sandbagger Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Hi all, I thought you might like to see my latest 1:32 scale model (my 12th), which is the Fokker E.V flown by Hans Goerth whilst serving with MJF III in 1918. The model is the fairly recent release from MicroMir and although updated by them, still leaves a lot of corrections and modifications by the modeller to bring the end result up to standard. During this build I replaced the kit supplied cockpit side frames, pilot seat support frame, pilot step, ground crew grab handles, undercarriage struts and wing support struts with scratch built versions, made from Brass micro-tube and solid rod. The wing support struts and the undercarriage struts were made with an aerofoil section and reinforced internally with solid brass rod. They were fitted to the model without using the ‘Pheon’ supplied jig that came as part of their decal set. The engine was replaced by the ‘Roden’ version and the two machine guns by ‘Gaspatch’ equivalents, whose turnbuckles were also used. The lozenge 'fabric' decals were from 'Aviattic'. The display base includes a figure from ‘Copper State Models'. The access panel wingnuts and Fokker style fasteners were from 'Taurus Models'. As usual I have compiled a comprehensive build log in Adobe PDF format. It includes step by step build details, supported by colour photographs and also covers the kit corrections and modifications as well some information on the pilot and aircraft. It can be viewed and/or downloaded from the linked Fokker E.V images here: http://igavh2.xara.hosting/index.htm My next model will be the Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup (RFC version). 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 The extra work payed off, very nice result and a nice paint- (decal-) Job with beautiful contrast and a nice worn look. Cheers Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolboxx Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Excellent paint and decal work, really like the weathering too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 Many thanks for your encouraging comments. Someone spotted I'd fitted the propeller a bit too close to the engine cowl!! Easily fixed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Wow, that Lozenge fabric looks fantastic. Very nice build and judging by your other models you are really into WWI. Cheers Cees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted January 10, 2018 Author Share Posted January 10, 2018 Yes WW1 aircraft are my thing - after serving in the Royal Air Force for 27 years I'd had enough of the 'twin fan, two man, all aluminum pursuit ships' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikester Posted January 12, 2018 Members Share Posted January 12, 2018 Gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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