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 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Superb, not my area of interest but what a superb model, the base and figure just finish it beautifully. The grass on the base looks almost real and I like how each model has its own base and case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Superb model and figure and great vignette. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Looks very realistic to my eyes - well done. Cheers, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuro Nezumi Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Great Flying Razor! I love the weathering! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Outstanding work on the MicroMir base kit your detailing work has transformed the model. I only built mine pretty much JOB so admire what you have achieved here. Regards Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Beautiful work, every aspect of it has been done to perfection. Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 INCREDIBLE WORK ON EVERYTHING ! I really like the camouflage both the streaked and the Lozenge patterns. The figure is also excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Great job, looks superb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Beautiful work on aircraft, figure & base. Pete 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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