Fokker De Spin 1/32 scratch + 3D print

[xmald]

Fokker De Spin 1/32 scratch + 3D print
I've decided quite a while ago to build one of the most interesting pioneer aircraft (IMHO) - the Spider. It consists of rigging, rigging and even more rigging so it sounds like fun. I've started with the "fuselage". At the beginning I had designed the 3D  parts like skids and the frame but after I printed them it turned out they are just too fragile, so the brass was used instead. The radiators and the seat are 3D printed.
This is what I've managed to do. The spoke wheels have been made using the 3D-printed rim and wheels with wire spokes and the hub made of brass. They look slightly crude, especially when compared to the Steven Robson's spokes which are stellar but still I'm quite happy that I've learnt something new.
I've designed the Argus engine and other bits like tail fin and the petrol tank in Blender and they were printed by my mate Przemek Żurek.

[Thumbs up]

My heads spinning this hobby is leaping ahead,fantastic work as always!

[bobs_buckles]

Incredible work, Filip 

Thanks for sharing.

Bob

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi Filip,
You're skills leave the rest of us lacking.
Great work,

Mike

[MoFo]

Fantastic work.  Looking forward to seeing this progress.

[Bughunter]

This is very interesting - You made a good job so far!

One day I want to try to scratch this in 1/48 for my collection.

Do you know the build log of Des? May be it helps you for some details.
https://ww1aircraftmodels.com/page44.html

Do you know good references, books etc? I have not found very much about the multiple variants of the Spinne.

Cheers,
Frank

[RAGIII]

Really awesome Filip! Des would love this one as do we all!

RAGIII

[Beto]

Fantastic work!!! - And the printed engine is outstanding!

[KiwiZac]

Oh, Filip, this is astonishing work! Absolutely beautiful!!

[PrzemoL]

Wow, Filip! That is amazing project. You seem to be very busy of late.

[Alexis]

Wonderful build so far 


Alexis

[Rookie]

Really nice to see this pioneer aircraft of Dutch design taking shape here again. It looks incredible already Filip!

As Frank mentioned, the scratch build by Des is also a feast for the eyes.

There are two Spins in the Aviodrome aviation museum in Lelystad, here in the Netherlands. One original from 1913 (which is said to have been in Poland until 1986, came back to the Netherlands and was restored) and one replica build by the Fokker staff in 1936.

I have been searching for a while but so far I didn't find a monograph about 'de Spin'. There are some books about Fokker, but it seems not much documentation about his early aircraft has survived.

There is an interesting documentary about Anthony Fokker on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSpueGPvoVA

Willem

[lone modeller]

What you have made so far is excellent. 3D printing is certainly adding a new dimension to our hobby - and you are clearly one of the leaders in this new area. Really looking forward to seeing more.

Stephen.

[xmald]

Many thanks for your words!!!
Frankly speaking my intention was to build it as a tribute to Des but I'll wait with that until she's finished and decide if it's worthy.
I've attached the wings and braced them with the rigging. I've used the fishing thread for the rigidity.

[Brad Cancian]

Simply mind blowing work - well done, sir!