The Fokker Triplane.Full Size and RC warbirds.


	The Fokker Triplane.Full Size and RC warbirds. The Fokker Triplane and WW1 RC Warirds explained in detail. From Park Flyers to Quarter Scale RC models are described. The Fokker DR1 is maybe the most easily recognized World War 1 RC warbird. Made famous by the "Red Baron" (Manfred von Richthhofen) the Fokker DR1 Triplane saw widespread service in the spring of 1918. The British Sopwith Triplane first appeared on the Western Front in February 1917. The Sopwith quickly proved itself better than the Albatros fighters used by Germany, at that time. Fokker was sufficiently impressed with the performance of the Sopwith that they converted a prototype biplane fighter into a triplane. This type was initially known as the V.4 and had a steel tube fuselage and cantilever wings. No wires were used to strengthen the wing structure and this prototype did not use inter plane struts. The final configuration of the Fokker DR-1 was to utilize the wing struts and Richthofen flew his famous all red version in September of 1917 and shot down 2 enemy aircraft in the next 2 days. Hr proclaimed that it was superior to the Sopwith Triplane and recommended that squadrons be re-equipped with it as soon as possible. The DR-1 was plagued with many problems during it's life but wing failures were to finally end it's service life. A total of 320 aircraft were produced and it was replaced by the Fokker D7 during June and July of 1918. You will enjoy this description of the building and first flight of a Fokker DR1 Triplane reproduction. The plans used are reputed to be the most accurate available and the builder gives a blow-by blow account of the build and the very exciting first flight! As usual, I find the Wikipedia page a good general history and description of the type and suggest you give it a scan. Great Planes Fokker DR-1 Triplane WWI EP ARF. This photo shows the Fokker DR-1 with all of it's monokote covering removed-stark naked! Hope fully you will never see her in this condition because the Triplane comes as an ARF RC airplane and is completely covered up! The photo does however show the laser cut balsa and ply parts construction. This method makes for a strong and light structure that is easier to repair, if you have a mishap. This photo shows how the Fokker Triplane kit arrives-complete with covering! It should not take very long to assemble and it's size and weight should make it ideal to fly, at your local park or club field. This is NOT recommended for your first model-have a couple of easier flying beginner RC airplanes under your belt before tackling this scale Fokker Triplane! This review from RC Groups is well worth a look-lots of photos and good tips. I always like to take a look at the manual, before I start a project-take a look here. The Proctor Enterprises Fokker DR-1 Triplane. This example of the VK series of RC aircraft kits, makes into a nice size of RC airplane. With a wing span of 47" and a weight of 5.25 lbs, this DR-1 is not too big. Glow RC engines of .48 to .70 cu.in are recommended, although I would prefer to stay on the large end of this range. VK, the original manufacturers of these WW1 models, started business in 1938 and are now part of Proctor Enterprises. All the VK models available are of World War 1 vintage and all to the same scale of 1/6 full size. ( 2"=1 Ft.) They utilize Proctor hardware and the Triplane comes complete with a finished ABS radial cowl. The Arizona Model Aicrafters Fokker Triplanes. This company can offer RC airplane plans and complete RC aircraft kits, in 2 types, and to scales of 1/12,1/6, 1/4 and 1/3 full size. They can even build a full size replica, for museum exhibition! I guess we can say that Arizona Model Aircrafters have the DR-1 well and truly covered! Give their site a visit for more details. The Balsa USA Fokker Triplanes. This photo shows how the camouflage finish works! Balsa USA have a quarter scale RC kit, of the Triplane, as well as offering the plans and manual, for those who wish to build that way. The kit is complete with pre-formed wire parts and an ABS cowl. A full range of scale details are available, to make your Triplane into a scale masterpiece. Visit the Balsa USA web site for all the details. Return from this page "The Fokker Triplane. Full Size and RC Warbirds" to the page "World War 1 RC Airplanes" Return to the Home page "RC Airplanes Simplified"	RC Airplanes Simplified. This Site Only Related Pages Radio Controlled Planes & how to Balance them. How to build radio controlled airplanes from plans. How To Install RC Engines. How to assemble RC Model Airplanes from an ARF kit.
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