Subject: Re: Roden Fokker DR1 Dedication Model
From: "Submissions for ARC" <[email-masked]>
To: "Bob Bartolacci" <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2007 23:28:13 -0700

Hi,
I just wanted to let you know your article went on ARC today.  Thanks again for sending it in.

Steve Bamford
Aircraft Resource Center
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Bob Bartolacci 
  To: [email-masked] 
  Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2007 9:57 AM
  Subject: Roden Fokker DR1 Dedication Model

   

  "1/32 Rodin Fokker DR1" 

  by "Bob Bartolacci"
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  After the success of the Sopwith Triplane, German aircraft designers were eager to respond with their own triplane. Anthony Fokker designed the DR1, an aircraft that had early teething problems, resulting in the loss of several aircraft. The DR1 was very unstable, similar to the Sopwith Camel, but as with the Camel its instability made it a real killer in the hands of an expert. Two early examples issued to Werner Voss and Manfred von Richthofen proved the potential of the DR1. Voss's last fight against up to eight of the top R.F.C. aces became a legend, and everyone has heard about von Richthofen's story.

  A good friend of mine, Bob White, always liked the DR1 and had a favorite pilot, Lt Friedrich Kempf. Kempf scored four kills in his triplane with Jasta 2, and had some of the most interesting markings ever applied to a DR1. His airplane had his name emblazoned in white letters across the top wing, and the words "Remember Me?" in German on the center wing. 

  Bob passed away almost two years ago without ever being able to build his favorite airplane. When Rodin came out with their 1/32 DR1 with Kempf's markings, I knew I had to build one for Bob!

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  The kit goes together quite well despite a few vague spots in the instructions especially regarding placement of several parts in the cockpit area, including the ammunition boxes. If they aren't located right the machine guns with their feed mechanisms will be difficult to attach properly later on.

  When I first looked at the streaked camouflage pattern over much of the aircraft I was a bit intimidated, having never tried it before. But with a little patience, and the help of a Floquil Field Drab basecoat and drybrushing with Tamiya Olive Drab things fell into place!

          

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  Usually building WWII and later aircraft, building Rodin's DR1 was an enjoyable change, and a chance to honor Bob's memory... Hope you're looking on old friend!

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  Photos and text © by "Bob Bartolacci"

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