WNW Fokker DVII (Fokker version)

[miamiangler]

Hi Dave ,


  This is where I get my micro tubing  JBModel.eu    metal materials I think it is page 6  HTH

                                                                                                                                    Willi

[falcon04]

Here's some alternatives - comes in many colors:

www.jsflyfishing.com/cgi-bin/item/SM-750204-0000/66300/Unique-Fly-Fishing-Liquid-Lace.html

www.jsflyfishing.com/cgi-bin/item/SM-750160-0000/search/Hareline-Hollow-Tubing.html

And some useful wire alternatives:

www.jsflyfishing.com/cgi-bin/category/62000

www.jsflyfishing.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?&category=62000&start=10

Also available at Amazon & prob. some UK Flyfishing suppliers ??

( edited after complete foul up  )

[michael]

thanks for the reply Dave - the whites that good i thought it was a spray can !

michael

[pepperman42]

Bob - your bud tube over former is simple genius!! This is the second time in a week that an idea so simple has come to light while I was taking the complicated route. Thanx!!!!

Steve

[Epeeman]

Willi/Falcon -

Thank you for the links - I will have a good look at these - much appreciated, chaps.

OK, next update:

Landing gear now installed.   This was one of the easiest undercarriages to assemble and get on with no problems.  This is usually a part of the build that gives me grief - especially getting all on straight and without leaning over to one side.  This made a refreshing change.   The standard of fit was so good it pretty much snapped into place!

Rigged the landing gear and touched up the paint where required.   Touch wood (tapping my head at this point) all is progressing very smoothly (and quickly) now with no further fit issues to report.   I just hope all goes as well for installing the top wing and aligns well - time will tell .................

Regards

Dave

[kornbeef]

Turning out just dandy there Dave. Just dont drop her on her nose while installing the upper wing like I did.
 
I found the upper wing fitted just right on mine, hopefully you'll have the same.


Keith

[gcn]

Mike -

Thank you!

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

Cheers

Dave

You can't, well I couldn't. If you get any joy please let me know.

Gary

[Rizzo]

That looks fantastic! I'm tempted to get one of these now... have to keep reminding myself I have enough to get through as it is...

[IvotB]

Not sure if turnbuckles were fitted on the real aircraft here but done it anyway! 

I followed the ongoing discussion about streched tube and supply of it, but missed this note. Well as far as I can see there are always turnbuckles near the stabiliser, but not near the fin. So what you have done is absolutely right in my perspective. I do see lots of different arangement in rigging for the landing gear. There are single and double rigging lines and most do only have turnbuckles near the wheels and not near the fuselage, but there seem to be exeptions here too.

Nice Fokker D.VII by the way

regards,
Ivo

[GAJouette]

 Dave,
She's looking outstanding up on her feet my old friend. Beautiful works.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

[Epeeman]

Thank you all gentlemen - I really appreciate the help, advice and support!

Gregory - going off pat a bit here, but how are you getting on with the Vacform Nieuport 28 which was for the OKGB build ? - I've been meaning to ask for ages.

Regards

Dave

[mgunns]

Hello Dave:

This is coming along nicely.  Brush painting?  Could have fooled me.  As to turnbuckle or not, that is the question.  To me it's what works best for  the modeler.  I think yours looks the business.

Best

Mark

[Epeeman]

Thanks, Mark - appreciate your comments regarding turnbuckles!

Next update all:

Have installed the cabane struts and completed the top wing including last bit of rigging.  Also made a start on the prop.   Tried a slightly different method here, brush painting laminated wood effect using 'ochre' and semi-matt biege.  Once dry, applied a mixture of burnt and raw sienna oil paints.  I then drew out the oil paint using a flat (fairly stiff) paint brush.   After this dried (after three days) applied a mix of clear red and orange.   Final stage will be to paint in the boss then apply a final coat of semi matt clear.

I'm now ready to install top wing - holding my breath now hoping that this bit all goes well - I will let you all know in due course!

Regards

Dave

[uncletony]

looks great -- love the prop.

[GAJouette]

  Dave,
Otto is really looking the part as a Fokker D.VII my old friend. Brillant work on his decals.Looking forward to the next awesome update.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette