A newbie designer's attempt Fokker D-VI

**ct ertz** · #1 11-26-2009, 05:00 PM

Here is my start on a Fokker d-VI. I know nothing of air craft design and I only started making paper models last January. I have been making designs on the computer with sketch up for only a few months now. I intend on getting Roman's new e-book soon (waiting on Christmas money!), but decided to play around a bit first. I plan on making this a 1/72 scale model, real simple, no real detail. Just a practice model. If it works out I will put it in the downloads for people who want a one hour kit to build! So here is a half start.:o
CT

**wag** · #2 11-26-2009, 05:14 PM

Looks like a good start. The D-VI is one of the simpler WWI aircraft with very little rigging so it ought to be a good place to start,only the rotary engine might be a little complex. I have the Kampflieger book, I was able to follow it so it's definetly geared towards beginners. I'll be following this thread closely as I would like to try designing myself someday.
Wayne

**ct ertz** · #3 11-26-2009, 05:51 PM

I have a number of limitations working against me, including my lack of knowledge. I will also have to unfold part by part, as the waybe for sketch up will not work on this computer for some reason, it lock everything up. But, with time, I have been able to unfold other models, mostly ironclads, and they have turned out alright. So we shall see!
CT

**cdavenport** · #4 11-26-2009, 08:19 PM

Good luck on this CT.

**Paperwarrior** · #5 11-27-2009, 06:40 AM

CT, if this turns out even half as good as your ships it will be a classic.

**Wyvern** · #6 11-29-2009, 10:50 AM

You can do it, CT... there's a couple of published D-VI's to give you ideas.

Wyvern