sandbagger Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 (edited) 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). Edited February 12, 2018 by sandbagger BiggTim, Jan_G, Sammy and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 (edited) Edited January 9, 2018 by sandbagger Bill Cross, Jan_G, dutik and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phasephantomphixer Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Wow, One SHARP RAZOR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 (edited) Gorgeous! Simply beautiful work and the presentation is a perfect match. Doesn't seem as if much of the kit was actually used. Awesome figure painting skills as well. Peter Edited January 7, 2018 by Peterpools Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly Roger Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Lovely build of my favorite WWI subject, have downloaded your build PDF and look forward to reading through it all. Thank you for taking the time to put it together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Bettencourt Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 WOW!!! That is extremely good. Thanks for sharing. Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seiran01 Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Gorgeous build of the E.V / D.VIII, thanks for posting the pics here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Dam good! Model and figure. Plus pics are great too.......Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorbenD Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Lovely job, looks really smart - great presentation/base too. Torben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Superb work, Mike! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 Hi all, Many thanks for your encouraging comments. Someone spotted I'd fitted the propeller a bit too close to the engine cowl!! Easily fixed Gigant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Yep that's a beauty Michael :clap2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Nice work! And thanks for the handy link! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Just beautiful! Really an inspiring work. Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Cross Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Excellent build (the fabric texture is amazing) and outstandingly simple yet effective display. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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