Mike Dowling
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from herask in Fokker Dr.I by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
Apart from relocating the fuel tank in the correct position (!!!!)
the bottom wing is done unless of course I decide to cover half of it.
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from herask in Fokker Dr.I by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
The magazines for the guns, the oil and fuel tanks are installed. The fuel tank was huge struggle as in order to fit it I had to file away quite two quite big areas on the underside to accommodate the legs on the firewall mount. I got there in the end. The firewall is held on by four 0.5mm bolts theoretically with nuts on. There is no way on this planet I could get the nuts on so I just had to cheat and glue them. They would be very hard to see anyway.
Basically the fuselage is now done except for 'wood' panels to go on the sides - they are made of metal but have to be disguised as wood. This depends on whether I cover half or not which is where I need your help viewers !
Otherwise the next stage is to start on the lower wing.
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from CDW in Fokker Dr.I by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
All the cockpit instruments are now installed. I took the precaution of laying in the cables before putting the seat in and am glad of it. I don't think I could have threaded them through some of the tiny holes afterwards.
Next step is to install all the cross brace tensioning cables and there are quite a few!!
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Mike Dowling reacted to Tecko in Fokker Dr.I by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
Thanks for sharing. Great build log. Enjoyed it very much.
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Mississippi 1870 by vossy - Sergal - 1:50 - Riverboat
Love it !
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in Fokker Dr.I by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
And finally, finally, I didn't like the stand much. It was too low and so now we have the dogfight from the ceiling !!
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in Fokker Dr.I by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
And finally ...........
on it's provided stand and appropriately, under the Sopwith Camel !!
(I still might fly it from the ceiling.)
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in Fokker Dr.I by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
Well folks, another project bites the dust ! The Fokker is complete except for the stand. I am waiting for some acrylic glue to make it up with unless I decide to fly it from the ceiling as planned alongside the Sopwith.
Thank you all for watching, showing interest and all your comments. They make the build more fun for me.
Anyway, some pictures for you which hopefully you will enjoy.
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from CDW in Fokker Dr.I by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
Yes Danny, too late for holes.
As you can see I did decide on the half cover option in the end, as much as anything to keep the theme Mark.
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from CDW in Fokker Dr.I by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
Some advice please viewers.
The undercarriage on this plane was formed like a forth wing. On the model it is made of ribs like a wing and thin covered with very thin sheet metal.
In view of the fact that I am half covering this model should I have cover this as well or do it all as per the pictures on the box ?
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from CDW in Fokker Dr.I by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
The top wing is installed - what a fight that was trying to line up with the spars and glue them - it is covered, rigged and painted.
Next step is the undercarriage
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from CDW in Fokker Dr.I by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
Upper wing ready to go on.
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from CDW in Fokker Dr.I by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
There has been a slight problem with the kit. The cowl that goes over the fuel tank etc sits a wee bit too high at the back. It fits fine at the front and I notice on the instructions photographs that the discrepancy is there as well so it's not my fault. As a result the machine guns also sit about 3mm too high so I have had to modify their mounts somewhat. It's taken me ages but I think they look ok now and won't look too noticeable. I should say that the guns themselves were an absolute beast to make up. Rolling brass is great fun and those cross hairs are so tiny they would break in a breath.
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from herask in Fokker Dr.I by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
Well so much for my covering skills ! The next stage as far as I was concerned was to cover the tissue with dope and then paint it. Bad mistake.
I am sure that is how I did it when I was making flyable planes in my youth. Anyway I had to rip it off and do it again hence the delay in a post.
The way to do it is as follows. Cover the wing with tissue as tight as possible without tearing it. Wait for it to dry. Then paint it gently with dilute PVA. That makes it go all soggy and look dreadful but, when it dries you have a lovely tight smooth finish. Then apply two coats of dope/laquer and then paint it with the required colour.
So, my third attempt looks like this and at last I can start putting bits together.
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from Tecko in Fokker Dr.I by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
The covering so far just to give an idea
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from herask in Fokker Dr.I by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
Two wings !!
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from Tecko in Fokker Dr.I by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
Apart from relocating the fuel tank in the correct position (!!!!)
the bottom wing is done unless of course I decide to cover half of it.
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from Tecko in Fokker Dr.I by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
The trick was to soak them first and then put them on and work around the bend very slowly. The result, 18 capped ribs and no breakages !
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from Tecko in Fokker Dr.I by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
Now look folks, maybe you don't understand what I am trying to decide about, but, for those who haven't sen the Sopwith - this is what I mean.
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from Tecko in Fokker Dr.I by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
The magazines for the guns, the oil and fuel tanks are installed. The fuel tank was huge struggle as in order to fit it I had to file away quite two quite big areas on the underside to accommodate the legs on the firewall mount. I got there in the end. The firewall is held on by four 0.5mm bolts theoretically with nuts on. There is no way on this planet I could get the nuts on so I just had to cheat and glue them. They would be very hard to see anyway.
Basically the fuselage is now done except for 'wood' panels to go on the sides - they are made of metal but have to be disguised as wood. This depends on whether I cover half or not which is where I need your help viewers !
Otherwise the next stage is to start on the lower wing.
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from Tecko in Fokker Dr.I by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
And now we have a fully rigged rudder and tailplane !!
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from Tecko in Fokker Dr.I by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
We have a tailplane !
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from herask in Fokker Dr.I by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
All the cockpit instruments are now installed. I took the precaution of laying in the cables before putting the seat in and am glad of it. I don't think I could have threaded them through some of the tiny holes afterwards.
Next step is to install all the cross brace tensioning cables and there are quite a few!!
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Mike Dowling got a reaction from CDW in Fokker Dr.I by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
It will not look as though I have done very much but, all the required 'c' shaped pieces are on. I think I fitted about 28 although loads more were supplied. Each one had to be filed down after removing from the sheet - that was fun!Maybe that is why there were so many allowing for the fact that you were going to 'lose' some!
I thought you might like to see one! It'son the end of my finger.
I have also added some other parts on the fuselage frame. I have also painted it all ready for the next step which is fitting the cockpit accessories that I have already made up.
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