Hello guys,
this is the second project I'm working simultaniously - the WnW's Fokker EIV.
The idea of the build came from a photo of Max Immelman standing next to Prince Boris III (later Tzar) and I willtry to add 2 figures representing them.
The build is OoB with the exception of HGW seatbelts and gaspatch turnbuckles. Little to no detailing will be done as I really want to build something fast, with no hastle and for the fun of it. I was thinking of getting the Taurus models engine, but decided that it requires more from the build that I'm ready to put into it at the moment. Probably my next Eindecker will have the better engine and additional detailing and more aftermarket but the not this one, the aim here is pure recreational building with no intention the end result to be displayed at model shows.
While keeping in mind the things I said above, this is in no way a build that will be screwed! I will do my best to achieve an OK result, I just won't put 8 months into the build, but more like 2 and a half!
Special thanks to Des, Bertl, Bo Monroe and all of YOU guys and gals (hopefully) for the great tips and tricks that you sharing in your build logs!
So then Bertl started working on his Fokker and I decided that showing my work, while he shows his masterwork is just.... well ... a bit embarasing. At the end thou I decided to open the build log here - embarassing or not :-P So don't expect wonders, but be ready to show me the flaws and to give advice and constructive criticism!
Already most of the work is done, engine, metal cowling, wings and body, most of the undercarriage is also done. I plan to have the undercarriage glued by the end of this week and start rigging the next one. At the end I paln to carve the propeller from wood. If this doesn't work, then I'm going to paint the one supplied with the kit.
The hardest thing so far was the engine and specifically gluing the halves without the tiny edge where the halves meet, and I totally failed there! This issue alone is enough to get the Taurus engine, gluing the halves perfectl without a trace of the joint is very hard and for my level of skill totally impossible.
The rest of the kit is the usual WnW quality and easy of assembly.
Now the WiP pictures:
