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

[bigpetr]

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:


Design stages:
3d modelng:


Test build:

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:


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.

 

[mijob]

this is a great model you did I fine job on this one. Are you sure you didn't use a shrinking gun!!!

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

That is FANTASTIC! I could see that in a museum as part of a diorama illustrating a historical moment in time!

 

[Awry_Chaos]

A true master! good work!

 

[micahrogers]

Great work, both in design, graphics and construction. I agree with these little things, the rigging adds a since of realism.

 

[zathros]

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!

 

[Revell-Fan]

WOW! Great job, mate! I love the texture. It gives a life-like appearance to the model. Very well done!

 

[bigpetr]

Thanky you .
I made another one in different colour:

 

[mijob]

They are amazing. Good job on both

 

[Awry_Chaos]

Nice work!

 

[micahrogers]

Great work.

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

This little guys look AMAZING!!!