Sandbagger Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Hi all, As some of you may know, this time last year the modelling community lost 'Des Delatorre', a great inspiration and owner of the 'WW1 Aircraft Models' web site and forum. Dave Wilson, who now runs the forum, has organised a memorial group build in honor of Des. I thought I'd like to attempt a double build, consisting two Fokker D.VII aircraft and two figures. A complete Fokker D.VII - Wingnut Wings Kit No:32027. A 3D printed 'Aviattic' skeletal Fokker D.VII from 'ShapeWays'. Anthony Fokker figure from 'Aviattic'. Photographer figure from 'BlackDog Models'. Mike 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Ranger Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 (edited) Do you have a link to the Shapeways 3D printed example? Edited February 10, 2019 by Space Ranger Typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonix Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 That looks as though it is going to be an interesting contrast. Will be following with interest. Â P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Hi all, I'm making a start on the 'full built' Fokker D.VII. Cockpit items (not yet completed) and flight control rigging and cockpit frame cross bracing. Mike 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonky Donkey Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 (edited) This should be interesting @Sandbagger. I use Des' site a fair bit for reference and tips on my WW1 builds.  Great start on the interior too. Seat looks awesome!  W-D Edited February 23, 2019 by Wonky Donkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 Hi all, The cockpit is getting close to being closed up now. Mike 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger Posted February 15, 2019 Author Share Posted February 15, 2019 Hi all, The cockpit side frame tops with 'Aviattic' lozenge applied - tricky to apply but I think worth it, Mike 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 Hi all, The first cockpit is nearing completion. I still have to fit the instrument panel, compass, tachometer, shoulder harness and engine bearer frames. Also finish rigging the various control lines and the hand throttle and gun trigger cables, Mike. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev The Modeller Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Amazing level of detail mate  As a keen WW1/WNW beginner and member of the WW1 Aircraft Models I'll be following with great interest and learning from this build.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 Hi all, The first Fokker D.VII cockpit is complete now and fitted into the fuselage. I've added detail, such as instrument cables, grease pump and fuel pressurization pump pipes, under floor cross bracing, engine control rods etc. I still have to finish it by adding the pilots shoulder harness, which will be attached to the seat mounting frame through the additional linen 'wind break' behind the pilots head, Mike 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 Hi all, The additional linen baffle (wind break) that was fitted to some Fokker aircraft is done. The shoulder straps passed through slots is this baffle and down to be attached to the cross bar of the seat frame bulkhead, which had at the top the standard linen baffle. The coloured shot below is from the Canadian restoration of a war prize Fokker D.VII. It was comprised of parts from different Fokker D.VII aircraft, including OAW built Serial No:6506/18, 8318/18 and 8502/18 and was partially restored in 1963. The B/W shot is of a similar baffle fitted to a Fokker DR.1. Mike 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 Hi all, Now that the fuselage is buttoned up I've moved onto the engine. As usual not an OOB build. Modifications will be (I hope).    Complete timing gear    Fuel priming cups    Spark plugs (late type)    Intake manifold nuts    Ignition leads    Engine control    Coolant pipes    Engine sump apertures    Oil sight glass. First off is the removal of the coolant pipe for the cylinder jackets, which is pre-molded in between each cylinder. Also the conical vale springs. Mike 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 Hi all, The cooling of the engine cylinders was carried out by cooled water from the radiator being fed by pipes to the water pump, located on the bottom, rear of the sump. This water was pumped through an outlet pipe and through interconnected stub pipes at the bottom of each cylinder. The water was then pumped up through the cylinders jackets and out through the interconnected stub pipes at the top of each cylinder, then forward to the front of the engine and back to the radiator for cooling. The kit supplied cylinder block has the pre-molded coolant pipe for the cylinder jackets, but it looks unrealistic, as it extends through and between the separate cylinders, presumably to act as a solid fixing base for the cylinder block. I've cut this pre-molded pipe away to separate the cylinders and replaced it with short lengths of 0.85 mm diameter plastic rod, with a chamfer at at end to fit the contour of the cylinders. Mike 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 (edited) It really is a shame that WWI builds on here are often overlooked in the WIP and RFI sections by the majority who will only click on WWII or jet subjects, for the simple fact that builds of this attention to detail and sheer modelling skill are overlooked.  That is simply stunning work Sandbagger, the lozenge fabric looks utterly incredible. I'd give you 50 likes for this if I could.  And sadly if this was a Spitfire or a Hunter and not even a tenth as good as this it still would have received 10 times as many likes thus far. Sometimes it seems life just isn't fair.  Edited February 22, 2019 by Smithy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 Those of us who model WWI subjects expect it, but we're working on converting the masses! 😉  Ian I really must get back over to Des' site. I was one of the first on there after "that other site" kicked him out, and it's been far too long since I posted anything. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 (edited) Hi all, A magneto was located on each side at the rear of the engine. These were driven by the engine through a split drive shaft. Attached to each magneto were six ignition leads, which  were routed through support tube attached to each side of the cylinder block. Each cylinder ignition lead exited the support tube through an aperture and was then attached to the cylinder spark plug (two per cylinder). The pre-molded support tubes supplied in the kit seem under sized, so I replaced them with micro-tube.  The sump of the engine was essentially a ‘wet’ sump, as the oil reservoir was in the rear and lowest part of the sump. The oil was drawn from this reservoir by the oil pump (located at the rear of the engine) and distributed through the engine, after which it returned to the reservoir to be recirculated. The forward part of the engine sump appears to have been open, as can be seen through the open apertures and the front of the sump in the following photograph. An oil contents sight glass was located on the sides of the oil reservoir at the rear of the sump. Some engine installations had an oil tank installed in the engine bay and outside the engine, although this particular kit does not have this feature.  I've drilled out the apertures and created a sight glass on each side - the 'glass' will be made of PVA adhesive once the engine is built.  Mike Edited February 24, 2019 by Sandbagger 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 Amazing levels of detail here, following! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 (edited) Hi all, To enhance the engine detail I replaced the engines pre-molded locking rings for the fuel inlet manifold with the ‘Taurus Models’ engine intake manifold nuts (3211).   The kit does not have spark plugs to fit to the six cylinders (two per cylinder), however the cylinders do have a pre-molded location hole for the spark plugs. The plugs to be used are from the ‘Taurus Models’ engine spark plugs (late type) (3204) set. Mike Edited February 25, 2019 by Sandbagger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger Posted February 25, 2019 Author Share Posted February 25, 2019 Hi all, I decided not to use the 'Taurus' spark plugs after all as although they are good, attaching the ignition leads to the tiny end of the plug was difficult to do without leaving it looking unrealistic. Instead I've made the spark plugs from 0.8 mm and 0.4 mm diameter 'Albion Alloys' brass tube with a 0.31" aluminium nut from 'RB Motion'. This way the fine lead wire I use to represent the ignition lead can locate inside the 0.2 mm bore of the 0.4 mm tube. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger Posted February 25, 2019 Author Share Posted February 25, 2019 Hi all, The fuel primers for each cylinder are built using the 'Taurus Models' fuel priming cups (3219). They'll be painted when fitted to the engine. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 Hi all, The engine is progressing although there's a way to go yet, not including application of the weathering effects: Cylinder fuel primers Fuel manifold and locking rings Coolant pipes Ignition leads Oil filler pipes Exhaust The oil sight glasses were made by dropping PVA adhesive into the holes - it dries clear (good for making windows etc). Mike 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonky Donkey Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 3 hours ago, clive_t said: Amazing! It's alright I suppose.... 😂 😂  I mean seriously, this is proper stuff! I get confused just working out which engines can take which Taurus sets, never mind ignore them and make my own!  W-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger Posted February 28, 2019 Author Share Posted February 28, 2019 Thanks, This engine is the test bed for the second Fokker D.VII and will be more or less covered by the forward fuselage panels. The next engine will be visible when I build the second aircraft, which will have the internal structure and engine etc totally exposed I know it seems senseless to cover the detail on this engine, but at least I know it's there, Â Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 Hi all, Well the engine is done. There are details I've not added as this model will have the engine fully enclosed. The second Fokker D.VII will have more detail as its engine will be fully exposed, Mike 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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