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Foker D.VII, Udet's bird in 1/48 scale

Installing the main wing was a struggle.....start with the outer struts, or start with the inner struts....wish I had seven hands to do this!

Started with outer struts then removed them and started with the inner struts. This made me have to lengthen the outer struts slightly.
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David I'm sure you've seen the multitude of jigs out there for stackin' and rigging biplanes? Even out of Legos could work.
 
Oh, well here's one.

http://www.clubhyper.com/reference/biplanejigcb_1.htm

And if you're interested in doing more WW1 kits you may want to invest in something like this
http://www.westcoasthobbys.com/shop/index.php?action=show_custom&id=480&cat=22
 
moon puppy said:
Oh, well here's one.

http://www.clubhyper.com/reference/biplanejigcb_1.htm

And if you're interested in doing more WW1 kits you may want to invest in something like this
http://www.westcoasthobbys.com/shop/index.php?action=show_custom&id=480&cat=22
Click to expand...

Easily worth the $35 price tag after what I struggled with!
 
Adding some control cable rigging, aft control surfaces almost done, need to add the elevator tension cables and wing control rigging.
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Landing gear tension cables
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David post up your completed images on the Fokker Completion thread and claim your first campaign ribbon! (y)
 
Beautiful plane...great job...excelent finish...btw,love the ribbon campaign...congratulations!

:drinks

Luiz
 
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