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portchieboy got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
The fuselage is now largely together. It has, I must admit been taxing. Having spent several hours filing the moulding lines off, I then find that the lugs to which one affixes the brass joiners are mostly too large, and again need further, quite difficult shaping.
When it came to joining it all together, I am afraid I found that some of the shaping was 'off', and the frame needed very slight pressure on the joins. That is when I realised how brittle was the metal, and I am afraid some pieces snapped off. All I can say is thank heavens for CA glue, I really do not know how else it would have worked.
The other little tip is that the width of the frame is approximately the same as a wooden toothpick, which proved invaluable to mend a strut on the tail!
So, down to page 17 now, wish me luck.
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portchieboy got a reaction from Marcus.K. in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
The fuselage is now largely together. It has, I must admit been taxing. Having spent several hours filing the moulding lines off, I then find that the lugs to which one affixes the brass joiners are mostly too large, and again need further, quite difficult shaping.
When it came to joining it all together, I am afraid I found that some of the shaping was 'off', and the frame needed very slight pressure on the joins. That is when I realised how brittle was the metal, and I am afraid some pieces snapped off. All I can say is thank heavens for CA glue, I really do not know how else it would have worked.
The other little tip is that the width of the frame is approximately the same as a wooden toothpick, which proved invaluable to mend a strut on the tail!
So, down to page 17 now, wish me luck.
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portchieboy got a reaction from Marcus.K. in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
Well, that's the first 2 hours or so!
I love the comment on the box, easy to build. Hate to get a difficult one. Never mind, we all like a challenge, that's what makes it fun.
Very interesting the transition between wooden models, and metal. I am finding each bend a 'heart in the mouth ' moment. At least with wood, you can craft another piece. Let's just hope there aren't too many accidents.
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portchieboy got a reaction from PvG Aussie in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
Progress so far. The painting is certainly fine, but very enjoyable. These parts are now set aside, whilst I file, and assemble the fuselage. I have noticed that instead of supplying parts M23 and M24, they have given me 2 x M23. No matter, the cockpit assembly sits on these spars, and instead of pinning the cockpit in, I will glue it to the spar instead. Hope that makes sense!
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portchieboy got a reaction from Marcus.K. in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
Progress so far. The painting is certainly fine, but very enjoyable. These parts are now set aside, whilst I file, and assemble the fuselage. I have noticed that instead of supplying parts M23 and M24, they have given me 2 x M23. No matter, the cockpit assembly sits on these spars, and instead of pinning the cockpit in, I will glue it to the spar instead. Hope that makes sense!
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portchieboy got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
Progress so far. The painting is certainly fine, but very enjoyable. These parts are now set aside, whilst I file, and assemble the fuselage. I have noticed that instead of supplying parts M23 and M24, they have given me 2 x M23. No matter, the cockpit assembly sits on these spars, and instead of pinning the cockpit in, I will glue it to the spar instead. Hope that makes sense!
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portchieboy got a reaction from Canute in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
Progress so far. The painting is certainly fine, but very enjoyable. These parts are now set aside, whilst I file, and assemble the fuselage. I have noticed that instead of supplying parts M23 and M24, they have given me 2 x M23. No matter, the cockpit assembly sits on these spars, and instead of pinning the cockpit in, I will glue it to the spar instead. Hope that makes sense!
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portchieboy got a reaction from Egilman in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
Progress so far. The painting is certainly fine, but very enjoyable. These parts are now set aside, whilst I file, and assemble the fuselage. I have noticed that instead of supplying parts M23 and M24, they have given me 2 x M23. No matter, the cockpit assembly sits on these spars, and instead of pinning the cockpit in, I will glue it to the spar instead. Hope that makes sense!
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portchieboy got a reaction from king derelict in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
Progress so far. The painting is certainly fine, but very enjoyable. These parts are now set aside, whilst I file, and assemble the fuselage. I have noticed that instead of supplying parts M23 and M24, they have given me 2 x M23. No matter, the cockpit assembly sits on these spars, and instead of pinning the cockpit in, I will glue it to the spar instead. Hope that makes sense!
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portchieboy got a reaction from mtaylor in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
Progress so far. The painting is certainly fine, but very enjoyable. These parts are now set aside, whilst I file, and assemble the fuselage. I have noticed that instead of supplying parts M23 and M24, they have given me 2 x M23. No matter, the cockpit assembly sits on these spars, and instead of pinning the cockpit in, I will glue it to the spar instead. Hope that makes sense!
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portchieboy got a reaction from chadwijm6 in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
Progress so far. The painting is certainly fine, but very enjoyable. These parts are now set aside, whilst I file, and assemble the fuselage. I have noticed that instead of supplying parts M23 and M24, they have given me 2 x M23. No matter, the cockpit assembly sits on these spars, and instead of pinning the cockpit in, I will glue it to the spar instead. Hope that makes sense!
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portchieboy got a reaction from ccoyle in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
Progress so far. The painting is certainly fine, but very enjoyable. These parts are now set aside, whilst I file, and assemble the fuselage. I have noticed that instead of supplying parts M23 and M24, they have given me 2 x M23. No matter, the cockpit assembly sits on these spars, and instead of pinning the cockpit in, I will glue it to the spar instead. Hope that makes sense!
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portchieboy got a reaction from yvesvidal in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
Well, that's the first 2 hours or so!
I love the comment on the box, easy to build. Hate to get a difficult one. Never mind, we all like a challenge, that's what makes it fun.
Very interesting the transition between wooden models, and metal. I am finding each bend a 'heart in the mouth ' moment. At least with wood, you can craft another piece. Let's just hope there aren't too many accidents.
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portchieboy got a reaction from Canute in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
Well, that's the first 2 hours or so!
I love the comment on the box, easy to build. Hate to get a difficult one. Never mind, we all like a challenge, that's what makes it fun.
Very interesting the transition between wooden models, and metal. I am finding each bend a 'heart in the mouth ' moment. At least with wood, you can craft another piece. Let's just hope there aren't too many accidents.
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portchieboy got a reaction from thibaultron in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
Well, that's the first 2 hours or so!
I love the comment on the box, easy to build. Hate to get a difficult one. Never mind, we all like a challenge, that's what makes it fun.
Very interesting the transition between wooden models, and metal. I am finding each bend a 'heart in the mouth ' moment. At least with wood, you can craft another piece. Let's just hope there aren't too many accidents.
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portchieboy got a reaction from mtaylor in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
Well, that's the first 2 hours or so!
I love the comment on the box, easy to build. Hate to get a difficult one. Never mind, we all like a challenge, that's what makes it fun.
Very interesting the transition between wooden models, and metal. I am finding each bend a 'heart in the mouth ' moment. At least with wood, you can craft another piece. Let's just hope there aren't too many accidents.
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portchieboy got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
Well, that's the first 2 hours or so!
I love the comment on the box, easy to build. Hate to get a difficult one. Never mind, we all like a challenge, that's what makes it fun.
Very interesting the transition between wooden models, and metal. I am finding each bend a 'heart in the mouth ' moment. At least with wood, you can craft another piece. Let's just hope there aren't too many accidents.
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portchieboy reacted to chadwijm6 in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
I'm in, I also saw this on their website and it looked really interesting. Good luck with build
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portchieboy got a reaction from Jack12477 in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
Well, that's the first 2 hours or so!
I love the comment on the box, easy to build. Hate to get a difficult one. Never mind, we all like a challenge, that's what makes it fun.
Very interesting the transition between wooden models, and metal. I am finding each bend a 'heart in the mouth ' moment. At least with wood, you can craft another piece. Let's just hope there aren't too many accidents.
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portchieboy got a reaction from chadwijm6 in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
Well, that's the first 2 hours or so!
I love the comment on the box, easy to build. Hate to get a difficult one. Never mind, we all like a challenge, that's what makes it fun.
Very interesting the transition between wooden models, and metal. I am finding each bend a 'heart in the mouth ' moment. At least with wood, you can craft another piece. Let's just hope there aren't too many accidents.
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portchieboy got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
Well, that's the first 2 hours or so!
I love the comment on the box, easy to build. Hate to get a difficult one. Never mind, we all like a challenge, that's what makes it fun.
Very interesting the transition between wooden models, and metal. I am finding each bend a 'heart in the mouth ' moment. At least with wood, you can craft another piece. Let's just hope there aren't too many accidents.
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portchieboy got a reaction from Egilman in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
Well, that's the first 2 hours or so!
I love the comment on the box, easy to build. Hate to get a difficult one. Never mind, we all like a challenge, that's what makes it fun.
Very interesting the transition between wooden models, and metal. I am finding each bend a 'heart in the mouth ' moment. At least with wood, you can craft another piece. Let's just hope there aren't too many accidents.
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portchieboy got a reaction from mtaylor in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
Thanks guys, hope I don't let you down! I think the model will be generic., though the Red Baron will always be in the back of my mind. Re the wood grain, I will have to search YouTube, and practice first!
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portchieboy got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
Thanks guys, hope I don't let you down! I think the model will be generic., though the Red Baron will always be in the back of my mind. Re the wood grain, I will have to search YouTube, and practice first!
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portchieboy got a reaction from gsdpic in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
Thanks guys, hope I don't let you down! I think the model will be generic., though the Red Baron will always be in the back of my mind. Re the wood grain, I will have to search YouTube, and practice first!
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