Zio Prudenziati's Fokker D.VII in 1:100

[gotham]

Where can I find this model and Zio's collection ?

[rifleman]

I think someone said about the way back machine have you tried searching the forum I think there is a post some where hope this helps .??????

[rockpaperscissor]

Here ya go, gotham fokker - modelli di carta - paper models

[gotham]

RPS, many thanks. I had this site bookmarked ages ago, but somehow deleted it by mistake. Great models there.

[MichaelS]

Der kleine Fokker ist fertig

Ready to head out over the trenches for some Tommy Hunting. Those clever Huns saved a huge amount of time by not rigging these guys!

A nice build from our departed friend Zio Prudenziati. I have to say that if you build one of these or any of his bipes you need to check the landing gear. This one has the LG way to splayed. I did his Albatros D.V in the normal 1/72 scale and it was too wide as well. Other than that it turns out very nice. Adding the side strengtheners and wing spars from card really makes it sturdy. I also embedded .008 music wire in the struts and lg legs. Takes a few extra minutes but the wings pretty much snap together like a plastic kit when the struts are stiffened.

[Rubenandres77]

Beautiful build Michael.

You really did honor Zio's design.

What a beautiful model you achieved.

[gomidefilho]

Very Nice Michael!!!

[Rata]

That's what I'm talking about! The B&W pic looks real authentic.

That splayed undercart problem- how would you fix it? The only way I can see would be to shorten that little undercart wing.

[Gene K]

Originally Posted by Rata

? The only way I can see [to "fix the splay"] would be to shorten that little undercart wing.

Or, if that wing is the correct relative size, extend the wheel struts to get the correct visual.



Gene K

[MichaelS]

The underwing is too wide. It was the same with the Albatros. Next bipe I do I will watch for it. I could remove and fix this one but I am just ready to move on.