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Offline Des

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Re: 1:32 WNW Fokker E.III (or perhaps E.II)
« Reply #165 on: December 23, 2012, 10:59:25 AM »
You are moving along very nicely Kevin, the fuselage decals look great. 

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Offline Fokker boy

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Re: 1:32 WNW Fokker E.III (or perhaps E.II)
« Reply #166 on: December 24, 2012, 07:45:59 AM »
Quote from: Des on December 23, 2012, 10:59:25 AM
You are moving along very nicely Kevin, the fuselage decals look great. 

Des.

Thanks Des. In retrospect, I wish I'd painted the fuselage stripes though. Fortunately, I have already determined that there are so many mistakes I've made, that the model won't be going to our invitational in September, so I'll just finish slamming it together, and move on. It seems the excellent engineering and close fit of the parts as designed, have actually worked against me, something I'll be keeping in mind when I begin my D.VII.
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Re: 1:32 WNW Fokker E.III (or perhaps E.II)
« Reply #167 on: December 24, 2012, 07:53:13 AM »
One thing I failed to mention, one of the large cross decals (fortunately on the bottom of wing), wrinkled all to heck, and I simply cannot repair it. Not real sure what happened, but of the four, one just refused to cooperate. All the rest went down tight, no real problems at all.
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Re: 1:32 WNW Fokker E.III (or perhaps E.II)
« Reply #168 on: December 25, 2012, 02:18:53 PM »
yea man dont you hate that. once in a while a decal just gives you the finger. alot of times i soak it with water and am able to make it work but once in a while it sticks fast and wont budge with a wrinkle or folded corner. what can you do? you fokker looks pretty nice so for man keep up the great work.

the one thing that is not up to par on this release(imho) is the rigging guide. i mean wtf, good thing i know how its supp to look becuz that jumble on the rigging page is litt help. they shoulve made the lines diff colors so people who havent done an einnie can see how they lay.
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Re: 1:32 WNW Fokker E.III (or perhaps E.II)
« Reply #169 on: December 25, 2012, 06:47:27 PM »
Quote from: ALBATROS1234 on December 25, 2012, 02:18:53 PM

the one thing that is not up to par on this release(imho) is the rigging guide. i mean wtf, good thing i know how its supp to look becuz that jumble on the rigging page is litt help. they shoulve made the lines diff colors so people who havent done an einnie can see how they lay.
Do I sense a little frustration in this post....? But I know what you mean, I'm at THAT point with mine but the DVII arrived and everything else went on hold.

Sympatheticaly Keith

FB. Handle the DVII with care its an unforgiving beast. Misalignments in the tub build will bite you in the bum later. Also consider re-inforcing the seam  where the fuselage meets the front if you arent using the later type cowlings. Why WNW couldnt supply 2 different fuselages and not this botch I can only put down to production cost.

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Re: 1:32 WNW Fokker E.III (or perhaps E.II)
« Reply #170 on: December 25, 2012, 07:17:04 PM »
G'day, Kevin.

It's a pity about that cross, mate.  Everything else is looking very good indeed.  I only got the duellists version, or I'd send you a spare.  Perhaps one of the other lads may have a spare for you?

I haven't looked too closely at the Eindekker rigging.  But that confusion of blue lines does make it look like it's been woven by a spider on a bad acid trip, doesn't it?

Cheers.

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Re: 1:32 WNW Fokker E.III (or perhaps E.II)
« Reply #171 on: December 26, 2012, 05:23:29 AM »
Quote from: Dal Gavan on December 25, 2012, 07:17:04 PM
G'day, Kevin.

It's a pity about that cross, mate.  Everything else is looking very good indeed.  I only got the duellists version, or I'd send you a spare.  Perhaps one of the other lads may have a spare for you?

I haven't looked too closely at the Eindekker rigging.  But that confusion of blue lines does make it look like it's been woven by a spider on a bad acid trip, doesn't it?

Cheers.

Yep, I'm not real sure I understand it either, but I'll try to make the best of it.

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Re: 1:32 WNW Fokker E.III (or perhaps E.II)
« Reply #172 on: December 26, 2012, 08:27:01 AM »
Scroll through eduard's website for eindecker kits, you can often download their instructions including rigging guides.  Combining theirs with that from WNW may help?  Alternatively check out the build logs and the pics on the WNW site.  I had enought bother when I did my Eduard E.III weekend edition, but found out eventually.  It is difficult to describe in words though...
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Re: 1:32 WNW Fokker E.III (or perhaps E.II)
« Reply #173 on: December 27, 2012, 07:12:22 AM »
Quote from: Ian from Doncaster on December 26, 2012, 08:27:01 AM
Scroll through eduard's website for eindecker kits, you can often download their instructions including rigging guides.  Combining theirs with that from WNW may help?  Alternatively check out the build logs and the pics on the WNW site.  I had enought bother when I did my Eduard E.III weekend edition, but found out eventually.  It is difficult to describe in words though...

Not a bad idea, I may have to look into that.
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Re: 1:32 WNW Fokker E.III (or perhaps E.II)
« Reply #174 on: December 27, 2012, 04:16:05 PM »
I am about to rig my Eindekker and I too am bloody confused!
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Re: 1:32 WNW Fokker E.III (or perhaps E.II)
« Reply #175 on: January 16, 2013, 06:39:54 AM »
Quote from: Tony Haycock on December 27, 2012, 04:16:05 PM
I am about to rig my Eindekker and I too am bloody confused!

Temporarily, I've just lost interest all together, but intend to resume work and finish within the next month or so.
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Re: 1:32 WNW Fokker E.III (or perhaps E.II)
« Reply #176 on: January 16, 2013, 09:08:51 AM »
  Kevin,
Looking forward to the return my old friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Re: 1:32 WNW Fokker E.III (or perhaps E.II)
« Reply #177 on: January 16, 2013, 01:16:11 PM »
Quote from: GAJouette on January 16, 2013, 09:08:51 AM
Kevin,
Looking forward to the return my old friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

As am I ;)

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Re: 1:32 WNW Fokker E.III (or perhaps E.II)
« Reply #178 on: January 17, 2013, 09:43:30 AM »
Thanks fellas. I may resume work tomorrow night. Trying to get myself worked up for a trip to the dungeon.
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Re: 1:32 WNW Fokker E.III (or perhaps E.II)
« Reply #179 on: January 17, 2013, 10:16:49 AM »
Hey Guys, I don't have the kit yet. I might have a little help on the rigging though. 

How about picking up some multicolor fine tip high lighter pens? You could lay a ruler on the rigging diagram and trace each set of wire with a different color pen. It may help sort the spider's web a little.
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