Roland D IV / Dr I

[nmroberto]

Does anyone make a kit of this AC?   I think it never actually went into service, but I like the looks of it.  Cool, in a wierd sort of way.

[uncletony]

Definitely did not see service, but was a prototype of sorts for the Roland D.VI



don't know of any kit -- will have to check if the Herris book has drawings; you might be able to convert / scratch using a D.VI kit

[Beto]

No, the Herris book does not have drawings for this one. But it states that after a crash it was rebuilt using a D.VI fuselage.

I have only seen 3 pictures of it, and probably that is the only documentation available, but there are 3 view drawings here!

http://flyingmachines.ru/Site2/Crafts/Craft25800.htm

[ALBATROS1234]

it is very cool i have drawings in a windsock worldwide and in the herris triplane book. i want to do a conversion from a blue max 1/48 kit one day. the nose/spinner is a bit diff from a stock d.vi so though thats the tricky part. from rudimentary researh i think i can graft a roland c.ii donated from an eduard kit nose onto the blue max fuselage and get it done that way. anyway cool looking plane.

[uncletony]

it is very cool i have drawings in a windsock worldwide and in the herris triplane book...

Ah yes, I knew I saw drawings in one of my books somewhere...

That would be a great project, Scott, you should do it!

[ALBATROS1234]

actuallt checked it in the herris roland book not the triplane book. but anyway. very neat looking plane

[Beto]

So that's why I did not find it in the Herris Triplanes book! 

[ermeio]

it is very cool i have drawings in a windsock worldwide and in the herris triplane book. i want to do a conversion from a blue max 1/48 kit one day. the nose/spinner is a bit diff from a stock d.vi so though thats the tricky part. from rudimentary researh i think i can graft a roland c.ii donated from an eduard kit nose onto the blue max fuselage and get it done that way. anyway cool looking plane.

Do you remember which windsock  features the triplane drawing?
I have almost all of them, but dispersed among three homes :-(

Regards

[ALBATROS1234]

i can check when i get home and post later or tommorrow.

[ALBATROS1234]

i just remembered i could check my ebay purchase log .i got it back in 2013. it is windsock international volume 17 number 2

[ermeio]

Thank you, probably it is among the few that I do not have on my shelves
All the best