Wingnut Wings Fokker E.II/E.III Early

[uncletony]

Do you actually chamfer the edges of the fuselage halves prior to joining[?]

Yup

[Jamo]

Your detailed step by step guide is perfect Chris. Thanks for taking the time to photograph and explain each stage in the process.

I managed to find for you a monoplane image that features Ernst Udet on it:



(Lessing were a cigarette manufacturer that used Udet's name)

A truly excellent build 

Cheers
James

[BigBlue]

Thanks again, Bo.

James, thanks for the comments, and thank you very much for the poster!  I love it!  I have been admiring the D.VII posters you've been sharing, so it gave me a big smile when I saw this one.  Much appreciated.

[BigBlue]

Need a quick sanity check, please:

I think there is an error in the Wingnut instructions (gasp).  If I am not mistaken, scheme E (105/15) is equipped with the Garuda propellor, and is finished with decal 40:



However, it appears to me that decal 40 is meant for the Germania prop, and that 41 is in fact the Garuda marking:



The accompanying photo of 105/15 does appear to show the Garuda propeller, and the other Garuda scheme, "D", does call for decal number 41. 

Assuming I'm not crazy (based only on this limited data point....), this is a heads up to anyone planning to build this scheme.  Unfortunately, I blindly applied the called for decal before my realization, so will need to remove it if I am correct.  I don't want to make a mess of things if for some reason I am mistaken.

Thanks,

Chris

[uncletony]

You are not crazy-- but remember to check the WNW site for corrections to the instructions

[BigBlue]

Once again, thanks Bo.  Did you mean the place on the WnW site where they specifically mention this correction?

Nothing to see here... move along.

[Alexis]

Very nice job on the effect with the wings !



Terri

[hiddeous1973]

The corrections for this one are on the wingnut site. Check the the page for the EII/EIII early and click on the hints and tips link. Most planes have some corrections... WNW at least admit when they make a (small) mistake in the instructions

[BigBlue]

Thanks, H. 

I did see the update (after a gentle pointing in that direction) and was able to remove the incorrect decal without too much difficulty.  Lesson learned: check the tips page on the website prior to construction.

Chris

[BigBlue]

Terri, thank you for your nice comments.

Quick update:

I have applied all the decals to the fuselage and wings.



As the pictures show, there is a small seam on the upper corners where the side and top decals meet with which I need to deal.  After that, I plan to add some additional weathering using oils before knocking the gloss coat back.  Rigging approaches.

Chris

[radio]

Lovely and great work and paint Chris.
Martin

[mgunns]

Hello Chris:

You are making progress on it.  Looks good from here.  Can't wait to see you put the finishing touches on it.  You are now on to the fun stuff.  The rigging.

Best

Mark

[Alexis]

Two big thumbs up !




Terri

[RAGIII]

In a word, BEAUTIFUL!
RAGIII

[stefanbuss]

Chris,

how are you going to deal with that decal related seam? Cutting away happily? Applying copious amounts of Mr. whatever?
Tell me, please!

Stefan

One question, though: The photos of the wings (the ones with the Eisernen Kreuze allready applied) show some kind of green colour, instead of the grey tones you had applied? How does that come?