kkarlsen Posted December 24, 2018 Posted December 24, 2018 Hi Guy's Just want to share my latest project with you all. It's been on the Bench for a while but now I'm pretty sure I've put the 'worst' behind me... A 'skeletal' Fokker Dr. I. I've used Aviattic's rudder and wire wheels from Part's photo etch, the rest is scartched... The wings are also coming along nicely... Cheers: Kent 13
kkarlsen Posted December 24, 2018 Author Posted December 24, 2018 On 12/24/2018 at 3:26 PM, Jeff said: Kent, which kit is this?? Expand Not really a kit Jeff, I'm using the Roden kit as a guide and I will be using a few parts along the way. The rudder is from Aviattic, the wire wheels from Part and the turnbuckles from RB Productions the rest is scratched from styrene profiles. The wing spars have been made as silicone molds and cast in resin... Cheers: Kent 4
Jeff Posted December 24, 2018 Posted December 24, 2018 Kent, coming from you I should have known it was probably scratched, I've followed your builds for a LONG time and this is nothing short of phenomenal..... I will be watching this closely, I love what you can do, and maybe along the way I just might learn something I could actually do myself...... beautiful work as usual.... 3
DocRob Posted December 24, 2018 Posted December 24, 2018 Popcorn time, I love your project Kent. Some month ago I thought about something similar but shied back because I questioned my ability and stored the idea in a very remote area of my brain. Cheers Rob 5
Martinnfb Posted December 25, 2018 Posted December 25, 2018 Holy smoking Jozef, this is hardcore. I'll be lurking in the background Cheers M. 4
kkarlsen Posted December 25, 2018 Author Posted December 25, 2018 On 12/24/2018 at 7:09 PM, DocRob said: Popcorn time, I love your project Kent. Some month ago I thought about something similar but shied back because I questioned my ability and stored the idea in a very remote area of my brain. Cheers Rob Expand Thank you Rob. I think most modellers are dreaming of doing something like this, I know I have, and for many years too. I knew it would be difficult and the project has brought me to the farthest corners of my skills, even to the point of giving up on the rigging of the fuselage, only to be 'saved' by the turnbuckles from Radu... Cheers: Kent 5
Wingco57 Posted December 27, 2018 Posted December 27, 2018 On 12/25/2018 at 10:00 AM, kkarlsen said: Thank you Rob. I think most modellers are dreaming of doing something like this, I know I have, and for many years too. I knew it would be difficult and the project has brought me to the farthest corners of my skills, even to the point of giving up on the rigging of the fuselage, only to be 'saved' by the turnbuckles from Radu... Cheers: Kent Expand Indeed, so have I and after several attempts WNW decides to step in...... Oh well. Really enjoying your Fokker Kent. Cees 4
DocRob Posted December 27, 2018 Posted December 27, 2018 For the not so gifted ones there is an alternative, but it is no match to yours Kent, by far. https://www.artesanialatina.net/en/heritage-collection/57262-wooden-model-fokker-dr-i-red-baron-airplane.html Cheers Rob 3
kkarlsen Posted December 27, 2018 Author Posted December 27, 2018 On 12/27/2018 at 7:10 AM, Wingco57 said: Indeed, so have I and after several attempts WNW decides to step in...... Oh well. Really enjoying your Fokker Kent. Cees Expand Better hurry up before WNW realizes what I'm up to... Kent 2
Peterpools Posted December 28, 2018 Posted December 28, 2018 Keent Brilliant work: the fuselage looks fantastic and in a diorama, you would have no idea it isn't the real deal. Keep 'em comin Peter 4
kkarlsen Posted January 14, 2019 Author Posted January 14, 2019 It's time for a little update. Been working on the wings on an off, trying to get an acceptable finish before painting. So I'm starting to add some wood grain to the spars and ribs, keeping it light. I intend to use Uschi von der Rosten veneer decals for the leading edges of the wings... Cheers: Kent 7
Peterpools Posted January 20, 2019 Posted January 20, 2019 Kent Incredible work my friend - just brilliant. Keep 'em comin Peter 2 1
Ryan Posted January 21, 2019 Posted January 21, 2019 Someday I’d like to try this too. The only way I have even considered WWI models is the ability to rig with EZ Line! Ryan PS no turnbuckles for me either, just simulate with paint. 3
kkarlsen Posted March 14, 2019 Author Posted March 14, 2019 Working on the Oberursel engine... Different stages of the engine build/detailing.. Added spark plugs and cables + scratched lifter arms... Cheers: Kent 8
kkarlsen Posted March 28, 2019 Author Posted March 28, 2019 Some progress on the little 'Fokker'... Oberursel engine ready for installation Some of the instruments are done. Parts are beginning to come together. Thanks for looking: Kent 5
kkarlsen Posted March 31, 2019 Author Posted March 31, 2019 Wood grain on the wings are done... The control cables are fitted for the ailerons. Cheers: Kent 3
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