karimb Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 (edited) Hey everyone, in the ongoing process of relinking the photos of my past threads, i have updated this one with some of the old and a complete new set of photos i have taken not long ago using the DSLR and the lightbox! Below the original thread. Karim -------------------------------------------------------------- Hey guys! For some reason when i had finished writing the 'post new topic' it all disappeared so here we go again! I present to you wingnut wings's Fokker DVII/F finished in Gotthard Sachsenberg's beautiful yellowbird scheme... This is only my second great war build after the Albatros and im just loving every moment of it, so much so, that the wingnut wings stash has grown to 18 kits since september. I just find the aircraft, era, colorful schemes, and men that flew them so interesting... The research involved and the reading are also a big point of interest to me. I'll give you a quick resume on the gentleman first: Gotthard Sachsenberg initially started out as a sea cadet in 1913, and when the war broke out he got transferred and assigned as an observer on two seater with MFA2. He then underwent pilot training and started flying Eindeckers with the same division. When MFA2 got changed to Marine feld jasta 1 (MFJ1) Sachsenberg became commander of the unit. He scored his first aerial victory in May 1917, and went on to score another 30 victories until the armistice. He survived both world war one and world war two and died in 1961 ( summary drawn up from my sources which are hopefully correct ) Well, now that we have introduced the pilot let's introduce the kit. Being only my second wingnut wings kit after the Albatros, i found this kit to be a bit trickier to build. Tolerances are much smaller for things to fit correctly in place and the internal flight control rigging is quite challenging. Another aspect of the build that was quite challenging was that this scheme required alot of decaling, and i used multiple producers of decals for different areas and that meant that i each type reacted differently to different setting solutions in order to conform well. To be honest, there isn't any real catches on this kit that an average modeler cannot overcome, you just need patience... I completely plumbed the engine following reference pictures i had at hand. I added all the wiring in the cockpit for the instruments and the gun synchros. I made the spark plugs by sliding 0.3 wiring into 0.5 OD albion tubing and cut them to length and put them where the spark plugs should be. I also tried something new for the ignition wiring. I noticed in all the photos that the end of the ignition wiring had a sort of terminal that looks flat and sits on top of the spark plug. To do this i braided two 0.1 wires to give it the braided look and then inserted that into a short cut of brass tubing. I then used flat smooth long nose pliers to flatten the end of the terminal and drilled a 0.3 whole into the flat part of the brass, et voila! looks just like the references, and it sits well in place on the spark plug. for the ignition harness tube i used brass tubing that i cross drilled and painted in a salmon color. The magnetos also got their share of wiring which was bundled and inserted into the tube. I added the front plumbing and also a couple of pipes. The connectors i used are actually electrical wire sheathing. I also added to the engine frame some sort of canister that connects to the engine and then has a tube that goes back towards the firewall (I couldnt manage even with all the digging to find out what it was so if anybody knows please let me know!). The engine case got the salt chipping treatment on top of gray that had been polished with UVDR chrome pigments (a first for me and i must say i am very happy with the UVDR metallic pigments!). Trying to get the yellow paint not to look uniform was also a challenge that was overcome with preshading, postshading and mottling different yellows during the painting process (instructions call out for flat yellow but i didnt really like how it looked so i made my own mix by adding a couple of drops of orange to the mix). For the 4 color lozenges i use Aviattic products and i must say they are wonderful. I use their product line every chance i get... I also selectively used HGW's superset for the build and Gaspatch's resin LMG 08/15 Spandaus. Those are little gems, and to be honest i still havent figured out if they are cast or 3d printed but they are so darn clean and sharp i would recommend you try them out... Well that pretty much what i can remember, i am sorry if i have forgotten any little details, please do ask me if you have any specific questions! A quick factoid of the build: HGW Superset for the Fokker DVII Gaspatch Spandaus Gaspacth turnbuckles 1/32 Bob's buckles ( eyelets and tubing). Thanks Bob! Aviattic 4 color lozenges for the wings. Thanks Richard! Wingnut wings Fokker DVII/F kit AK chipping fluid Tamiya acrylics for the painting AK clearcoat for the decaling, ultra matt coat for the interior Sating coat is a mix of tamiya flat clear and clear thinned with mr levelling thinner Metallics by Mr metal color and metallic pigments by Uschi VanDerRosten Oils are a mix of WN and Abteilung for the filters, the woodwork and the prop AK pinwashes and weathering effects for the engine Florymodels clay wash Microsol, Microset and Walther's Solvaset were used Ez Line and modelkasten rigging line AK pigments References were Squadron/signal publications Fokker DVII in action, the wnw manual (a source in itself) and the internet If i am not mistaken this should be the majority of the products used. Again, since my memory isn't what it used to be when i was 20 years old, please do ask me if you have any specific questions regarding any of the products or parts of the build... I hope you guys like her! She's sitting in my display cabinet, right in the middle, and i have just started putting together my references for a DFW CV build that should start tomorrow As always comments and critiques are always welcome Gang, until next time, Stay safe and happy modeling! your buddy, Karim! NB: This thread is going to be picture heavy. you have been warned! Below two photos of the cockpit during work in progress! https://photos.smugmug.com/Scale-model-Gallery/132-WW1-Aircraft/WNW-Fokker-DVII/i-GwFtsvv/0/72ab5a09/XL/FullSizeRender%2045-XL.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/Scale-model-Gallery/132-WW1-Aircraft/WNW-Fokker-DVII/i-4bhBgc3/0/09e1592e/XL/FullSizeRender%2046-XL.jpg Edited August 30, 2017 by karimb Zero77 and Uncarina 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Geezzz buddy I thought you were GOING to start this!! Love it. The color is fantastic.....Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Absolutely fantastic Karim, I like the dirt and grime. Just lovely. Thanks for sharing. Cheers Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karimb Posted December 5, 2016 Author Share Posted December 5, 2016 Geezzz buddy I thought you were GOING to start this!! Love it. The color is fantastic.....Harv Harv my friend... thanks for such kind comments! I have noticed when it comes to this scheme it's either you love it or completely the other end of the spectrum. i am glad you share my opinion that the yellow is quite catchy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Looks great. I have two of the WNW D.VII's to get at one of these days, and I hope mine turn out as nice as this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karimb Posted December 5, 2016 Author Share Posted December 5, 2016 Absolutely fantastic Karim, I like the dirt and grime. Just lovely. Thanks for sharing. Cheers Martin Marting buddy! Thanks for leaving a word. i am glad you like it...quite a challenging build but very rewarding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly Roger Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Jaw dropping work... How did you paint that exhaust, very realistic. I think this is the finest WNW Fokker D.VII I have ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0t0rdr1ver Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Outstanding work Karim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Bellis Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Absolutely gorgeous! D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 (edited) Your builds get better and better. I can't believe it! And good photographs, too (which makes it possible for us to appreciate it even more)! Edited December 6, 2016 by Shaka HI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 An utterly fantastic build, Karim! You're fast becoming one of my favourite modellers, and this build continues your superb output. May I publish it on the website? Kev Shaka HI, KUROK and Uncarina 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero77 Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Oh my God !!!! That's crazy ! I cant see anything that is not damn good. But those exhaust pipes are totally amazing !!!! I think it's your most impressive model so far. And you work so fast ! It seems to me that you finished the Albatros only a few days ago ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Boillot Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Absolutely gorgeous Karim ! Everything in this build is top notch. And the scheme is so eye catching Hubert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Buddee Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Beautifully built and weathered Karim. I absolutely love these WnWs kits and your Fokker DVII is superbly done! While I understand that this is a Fokker built aircraft I always thought the DVII F was BMW powered? Cheers, Wolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggTim Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Karimb, In a forum where the best modelers in the world are well represented, you are, without a doubt, second to none. The quality of this, and every one of your builds, is simply mind-blowing and truly inspiring!! Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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