Technical Drawings for the D VII

[brianperris]

Hello All,
New to this forum but am getting into WWI aircraft modeling. Just bought the 28th scale D VII this weekend and am after all the info concerning this kit that I can put hands on. Have read the recent FSM article concerning fixes--but am now after a copy of the Jan 99 FSM article and a set of cockpit technical drawings. Am also considering buying a few of the Copper State details for the kit. All help appreciated.
thx,
Brian

[Intrepid]

The Fokker D.VII Axle wing was not finished in a lozenge pattern.

[StephenLawson]

Intrepid; Famous last words. Somebody's gonna find a pic just to have at it. Here are some references for any of the new people looking about for techincal drawings and information on the vaunted Fokker D.VII.
‘References’;
‘Albatros D.Va German Fighter of World War I by R. Mikesh, Smithsonian Inst. Press, Pp. 48-53, 1980.(great engine details.)
‘Combat Colours #14 The Fokker D.VII’ by P. Cooksley, Airfix Magazine. Date unknown.
‘Details & Colours’ Windsock Intl. Vol.3 #3 Summer 1987.
‘Fliegertruppen #2' by A.Ferko, Privately Published, Salem Ohio, 1987. (photocopies may be obtained by contacting the University of Texas at Dallas through the special aviation collection.)
‘Flight Report’ Cross & Cockade Great Britain, Vol. 2 # 4.
‘Fokker D. VII Aces of WWI, pt. I’ by Franks & Van Wyngarden. Osprey pub. 2003.
‘Fokker D. VII Aces of WWI, pt. II’ by Franks & Van Wyngarden. Osprey pub. 2004.
‘Fokker D.VII’ by Egon Kreuger, Profile Pub. Ltd. 1962.
‘Fokker D.VII’ by P. Grosz, Albatros Pub. Ltd, Datafile #9. 1989, 1993, & 1994.
‘Fokker D.VII Anthology 1' by R.Rimell, Albatros Pub. Ltd. 1997.
‘Fokker D.VII Anthology 2' by R.Rimell, Albatros Pub. Ltd. 2000.
‘Fokker D.VII Anthology 3' by R.Rimell, Albatros Pub. Ltd. 2002.
‘Fokker D.VII Kit Survey’ by R.Rimell, Albatros Ltd. Windsock Vol 13, #4 1997.
‘Fokker D.VII Covering Practices’ by Dan-San Abbott, WWI Aero #102, Pp.22-33. 1984.
‘Fokker D.VII Detail Marking and Finish of Fokker-built D.VII Aircraft’ by Dan San Abbott, WWI Aero #107, 1985.
‘Fokker Fighters of WWI’ by A. Imrie, Osprey, Vintage Warbirds #6 Pp.41-64 1986..
‘Fokker’s Last Deadly Scourge’ by M. O’Leary, Air Combat, Pp. 18-26. 1975.
‘Forgotten Fokker’ by P Cooksley, Cross & Cockade GB Vol.4, #2,Pp.84-86. 1973.
‘That Fokker’s an Albatros!’ By Wally Tripp, WWI Aero, #102 , Pp.14-21. 1984.
‘Udet’s Fokker D.VII Fighters’ by Dan-San Abbott, Windsock Vol.4, Spring 1989.
‘German Army Air Service in WWI’ by R.Rimell, Osprey, Vintage Warbirds #2, Photos 42-44, 1985
‘Germany’s Last Knight’ of the Air by C. Degelow, William Kimber Pub. London, 1979.
‘Wings of War’ by R. Stark, Arms & Armour Press. 1973.

New here also, looks like a lot of good information

[EricGoedkoop]

I'll say - but the best part is that at least a few of the authors mentioned in Stephen's list are members here and always more than willing to answer our questions.

Welcome to the 'Drome!

[WarrenD]

Brian,
S! and welcome to the 'Drome! Stephen has given you some great printed sources, you'll be busy for quite a while with all of those.
Here's a link I think you will find interesting and of value:

http://www.fokker-team.de/

Achim Engels and his team are reproducing Fokkers using the same methods as were used during their original manufacture. (Since I used to do a lot of living history, and subscribe to the "learn by doing" method of historical research in many instances, I love what they are doing.) They sell quite a few CD's of plans, etc. and their website is a great source as well.
Aside from tapping all of the knowledge here, you might try this group as well if you have any interest in e-mail groups:

http://www.wwi-models.org/

Many of the members of this group are here on the 'Drome as well. Enjoy! BTW, I see by your profile that you are in the US Army. Thank you for your service to our country!

Warren

[brianperris]

Warren,
Thanks for the info--have already been over going through the WW1 siter and will try the other site also.

thanks again,
Brian