sandbagger Posted January 13, 2023 Author Share Posted January 13, 2023 (edited) Hi all, The cockpit and top coaming panels now fitted. As usual, most of the cockpit detail is not visible. The green paint or dope over the Fokker effect metal panels was oil paint. 'Mig' 3506 Field Green (Oil Brusher) applied then removed using a soft, broad brush with 'Mig' Odourless thinners. The applied Fokker effect can still be seen through the paint. More weathering has to be applied so this is just the base covering. Mike Edited January 13, 2023 by sandbagger Landrotten Highlander, Greif8, Tnarg and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted January 13, 2023 Author Share Posted January 13, 2023 Hi all, Engine and cowl assemblies fitted. Fuselage side fairings and underside deflector fitted. Now onto the fuselage weathering, Mike Dpgsbody55, MikeMaben, patricksparks and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greif8 Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Looking great Mike. Brilliant recommendation and execution using a #2 pencil for squiggles, it looks fantastic and very realistic! Ernest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Fine progress Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted January 15, 2023 Author Share Posted January 15, 2023 Hi all, Fuselage more of less complete now. 'Flory Models' Dart Dirt clay wash and 'Tamiya' Weathering Master Set A and C. 'AK Interactive' Kerosene wash used under the fuselage at the engine. Decals applied and sealed with 'Alclad' Light Sheen (ALC311). Now it's onto painting and pre-rigging before building continues, Mike Tnarg, BiggTim, Landrotten Highlander and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greif8 Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 Very excellent craftsmanship Mike. I always learn a lot following you builds and reading through your website. I will be building the 1/32 Meng Fokker Triplane pretty soon. I often build aircraft flown by either little known or unknown pilots, but this time I will be building von Richthofen's all red triplane using the aviattic decals. That should be a challenge, and hopefully I will be up for it. Ernest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted January 17, 2023 Author Share Posted January 17, 2023 31 minutes ago, Greif8 said: Very excellent craftsmanship Mike. I always learn a lot following you builds and reading through your website. I will be building the 1/32 Meng Fokker Triplane pretty soon. I often build aircraft flown by either little known or unknown pilots, but this time I will be building von Richthofen's all red triplane using the aviattic decals. That should be a challenge, and hopefully I will be up for it. Ernest Hi Ernest, A good choice to build the Fokker DR.1. It's a sturdy model and has very little external rigging required. The cockpit to upper wing control cables for the ailerons (two each side). The upper/underside cables at the ailerons. The rudder/elevator cables at the tail unit. The cross bracing on the landing gear and fuselage cabane struts. The 'Aviattic' decals will make a lot of difference to the final finish of the model, Mike Greif8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted January 17, 2023 Author Share Posted January 17, 2023 (edited) Hi all, The support pylon in front of the cockpit is moulded to scale. This makes the pylon weak and liable to distortion or breaking if subjected to stress. In addition, despite the good key supports in the fuselage for the wings, the weight of the wings does impart a downward leverage (anhedral). Therefore, as with my E.1 model, I chose to replace the pylon and its cable pulley. The cable pulley was cut from three 2.5 mm diameter and two 1.75 mm diameter discs of 0.2 mm thick plastic card. The pylon was made from 1.0 mm and 0.6 mm Brass tube with 0.4 mm diameter Brass rod, on which are two 'Gaspatch' 1:32nd scale Type C turnbuckles. The parts were soft soldered together and the cable pulley secured onto the 0.5 mm rod. A holes of 0.2 mm diameter was drilled through the flattened front tube to allow rigging lines to be attached, Mike Edited January 19, 2023 by sandbagger LSP_Kevin, scvrobeson, Greif8 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greif8 Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 Masterful craftsmanship scratching that support pylon Mike. It looks outstanding. Ernest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted January 18, 2023 Author Share Posted January 18, 2023 Hi all, The rest of the parts have now been painted and decals added. 'Flory Models' Dark Dirt clay wash used for weathering/stain. Over sprayed with 'Alclad' Light Sheen (ALC311) to seal the finish. Now onto pre-rigging before final assembly, Mike BiggTim, scvrobeson, Greif8 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggTim Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 Boy those burnished cowlings really look good! I have this kit as well, and I was considering covering those parts with foil and actually burnishing them with a felt tip in my dremel tool and some polishing abrasive, then weathering and clear coating them. Do you think that would work? Tim Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted January 19, 2023 Author Share Posted January 19, 2023 8 hours ago, BiggTim said: Boy those burnished cowlings really look good! I have this kit as well, and I was considering covering those parts with foil and actually burnishing them with a felt tip in my dremel tool and some polishing abrasive, then weathering and clear coating them. Do you think that would work? Tim Hi Tim, I guess foil could work, but the slightest crease on a rounded cowl surface would show. Also it seems a lot of effort, when you can just airbrush 'Alclad' (as I do) or similar metal paints or use buffable paints, such as 'Mr. Color'. It would be an interesting experiment though, Mike BiggTim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Good idea on rebuilding the support pylon. The anhedral seems to be a constant on a lot of Eindecker builds, good to see you devising a solution. Bit surprised someone like Aerocraft hasn't released something similar yet. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greif8 Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 The weathering looks especially nice Mike! Ernest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted January 21, 2023 Author Share Posted January 21, 2023 (edited) Hi all, Getting close to the finish now, Rigging completed using 0.08 and 0.12 mm diameter mono-filament with 0.4 and 0.5 mm diameter blackened Brass tubes. 'Gaspatch' 1:48th/1:32nd and 'Proper Plane' 1:32nd scale turnbuckles. Just the gun sights, windscreen, foot steps and propeller to fit. Also the display case and figure, Mike Edited January 22, 2023 by sandbagger Fanes, patricksparks, Greif8 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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