fokker dr.i 'dreidekker' skeletal (1/32)

I’ve always been fascinated by ‘skeleton’ models were you are able to see every little detail of the construction. So I have been harboring this idea for a very long time, to do a WWI aircraft as a skeletal version at some point. I did some initial test work on the S.e.5a project but never went with it.

The work with the trusses for the ‘Portalkran’ for the Arado, was a test to see if something like this would be possible. And it made me want to ‘Take the Bull by it’s Horns’…

It’s a strange feeling, not having a kit to begin with. (Got some Roden 1/32 Fokker’s in the stash as guide for the build) I’ve collected some aftermarket parts which could become useful for this build. Aviattic’s cowling and stripped rudder. ‘Part’ and Tom’s Modelworks photo etched detail sets. Brassin Spandau machineguns. CMK resin rotary engine.

I learned a lot from building the HPH Catalina regarding working with molds and resin casting. And the principles from working with resin, has made me work in that direction. The benefit is the fact that it adds some material thickness to the different parts, more suitable for 1/32 than many photo etched parts. Initially I was not convinced that I would be able to pull this through, but I’ve made some experiments along the way with the different parts required for a build like this.