Scale Models - View Single Post - Red Baron Fokker Triplane-Issue 67,The fuel tank.

**wonwinglo** · 20-04-2005

The fuel tank should present no problems,however ignore the offset dimensions given with the instructions,they dont exist and just confuse the issue ! if you check the dimensions you will see that each side is equal,well at least it was on my own set of parts,so dont worry about this apparent error.Start by carefully removing the individual pieces and then as instructed with a small swiss file bevel the edges where the tabs locate,just keep checking until everything fits together but do not apply any adhesive until satisfied that everything fits snugly,then it should look like this-

When happy with the fits apply PVA adhesive to all of the corners and hold together with masking tape until everything is dry.

When everything has been sanded down and the edges bevelled slightly give a couple of coats of thinned down PVA adhesive,sand down again and then cover with fine model aircraft tissue,this will knit the grain together and also provide a smooth surface for the paint.

The tank can then be painted silver to represent the original tanks fitted in Fokker Dr.1 triplanes,dont overdo the finish as the real tanks looked scruffy and a super gloss smooth finish is unrealistic and not required.There was probably some webbing around the originals but until I find a reference I will leave mine like this.Dont forget to open up the various holes in the tank where the mazak fittings will go.

20-04-2005	#1 (permalink)
wonwinglo Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Warwick,UK Real Name: Barry My Models: Aviation artifacts Visit wonwinglo's Gallery Posts: 5,562 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Images: 49	Red Baron Fokker Triplane-Issue 67,The fuel tank. The fuel tank should present no problems,however ignore the offset dimensions given with the instructions,they dont exist and just confuse the issue ! if you check the dimensions you will see that each side is equal,well at least it was on my own set of parts,so dont worry about this apparent error.Start by carefully removing the individual pieces and then as instructed with a small swiss file bevel the edges where the tabs locate,just keep checking until everything fits together but do not apply any adhesive until satisfied that everything fits snugly,then it should look like this- When happy with the fits apply PVA adhesive to all of the corners and hold together with masking tape until everything is dry. When everything has been sanded down and the edges bevelled slightly give a couple of coats of thinned down PVA adhesive,sand down again and then cover with fine model aircraft tissue,this will knit the grain together and also provide a smooth surface for the paint. The tank can then be painted silver to represent the original tanks fitted in Fokker Dr.1 triplanes,dont overdo the finish as the real tanks looked scruffy and a super gloss smooth finish is unrealistic and not required.There was probably some webbing around the originals but until I find a reference I will leave mine like this.Dont forget to open up the various holes in the tank where the mazak fittings will go. __________________ 'And there I was oil on my goggles from a broken pipe,then I looked at the altimeter,all I could see was the makers name !' www.wonwinglo.scale-models.net/ Last edited by wonwinglo; 21-04-2005 at 08:16.