James C
Lovely work mate, and congrats for the perseverance to complete it finally👍

What was the reasoning behind using corrugated skin... rigidity and strength?

bughunter
Thank you James!
Yes, it was made of light metal called Duralumin, an alloy which makes aluminium much stronger but still very light. Inside is a frame of profiles (in the wings tubes) and yes, with the corrugated skin and its rigidity you can save weight.

James C
Cool, thanks 🙂👍

Curatorm
Very fine work, well done!

gorby
You've managed to turn an 'ugly corrugated sheet metal hut' into a thing of beauty. Fascinating project Frank.

BAT21
Well done - as always 👍

Ludvík Kružík
Congratulations on completing this long term project. Very nice. It doesn't take much imagination to think I'm looking at a real plane and not a model.

Kyle DeHart
Absolutely stunning as usual. It is always a pleasure watching these come together.

bughunter
Thank you very much mates!
I just added some pictures made in light tent.

Kyle DeHart
This livery and the corrugated metal is so striking. Very interesting reading your info on this aircraft.

Neuling
I can only repeat Kyle´s words. And add: perfect photography as well!

bughunter
Thank you mates!
Yes, the history of the first all metal aircraft is interesting. There was the ground attack aircraft J.I before, which was successful due to a "steel bath tube" to protect crew and engine. Unfortunately this type is not available in 1/48th scale.
May be I will create another D.I with the long fuselage from the already prepared parts one day. May be in Duraluminium color?

Thomas Bischoff
Your work is always incredibly good and leaves me speechless

bughunter
Thank you Thomas!
This Junkers is definitely not on the level of the previous F.K.8 project, but I'm happy with the result.
Another nice fact: 3 month are over, and I was able to finish 3 projects. If I'm able to continue in this rate 2023 will be a stash reduction year 😉