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Title: Figuring out Fokkers (D.VII)??
Post by: GazzaS on June 27, 2018, 08:49:21 PM

HI everyone,
    I'd like to learn more on how to discern which Fokker D.VII came from where.  Does anyone know of such a site?

Thanks,

Gaz

Title: Re: Figuring out Fokkers (D.VII)??
Post by: RAGIII on June 27, 2018, 10:52:54 PM

Quote from: GazzaS on June 27, 2018, 08:49:21 PM

HI everyone,
    I'd like to learn more on how to discern which Fokker D.VII came from where.  Does anyone know of such a site?

Thanks,

Gaz

I am not aware of a site other than FB has a Fokker Fluegzeuge group. On the other hand a tried and true Old Fashioned book or three can clear things up. Albatros Productions, Fokker DVII Anthology Volumes 1, 2, and 3  ;D
RAGIII

Title: Re: Figuring out Fokkers (D.VII)??
Post by: lcarroll on June 27, 2018, 11:43:45 PM

Gaz,
     I'm no expert on the D.VII line however the three volume D.VII Anthology Rick has recommended is my "go to" source and has never let me down; it is an outstanding source of information on all aspects of the aircraft. I highly recommend it. (As per form, the usual disclaimer, I am not affiliated with Albatros Publications etc. etc.)
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Figuring out Fokkers (D.VII)??
Post by: GazzaS on June 28, 2018, 09:34:20 AM

Guys,
   Thank you for the recommendation!

Gaz

Title: Re: Figuring out Fokkers (D.VII)??
Post by: petrov27 on June 28, 2018, 09:42:13 AM

The anthology books are good - there are drawings that show most of the significant differences.

The WNW website and the instructions for the three original DVII boxings are also a good reference if you do not own any of those kits.

Primarily the engine cowl panels are going to be the easiest things to spot to determine if Alb/Fok/OAW built though there are some marking differences (like how the serial numbers were applied on the OAW built

Title: Re: Figuring out Fokkers (D.VII)??
Post by: GazzaS on June 29, 2018, 01:33:29 PM

You guys are great salesmen.  I bought all three.  Thank goodness they were all available.

Gaz

Title: Re: Figuring out Fokkers (D.VII)??
Post by: mike in calif on June 29, 2018, 11:21:43 PM

Osprey or kagero did a 3D book on the DVII as well. The original Datafile on the DVII got me going, the Anthology is like the holy grail, and the osprey/kagero book is icing on the cake.

Title: Re: Figuring out Fokkers (D.VII)??
Post by: Beto on July 06, 2018, 05:50:33 PM

The Kagero book is a great source for small hidden details and engine, but falls short describing the differences between manufacturers. The 3d model depicts early Fokker wings with inter-rib tapes and OAW nose panels, if memory doesn't fail.