1:32 Fokker Spinne (Spider)

[lone modeller]

This model is mind-blowing. It has blown every fuse in my mind (and you say that you could not build in 1/72 scale.....? I think that you could teach the rest of us more than a few things in that scale).

Mere words cannot convey my respect for your skills....

Please keep up these excellent and inspirational posts.

[RAGIII]

Des,
From the viewpoint of a mere Mortal Modeler your work is just too good to describe! This is Truly a work of Modeling Excellence!!
Too good for me to even think of a Superlative that does your work Justice!
RAGIII

[Steven Robson]

Hi Des

Yes, I do like this Fokker spider, a most magnificent build Des, enjoying this one very much.

I also like those little white rubber tyres, would love to get my hands on some of these.

Happy Landings
Steven Robson

[Des]

Thanks very much for all the very kind comments.

I have fixed the tail to the airframe and commenced the tail rigging. I am using 0.12mm monofilament for the rigging, each line has a turnbuckle so there will be plenty of them once the job is done. Because the tail is mounted only at the very front of the tail fixing it was a problem. I drilled two 0.6mm holes through the tail and frame and inserted lengths of 0.6mm brass tube, I then used CA to hold it in place, this allowed enough strength for me to flip the model over and apply some 5 minute epoxy to the underside of the tail where it touches the frame. Once dry it was quite strong and then the rigging did the rest. I still need to add the tail warping cables, there will be eight on top and eight on the bottom of the warping elevator, they will fit into the leather reinforcing patches.

Des.

[Andi Little]

You Sir ........................ are completely mad! ...............................................................

[Gisbod]

Incredible Des 

I don't know what else to say..

Guy

[rhallinger]

That's a museum piece for sure!  Well done would be an understatement Des.   Perhaps awe-inspiring?!

I really am impressed with the thought, analysis and planning that goes in to your efforts to build something in miniature.  That's really a large part of modeling, particularly from scratch.  Your handling of the tail attachment was masterful.  Outstanding work, as always.

Regards,

Bob

[coyotemagic]

Des, I'm thoroughly gobsmacked, and I'm a Yank and therefore don't become gobsmacked!  Awe inspiring, at the very least.
Cheers,
Bud

[pepperman42]

Fair suck o' the sav

Steve

[Nigel Jackson]

This is an extraordinary piece of work Des and I read each posting about your progress with the greatest of interest and admiration.

Best wishes
Nigel

[LindsayT]

Good thing rigging is like crack for you, Des!

"Hey man, you got any monofilament? I really need a hit."

 

[lone modeller]

I am totally lost for words.....and that is most unusual for me. brilliant does not convey enough... but what else can I write??

Very many congratulations? More....?

[GAJouette]

  Des,
What can I say other than AWESOME skill and craftsmanship my old friend. You may have to resort to building 1 to 1 fully fucntional aircraft to to this Magnum Opus. Keep up the standards of excellence my old friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

[Zabu]

It's hard to classify in this beauty words Des.

I'll just say fantabulastic!

Cheers

[Des]

Thanks very much gentlemen for all your very kind words.

I managed to fit the eight elevator warping rigging lines to the top of the tail, still need to do the same on the bottom. I also fitted the top rudder (one to go on the bottom as well), the top rudder has the tiny Fokker decal on each side. I had to make the decals on my drawing program, it is only 7mm in length. I also fitted more rigging from the tail to the airframe.

Des.