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portchieboy got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
Cockpit complete, with control lines fitted. Have also repainted the fuselage, ready for the tensars.
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portchieboy got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
So, at last we moved on to the next stage. I must admit to some difficulties getting here. Firstly, the little 3mm brackets that go in the corners. What a nightmare.
There are 28 of them, and talk about fiddly. It took me a few days to work out a method. Problem is they are so small, have to be glued into a restricted area, and held whilst the glue dries. Even the best CA takes a while. Eventually I came up with using a tiny dot of Blue tack on the frame, sticking one end of the bracket in, then leaning the other end to touch the frame. Glue that on, leave 24 hours, then remove Blue tack and glue the 2nd end.
Once that was done, a few more spars to add, but again, I managed to break a couple in fitting. I must learn that cast pieces have absolutely no play in them whatever.
Never mind, all now fixed, and next job will be the seat bulkhead.
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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 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 mtaylor in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
Cheers Mike, but if you recall, the Fokker does not have working controls. Appreciate your feedback though.
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portchieboy got a reaction from mtaylor in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
Thanks Mike, is that the tensors?
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portchieboy got a reaction from mtaylor in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
Cockpit complete, with control lines fitted. Have also repainted the fuselage, ready for the tensars.
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portchieboy reacted to Mike Dowling in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
I forgot that the Fokker didn't have working controls!! I told you I was a peasant!!
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portchieboy got a reaction from Marcus.K. in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
Cockpit complete, with control lines fitted. Have also repainted the fuselage, ready for the tensars.
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portchieboy got a reaction from Marcus.K. in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
So, at last we moved on to the next stage. I must admit to some difficulties getting here. Firstly, the little 3mm brackets that go in the corners. What a nightmare.
There are 28 of them, and talk about fiddly. It took me a few days to work out a method. Problem is they are so small, have to be glued into a restricted area, and held whilst the glue dries. Even the best CA takes a while. Eventually I came up with using a tiny dot of Blue tack on the frame, sticking one end of the bracket in, then leaning the other end to touch the frame. Glue that on, leave 24 hours, then remove Blue tack and glue the 2nd end.
Once that was done, a few more spars to add, but again, I managed to break a couple in fitting. I must learn that cast pieces have absolutely no play in them whatever.
Never mind, all now fixed, and next job will be the seat bulkhead.
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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
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
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 Marcus.K. in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
Having completed all projects, I am now to unbox and start on the Fokker. Not done an aeroplane since I was a boy in the ATC, so very different. Also, this is largely a metal kit, so new skills required. I am not generally good at keeping up with blogs, so I promise I will try and keep things up to date. So wish me luck, and speak soon!
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portchieboy got a reaction from Canute in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
Cheers Mike, but if you recall, the Fokker does not have working controls. Appreciate your feedback though.
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portchieboy got a reaction from Canute in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
Thanks Mike, is that the tensors?
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portchieboy got a reaction from Canute in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
Cockpit complete, with control lines fitted. Have also repainted the fuselage, ready for the tensars.
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portchieboy got a reaction from Egilman in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
Cheers Mike, but if you recall, the Fokker does not have working controls. Appreciate your feedback though.
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portchieboy got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
Cockpit complete, with control lines fitted. Have also repainted the fuselage, ready for the tensars.
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portchieboy reacted to gsdpic in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
And maybe I should add, the progress looks great and maybe you'll have better luck with the kit supplied rigging than I have.
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portchieboy got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
Cheers Mike, but if you recall, the Fokker does not have working controls. Appreciate your feedback though.
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portchieboy got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
Thanks Mike, is that the tensors?
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portchieboy got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
Cockpit complete, with control lines fitted. Have also repainted the fuselage, ready for the tensars.
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portchieboy got a reaction from king derelict in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
Cockpit complete, with control lines fitted. Have also repainted the fuselage, ready for the tensars.
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portchieboy got a reaction from CDW in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
Cockpit complete, with control lines fitted. Have also repainted the fuselage, ready for the tensars.
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