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The WW1 modelers' reference library => Aircraft => Topic started by: Jamo on October 13, 2012, 05:57:20 PM

Title: Fokker DVIII/EV by The Vintage Aviator Ltd
Post by: Jamo on October 13, 2012, 05:57:20 PM

TVAL have two Fokker DVIII reproductions both fitted with a new build Oberursel rotary engine. I understand that the airframes were built by Achim Engels and the wing by Koloman Mayrhofer. When I asked him about the choice of olive green for the wing, Gene DeMarco said they did not have solid references for the mocha/green/purple/azur finish that has been discussed in various forums.

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Fokker%20DVIII/AirshowApr12230.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Fokker%20DVIII/MoneyRazorii.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Fokker%20EV/3952.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Fokker%20EV/14Jan2011t.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Fokker%20EV/14Jan2011a.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Fokker%20EV/14Jan2011w.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Fokker%20EV/14Jan2011l.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Fokker%20EV/14Jan2011x.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Fokker%20DVIII/nov272011120.jpg)

Title: Re: Fokker DVIII/EV by The Vintage Aviator Ltd
Post by: Jamo on October 13, 2012, 06:00:46 PM

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Fokker%20DVIII/nov272011160.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Fokker%20DVIII/nov272011116.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Fokker%20DVIII/nov272011086.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Fokker%20DVIII/nov272011080.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Fokker%20DVIII/nov272011130.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Fokker%20DVIII/nov272011131.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Fokker%20DVIII/nov272011129.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Fokker%20EV/14Jan2011k.jpg)

Title: Re: Fokker DVIII/EV by The Vintage Aviator Ltd
Post by: Jamo on October 13, 2012, 06:05:54 PM

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Fokker%20EV/14Jan2011u.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Fokker%20EV/14Jan2011h.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Fokker%20EV/14Jan2011z.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Fokker%20EV/14Jan2011n.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Fokker%20EV/14Jan2011s.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Fokker%20DVIII/DVIIINov116b.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Fokker%20DVIII/nov272011117.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Fokker%20DVIII/nov272011105.jpg)

Title: Re: Fokker DVIII/EV by The Vintage Aviator Ltd
Post by: Jamo on October 13, 2012, 06:10:32 PM

Here are links to the two Photobucket albums:

http://s1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Fokker%20EV/?start=all

http://s1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/TVAL%20Fokker%20DVIII/?start=all

There are more photos there.

Cheers
James

Title: Re: Fokker DVIII/EV by The Vintage Aviator Ltd
Post by: Jamo on October 13, 2012, 06:21:39 PM

Quote from: The Red Baron on October 13, 2012, 06:02:46 PM

I understand the black and white stripes on the tails are also questionable - apparently the centre stripe is the wrong width and/or the wrong colour. There's a discussion somewhere on the 'drome.

Yes, looking at photos in the Datafile shows some differences in the tail striping. Still, they are brilliant reproductions and lovely to watch with the rotary engines buzzing away. Curiously the TVAL website does not have many photos posted yet. Can't wait to see them fly later this month (weather permitting). Wiil you be there RB?

Title: Re: Fokker DVIII/EV by The Vintage Aviator Ltd
Post by: Jamo on October 13, 2012, 06:43:09 PM

On another forum Sean O'Brien posted these artworks by Ronnie Bar showing his interpretation of the mocha/green/azur/violet dyes listed in the manufacturer's schedule:

(http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r249/sobrien_album/6132.jpg)

(http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r249/sobrien_album/6254.jpg)

Title: Re: Fokker DVIII/EV by The Vintage Aviator Ltd
Post by: uncletony on October 13, 2012, 11:05:41 PM

Curious TVAL went for the solid olive, whether you buy DSA's exact colors or not, the case against the solid olive is pretty strong IMO.

Thanks for sharing the great pictures, Jamo.

Title: Re: Fokker DVIII/EV by The Vintage Aviator Ltd
Post by: lcarroll on October 14, 2012, 08:21:26 AM

Wonderful photos Jamo, and those are two beautiful birds. Thanks for the posting.
Cheers,
Lance