Dumas Kit 222 - Fokker E-III StopMotion

[@punkrockpub]

Marvelous Model!!! I almost had a heart-attack when the plane crashed onto the deck!!

[@TomGrigat]

no sorrows - I repaired it and put it into retirement on a shelf after ;-)

[@thomasr.bartonjd7815]

@@TomGrigat True to his self, the Master Modeler creates and then embraces childhood joy and sends his craft into the air.

[@harishwala9660]

That's bound to happen....

[@punkrockpub]

My eindecker was destroyed.....

[@mh53eflyguy]

Your videos are like "Awwww, like a breath of fresh air".

[@TomGrigat]

I'm pleased to hear 😊

[@mh53eflyguy]

@@TomGrigat I'm repeating the line in the song used here. Interesting video for sure, but I was linking the two.

[@TomGrigat]

Ah, I see. Very nice quote 😅

[@jollyroger1009]

Wow, it's very strong. Took that cartwheel onto the wooden deck like it wasn't anything! Used to build Tiger Moth versions of this as a kid. Lots of crashes.

[@donaldgorden8383]

I watch this video all the time I love it not just a great build, but so interesting music

[@johnayres2303]

Great Model Making and an interesting choice in music.

[@mkii1964]

Ah, like a breath of fresh air!

[@xaraxen]

You do make 'em like they used to. The original builders would be proud of you.

[@TomGrigat]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@turbofan67]

Beautiful videography and soundtrack, thanks.

[@oggarage9388]

Wow .... and you make it fly , Bravo 👏 👀👊

[@kevinlong7819]

Excellent attention to detail. I’d be keeping that for a static display model if it looked that nice

[@new.handle]

Well it was like a breath of fresh air to watch the video... ;)

[@anthonysherwood840]

These kits are great,cheap and very pleasurable. Built this one myself. Made same mistake throwing it, but the patchwork to the paper covering adds to the realism.

[@dees9502]

Absolutely brilliant. Well done, my friend 👍🙏

[@andreasbuttner-land1890]

Your StopMotion videos are incredible and your models are very, very beautiful!

[@TomGrigat]

Andreas Büttner-Land thanks for your kind words 😊

[@carlossobarzo904]

Beautiful.!!!

[@angelreading5098]

I can see that an additional upper wing spar would not go amiss to stop the wing warping upwards,neat little model.

[@Bayan1905]

I love the Eindecker, what a wonderful design.

[@TomGrigat]

Yes, it is 😎

[@Krzysztof-Bodke]

Your videos are like... a breath of fresh air! 🙃

[@GrahamA63]

You are good at this! Amazing.

[@LuisSilva256]

What a beautiful model and construction. It was a pleasure to watch. I'm eager to have the time in my life to start doing similar.

[@ed3texas]

Bravo Great Job on the Video and the build! Das war großartig anzusehen

[@TomGrigat]

Dankeschön 😊

[@donaldgorden8383]

BACK AGAIN TO WATCH THIS GREAT BUILD

[@kumasan1964]

You are amazing artist. I love to watching your video.

[@TomGrigat]

I'm pleased to hear

[@jaiii8959]

Wow amazing presentation

[@marciodr1963]

...like a breath of fresh air👏👏👏

[@TomGrigat]

Thank you 😊

[@Desertduleler_88]

Too nice to throw around.....

[@TomGrigat]

MrStoneycool69 sorry, I know... Unfortunately, my flying skills are improvable...

[@willwinn8559]

Lol... I was gritting my teeth when such a nice piece of workmanship bounced on the deck. 😞

[@TomGrigat]

So did I...

[@K3Flyguy]

Again, very well done!

[@depfordbusinesscoaching2212]

@@willwinn8559 Yeah, but luckily the fuel tank was empty otherwise it would have burst into flames too!! (My brother and I used to do that with Airfix kits!!)

[@NitroCharged]

I'm a little late to this party but what a great build and video of it. :-)I'm just about to build a peanut scale R/C Eindecker and went searching YT to see what's out there and found your video Tom.

[@TomGrigat]

Thank you - and good look for your modelling ;-)

[@BARNEYFEED]

Amazing craftsmanship! Respect!

[@TomGrigat]

Thanks

[@cratecruncher4974]

Someone actually finished one of these, haha. Well done!

[@56Seeker]

I build free flight models, and, while I enjoy your static builds, this one is so much more relevant to me. Should you do more free flight stuff (please do!); I'd be fascinated in how you jig for squareness and accuracy in the build. Covering tips from some one with your attention to detail would be very much appreciated also!

[@totoloto9627]

Great Job 👍👍

[@stevestults1111]

Gorgeous build

[@TomGrigat]

+Steve Stults thank you ;-)

[@rafaeltorres2886]

Thank you for your expertise your videos help me quite a lot.

[@TomGrigat]

I'm pleased to hear 😊

[@KarriKoivusalo]

I think I have those same drawings! Excellent job! I attempted to make a C/L version (electric), but I made the fuselage too weak. I still have pretty good wings and tail surfaces for another try though...

[@stormhansen1499]

Very impressive build!

[@ArmandoIsmaelARC1]

Impresionante trabajo. Un vídeo excepcional. Buen trabajo.

[@Ihaveseenthings577]

That is a beautiful model to build and give it to my 5 yr. Old son so he can learn the principle of flight.....YIKES!!!!

[@MonostripeZebra]

beautiful

[@peterpereszlenyi]

Hello Tom, very nice wirk and excellent presentation in your videos. Thank you for making & sharing them ! Let me ask, hiw you get that nice timber/ wood look on the standard plastic propeller? It puts the model on higher level on its own.. I just started building very same kit - just my second build, so Im checking your videos for inspiration. Thank you. Peter

[@Dziku888]

I bet he paint it this way. You've got that propeller painting scheme in his other films.

[@TomGrigat]

You're right, I painted the wooden structure.

[@AUS29568]

Awesome work.

[@depfordbusinesscoaching2212]

Wieder sehr schoen. Vielen dank!

[@TomGrigat]

Freut mich - bitteschön...

[@robertunderwood6788]

You made balsa wood plane build sexy and cool. The video is beautiful and the audio is perfect.

[@deino117]

Wow - beautiful! But I winced when you threw it and it banged down on the deck.

[@TomGrigat]

thank you - and I know exactly what you mean.... It was my very first time throwing a plane like this and didn't imagine what'll be happening or how far it will fly. Unfortunately these are the only pictures I've got from my late plane....RIP

[@deino117]

Sorry to hear that :(

[@MrBearmouse]

Love the soundtrack…what is it?

[@TomGrigat]

It's composed of a friend of mine especially for the little clip.

[@oggarage9388]

Awesome! Thanks 👊

[@TomGrigat]

You're welcome

[@buddyparrot1]

I have a limited run, low pressure injection molded kit that I think I'm going to build next, thanks to you. I'v been avoiding it because it's a different animal than I'm used to, but it was cheep, so if I blow it, who cares.

[@MrGoldenV]

This is next level advanced modelling. Very impressive.

[@TomGrigat]

Thanks a lot

[@justinmorgan2126]

No it isn't...

[@edstud1]

Cool video!

[@TomGrigat]

Thanks

[@orinsarabia417]

great video great music too what's the name of the track

[@TomGrigat]

Thanks - the music is composed by a friend of mine

[@mariram1976]

Looks so fun!

[@ВикторАбакумов-в4з]

Шедевра!!))

[@hodaka1000]

Beautiful

[@paulbizard3493]

Fantastic video! :)

[@TomGrigat]

Paul Bizard thanks 😊

[@christofschafer6111]

cool vid,very impressiv

[@TomGrigat]

Thanks, I'm glad you like it 😊

[@jimwhelan3352]

Superb work, Tom. Do you use a medium called Dope? It's a shrinking varnish specifically for use with the tissue on balsa planes?

[@TomGrigat]

Thanks - I used diluted white glue. But the other balsa planes were coated with dope covered tissue.

[@gdebruin82]

Speech samples are from 'The Republic Must Awaken' (1917) by Warren G. Harding. He was regulatin' way back when..

[@punkrockpub]

Hi Tom!! At point 1:03 in this film. You were placing copper/brass tubing on the airplanes motor. May I ask how you made these tubings? Did you use the guide for the Black Motor Tubes as a guide? Please let me know. My Eindecker is coming along and I wish to add the additional copper tubings. I humbly thank you in advance and hope to hear from you soon.

[@TomGrigat]

I used copper wire of electrical cable for it. I think it was something about 1-2 mm diameter. The cylinders gave me the guide for bending and positioning the exhaust simulation

[@punkrockpub]

Many thanks Tom!!!! I will attempt to do this on my Eindecker as well!!!

[@TomGrigat]

good luck and have fun with the kit ;-)

[@Cole3318]

that's cool, I'll try that next time. I just finished a korda Wakefield and just used glue stick for the tissue which looks ok, yours looked great. was your solution like 50/50 or something

[@TomGrigat]

more like 70 water to 30 glue. You may test it on some spare parts before doing it with the model. Depends on the glue you use

[@ВикторАбакумов-в4з]

Озвучка замечательная!!))

[@scottmurphy4183]

Do you Duco cement to connect the wood pieces? I remember using that in the 60's and 70's making Guillows balsa kits.

[@TomGrigat]

I used UHU hart - special glue for wood.

[@okxtan2648]

Nice work. Is the nose too heavy ?

[@tonywalters66]

Great video. I started making this model a couple of years ago and got 2/3rds of the way there, but never finished it so, with this self isolating lockdown, I thought I would try to finish my build. Having great difficulty with soldering the undercarriage wire parts. I have a clean soldering iron, am using flux, and 60/40 Tin/Lead solder, but it just will NOT stick. Any thoughts, advice? Cheers

[@TomGrigat]

When I came to the soldering process I found it helpful to sand the areas of contact. I used an iron with a lot of power, heated the rods until the soldering fluid nearly boiled and after that placed the tin at the parts. It worked...

[@tonywalters66]

TOMs Modelling in Motion thanks, will try that today. Cheers

[@ripmax333]

Is that dope that you used for the tissue covering? Looked more like white glue.

[@TomGrigat]

You're right, it's white glue.

[@ripmax333]

But i noticed that you used it on the edges to attach the tissue, what did you used then on the tissue itself?

[@TomGrigat]

I used the same - but even more diluted with water...

[@philipbassett5129]

Quick question, can you use dope to stretch the tissue and make it tougher than just shrinking with water?

[@virgotiger4]

Incredible video!! The detail you put in to these models is just fantastic!! Could you tell me who does this song and the title?

[@TomGrigat]

Thanks, the music is from a friend of mine especially composed for this video 😊

[@virgotiger4]

It is sublime!

[@virgotiger4]

My Great x2 Uncle Wilfred Ellis Durant flew in the RFC from April 1918 to July 2nd 1918. He most likely would have have flown in a S.E.5a Scout, a beautiful aircraft. He was shot down near St. Omer on July 2nd , 1918. My Grandparents found his medals and uniform put away in a barn when they lived in Kemptville, Ontario and donated them to the war museum. The medals and uniform are in the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa to this day. Here is a link. I wonder if you would ever consider building this aircraft. www.warmuseum.ca/collections/artifact/1092134/?media_irn=5471330

[@TomGrigat]

A very interesting story. I built the S.E.5a - in fighter version already. I don't know if you've seen it yet... The scout version could be an idea though. Thank you for your idea.

[@virgotiger4]

Oh thank you, I missed it first time around. Cheers from the Yukon.

[@lanswyfte]

interesting music choice

[@jamesfranklin2203]

Amazing

[@Easy-Eight]

I love your model builds. I also like your taste in music. BTW, is there a museum in Germany that I can see your builds? What groups sings in the background?

[@TomGrigat]

Some of my aircrafts are in the aviation museum in Hanover: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3bXi6t-Z5aleNU And kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJKsd5eMeKh3iK8 The music is made by a friend of mine who sampled some singer...

[@franciscodiaz2925]

Hi Tom, about the rigging; what do you use between the wind and the top of the cabin? It seems metalic pieces.... best regards

[@TomGrigat]

I used a very glossy black thread. Some kind of nylon or fishing line. The metallic effect came out of the reflection.

[@lucasperes4394]

Very nice one... wish I could make one of these, maybe with fiberglass and a combustion system. Great work! By the way, what is song name?

[@TomGrigat]

+Lucas Peres thank you - the song is without a name. Just a composition of a friend of mine for this particular little clip ;-)

[@adarshlakshman4715]

What was the final weight? Great build btw!

[@warbywarburton7344]

Great video! I'm building the same kit and noticed the wing inserted perfectly until I glued former 3 in place. Now the instrument panel blocks the wing from sliding in. The instructions simply tell you to cement the wing in place. In the video, it looks like you cut the wing in half to install it. Is that really what you needed to do?

[@TomGrigat]

Thanks - when I remember correctly, the plan instructs you to cover the two halves and fix them at the fuselage with an additional wooden stick. Please take another look at the instructions. I'm pretty sure the wing should be mounted in halves with space for the cockpit.

[@warbywarburton7344]

@@TomGrigat Maybe the instructions changed but not stated in the version I have. Thanks anyway and thanks again for sharing the video!

[@punkrockpub]

Hi Tom!! I just purchased this EXACT balsa kit!!! I sincerely hope to assemble mine to the level of perfection that your's is! Also, what kind of adhesive / glue did you use to assemble your kit here? And, the 2 parts that had to be sanded down, how does one determine the level of sanding before it gets down to be "too small"?

[@TomGrigat]

congratulation to your choice ;-) I used "UHU hart" for it. And for the canvas/paper I took white glue thinned with water - ordinary wood glue. In case of sanding: it's a kind of testing and feeling.

[@punkrockpub]

Hi Tom!! Is the "string" that you used on the Cylinders of the Eindecker 3's engine, come included with the kit? Or, was is purchased separately? And if so, what size of string did you use? My kits not here yet...

[@TomGrigat]

punkrockpub I used ordinary electrical cable for it. In my memory it's something about 1 mm diameter. You may decide on your own which size suits you best. For the simulated exhaust tubes I used copper wire of even bigger electrical cables. It was my own decision to simulate the engine that way. The kit itselfs stops by using the wood bars for the cylinders. It's up to you. ;-)

[@richarddarlington1139]

Elmer's white glue works well on all wood to wood joints. Just be sure to let it dry thoroughly before unpinning. The glue shrinks as it dries and can cause warps. Thinned with a little water, you can also use Elmer's to attach the tissue covering....For sanding parts to shape, sand a little, check the fit. Repeat until you are satisfied. Patience is required to get good results.

[@mkii1964]

Wonderful job Tom! Can you tell me what you used to bend the wire for the landing gear? It's very very accurate....

[@TomGrigat]

mkii1964 thanks for your kind words 😊 I used normal pliers for bending. Did it step by step controlled by placing them on the plan...

[@mkii1964]

Perfect angles, great job!

[@doctordirk6316]

I always used to try and fly models over long grass. Softer landing. Would it be posible to use 'Spray mount' on the wooden frame and then press it onto a taut piece of tissue?.

[@punkrockpub]

Hi Tom, do you remember where the rubber band connected within this kit?

[@TomGrigat]

There's a triangle at the end of both fuselage sides with a little gap to the next little strut. When both sides are mounted you have to put in a little rod. This is one fixing point for the rubber band, the propeller is the second one...

[@juanantoniojimenez742]

Fantástico video, dónde podría conseguir los planos para poder hacerlo?

[@jcha7311]

Puedes conseguir el modelo completo x amazon US

[@adarshlakshman4715]

Awesome! Your builds are always excellent! Did you check the CG of the plane before flying it? Did you do a glide test?

[@SansP3ur]

I love watching your videos. I understand the amount of time put into something like this, so I'm curious if slowing down to capture a frame gives you a moment to evaluate and even correct some of your modelling? In short, has it helped your modelling at all?

[@TomGrigat]

I'm pleased to hear you like my work - unfortunately slowing down the photographing process isn't helpful for improving the modelling enhancements...

[@RealSamuelMach]

How did you fuse the landing gear wire together?

[@TomGrigat]

Ordinary soldering: soldering iron and tin

[@antoniodellaragione6091]

Bello , ma il disegno è scaricabile ???

[@punkrockpub]

Tom!!! How did you get the "Wood Grain" look on the Propeller on this plane? It's BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@TomGrigat]

Since the Original Propeller were build of several wood layers I tried to simulate this by using stripes of different brown colour first. On these paints I put tiny little strokes side by side of darker or brighter colour in some kind of parabel shape. Like you can see on original plywood boards... I am thinking about a tutorial video for simulating wood effects.

[@peterpereszlenyi]

@@TomGrigat just found answer to my question here, tutorial video would be much appreciated sure!

[@charmelrin447]

Donde conseguir los planos

[@theoriginalrabbithole]

Great build video but it would have been nicer to see the model treated better at the end. Maybe try flying in an open field instead of intentionally crashing it into the porch deck. That's a lot of work just to abuse it like that.

[@joseluistorres7022]

Hallo gutes Video, welche Art von Papier verwenden Sie, um das Flugzeug auszukleiden?

[@TomGrigat]

Dankeschön - das Bespannmaterial war im Bausatz enthalten und ist eine spezielle Papierart.

[@frespois655]

Tom, can you explain how you did the solders on the landing gear ?

[@TomGrigat]

fres pois I bent the different wires in their desired shapes and used solding iron as usual - nothing special. I tried to achieve a suitable heat and let the tin flow in it's position. Supported by soldering grease. Does this info help you?

[@jaypilot2643]

Track pls?😊

[@verywetsock1187]

Does anyone know what this song is called?

[@TomGrigat]

The song is a composition of a friend of mine. It has no name and isn't released officially...

[@verywetsock1187]

TOMs Modelling in Motion thank you :)

[@punkrockpub]

HI Tom!!! How did you glue your wooden frame together without the glue sticking to the instruction sheet? I'm having some problems with mine. I humbly thank you in advance and hope to hear some good news soon.!!! :-)

[@TomGrigat]

As you might have seen on the pictures, there's a bit of a reflection. I am using some sort of plastic wrap covering the original plan. As I remember it was an advice standing in the descriptions of the plan ;-) Never glue directly on the plan though...

[@punkrockpub]

Thank you Tom!!! I'll keep that tip in mind on my next Balsa wood model project!!!! :-)

[@Vincentschneider007]

What glue do you use please?

[@TomGrigat]

I used UHU hart. Special glue for wood models.

[@Gmsalvo26]

Hola disculpa soy de argentina y me gustaría saber si es posible donde lo puedo comprar o si es posible me mandes el plano desde ya muchas gracias espero tu respuesta

[@TomGrigat]

It's not some kind of a plan only. It's an kit of laser cutted balsa wood. You may get it here: www.dumasproducts.com/

[@Cole3318]

just curious what tissue glue he uses

[@TomGrigat]

I used water diluted wood glue for the tissue.

[@7RQ89]

Have you tried letting the model guide down from 50 metres height?

[@7RQ89]

I mean glide

[@TomGrigat]

no, not yet... unfortunately I don't really know were it might be possible to do that.

[@greyseal7]

You need to join the Flying Aces Club.

[@benjaminbenavidesiglesias52]

Another kind of music...?

[@BentleyTypeR]

Who else likes to watch them at 2x speed?

[@jamesfranklin2203]

Who produce the kits?

[@MWarne58]

What is the soundtrack?

[@TomGrigat]

It's a piece of music composed by a friend of mine. He used some speach fragments of WWI time as a base for it.

[@MrRogRamjet]

You could try flying it in an open field.

[@panzer_modeller]

Ребят, а кто знает где найти его чертёж?

[@jimbo2629]

First flights over the proverbial long grass please.