Max Immelmann's Fokker E.I 13/15 scratch 1/144

[RAGIII]

The cylinder looks perfect Ondra. I am looking forward to seeing the completed engine!
RAGIII

[ondra]

Many thanks for your nice comments, Stephen and Rick!

Last night I found a bit of time for the workbench, so I continued with the engine assembly and added a few details. It is not perfect but quite good for the first try.




I also started working on details on the fuselage bottom. I would like to use a method very similar to the one I use for making ribs - I apply the masking tape and afterwards I spray several coats of surfacer. Once the tape is removed, the edges should create good guides for the stitching and for the hatch beneath the cockpit.




Cheers

Ondra

[lone modeller]

More of your micro-magic Ondra. Your skills a first class - do you suffer from eye strain? I know that I would.

Stephen

[Bughunter]

You should work together with SmallStuff, since until now they offer rotary engines in 1/72 and 1/48. May be yours will be the master for the first 1/144.
On the other hand I don't know, if there is a market. Only you are able to build the small WWI aircrafts in that small scale!

Cheers,
Frank

[ondra]

Many thanks for your nice comments!

@Stephen: no eye strain so far, but I have to make regular breaks as my hands get shaky after about 30 minutes of fiddling about with the tiny parts

@Frank: As you mention, I am not sure there actually is a market. There are WWI kits available from Valom and Sram in 1/144, there even is a D.H.2 stripdown (!) in 1/144 available from Brengun, but I saw very few kits in this scale actually built.

[gbrivio]

This is miniaturization at its best, a real wonder so far!
Cheers,
Giuseppe

[Juan]

Your work at this scale is truly inspirational.   

[RAGIII]

Ondra,
Your engine is a beauty! I am looking forward to seeing the results on the stitching and panel!
RAGIII

[ondra]

Many thanks for your nice comments, Giuseppe, Juan and Rick, they are highly appreciated!

Not much time for the workbench this weekend, so just a slight progress.

I removed the masks from the fuselage belly and after a bit of sanding the result looks acceptable.





I also added the ribs to the tailplanes:



And started adding details to the undercarriage, still a lot of work ahead on this one:



Cheers

Ondra

[lone modeller]

I would have shaky hands in 30 seconds working with those tiny parts! More magnificent modelling from a master.

Stephen.

[Juan]

I would have shaky hands in 30 seconds working with those tiny parts! More magnificent modelling from a master.

Stephen.

Not to mention going blind.  Outstanding job Ondra, never gets old looking at your workmanship.

[Bughunter]

Ondra, you add here details on your model, which sometimes are missing in bigger scales
Fantastic work!

Cheers,
Frank

[andonio64]

I follow silently, enjoying every single step! 

Antonio

[ondra]

Many thanks for following the build and leaving such generous comments, Stephen, Juan, Frank and Antonio!

Yesterday I made a bit of progress on the engine by adding the push rods, now it is ready for painting.




I also added the stitching to the fuselage, but I am not very satisfied with the result, therefore I will rework it.




Cheers

Ondra

[RAGIII]

Beyond AMAZING Ondra!
RAGIII