sandbagger Posted March 14, 2019 Author Share Posted March 14, 2019 Hi all, Apart from final weathering, the fuselage front end is done, Mike 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted March 18, 2019 Author Share Posted March 18, 2019 Hi all, The rigging used is 0.08 mm 'Stroft' and 0.12 mm 'Steelon' mono-filament (fishing line). The pre-rigging is done for the rudder, elevator, ailerons and undercarriage cross bracing. Mike 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Wow. Nice work....harv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolboxx Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Yes great work home stretch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Impressive! Is the lozenge the kit decals? Gaz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 Thanks. Gaz: I didn't use the Cartograf decals supplied in the kit but instead used decals from 'Aviattic' - the linen effect lozenge range for the Fokker D.VII. Are you into Napoleonics as I think they are Prussians in your signature picture? Mike 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 9 hours ago, sandbagger said: Are you into Napoleonics as I think they are Prussians in your signature picture? Mike Mike, I'm into Napoleonics in a big way, short of actually building miniatures... though I have been contemplating 200MM scale figurines for some time. I've pretty much read through as much of it as I could find over the years. Gaz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 Hi all, The pre-rigging is done now so it's time to fit the upper wing, Mike Hi Gaz, I thought so. I used to model 54 mm Napoleonic figures from 'Historex'. I built quite a few dioramas but only have these two left now, 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Two very nice displays, Mike! Kinda makes me want to dive in... but i have so many models to build...lol. Your rigging looks great! I really need to open one of my WWI kits up and get cracking. Gaz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share Posted March 20, 2019 Yes I know the feeling - so many models and so little time!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted March 21, 2019 Author Share Posted March 21, 2019 Hi all, Using 'Flory' fine clay wash for weathering. Just like the 'Karate Kid' - wash ON ---------- Mike 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted March 21, 2019 Author Share Posted March 21, 2019 Hi all, And Wipe Off, Mike 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Wow.......harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 What Harv said ..l Hubert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Looks great, at least after wiping the wash away from the unwanted areas. Ugly, whoosh, great , love that metamorphosis. Your weathering and wear look spot on. Cheers Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 I agree !!......harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolboxx Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Wow it's like a magic trick very nice... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 Hi all, The photographer and his camera are done. I still have the other figure to paint yet, Mike 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolboxx Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Great work Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Splendid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 Hi all, The twin aileron control cables (with turnbuckles) that are routed from the cockpit and fuselage to the underside of the upper wing (both sides) are done. Also the engine exhaust and propeller are now fitted, Mike 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted March 28, 2019 Author Share Posted March 28, 2019 Hi all, Anthony Fokker completed. Just the tyres and wheels to do and this one is done, Mike 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Great work, can't wait to see the result. Cheers Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted March 29, 2019 Administrators Share Posted March 29, 2019 On 2/28/2019 at 3:35 AM, sandbagger said: This engine is the test bed for the second Fokker D.VII and will be more or less covered by the forward fuselage panels. The next engine will be visible when I build the second aircraft, which will have the internal structure and engine etc totally exposed I know it seems senseless to cover the detail on this engine, but at least I know it's there, Mike It never ceases to amaze me how far these big Mercs were ahead of their time. So many of the design of these engines were considered "cutting edge" technology in the 1950s. Each time I build one of these models, I shake my head in amazement. Stunning work as usual, Mike' It gives me an idea as well. I have the Shapeways Fokker D.ll wing warper skeleton, and didn't Classic Airframes or Rodent just come out with a D.ll wing warper as well? Hmmmm... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted March 30, 2019 Author Share Posted March 30, 2019 Hi 'Clunk', Careful, you could be joining me on that slippery road to mayhem Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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