Fokker E.V, 1:32 Micromir

Started by Milan Tesař · 12 · 1 month ago
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    Milan Tesař said 1 month, 2 weeks ago:

    I started this model before the group started, so the hull is already closed. I have to say that even though it is a single wing, the construction is not very simple. moldings of very poor quality, a lot of sealing and sanding. Very poorly equipped cockpit, I had to make a completely new one, including the seat. I made the frame out of aluminum tubes and made the inside of the hull out of my supplies. Completed with Eduard instruments and belts. I made the pipes, control wires and braces from copper wire. The sash also requires a lot of caulking and sanding.

    When I have time, I will start making further adjustments, especially the details.

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    Tom Cleaver said 1 month, 2 weeks ago:

    You're a better modeler than I, Milan. I binned this kit. After spending a bunch on Aviattic decals for it.

    Good luck on yours!

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 1 month, 2 weeks ago:

    What a superb entry, my friend @milantesar! Awesome looks so far!

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    John vd Biggelaar said 1 month, 2 weeks ago:

    Very nice entry and a superb start, Milan @milantesar

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    Milan Tesař said 1 month, 2 weeks ago:

    Thanks Tom for the compliment, but I think your experience is much greater than mine and your models are very inspiring to me.

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    Milan Tesař said 1 month, 2 weeks ago:

    Thank you Spiros, the worst is over so far, so hopefully the result will be worth it.

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    Milan Tesař said 1 month, 2 weeks ago:

    Thank you John.

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    Paul Higgins said 1 month, 1 week ago:

    Nice work so far, Milan. I have this kit as well and while I would go as far as to say it's one of the more basic WW1 kits I've built, I do think it can be turned into a good kit. I'm sure you will get the best out of it; I especially like that colourful scheme you've chosen... ;-).

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    Tom Cleaver said 1 month, 1 week ago:

    @milantesar - and yet you're the one who's completing this kit. :"-)

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    Paul Barber said 1 month ago:

    A lot of modifications to get this one done @milantesar !

    Fantastic work!

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    Paul Higgins said 1 month ago:

    Great work, Milan. I've just seen the model in the headlines page and it looks really good. Glad you managed to overcome the problems you encountered. Well done... ;-).

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    IAN Convey said 1 month ago:

    This model has turned out well Milan, I was thinking of buying one of these kits, but after reading of the problems you had I may give it a miss.