sandbagger Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 Hi all, I thought you might like to see my 18th 1:32 scale build - the German Fokker D.VII fighter. The major airframe components are 3D printed from the ‘Shapeways’ web site. The airframe structural components were designed by ‘Aviattic’ and engine parts by ‘Bob Monroe’. Other components for the model were ‘donated’ from the ‘Wingnut Wing’ kit of the Fokker D.VII (OAW built) (Kit No: 32030). This model, with associated figures, will eventually be part of a dual Fokker D.VII display. I know I don't often reply to your generous comments, but rest assured they are very much appreciated, Mike The basic list of modifications and additions to the model are as follows: ‘Taurus Models’ engine intake manifold lock rings (3211), ‘Taurus Models’ engine fuel priming cups (3219), ‘Taurus Models’ engine complete timing gear - conical valve springs (3209), ‘Eduard’ Swordfish hinge and panel set (32204), ‘RB Productions’ British wire terminals (RB-P32013). Spark plugs. Cylinder fuel primers. Valve springs. Ignition lead support tubes. Gun synchronization mechanism. Ignition leads. Oil reservoir sight glass. Hydraulic pipes. Intake manifold lock rings. Sump oil tube. ‘Flugzeugwerke’ (Bob Monroe) (printed by ‘Shapeways’) Mercedes D.III Oil Pump, Mercedes D.IIIa Cylinders (hollow), Mercedes D.IIIa Crankcase and engine block, German Aircraft Magnetos, Mercedes Cylinder clamps, ‘Aviattic’ (printed by ‘Shapeways’) Rear fuselage frame. Tail plane. Rudder. Elevator. Ailerons. Fin. Upper wing (3 sections) (scratch bracing tapes, leading edge ‘saw tooth’ fairings). Lower wing (two sections) (scratch bracing tapes, leading edge ‘saw tooth’ fairings). Tail skid (with scratch made suspension cables and springs). Wings leading edge ‘stacking pads’. Rear fuselage decking panel. Cockpit padded surround. ‘Aviattic’ Fokker seat. Undercarriage assembly – scratch built including brass struts. Fuel, oil and coolant pipes, Engine controls – throttle, magneto, alternator, spark advance, hand throttle. ‘REXx exhaust. ‘Proper Plane’ Heine propeller (wood). ‘GasPatch’ Spandau machine guns. Gun installations. Cockpit control cables – rudder, ailerons and elevator. Cockpit cross bracing lines. Gun firing cables. Gun synchronization mechanism. Engine controls. Instrument leads/cables. Fuel pressure pump pipe. Seat harness. Rigging points. External flight control lines. ‘Steve Robson’ handmade wheels and tyres. Photo-etch radiator. Radiator shutter and control cable/pulley. All internal cross bracing cables. Aileron control cables with associated pulleys. As usual I've created a downloadable build log in Adobe PDF format, for those who might want to refer to it for reference or build details. It contains full step by step descriptions of the model build, its modifications/changes and is also supported with illustrations and photographs. If viewed in Adobe Reader, each build log has book marked chapters/headings for easier navigation through the log. My model website has the gallery page, so to view any model, go to the gallery and select it. If it has a PDF build log, it will be available to download using the 'PDF' icon on that models photo's page. For any photograph, just click the photo to enlarge or reduce the viewing size. http://igavh2.xara.hosting 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 Stunning work Mike, your Fokker is a piece of art and it was a pleasure to follow. The depth of detail is breathtaking and there are lots of points for the eyes to discover. By all that detail work you at least skipped working with Lozenge decals a lot . Cheers Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 Truly outstanding work ! And a real lesson in miniature engineering : just my kind of modelling . Hubert 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 I'm just a pretender, this guy is the real deal. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Absolute masterpiece. No words are needed, trying to catch my breath Thank you for sharing. Cheers Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted June 11, 2019 Administrators Share Posted June 11, 2019 Let’s have a “Stomp all over our models” party! This is true art in the purest sense. Stunning, superb, spectacular! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted June 11, 2019 Author Share Posted June 11, 2019 Thanks everyone - your too kind, Mike 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Your very talented. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikester Posted June 12, 2019 Members Share Posted June 12, 2019 Stunning! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolboxx Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Superb build, great skills amazing detail. A museum build. Thank you for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeg Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 An absolute stunning piece of art, I still hold my breath!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted June 26, 2019 Author Share Posted June 26, 2019 Hi all, Not a great shot but here's the two models on their bases, Mike 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fidd88 Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Just beautiful work. Thanks for sharing it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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