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Old 12-08-2020, 10:20 AM
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Fokker F36 scratch build 1/100 scale

After my Fokker F 32 here’s another good looking airliner from the “golden age”! And again, no kit so I ‘ve had to draw one up myself, using Draftsight 2d cad software; it’s taken a little over 6 months to get to the stage of cutting out and assembling and its present state is shown on the photos.

Named “Arend” (Eagle), only one example was built out of a projected six initially ordered by KLM because better things overtook its development in the form of the Douglas DC 2; all metal construction superseded the fabric/tubular frame fuselage and plywood wing of the Fokker, and KLM changed their policy. “Arend”lasted until 1940 when it crashed on a training flight in RAF service in Scotland.

The “Fokker Fours” by Rob Mulder has again been invaluable in the development of the drawings; unlike the boxy F 32, this machine is all curves and greatly complicated by having the outlines of the longitudinal stringers of the metal frame supporting the fabric covered fuselage plainly visible and therefore having to be drawn.

It has been absorbing trying to work out the 3D shape and design of the aircraft and how the various cross sections needed to alter in the length of the body to give a smooth flow from end to end; much adjustment needed at all stages and then trying to develop the components in 2d - I’ve had fun (mostly!)

Next stage wing covering, will post further as time goes on and possibly publish the drawn parts on the website if there’s enough interest.

Best wishes to all (sorry about the inverted photos, haven’t a clue as to how to remedy, they looked fine on the camera).

Chris
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