Fokker E.III (Ernst Udet) / 1:144 / scratchbuild

bigpetr

Designer/Master Modeler
Jan 27, 2016
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Hello friends here I present to you my Fokker E.III build to be used as play model in table game Wings of Glory. It is my own design.
This is what I am after:
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Design stages:
3d modelng:
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Test build:
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Test build showed few weak places and proove the concept of making motor cowl from one peace with use of waterforming to be right way. Initialy I thought I would have to repaint the cowl after waterforming, but it was not necessary after all.

Textured 2d template:
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Final build:
I decided to incorporate rigging, because it is so visualy important part of the plane, although I do not know if it survives the play, but hopefuly yes :) The wooden peg underside is for attaching to play base.
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:bowdown:this is a great model you did I fine job on this one. Are you sure you didn't use a shrinking gun!!!
 
Great work, both in design, graphics and construction. I agree with these little things, the rigging adds a since of realism.
 
There's one of these at the "Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome" in Red Hook, New York,. They actually still fly it. It's probably a remake, but it is authentic to the era. :)

p.s. Nice modeling there! :)
 
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WOW! Great job, mate! I love the texture. It gives a life-like appearance to the model. Very well done! :)