Junkers J6 1/48 Scratchbuild

[Marklo]

I’m spoiled for choice here as I have at least a dozen biplanes in the stash, a Fokker DVIII a Tornado and a Lysander, I also want to build a Junkers parasol a South African AHRLAC  and a Fokker DXII. 
 

But I think I’ll kick off with the Junkers.

An all metal parasol fighter concept with a jettisonable fuel tank ( even up to WWII pilots were terrified of burning up) A prototype was started but never finished. Details are sketchy so it will be based on the plans above and detail from that Junkers JI/10 and DI.

 

The wing will be corrugated and I’ll probably mold the fuselage.

 

I want to get my four little jets complete before starting in on this but roll on August 7th. 

 

 

Edited August 3, 2021 by Marklo

[Corsairfoxfouruncle]

Welcome with what looks to be an interesting choice. 

[Marklo]

16 minutes ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said:

Welcome with what looks to be an interesting choice. 

Yes I’m looking forward to it taking shape as all I’ve seen if it are line drawings.

[CliffB]

Thanks for joining in with another of your adventurous scratch-built projects Mark 

[Marklo]

Gonna need a bigger boat… got this today, a family heirloom, my weapon of choice for shaping the wing  

[Marklo]

 

It’s the seventh so time for some wood working. 

 

 

 

[CliffB]

You make it look so easy Mark.  Respect!

 

Cheers

[Marklo]

Started foiling the wing. The central cutout still needs a bit more shaping.

As it’s a Junkers there will be corrugations, in this case embossed takeaway container  foil.

Edited August 10, 2021 by Marklo

[Marklo]

Started to apply the corrugated foil.

 

All the main panels attached. Control surfaces and tapes across the joints left to add ( largely in line with the construction of the JI wing)

[CliffB]

Those corrugations look very effective and seem to follow curves pretty well too 

 

Cheers

[Marklo]

Wing finished. The foil method was something I developed on my JI build, it works well and behaves pretty much like the real thing, including paint chipping like mad if handled too forcefully.

 

I do plan to add a J10 to the collection too, low wing GB anybody?

Edited August 11, 2021 by Marklo

[Marklo]

The wing with a bit of primer on. The fuselage is split and ready for molding I’ve gone for a horizontal split as I find it’s easier to get the cockpit opening right. I’ll probably vac form it as I’ve run out of balsa sheet anyway.

[Marklo]

Fuselage successfully vac formed using the MK I vac box and a new frame using my trusty toaster oven and oven thermometer, haven’t we gotten awfully sophisticated  

 

Roughly  cut out 

 

And nearly ready for assembly, that went surprisingly well.

 

[CliffB]

Well they've turned out nicely - good enough to eat!  

What happens to the duct tape when you put it under the grill (or have I misunderstood?)

[Marklo]

8 hours ago, CliffB said:

What happens to the duct tape when you put it under the grill (or have I misunderstood?)

It was masking tape which I subsequently reinforced with steel brackets and not a lot happened. I probably should remove it for subsequent molding sessions  

 

I must admit probably one of my best molding sessions as apart from cutting out holes and cleanup of the edges I don’t have a else to do to the parts.

Edited August 15, 2021 by Marklo

[Marklo]

Or do you mean the duct tape on the vacuum box, that doesn’t go anywhere near the grill so it doesn’t get hot. And of course it brings me to one of my favourite quotes.

 

’Duct tape is like the force; it has a light side and a dark side and it holds the universe together’

[CliffB]

21 minutes ago, Marklo said:

Or do you mean the duct tape on the vacuum box,

 

Yes, I did mean that 

[Marklo]

Some bulkheads and the tail fitted.

 

Cockpit cut out and started foiling the rudder.

[Marklo]

Tail attached.

[Marklo]

All the bits dry fitted.

Edited August 20, 2021 by Marklo

[Marklo]

An engine painted with Dark iron ( granted it’s a Bentley BR2 but very little will be visible between the cowl and the spinner, it’ll be out little secret  ). A little bit of dusting then some dry brushing and it’ll be ready for assembly. I’m particularly pleased with this as it’s from my first attempt at resin casting.

[Marklo]

Some interior detailing, I’m assuming a metal space frame, as with other Junkers scouts.

 

The fuselage now zipped up.

[LorenSharp]

Nice job so far Marklo. I especially like the corrugated look.

[Marklo]

1 hour ago, LorenSharp said:

I especially like the corrugated look.

Thank you. Funnily enough my J1 looks like a barn door, which is actually how the real thing did look.
 

Note a lot left once I get the fuselage sanded down. Just the undercarriage, drop tank and mounting the wing. 
 

I’m thinking of a green/purple:sky blue scheme after the few DIs that made it into service. Have to figure out the best paint/ assembly sequence. Well at least there’s no rigging  

 
I am really looking forward to seeing how the finished model will look.

Edited September 21, 2021 by Marklo

[CliffB]

It's nice to see that this one is getting close to paint Mark and I like your logic re. colours. 

 

Cheers