Fokker Triplane Collection

[djuggie]

January 1, 2024

For the first couple of years of my collection, I did not duplicate any models.  But there has always been a soft spot for the Fokker Triplane.  So, a collection was started within the collection and as of date, there are 22 triplanes in the collection.  I usually build one as a quick build after a difficult build.  I need to add to my German collection to keep the Allied and Axis aircraft somewhat even.  I have a lot of Triplane decals so all of the kits came out of the case and a study was made of what I have.  There are three triplanes on the shelf and I think I will stop at 25.

The kits range from 1980 to about 2022 so they cover a long span of workmanship and increasing knowledge of the color schemes.  Some are questionable but it was the best information I had at the time.  Pheon Models provided most of the decals for the latter models. 

Dennis

[Brad Cancian]

Truly a labour of love Dennis - well done! Some great schemes in there, you have your own flying circus

What is the scale?

Cheers!

BC

[PrzemoL]

Looks like an impressive collection indeed. I always admire those who manage to overcome the boredom of building the same kit in so many incarnations. Great results, indeed.
But might I ask fo a series of photos showing each of those from a closer range?

[NigelR]

A very colourful collection. They all look great together, an impressive group!

[djuggie]

Thank you for the compliments on the collection.

The collection is 1/72nd and at first there was only the original Revell.  Still a workable kit but the release of Eduard, Revell/Germany (retooled) and Toko opened the floodgates for different schemes.  Then along came Phoen and an entire sheet of triplanes and I was off and running.  I seldom spent more than a week on each kit.  So, spread over 40 years, that is two a year.  I do have photos every plane so let me add one once in a while.  As you can see, I like bright and flashy so I build as many solid color ones as possible.

As a side note, after building my first Revell/Germany, I wrote and asked if they would consider molding it in any color other than red.  They wrote back and said the red one was their most popular version.  So, paint it grey before assemble and it does well.

[Tim Mixon]

That’s quite a nice collection Dennis.  Very good work on those colorful birds!

[Davos522]

Impressive as all get-out, truly a labor of love. I remember seeing some of them over the years on the WWI List, but never the whole collection gathered together.

Dutch

[Rip Van Winkle]

Your collection shows why German WW1 aircraft with their colorful schemes are so popular. They are like pieces of art.

[KiwiZac]

Dennis, I truly admire your dedication and appreciate your love and respect for the type. What a magnificent circus! I'm no expert but I'm surprised there are so many schemes that are unfamiliar to me.

Bravo! I'm excited to follow along as you build the final additions and see the completed collection.

[WD]

What a wonderful collection! Just more proof of why these a/c still prove popular with modelers, etc. You can build these things for miles.
Thank you so much for sharing these with us.

Warren

[DaveB]

No denying you like the DR1!

Great collection of colourful machines

Regards

Dave

[lone modeller]

What a collection! Super colour schemes make what might otherwise be a rather plain collection wholly eye-catching.

Stephen.

[Flamingo]

A really nice and colourful collection!
Most of the schemes I do recognize, but the black/white and red/white striped are puzzling me.
Joachim

[AngryJazz]

Amazing collection! Like the colorful schemes and great builds 

[dr 1 ace]

Ditto all the above compliments !

Ed