1:32 Fokker Spinne (Spider)

[Des]

Now that my eye is fixed I managed to complete all the rigging today. There is quite a bit of rigging and dozens of turnbuckles, but it all went together very well. I have posted one picture here with the remainder of the finished model photos in the Completed Model board. http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=2489.new#new

I would like to thank all those who took the time to visit my build log and a special thank you to all those who posted very nice comments.

Please click the picture for a larger image.

Des.

[coyotemagic]

As I shift my gaze from this remarkable image on my screen to the pathetic little Fokker D.VII on my bench, I feel totally inadequate, yet encouraged and thrilled to be able to witness such modeling magic.  Congratulations, Des.  She's magnificent.
Cheers,
Bud

[Ernie]

Des, all I can say is your Spinne is awe inspiring.  It has been an amazing
build and very enjoyable to see it progress.  Thank you so much and I look
forward to your next project.

Cheers,
Ernie

[LindsayT]

I just don't know where to start. I'm happy for you, Des. It looks like one of your most complicated builds, and yet we find out at the end the you did it all with what could have been a pretty serious health problem. No whining, though; just a whole lot of perseverance and dedication that we could all learn from. I don't think this aircraft shows your talent as a modeller, I think it shows your character as a person.

Bravo.

Lindsay

[Des]

Thanks very much Bud, Ernie and Lindsay for your kind and thoughtful words.

Lindsay, your words have touched me deeply and I thank you.

Des.

[ALBATROS1234]

excellent work des. you build with a purpose, in other words at an amazing rate especially for the amount of detail you have crammed in. i have been lurking as i do since the beginning, not posting too much but believe me i have been checking in here and on the main original site, which i have saved in my favorites as "beeza models" i remember following many of your builds way back on the drome, i first remember on your wnw  bristol fighter build thinking "this guy is good" and oh how far you have come.all i can say is i raise my glass to you .CHEERS

[Jamo]

Link to a video which shows a replica Spinne flying (narrative is in Dutch)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zSBjnx7iDg#t=309

[Des]

Thanks James for the link, it is actually nice to see the Spinne flying, it appears to fly quite well, Anthony Fokker certainly knew what he was doing when he designed these early aeroplanes, but I imagine it would be a fair weather flyer only.

Des.

[Jamo]

Yes I thought they were quite brave flying it. Gene DeMarco wouldn't build/fly a Fokker EIII because of the wing warping. Not really enough control if things go wobbly

[LindsayT]

I found myself thinking, "dude, a bit of safety wire on the turnbuckles is the least of your worries!

But seeing that crazy kite in the air...it just looked like it belonged there. My already high admiration for men like Fokker just tripled.

Thanks for posting.

[Ernie]

Now wouldn't that be an experience!  You're right, Des.  It is a good (nice weather) flyer.
Thanks for posting, James.

Cheers,
Ernie

[sobrien]

Mossie, who is a member here now, has done up some CAD drawings of the V-1. Also WW! Aero has some drawings available. Just saying.

Sean

[Jamo]

[UFAG]

Des...the spinne...a jewel...!!!
cheers..UFAG