It's not very expensive, and compared to the process of stretching the cotton bud tubes (which I used to do) it's down right cheap.  You can get it here:

http://www.amazonsupply.com/translucent-amber-miniature-polyimide-tubing/dp/B003TLNL5I/ref=sr_1_1?sr=1-1&qid=1359148509&filterBy.feature_seven_browse-bin=5485625011

Give it a try.  I bet you'll never go back to stretching cotton bud tubes!

Mike

[Epeeman]

Mike -

Thank you!

I'll have a look to see if I can find any UK suppliers of this tubing material.

Cheers

Dave