WIP Fokker DR1
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Engine WIP...
Slow going lately, working on wing struts and spars and the engine. The engine is probably 2/3 done, still needs spark plugs, magneto and carburetor on rear, and prop flange.
Here's an image of the engine. [need to figure out where to host, image too big]
let's try this:
Regards,
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Make it red, please. With a white flag/black cross on top of the highest wings. Manfred Von Richthofen deserves it, he made this plane famous.
http://www.collectors-edition.de/f-t-s_titel_english.htm says they have the complete set of drawings for sale, not cheap btw. They have 60 example drawings as free download. You probably knew, but better safe than sorry. BTW Engels E1 is the name of the exact replica of Fokker D1, maybe a bit confusing.
[maggy]
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firkins... mmmm that engine is delicious... can't wait to see this beauty when she's done, I hope you use wood textures for most of the plane... looking fantastic.
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Thanks for the feedback, everyone.
Maggie; yes I have mined Herr Engels information (even bought a membership to his site) and have gotten a lot of useful detail info. There are however, large holes in the info which I can get without paying a few G's for the complete set of drawings.
I do plan to texture the entire model with the appropriate material, i.e. spruce, fir, painted metal frame, steel, etc.
I'm not sure exactly what color scheme I will use for the red version. Most red triplanes are historically inaccurate, I want to be as accurate as I can be with the info that I can find. There are individuals that are fanatical about documenting the history of this interesting aircraft. There where only three hundred or so aircraft that went into service, for less than a year at the end of the war (1917-18). The original aircraft are extremely scarce, along with original parts. The US does not even have an original DR.1 in any museum on it's soil.
More to come...
Regards,
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Wow, hope to see this finished. That engine is looking good.
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That's a great looking engine so far! Nice detail on the heat fins and the rocker arms! Can't wait to see it when she's ready to be started!
Cheers,
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Strange that there are so few left. I can remember that when I was a child in the summer there were always two triplanes (perhaps later models) flying with banners over the beach. I later heard that these two were turned into scrap metal when they were no longer safe to fly in.
Was being a plane fan out of fashion for quite some years? I guess an original triplane in the worst possible condition should fetch a fortune on Ebay today.[maggy]
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Such a beautiful model. That first render is spectacular; it reminds me of why I fell in love with SketchUp way back when. The simplicity and precision with which it can explain complexity. Excellent work.
[mark leichliter]
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Yeah, I agree Mark! I also like that the wings cast shadows but do not accept them! You gotta love being able to control the 3D universe like that!! It's one of the reasons I got out of film making and into 3D Graphics!
Cheers,
- CraigD -
Love the plane! I'm going to have to pass this thread onto WilliamT (whom hasn't joined these forums yet) but I know he always loves modelling planes with SU
I would be interested to know how large the file size is so far/at the end
keep up the good work!
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What makes me curious is if you pun in all the hidden object like pistons and crack shafts as well? If so, than it would be very serious competition for mister Engels' drawings.
[maggy]
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Here's an updated engine photo. Not quite done yet, still working on back of engine. Working on engine mount and propeller now also.
Maggie, don't think I'll be doing the internal parts of the engine; maybe a project for the future? 8O
Regards,
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Your detail is exellent. You must have so much fun with this.
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Thanks, Eric. Yes, I wouldn't be doing this if it wasn't fun. It's my therapy.
Talk about fun, this prop was fun. It came out pretty good, but still needs some tweaking. Will finish the engine tonight and get it paired to the mounting and on the fuselage. Hopefully will have that image tomorrow...
Thanks for looking!
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One last engine WIP.
regards,
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WOW! That looks fantastic! Man, I'm glad to read the you're having fun with SketchUp! All I deal in is problems, so it's nice to see good work and hear that you're having fun making cool models!
Kudos!
Cheers,
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An update with the engine added to the fuselage and more work on the wings.
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Every time better and nicer - thanks...
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DANG!!!
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Brothers, and Sisters,
My eyes are blisters.
I've got to get on the floor now, and "do it" with my coffee mug.
"Hey, Sam, get in here and watch, I'm about to foam a cappuccino."
Durant "I need a stiff piece of wire" Hapke
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