Fokker Dr 1

[coolboxx]

OK I can't help myself this was next on my build list Fokker DR 1 and just have to enter her for the  GW GB I know we have two guys flexing muscles on this version but i want to build one and put it next to my Albatros.

 

Plus i can pick up tips along the way

is that ok?

Iam looking at the Roden Dr 1 kit any advise for me greatly received

 

 

cheers

Darren

[PAnderson]

Sweet, welcome to the party. I like that scheme, by the way.

 

Paul

[coolboxx]

Sweet, welcome to the party. I like that scheme, by the way.

 

Paul

Thanks Paul i may go for the Encore kit having just read about the DR 1 can be built from this kit, with not to many problems.

[rkranias]

watching!

[Dave J]

Nice choose Darren... Yeap the Encore kit is the one to get as you get all the photo etch and resin bits extra!

[beaz]

One of my favorite schemes too.

[coolboxx]

Thanks Guys, cheers Dave will go for the encore, as soon as i saw your Manfred scheme well....., pretty excited about this one, now sourcing as much info as i can need to get the detail right and we do have Bertl on hand for that little extra info

I can't stop thinking about how i will paint this, it will be different though  and the shading should bring it to life.

Looking at everybodys entries, going to be some top class modelling on show

[coolboxx]

OK i have the model, i have had a look inside  the prop and engine are 1st on the list do i get extra points if the engine spins with the prop once fitted to the front hehehe  how do i get the engine to spin with the prop?can it be done   ? Cant wait to start, are we all ready to go?

28thhhhhhhhhh 12Oc

My 1st group build my 1st Fokker and its the Baron never thought i would be here

 

cant wait to see you guys go on this  with what you have all picked

 

[Grant]

Provided it's the Prop that spins and not the engine under the cowl.

I can't remember who does it now but I've seen aircraft with spinning props that are synchronised to a sound track of the engine starting, the prop turning over very slowly then catching. All synchronised the prop jerks, spins gradually then runs fully - very clever. Do a search on YouTube.

[Umlaufmotor]

 

 

 

The Fokker Dr.1 "Rotary-Engine" ("Umlaufmotor" in German Language) Oberursel U2

 

Servus

Bertl

[LindsayT]

I'm always amazed by how big those props had to be to suck up all that torque. Thanks for posting, Bertl.

 

Lindsay

[coolboxx]

Very nice, thanks Bertl, if it sounds like that do i get extra points?

Thats what i ment, you get the engine and prop spinning together under the cowl, but i have read the engine is a tight fit and you have to modify the cylinders not sure?

[Jamme]

Nice choice, Darren.

Jamme

[Matt_]

That's a cool scheme...

 

Someone manage to motorise the engine/prop of an Avis Fokker E V (same plastic from what I recall)... and appears to have kept the cylinder head details. Unfortunately, he doesn't explain the motorising bit...!

 

http://forums.europeanmodeller.com/lofiversion/index.php?t647.html

 

Matt

[Typhoonattack]

You might also want to grab the Part P.E. set; it's very nice.

 

 

Part (Pl)