A second question on the Fokker DVII Cheek panels

[jknaus]

Okay I havent seen anything, about this so far. How do they take the cheek panels off of the a/c?? I mean with the strut going through it, how would you display this with the panel off. Would the strut be disconnected?

James

[lcarroll]

I think there is a vertical split immediately above the strut hole. Being metal it could probably just be flexed open and slid over the strut when needed.

I agree. Take a look at the top right of the 3 photos on page 16 of the Instruction Booklet; you can easily pick out the seam and fastener above the cabane. The caption also mentions that the 'front 3 cabane struts were welded to the fuselage frame".
Cheers,
Lance

[RAGIII]

James,
Assuming you are talking about the Actual aircraft structure the above would seem to be correct. If you are asking about the WNW kit, then leave the front strut of the Cabane tripod "UNGLUED" at the point it contacts the frame. This allows one to slide the panel off of the strut. I personally think that the process would eventually cause issues and wouldn't remove the panel , or conversely put the panel on, too many times!
RAGIII

[jknaus]

Thanks guys. Now that I see it I understand. I was considering leaving panel off and going nuts on engine. Think I'll leave that for one of my Rolands of Pfalz's.
James

[kornbeef]

The DVII sure looks good with a panel or two off but you need to detail the lower crankcase, it's rather bereft of detail and what is there is far from good.

Check and fit the panels several times as you build. is my advice.

[FOKKERJ]

Good topic James!

Thanks!