Space Ranger Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Wizardry, I say. Sandbagger is another graduate of Hogwarts, and that's a real engine which he has miniaturized with the "protypicus reductus" spell. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonky Donkey Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 2 hours ago, Sandbagger said: The second Fokker D.VII will have more detail as its engine will be fully exposed, Where the Hell are you going to put MORE detail, man?!?! Only thing missing is pistons and conrods inside the cylinder block.... Probably. W-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 That's insane! If it wasn't for the lump of blu-tak, that could be a photo of a real engine! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger Posted March 2, 2019 Author Share Posted March 2, 2019 Thanks. Normally I would add control rods or cables to things like the carburettor, magnetos, tachometer drive, machine gun synchronisation etc. But not on this engine as it'll be mostly covered by the fuselage panels. The accompanying model will be detailed, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger Posted March 6, 2019 Author Share Posted March 6, 2019 Hi all, A few more bits done. 'Properplane' Heine propeller treated with 'Tamiya' Clear Orange then Hull Red. Weathered with 'Tamiya' Weathering Master Set B (Rust) and 'AK Interactive' Kerosene wash. 'GasPatch' Spandau 08/15 extended handle guns with 'Alclad' Gun metal, then Steel. Weathered with 'AK Interactive' Kerosene wash and 'Tamiya' Rubber Black. Figures assembled and primed for painting - Anthony Fokker ('Aviattic'), Photographer and camera ('Black Dog'). Mike 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyBay Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 Awesome. It wasn’t until I noticed the blue tac that I realised the photos were of your model engine and not example pictures of the real thing. It is unbelievably good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Should have called this thread Meet the Fokkers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger Posted March 9, 2019 Author Share Posted March 9, 2019 Hi all, I've applied the 'Aviattic' linen effect lozenge to the first Fokker D.VII now. Under the decals, although it's difficult to see in the shots, is pre-shading. I've yet to apply the kit decals and weather it all in, Mike 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 Hi all, The fuselage sides and top decking had a brown glaze applied, but nowhere else on the aircraft. I've added that and now I'll add the personal and national markings, Mike 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Looking truly amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger Posted March 12, 2019 Author Share Posted March 12, 2019 Hi all, The engine with radiator assembly is now fitted, along with the cockpit coaming panel and the lower wing. Mike 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger Posted March 14, 2019 Author Share Posted March 14, 2019 Hi all, Apart from final weathering, the fuselage front end is done, Mike 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 I'm probably sounding like a scratched record, I know, but... This is just brilliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger Posted March 18, 2019 Author Share Posted March 18, 2019 Hi all, The rigging used is 0.08 mm 'Stroft' and 0.12 mm 'Steelon' mono-filament (fishing line). The pre-rigging is done for the rudder, elevator, ailerons and undercarriage cross bracing. Mike 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 (edited) Hi all, The pre-rigging is done now so it's time to fit the upper wing, Mike Edited March 20, 2019 by Sandbagger 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger Posted March 21, 2019 Author Share Posted March 21, 2019 Hi all, Using 'Flory' fine clay wash for weathering. Just like the 'Karate Kid' - wash ON ---------- Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger Posted March 21, 2019 Author Share Posted March 21, 2019 Hi all, And Wipe Off, Mike 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 Hi all, The photographer and his camera are done. I still have the other figure to paint yet, Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Just caught up with the thread. I love the engine and the fabric effects. Regards, Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 Hi all, The twin aileron control cables (with turnbuckles) that are routed from the cockpit and fuselage to the underside of the upper wing (both sides) are done. Also the engine exhaust and propeller are now fitted, Mike 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger Posted March 28, 2019 Author Share Posted March 28, 2019 Hi all, Anthony Fokker completed. Just the tyres and wheels to do and this one is done, Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger Posted March 31, 2019 Author Share Posted March 31, 2019 Hi all, Well this model for the Fokker D.VII pair is completed. Many thanks for your supportive comments - much appreciated. I'll post shots of this one in the appropriate thread here at the forum. Now it's onto the 'skeletal' model to pair with this one, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddyf Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 On 3/27/2019 at 9:31 AM, Sandbagger said: I had to check this photo several times before deciding it is (probably?) the model and not a photo of the real thing. Outstanding level of detail and workmanship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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