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 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 Staggeringly Beautiful....................... the attention to detail is beyond reproach........................ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 I put my stuff together with clag. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 BRAVO!! Awesome undertaking and skillfully accomplished. I have often wondered why Hasegawa never added the D.VII to their line of skeletal kits. Fantastic work sir! Barry 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dog Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Amazing ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted November 30, 2019 Administrators Share Posted November 30, 2019 Wow 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggtim Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Simply incredible!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikester Posted December 24, 2019 Members Share Posted December 24, 2019 Just amazing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggtim Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 That is one the most incredible things I have ever seen!! I bet with all of that additional stuff, it probably cost about 1000 bucks by the time you were done!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted January 7, 2020 Author Share Posted January 7, 2020 Hi Tim, I'd reckon on around 500 (GBP) or more - around 650-700 (USD). Not a model to drop accidentally!! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share Posted January 16, 2020 Hi all, Many thanks for your kind comments, Mike 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggtim Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 On 1/7/2020 at 9:25 AM, sandbagger said: Hi Tim, I'd reckon on around 500 (GBP) or more - around 650-700 (USD). Not a model to drop accidentally!! Mike Ouch!!!! But way cool..... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 I think Ernie has a couple of them 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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