WNW Fokker DVII Max Holtzem

[mgunns]

I finished this up the other day.  Max Holtzem was quite a colorful character post WWI, being an inspector at North American Aviation on the mustang line during WWII.  I did his a/c using the WNW sheet 32006.  What had puzzled me about the Fokker DVII was how to model and rig the aileron control cables coming out of the fuselage.  In the book; " Building the Wingnut Wings Fokker D.VII" by Ray Rimell, on page 59 is a close up shot of the cables exiting the fuselage.  They attach to turnbuckles from the cables coming out the upper wing.  What an Idea! So, I made turnbuckles using Bob's Buckles eyelets and tubes and EZ line.  It's a little out of scale, but overall I am happy with they way they turned out.  Next time I am using RB productions Turnbuckles as they are more in scale and I will use monofilament instead of EZ line.
So, I cemented two lines coming out of the fuselage and two lines coming out of the upper wing.  I tried to stagger them but the EZ line is a bit fiddly to use.  I then joined the two lines together with the turnbuckles as it was done on the actual a/c. 



Here is a side shot of the completed model:



I am experimenting more with oils, here is a close up.  Not a lot of detail to highlight with oils on this Fokker Version.


I wanted to use the kit decals, but for the 5 color lozenge, I had to rob them from a different kit!  I used Testors Dull Coat with a drop or two of Testors Model Master Sand to tone down the colors a bit.  I used the blue mixture per the kit instructions, but per usual, I MK I eyeballed the mix and am happy with the results.  I really like the Fokker DVII and the WNW kit goes together well, the modeler just has to pay attention to the details when assembling the interior framework as to how all fits together and do a little trimming with the attachment points, otherwise, no problems.
Enjoy

Best

Mark

[Jacek]

Beautiful model.
I really like the decal located and painting.
Jacek

[petrov27]

that looks very nice - kudos on the great build and in the choice of markings 

[lone modeller]

There seems to be no end to the personalised markings of these later German machines - and you have really captured this one well. Thanks for the tips on the control cables from the fuselage to the wing - if/when I get around to making one of these in 1/72 scale this is a detail that I will want to put in. A really good model.

[Ernie]

Superb model, Mark!  I looked closely at your control cable setup and they
look pretty darn good to me.  Really well done, my friend!  The aeroplane on
a whole is just beautiful.  Now I can't wait to see your next project.

Cheers,
Ernie

[rhallinger]

Another beautiful D.VII Mark!  I've done Holtzem's Pfalz, so maybe I'll have to give this one a try so e day.  It's a very beat scheme, and you've applied it masterfully.  Nice work on the control cables too, a perplexing problem for me as well.  I think I chestd and used eyelets in the wing bottem, on the theory that nobody would ever see that spot.

Very we'll done my friend!  Bring on the next one!

Cheers,

Bob

[mgunns]

Thanks Jacek, Petrov, Ernie, Bob and Lone Modeller:
The pictures aren't the greatest, but with all the snow on the ground and the cold I can't go outside and take a decent picture.  I have to work on that indoors.  Anyway.  As you said Lone Modeller, there is no end to the neat schemes that can be done on the DVII.  There are so many good build logs out there I just wanted to share my idea on the control cables.  Hopefully it will shed some light on a perplexing problem at least to me.  Thanks again for stopping by and the kind words; keep the motivation level up.

Best wishes to all

Mark

[RAGIII]

Mark,
A great scheme and your build is extremely clean and concise! I will try to achieve the terrific fit on the panels that you have if I build another DVII!
RAGIII

[IFF1418]

Hello MArk,

You achieved a very great build. I love the colors and the decals are magnificent. You should really be proud of this one. And a very nice setup. Congratulations. So well done!

Kind regards
Patrick

[mgunns]

Hello Rick and Patrick:

Thanks for stopping by and checking out my latest DVII and the kind words and compliments.  As mentioned, it keeps the motivation levels up there. 
@Rick:  I am trying different techniques with the panels, each one I have built, this is number three, I use a slightly different approach as to the attaching of the panels.  I don't remember what sequence I did on this one though!    As mentioned, I bought the Ray Rimell book; I found it a nice companion piece to building the model, but more importantly are the photographs of the actual a/c.  I think I gleaned more from those than anything in the book, albeit he too uses different approaches to each model that I found interesting if not helpful.

[Zabu]

You almost got me with the first two pics!

Beautiful model Mark. The scheme it's very nice and the overall look it's perfect. Congrats.

Cheers. 

[dr 1 ace]

Dittos to the above, very nice work

[lcarroll]

Holy crap Mark, another! The awful Winter weather is generally bad news however in this case you are really finding the time to produce some lovely Builds. Great colours, nice detail and very appealing overall. Well done again Sir!
Cheers,
Lance

[GAJouette]

 Mark,
Outstanding beautiful project my old friend. First Class skill and Craftsmanship all the way,Well Done. Merry Christmas to You and Yours.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

[coyotemagic]

Wow, Mark!  How did you slip this one by me?  She's gorgeous.  I love the scheme.  Merry Christmas, buddy!
Cheers,
Bud