Sandbagger Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 Hi all, I thought you might like to see my 18th 1:32 scale build - the German Fokker D.VII fighter. The major airframe components are 3D printed from the ‘Shapeways’ web site. The airframe structural components were designed by ‘Aviattic’ and engine parts by ‘Bob Monroe’. Other components for the model were ‘donated’ from the ‘Wingnut Wing’ kit of the Fokker D.VII (OAW built) (Kit No: 32030). This model, with associated figures, will eventually be part of a dual Fokker D.VII display. I know I don't often reply to your generous comments, but rest assured they are very much appreciated, Mike The basic list of modifications and additions to the model are as follows: ‘Taurus Models’ engine intake manifold lock rings (3211), ‘Taurus Models’ engine fuel priming cups (3219), ‘Taurus Models’ engine complete timing gear - conical valve springs (3209), ‘Eduard’ Swordfish hinge and panel set (32204), ‘RB Productions’ British wire terminals (RB-P32013). Spark plugs. Cylinder fuel primers. Valve springs. Ignition lead support tubes. Gun synchronization mechanism. Ignition leads. Oil reservoir sight glass. Hydraulic pipes. Intake manifold lock rings. Sump oil tube. ‘Flugzeugwerke’ (Bob Monroe) (printed by ‘Shapeways’) Mercedes D.III Oil Pump, Mercedes D.IIIa Cylinders (hollow), Mercedes D.IIIa Crankcase and engine block, German Aircraft Magnetos, Mercedes Cylinder clamps, ‘Aviattic’ (printed by ‘Shapeways’) Rear fuselage frame. Tail plane. Rudder. Elevator. Ailerons. Fin. Upper wing (3 sections) (scratch bracing tapes, leading edge ‘saw tooth’ fairings). Lower wing (two sections) (scratch bracing tapes, leading edge ‘saw tooth’ fairings). Tail skid (with scratch made suspension cables and springs). Wings leading edge ‘stacking pads’. Rear fuselage decking panel. Cockpit padded surround. ‘Aviattic’ Fokker seat. Undercarriage assembly – scratch built including brass struts. Fuel, oil and coolant pipes, Engine controls – throttle, magneto, alternator, spark advance, hand throttle. ‘REXx exhaust. ‘Proper Plane’ Heine propeller (wood). ‘GasPatch’ Spandau machine guns. Gun installations. Cockpit control cables – rudder, ailerons and elevator. Cockpit cross bracing lines. Gun firing cables. Gun synchronization mechanism. Engine controls. Instrument leads/cables. Fuel pressure pump pipe. Seat harness. Rigging points. External flight control lines. ‘Steve Robson’ handmade wheels and tyres. Photo-etch radiator. Radiator shutter and control cable/pulley. All internal cross bracing cables. Aileron control cables with associated pulleys. As usual I've created a downloadable build log in Adobe PDF format, for those who might want to refer to it for reference or build details. It contains full step by step descriptions of the model build, its modifications/changes and is also supported with illustrations and photographs. If viewed in Adobe Reader, each build log has book marked chapters/headings for easier navigation through the log. My model website has the gallery page, so to view any model, go to the gallery and select it. If it has a PDF build log, it will be available to download using the 'PDF' icon on that models photo's page. For any photograph, just click the photo to enlarge or reduce the viewing size. http://igavh2.xara.hosting 33 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 'Amazing' doesn't even get close... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 Not an easy task, exellently executed, congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 I'm speechless. This level of detail and accuracy is incredible. There may be less than a dozen modellers who can create such a piece of art! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 Now that's just showing off. Amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 WOW!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 That's beyond belief.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobo Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 (edited) I am speechless. The ultimate level of modelling craftsmanship and perfection. An absolute work of art. Edited June 10, 2019 by Hobo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 Spectacular. Many thanks for sharing the pictures, build log and list of modifications and additions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Gordon Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 From time to time something just takes my breath away.Today old fruit you have done that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchen Modeller Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 Just wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyW Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 I'm taking up fishing... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Utterly incredible. I've been following your Fokkers in the WiP threads and they are beyond words. Just an amazing level of model making. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger Posted June 11, 2019 Author Share Posted June 11, 2019 Thanks all. Alex: 'Old fruit' 😁 - I guess its not too bad for someone approaching 70 😜 Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Beautiful as usual Mike - very intricate and very convincing. Cheers Malcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Wow, that is amazing. It shows very well how aircraft of this era were built. Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatFlyHalf Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Shocking! All that nakedness. But it is totally brilliant modelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Superb display of the modeller's art! The only miserable aspect, I guess, would be its glide ratio. Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cduckworth Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 I’ve looked at your model several times over the last few days and even sent the links to a few friends. Truly a work of art. I admire your choice of colors and details even down to the wires at the end of the wings. Beautiful model! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hacker Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 l have lots of references for the D VII but the most critical line drawings l need for a project is those wing ribs. l have a set but l found out the whole drawing is wrong . The search will continue. l am duly impressed. That 3D wing takes a lot of the work out of scratchbuilding it. It also from my perspective the fun too but that is me. hacker...I boldly go no where 😜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Truly superb craftsmanship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Brilliant job, Really nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger Posted June 13, 2019 Author Share Posted June 13, 2019 7 hours ago, hacker said: l have lots of references for the D VII but the most critical line drawings l need for a project is those wing ribs. l have a set but l found out the whole drawing is wrong . The search will continue. l am duly impressed. That 3D wing takes a lot of the work out of scratchbuilding it. It also from my perspective the fun too but that is me. hacker...I boldly go no where 😜 Thanks and good luck scratch building this one, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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