Graff Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 (edited) I'm working on this Fokker in 1:5 from ECOM-RC. It's an ARF that I'm converting to a Swedish version. There was just one example. I have removed all of the plastic film covering and started the Koverall covering. I have also bought pinking tape from Toni Clark. One of the downfalls of the kit was the dummy engine, which was a glossy black vacuum formed lump..... There was no interior details at all, so that also needed some work. The wheels are a whole other story that I'll get back to. As the dummy engine is very prominent on the D.VII it demands some special attention. I found a CAD file online (in 1/3 scale), that I resized and printed in ABS+. I also designed a tube frame and a chair. After 16 hours it was ready! Now it will be a whole lot of work to finish them. At least I don't have to build any machine guns, as the Swedish version was unarmed. Edited April 13, 2023 by Graff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff S Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 So at 1.8m ws it's quite a large biplane. What's the projected weight and how are you intending to power it? At least there aren't a lot of rigging wires 🙂 An interesting project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graff Posted April 13, 2023 Author Share Posted April 13, 2023 I think the weight will be in the ballpark of 6.5-7 kg. The engine is going to be a RCGF Stinger 26 re. I'm still contemplating other ways of fastening the wing struts. Bolts and nuts can be quite tedious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graff Posted April 14, 2023 Author Share Posted April 14, 2023 (edited) I've been building the dummy engine. It turns out really nice (at least to me 😉). I'm currently printing the valve springs. Edited April 14, 2023 by Graff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david tilbury Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Nice.....:-) Hi Graff was it Nigel's CAD, looks like it....i used masking tape around the inner manifolds which looked ok, built mine about the same time as Nigel but did my own CAD...Nigel and myself exchanged ideas on printing etc......did the switches etc also for the instrument panel.....look forward to seeing more! cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graff Posted April 14, 2023 Author Share Posted April 14, 2023 Yes, Flightline graphics. It lacked some parts though, like valve springs and carb (I have designed those though). I'm looking at the cockpit now. Lots of parts to make... 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david tilbury Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 (edited) might help.....:-) Edited April 14, 2023 by david tilbury 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graff Posted April 15, 2023 Author Share Posted April 15, 2023 Thanks! The dummy engine is assembled. The next step is to cut the piano wires and then apply a layer of filler/primer. The painting is what I'm looking forward to the most. 😁 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graff Posted April 15, 2023 Author Share Posted April 15, 2023 There's "some" difference between the kit version and the 3D printed version.... 😜 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graff Posted April 16, 2023 Author Share Posted April 16, 2023 I've started modifying the cockpit hatch. Started with cutting out the floor so I can use a full figure. Then I cut off the pedestals for the machine guns, the reason is that I'm building the Swedish version which was unarmed. I'll cover the hatch later with litho plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graff Posted April 18, 2023 Author Share Posted April 18, 2023 (edited) I covered with SIG Koverall for the first time. I didn't use Stix-it or Balsaloc, but dope all over. Two coats of non shrinking dope on the frame, the covering is then fixed with acetone. Then some more dope on the overlapping edges. I shrunk the covering with a heat gun before applying shrinking dope overall. It feels like a drumhead! I used thread glued to solartex as stitching/ribtape. I then used self adhesive pinking tape from Toni Clark. Edited April 18, 2023 by Graff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul De Tourtoulon Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 Is this the .90 size one ?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graff Posted April 18, 2023 Author Share Posted April 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Paul De Tourtoulon said: Is this the .90 size one ?. No, it's the 26 cc gas version in 1:5. 178 cm wingspan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul De Tourtoulon Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 A nice 4 stroke,,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graff Posted April 18, 2023 Author Share Posted April 18, 2023 4 hours ago, Paul De Tourtoulon said: A nice 4 stroke,,,, I have a Laser 150, but I try to avoid methanol.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul De Tourtoulon Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 2 hours ago, Graff said: I have a Laser 150, but I try to avoid methanol.... I will take the Laser off of your hands for an electric motor,,,🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graff Posted April 19, 2023 Author Share Posted April 19, 2023 I designed and 3D printed the instrument bezels and switches for the D.VII. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graff Posted April 20, 2023 Author Share Posted April 20, 2023 I'm making the pilot. I found a pilot bust on Thingiverse that I re-scaled to 1:5. I printed it in tough resin on my Photon printer. The pilot is supposed to be full sized, I had a damaged 1:4 scale figure that was to be the starting point. I shortened the body, arms and legs so it should better match 1:5 scale. Next I'll paint the head and fix the uniform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graff Posted April 21, 2023 Author Share Posted April 21, 2023 (edited) Trying again... The pilot is nearly finished, I have to remove some "fluff". The harness will get a buckle. And the seat is of course painted in lozenge. 😉 Edited April 21, 2023 by Graff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graff Posted April 24, 2023 Author Share Posted April 24, 2023 It's finished now. The boots turned out really great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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