Silver Wings Fokker D.XXI

[LSP_Kevin]

After a bit of trawling through the stash, I've now settled on this kit for my entry into the Group Build:

 

 

Hopefully the connection to the GB theme is obvious! This is just a placeholder for now, as I'm trying not to start any new builds right now! I'm hoping to clear the bench enough to be able to kick this one off around mid-year, if not sooner.

 

In the meantime, if you'd like a closer look at the kit, Jeroen Peters reviewed it for us back in 2015:

 

https://www.largescaleplanes.com/reviews/review.php?rid=1498

 

Kev

[Archimedes]

Well there is something you don’t see every day! What a choice! Really looking forward to see this one Kev!

 

Kind regards,

Paul

[mozart]

Well done Kev…..what’s not to like. And no, it’s not a biplane so it will be a simple build!!  especially since Jeroen’s review has sorted out all the anonymous little bits for you. 

Edited March 9, 2024 by mozart

[MikeMaben]

[dennismcc]

Great stuff Kev, I have one of those so will be taking notes.

 

Cheers

 

Dennis

[Azgaron]

Looks nice! Good luck with the build Kev!

 

Håkan

 

[Gazzas]

Nice choice.  You had me confused until I saw the box art.

[Dpgsbody55]

Interesting choice.  This will be good to watch  .

 

 

Cheers,

Michael

[LSP_Kevin]

Cheers, fellas. I fibbed a little when I said I wouldn't be starting this right away, as I decided to see what I could get done while decompressing in front of a movie. The answer is in this photo below:

 

 

Each of the 9 cylinders is a separate part that plugs into the central engine hub. Casting is quite nice, and once the parts are cleaned up, fit is also fine.

 

But that's as far as I got, as I quickly realised that the multiple bags of anonymous parts - some of them tiny - would require my full attention, and a much less casual effort! It doesn't help that the instructions are frustratingly vague, with parts drawings that don't look like the parts they represent, and no part numbers to refer to. A couple of assembly sequences seem out of order, and every second page is upside down with respect to the ones around it! I predict lots of educated guesswork in my future...

 

So, back to being on hold for now, but if I get a moment to give it the attention it requires, I might be able to peck away at it.

 

Kev

[Azgaron]

Nice work and nice looking engine!

 

Håkan

 

[mozart]

2 hours ago, LSP_Kevin said:

Cheers, fellas. I fibbed a little when I said I wouldn't be starting this right away, as I decided to see what I could get done while decompressing in front of a movie. The answer is in this photo below:

 

 

Each of the 9 cylinders is a separate part that plugs into the central engine hub. Casting is quite nice, and once the parts are cleaned up, fit is also fine.

 

But that's as far as I got, as I quickly realised that the multiple bags of anonymous parts - some of them tiny - would require my full attention, and a much less casual effort! It doesn't help that the instructions are frustratingly vague, with parts drawings that don't look like the parts they represent, and no part numbers to refer to. A couple of assembly sequences seem out of order, and every second page is upside down with respect to the ones around it! I predict lots of educated guesswork in my future...

 

So, back to being on hold for now, but if I get a moment to give it the attention it requires, I might be able to peck away at it.

 

Kev

Yep, Silver Wings kits….beautiful but so frustrating to sort out and understand! My first task when starting one is to put all the bits out on a tray, study the “instructions” intensely and try to re-bag the parts into some kind of order. It leads to some degree of familiarity with the items and the instructions/illustrations but inevitably some guesswork is needed with some parts. I have emailed Simon in the past with a photo asking what it is and where it goes! 

[Mark_C]

Kevin,

 

It really needs to be Finnish.  On skis.  Then it will be worthy of you:

 

 

(Please?)

[LSP_Kevin]

3 minutes ago, Mark_C said:

Kevin,

 

It really needs to be Finnish.  On skis.  Then it will be worthy of you:

 

 

(Please?)

 

Well, I do intend to finish it, but even that's not guaranteed!

 

Kev

[LSP_Ray]

To do the Finnish version you need a new engine and cowl, unfortunately.

[Steve Eagle]

Finnish version had two separate engines and cowls. Did a build with original engine/cowl. There are some differences between Dutch and Finnish birds. Look at Osprey books on DXXI aces and Finnish aces.