Torbogdan
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Torbogdan got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Fokker DR 1 by Torbogdan - FINISHED
Slowly each piece is assembled. This is the right plywood "cheek" it did not hold the bend after soaking it and letting it dry taped to a bottle, so I glued two ribs to the inside. This worked fine. I used the same method for the part behind the cockpit. I will only put on right side "cheek" in place. I´ll leave the left side open to show the interior. After this I´ll mount the machine guns. Right now building is slow as the pieces need to be put in place and glued and then the glue needs to set before I can go on. So it is basically ten minutes of work and a few hours of drying time.
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Torbogdan got a reaction from Landrotten Highlander in Fokker DR 1 by Torbogdan - FINISHED
Slowly each piece is assembled. This is the right plywood "cheek" it did not hold the bend after soaking it and letting it dry taped to a bottle, so I glued two ribs to the inside. This worked fine. I used the same method for the part behind the cockpit. I will only put on right side "cheek" in place. I´ll leave the left side open to show the interior. After this I´ll mount the machine guns. Right now building is slow as the pieces need to be put in place and glued and then the glue needs to set before I can go on. So it is basically ten minutes of work and a few hours of drying time.
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Torbogdan got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Fokker DR 1 by Torbogdan - FINISHED
An infinitely small step for mankind but a fairly good sized step for me in building. Back with some pictures! After finishing a commission job and lots to do at work I could finally do some work just for myself and fun. I added the cover for the fuel gauge, the plywood piece behind the cockpit and have test fitted the padding around the cockpit opening.
It feels good to be back
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Torbogdan got a reaction from Robin Lous in Fokker DR 1 by Torbogdan - FINISHED
A quick update. A two metal sheets mounted in place. Third one waiting. Building is still going a bit slow, I´m not getting "quality time" building just minutes here and there. Enough to test fit and att one part during an entire day or something like that. So I´m just posting so you know I´m still building
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Torbogdan got a reaction from ScottRC in Fokker DR 1 by Torbogdan - FINISHED
Some pictures finally! They are not that good but ok. I took them fairly quick just to get some pictures up.
Some more vacation coming up so no time to build or update for a few weeks. But these are hopefully better than nothing.
So whats left? Well attaching the upper wing, attaching the landing gear (which is causing some trouble as the space between the wings and the body is too tight for the landing gear struts to fit. Will have to do some thinking there. I got a nice tight fit between the lower wing and body only to find out that it is too tight for the landing gear...)
Then there is some covers over the "engine compartment" and attaching the wires for the ailerons. Oh, must not forget the raison etre for a fighter, getting the Spandaus in place!
Then it should, more or less, be finished. So maybe some time in October
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Torbogdan reacted to Robin Lous in Greek Bireme by Robin Lous - FINISHED - Dusek - Scale 1:72 - First wooden ship build
A new plan de campagne...What's left to do?
-The haunted blocks, I'll make them again and store them behind barbed wire and a minefield until I need them.
- Attach the yard and do the rigging.
-The 2 steering oars.
-The ladder.
-A temporary base to place the oars neatly.
-Place the oars.
-The ram.
-Other stuff I can't think of right now.
I presume it's best to start with a couple of fun jobs...the first will be the ram!
The copper sheet after a year outside....after cleaning. It was completely covered under a thick layer of dirt.
Nice natural patina!
Well...here I go again! More soon!
Robin
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Torbogdan got a reaction from Robin Lous in Fokker DR 1 by Torbogdan - FINISHED
An infinitely small step for mankind but a fairly good sized step for me in building. Back with some pictures! After finishing a commission job and lots to do at work I could finally do some work just for myself and fun. I added the cover for the fuel gauge, the plywood piece behind the cockpit and have test fitted the padding around the cockpit opening.
It feels good to be back
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Torbogdan got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Fokker DR 1 by Torbogdan - FINISHED
An infinitely small step for mankind but a fairly good sized step for me in building. Back with some pictures! After finishing a commission job and lots to do at work I could finally do some work just for myself and fun. I added the cover for the fuel gauge, the plywood piece behind the cockpit and have test fitted the padding around the cockpit opening.
It feels good to be back
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Torbogdan got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Fokker DR 1 by Torbogdan - FINISHED
A quick update. A two metal sheets mounted in place. Third one waiting. Building is still going a bit slow, I´m not getting "quality time" building just minutes here and there. Enough to test fit and att one part during an entire day or something like that. So I´m just posting so you know I´m still building
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Torbogdan got a reaction from Robin Lous in Fokker DR 1 by Torbogdan - FINISHED
After very slow progress during summer (which is good) I started a bit today. I´ve had some trouble attaching the landing gear to the fuselage. The fit was a bit too tight for the pegs on the landing gear to fit into the slots on the fuselage. After some extra sanding, bending and generally forcing things into place it finally fitted!
Now it looks like it could actually take off. Well apart from no engine and an assortment of other things
From next week there will be more regular updates. Then everything will be back to normal.
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Torbogdan got a reaction from Robin Lous in Fokker DR 1 by Torbogdan - FINISHED
Some pictures finally! They are not that good but ok. I took them fairly quick just to get some pictures up.
Some more vacation coming up so no time to build or update for a few weeks. But these are hopefully better than nothing.
So whats left? Well attaching the upper wing, attaching the landing gear (which is causing some trouble as the space between the wings and the body is too tight for the landing gear struts to fit. Will have to do some thinking there. I got a nice tight fit between the lower wing and body only to find out that it is too tight for the landing gear...)
Then there is some covers over the "engine compartment" and attaching the wires for the ailerons. Oh, must not forget the raison etre for a fighter, getting the Spandaus in place!
Then it should, more or less, be finished. So maybe some time in October
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Torbogdan reacted to Robin Lous in Greek Bireme by Robin Lous - FINISHED - Dusek - Scale 1:72 - First wooden ship build
Thanks guys!
Apart from the photo's taken during my vacation last year on the first 2 pages and 2 others down the road all photos are back!
Uploaded them to the forum and put them in the right posts (I hope)...I hate untidy topics!
Was fun to read the whole thing again. Small ship on a long and exciting journey!
Robin
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Torbogdan got a reaction from EJ_L in Greek Bireme by Robin Lous - FINISHED - Dusek - Scale 1:72 - First wooden ship build
welcome back! Never mind the pictures, they are just pictures. What is on your desk, in real life is what matters! Great build
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Torbogdan got a reaction from Robin Lous in Greek Bireme by Robin Lous - FINISHED - Dusek - Scale 1:72 - First wooden ship build
welcome back! Never mind the pictures, they are just pictures. What is on your desk, in real life is what matters! Great build
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Torbogdan got a reaction from Robin Lous in Greek Bireme by Robin Lous - FINISHED - Dusek - Scale 1:72 - First wooden ship build
How is it going with your beautiful Bireme? I´m waiting for an update! Long time, no see. I hope nothing has happened.
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Torbogdan got a reaction from thibaultron in Fokker DR 1 by Torbogdan - FINISHED
An infinitely small step for mankind but a fairly good sized step for me in building. Back with some pictures! After finishing a commission job and lots to do at work I could finally do some work just for myself and fun. I added the cover for the fuel gauge, the plywood piece behind the cockpit and have test fitted the padding around the cockpit opening.
It feels good to be back
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Torbogdan got a reaction from jablackwell in Fokker DR 1 by Torbogdan - FINISHED
An infinitely small step for mankind but a fairly good sized step for me in building. Back with some pictures! After finishing a commission job and lots to do at work I could finally do some work just for myself and fun. I added the cover for the fuel gauge, the plywood piece behind the cockpit and have test fitted the padding around the cockpit opening.
It feels good to be back
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Torbogdan got a reaction from Canute in Fokker DR 1 by Torbogdan - FINISHED
An infinitely small step for mankind but a fairly good sized step for me in building. Back with some pictures! After finishing a commission job and lots to do at work I could finally do some work just for myself and fun. I added the cover for the fuel gauge, the plywood piece behind the cockpit and have test fitted the padding around the cockpit opening.
It feels good to be back
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Torbogdan got a reaction from Landrotten Highlander in Fokker DR 1 by Torbogdan - FINISHED
An infinitely small step for mankind but a fairly good sized step for me in building. Back with some pictures! After finishing a commission job and lots to do at work I could finally do some work just for myself and fun. I added the cover for the fuel gauge, the plywood piece behind the cockpit and have test fitted the padding around the cockpit opening.
It feels good to be back
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Torbogdan got a reaction from Jack12477 in Fokker DR 1 by Torbogdan - FINISHED
An infinitely small step for mankind but a fairly good sized step for me in building. Back with some pictures! After finishing a commission job and lots to do at work I could finally do some work just for myself and fun. I added the cover for the fuel gauge, the plywood piece behind the cockpit and have test fitted the padding around the cockpit opening.
It feels good to be back
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Torbogdan got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Fokker DR 1 by Torbogdan - FINISHED
Some commission painting is taking up my spare time for the moment. So my own hobby projects must stand back for a while. But like a well known character says; "I´ll be back"
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Torbogdan got a reaction from CDW in Fokker DR 1 by Torbogdan - FINISHED
Some commission painting is taking up my spare time for the moment. So my own hobby projects must stand back for a while. But like a well known character says; "I´ll be back"
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Torbogdan got a reaction from thibaultron in Fokker DR 1 by Torbogdan - FINISHED
Some commission painting is taking up my spare time for the moment. So my own hobby projects must stand back for a while. But like a well known character says; "I´ll be back"
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Torbogdan got a reaction from mtaylor in Fokker DR 1 by Torbogdan - FINISHED
Some commission painting is taking up my spare time for the moment. So my own hobby projects must stand back for a while. But like a well known character says; "I´ll be back"
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Torbogdan got a reaction from Canute in Fokker DR 1 by Torbogdan - FINISHED
Some commission painting is taking up my spare time for the moment. So my own hobby projects must stand back for a while. But like a well known character says; "I´ll be back"
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