1/32 Fokker v.23 - my first scratchbuild

[RLWP]

Did you try the other method of making the tips - by gluing the sheets together and trimming?

Richard

[RAGIII]

Coming along very well! I am enjoying following along!
RAGIII

[kensar]

No, didn't try gluing the sheets together because the wingtips are not very pointed at the ends.  This seemed to be a lot easier than trying to pull the top and bottom sheets together then gluing and getting the right shape.

[RLWP]

No, didn't try gluing the sheets together because the wingtips are not very pointed at the ends.  This seemed to be a lot easier than trying to pull the top and bottom sheets together then gluing and getting the right shape.

Ahh, that's OK

I had been expecting a post from you about how hard it is to get a good wingtip using Harry Woodman's method. I usually have to fill and sand to get a reasonable appearance

You have skipped the gluing and cursing and gone straight to filling and sanding. I'm looking forward to seeing how that works out as I may have to change my method

Richard

[kensar]

I could see that problem coming with this wing, so I decided to do something different.

I have removed the top forward part of the fuse and reshaped the formers to a flatter profile.  Will be re-skinning it next.

[RLWP]

I could see that problem coming with this wing, so I decided to do something different.

Hmmm, that's disappointing. Still plenty more traps ahead...

 

Richard

[Borsos]

That's truely a masterful build here, I really love your scratchbuilt!
Best regards
Borsos

[lone modeller]

I am watching with great interest. You have made some first class wings and I am intrigued to find out how you will get on with a metal cowling.

Stephen.

[kensar]

Thanks for all the positive comments.  Hopefully others can use some of the ideas here.

Update for Feb 25

Getting more time to work on this.  It's getting interesting now with more details being fabricated.

A little cutting, a little soldering, a little filing, and you have the framework for the cockpit.


The sides are soldered.  The cross pieces are CA glued.  Didn't want to screw up the soldering on the sides by trying to solder the cross pieces in.


It even fits!


Making a seat cushion.  Rolled out some Milliput about 1.5 mm thick.  Cover with plastic food wrap.  Poke it with a toothpick.  Let it cure.


The bottom of the fuse will have monofilament stitching.





Getting on with the cockpit doohickeys.


I'm working in a roundabout fashion, jumping from one thing to another in random order.  The wings and tail surfaces still need detailing.
I'll have to start painting soon.
Sorry for the blurry pics.  I am hand holding the camera for long exposures.

[Juan]

Looking good Ken, great ideas I will be saving for future use.  Thanks and looking forward to your progress.

[Manni]

Superb scratchbuild. The trick with the seat cushion is very clever.
Bye,
Manni

[RLWP]

The sides are soldered.  The cross pieces are CA glued.  Didn't want to screw up the soldering on the sides by trying to solder the cross pieces in.

That framing is splendid. Get yourself some low melting point solder and you can solder the cross pieces in on your next build

The low melting point stuff also seems to flow better so you can get really nice joints

Richard

[kensar]

Thanks for the tip, Richard.  I also find that liquid flux is better than paste flux at promoting flow in the joints.

[RLWP]

Thanks for the tip, Richard.  I also find that liquid flux is better than paste flux at promoting flow in the joints.

Opposite for me, I use Powerflow flux from Fry.

And like many things, what works for me may not work for you

Richard

[coyotemagic]

Spectacular work, Ken!  She's shaping up beautifully!
Cheers,
Bud