1:32nd scale Fokker D.II

[geedubelyer]

Tremendous attention to detail Mike. 

 

The fidelity you achieve in this scale is remarkable. 

[sandbagger]

Hi all,
Two of the six wing warp control lines were attached to the base of the rear interplane struts on the lower wings.
The two control lines were routed between the lower wings through twin pulleys, mounted on a support frame in front of the cockpit.

Mono-filament lone of 0.08 mm diameter and routed through 0.2 mm diameter holes above the pulleys.
'GasPatch' 1:48th One End turnbuckles fitted with 0.4 mm diameter blackened brass tube.

 

Mike 

Edited March 29, 2021 by sandbagger

[sandbagger]

Hi all,
I've finished pre-rigging stage now.
Thirty two lines with 'GasPatch' One End type turnbuckles and two with double ended Type C turnbuckles.
Also the Rudder and Elevators have their control lines fitted.
Tube used is blackened 0.5 mm and 0.4 mm diameter with 0.12 or 0.08 mm diameter mono-filament.
Now all I have to do is fit the anchor points to their various locations and the ten struts and upper wing can be fitted,

Mike

 

 

[sandbagger]

Hi all,
In preparation for fitting the upper wing onto the ten struts, I've pre-rigged those wires that would be difficult to attach with the upper wing attached.
The remaining rigging can be attached afterwards and these will be:

Wing warping reaction wires with their pulley support frame
Forward flying wires
Drift wires
Landing gear bracing
Rudder and elevator control cables.

 

The pre-rigging is 0.08 mm diameter mono-filament passed through the 'eye' of the turnbuckle, then a blackened 0.5 mm diameter tube and finally the fitted 'GasPatch' 1:48th scale anchor point.
Then both ends of the 0.08 mm line are looped back and through the 0.5 mm tube.
Both ends are pulled to draw the tube between the 'eye' of the anchor point and the turnbuckle.
Thin CA adhesive is applied to one end only of the tube and the residual 0.08 mm line tags cut away.
This method allows the rigged line to move freely and self-align and the anchor points are stronger than using twisted copper wire.

 

Now to fit that upper wing,

 

Mike

 

 

 

[geedubelyer]

Hi Mike, exemplary work as usual. 

 

although your photography is first rate it's a little difficult to see how you integrate the Gaspatch turnbuckles into the line. It appears as though you thread your line through the tube then loop it through the tiny eyelet in the end of the 3D printed turnbuckle then miraculously pass it back into the tube and adhere it some way? 

 

That must take enormous patience not to mention a very steady hand? Also, how do you tension the whole line between struts please? 

 

Brilliant modelling, keep it up. 

[Landrotten Highlander]

1 hour ago, geedubelyer said:

Hi Mike, exemplary work as usual. 

 

although your photography is first rate it's a little difficult to see how you integrate the Gaspatch turnbuckles into the line. It appears as though you thread your line through the tube then loop it through the tiny eyelet in the end of the 3D printed turnbuckle then miraculously pass it back into the tube and adhere it some way? 

 

That must take enormous patience not to mention a very steady hand? Also, how do you tension the whole line between struts please? 

 

Brilliant modelling, keep it up. 

copy that.  Enquiring minds want to know...

[europapete]

If you go onto Mikes' website, he has full PDF's of most of his builds that go into far greater detail than here. This thread is basically just a summary of the extra work he puts into his models. Check it out, but be warned, you will be there all day! Regards, Pete in RI

[sandbagger]

Hi all,
Being a wing warper as opposed to an aileron controlled aircraft, the rigging of the wing required more than usual.
A combination of flying wires, landing wires, drift wires, cross bracing wire, wing warp control cables and wing warp reaction cables.
The turnbuckles still need to be painted though.

 

Now onto the landing gear, rudder and elevators,

 

Mike

 

 

 

 

[sandbagger]

Hi all,
Just a quick update.
The landing gear is finished using 0.12 mm diameter mono-filament, 0.4 mm and 0.5 mm diameter blackened tube and the 'bungee' suspension (not represented in the kit) is 'EZ' stetch line washed with 'AK Interactive' Kersonene (AK2039).
The Tail skid is also finished and was constructed from micr-tunbe (kit parts too fragile) with suspension cord created using 'MFH' flexible black tube.

 

Now onto creating the elevator control under the fuselage (not represented in the kit) and fitting the rudder and elevators,

 

Mike

 

 

[sandbagger]

Hi all,
The wheels, rudder and elevator are now fitted.
Now onto representing the external elevator control cable under the fuselage, which is not represented in the kit,

 

Mike

 

 

[sandbagger]

Hi all,
The external elevator control lever and cable on the underside of the fuselage have been added.
The two slots were cut through the fuselage and a lever, made from photo-etch and 0.4 mm diameter rod, was fitted.
The control cable is 0.08 mm diameter mono-filament with 0.4 mm diameter blackened tube.

 

The basic model is now finished so it's onto the figures and display,

 

Mike

 

 

[sandbagger]

Hi all,
The two mechanic figures ('Kellerkind') are finished.
One will be priming the engine cylinders whilst the other turns the propeller to position the cylinders.

 

That's it now until I post up the completed model display.

 

Thanks for all of your comments during this build - much appreciated,

 

Mike

 

 

[sandbagger]

Hi all,

Final photographs posted up in the 'Ready for Inspection' thread,

 

Mike