Fokker T. XI (geschakeld) - Dutch zveno project

zenrat · November 25, 2023, 03:40:35 AM

If the fighters are carried wheels up you just need to scribe UC doors into the undersides of the wings.

Vulcan7 · November 25, 2023, 04:17:47 AM

Fokker T. XI (geschakeld) - Dutch zveno project

A great looking build, 1930s beauty

63cpe · July 30, 2024, 04:38:03 AM

Eventhough it's way over 120 days since I last posted an update on this project I'm happy to announce the cradles for the Fokker D. XXI's are made and put on the wings of the Fokker T. XI. I also put some paint on the beast but found out there were too many pin pricks, holes, bumps and scratches to my liking so sanded the majority off.

Pinpricks, holes and bumps are painted in three/four layer of black and sanded smooth ( hope it's done well enough). so it's readied for another go with the spraygun. Meanwhile the cradles were made (Sciccors constructions to lift once the D. XXI's were place over the cradles and drop down once the D. XXI's were released). Now a fairing needs to be placed in front of the forward attachment points and it's off to the spraybooth.

PXL_20240730_100403501 by Buddy Holly, on Flickr

Test fit with one D.XXI on the rightside cradle. Was all stable and didn';t collapse.

PXL_20240730_105212241.MP by Buddy Holly, on Flickr

PXL_20240730_105235453.MP by Buddy Holly, on Flickr

So, the other cradle was installed aswell and tested with the other D.XXI. Again all stable

PXL_20240730_110019943 by Buddy Holly, on Flickr

PXL_20240730_110024080 by Buddy Holly, on Flickr

Oh, note to myself: need to install foldable wing stabilizing rods before paint job starts.

The "Guard" fell asleep due to the hot weather.

IMG-20230910-WA0010 by Buddy Holly, on Flickr

Cheers,
David aka 63CPE

Old Wombat · July 30, 2024, 04:52:12 AM

Nice!

I hope the wing spars are reinforced!

zenrat · July 30, 2024, 05:01:48 AM

NARSES2 · July 30, 2024, 05:47:40 AM

Glad you've got back to this.

As for the "guard" I'd cut his/her rations for a couple of days

63cpe · July 30, 2024, 01:51:46 PM

The "Guard" (Gremlin the cat) loves his food and especially cheese. He doesn't really care whether it's Dutch cheese or French cheese. He woke up in the evening for the usual sachet of food, fell asleep again. Wonderfull...

Despite the temperature the Fokker Zveno combo got its colors. Made some errors on the right wing so these need to be correct tomorrow together with tidying up the overspray.

PXL_20240730_194754190 by Buddy Holly, on Flickr

David aka 63CPE

Old Wombat · July 31, 2024, 03:13:47 AM

Looking very good from here.

NARSES2 · July 31, 2024, 06:14:26 AM

Quote from: 63cpe on July 30, 2024, 01:51:46 PMThe "Guard" (Gremlin the cat) loves his food and especially cheese. He doesn't really care whether it's Dutch cheese or French cheese. He woke up in the evening for the usual sachet of food, fell asleep again. Wonderfull...

Not known a cat like cheese before, was always told they were pure carnivores unlike dogs who are omnivores

They are looking really good

I've always liked these pre-WWII multi coloured schemes, especially the Dutch use of chocolate brown undersides. Hataka even do a specific paint set for them.

Old Wombat · July 31, 2024, 07:25:40 AM

Most of my cats have liked cheese & a couple have liked the odd bowl of milk occasionally (but never regularly or frequently).

su27rules · July 31, 2024, 10:10:24 AM

NARSES2 · August 01, 2024, 12:46:45 AM

Quote from: Old Wombat on July 31, 2024, 07:25:40 AMMost of my cats have liked cheese & a couple have liked the odd bowl of milk occasionally (but never regularly or frequently).

Our cat used to have the occaisional bowl of milk, but not that often. He was a rather fussy eater, unlike the dog who'd eat anything she could get to

Old Wombat · August 01, 2024, 03:00:44 AM

Quote from: NARSES2 on August 01, 2024, 12:46:45 AM
Quote from: Old Wombat on July 31, 2024, 07:25:40 AMMost of my cats have liked cheese & a couple have liked the odd bowl of milk occasionally (but never regularly or frequently).

Our cat used to have the occaisional bowl of milk, but not that often. He was a rather fussy eater, unlike the dog who'd eat anything she could get to

That sounds like Kitty, the Chocolate Labrador.

I've just spent three days replacing plants that she has eaten/dug up/shredded but this time they have wire shields around/over them.

I also did some pruning ... with a chainsaw. That was fun!

mexchiwa · August 03, 2024, 02:45:18 AM

Love the 17/24 combo.

Love it so much I'm thinking we need a "Meet in the Middle" group build with combos of rival/similar aircraft (Spitfires and Hurricanes, F-15s and 16s, 190s and 109s...)

63cpe · August 18, 2024, 01:47:59 PM

Slowly but surely it's getting to the finish. Still some huffin and puffing to do...

Meanwhile some pictures to boost morale.

PXL_20240818_195353134 by Buddy Holly, on Flickr

PXL_20240818_195336582 by Buddy Holly, on Flickr

PXL_20240818_195316424 by Buddy Holly, on Flickr

PXL_20240818_195247867 by Buddy Holly, on Flickr

PXL_20240818_195226096 by Buddy Holly, on Flickr

PXL_20240818_195151860 by Buddy Holly, on Flickr

PXL_20240818_195047871 by Buddy Holly, on Flickr

Probably need to redo the tails of the D XXI's and paint them in red, white and blue as the colors of the decal are a tad off IMHO. Also a good opportunity to do the tail of the T. XI in the same colors.

David aka 63CPE