Fokker Spin III, scale 1:48, scratch build [COMPLETED BUILD]

Today saw the delivery of the last items, necessary to complete this model; the wheels. They’re supposedly Fokker Eindecker wheels, at scale 1:48.
I found the wheels at Unique Master Models. They were not cheap, but definitely worth it; I gave making them myself a try or three before I gave up, due to lack of tools and consequently lack of satisfactory results.

I consider this build now completed. The model is joined by two Spin memorabilia and will find residence in an acrylic cover.

A big thank you for all of those who took the time to visit my blog, enduring my ramblings on this little build and also a big thank you for those whose comments led to a better model than I foresaw.

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RDN1954 said:
Today saw the delivery of the last items, necessary to complete this model; the wheels. They’re supposedly Fokker Eindecker wheels, at scale 1:48.
I found the wheels at Unique Master Models. They were not cheap, but definitely worth it; I gave making them myself a try or three before I gave up, due to lack of tools and consequently lack of satisfactory results.

I consider this build now completed. The model is joined by two Spin memorabilia and will find residence in an acrylic cover.

A big thank you for all of those who took the time to visit my blog, enduring my ramblings on this little build and also a big thank you for those whose comments led to a better model than I foresaw.

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Those spoked wheels are very nice, Johan. You made a very special and unique model to be proud off. And that last picture you made: GREAT! With the shifting light of the wings, it gives me shivers.:)
Regards, Peter
 
dockattner said:
Congratulations Johan! A magnificent outcome and well fought battle! Display her with pride!
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BradNSW said:
Those wheels are the perfect end to a superb and extraordinary model build log! Your search for near perfection at every small detail inspires us all!

Display her proudly in the awesome case!
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Peter Voogt said:
Those spoked wheels are very nice, Johan. You made a very special and unique model to be proud off. And that last picture you made: GREAT! With the shifting light of the wings, it gives me shivers.:)
Regards, Peter
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Steef66 said:
Great build to follow and see. Tasting to more...
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Thanks y'all for your compliments. Your support in terms of comments and challenges really raised the bars on this little one.
One of the most alluring reasons to build this model, after being "convinced" by my PIC, was the fact that the Fokker Spin is one of the pioneering aircraft and very significant for the Netherlands. Additionally, the actual build presented me with quite some challenges, which all but one have been overcome.
I also considered building a second Spin, implementing the lessons learned, but that will definitely not be the next build.
 
Peter Voogt said:
In English: Spider, Hummingbird, Herring Gull...... no problem for me.:)
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Your reply made me thinking, yeah I know, it's not something I should do on a regular basis, but nevertheless...
Why do we translate into English given names like "Spin", "Kolibri" or "Zilvermeeuw", while we seldom bother to do so the other way around; "Mosquito" will not become "Mug", or "Flying Cloud" will not be translated into "Vliegende Wolk"? ("Bluenose" into "Blauwe Neus"...) I did find exceptions though; de "Zeven Provincieen" is rarely translated, while your "Balder", named after a German/Scandinavian mythology god, doesn't need translating either; it's kind of universal.
 
RDN1954 said:
Today saw the delivery of the last items, necessary to complete this model; the wheels. They’re supposedly Fokker Eindecker wheels, at scale 1:48.
I found the wheels at Unique Master Models. They were not cheap, but definitely worth it; I gave making them myself a try or three before I gave up, due to lack of tools and consequently lack of satisfactory results.

I consider this build now completed. The model is joined by two Spin memorabilia and will find residence in an acrylic cover.

A big thank you for all of those who took the time to visit my blog, enduring my ramblings on this little build and also a big thank you for those whose comments led to a better model than I foresaw.

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Good morning Johan. Congratulations on this very special build. You certainly pulled off all those tiny details fantastically. I agree with the Doc, you can display this with pride. Cheers Grant
 
Henk Liebre said:
A very beautiful model Johan.
Congratulations on completion
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Bill-R said:
Congratulations Johan. Your Spin is beautiful. I will be looking forward to your next adventure.

Bill
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GrantTyler said:
Good morning Johan. Congratulations on this very special build. You certainly pulled off all those tiny details fantastically. I agree with the Doc, you can display this with pride. Cheers Grant
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Thanks for your congratulations!
It’s not only that I’m really satisfied with the final results, what’s more, my PIC approves and decided that this little Spin deserves a place of honor.
 
RDN1954 said:
Below is an iconic picture of Anthony Fokker, circling the St Bavo Cathedral in Harlem in 1911 in his third aircraft, which is called "Spin" or "Spider". It marked the beginning of Fokker's impressive career as pioneer and aircraft designer and -builder.
To be honest, the "Spin"was not very high on my white-list; it was upon suggestions from my Admiral (or is it from now on PIC, or Pilot-in-Command?) that I started looking into this specific aircraft. Admittedly, I also looked at the Fokker XX and the Fokker G1, but eventually I decided to follow my wife's suggestions and started to study this aircraft in more depth and was able to buy an article written by Eldon Quick and published Air Trails, probably in the mid to late sixties. Right now I am in the process of establishing which materials to use, a bill of materials and a build sequence.
To be continued...
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