Ok the poll has been closed now for a few days and it is time for a little discussion. I appreciate those who took time to take part in my Unofficial, poorly Phrased and entirely Non Provable Poll
Of the two Major schools of thought on this bird the results were to me interesting. Early Fokker built proved to be the Winner with 14 votes: 31.17% Those who voted Fokker were decidedly in favor of red stripes on the wing, 13 votes for 28.9 % with only 1 vote for black stripes, 2.2%. To me this represents what I would call the "Old School version"
The OAW built option was a close Second with 13 votes for 29.04%. What I found interesting was that the OAW school was split with 8 votes for red stripes 17.87%, and 5 for black 11.17%. Thus it seems those going with the newer school of thought ( OAW),are a little more open to the newer idea than those following the "Old School"( Fok.) version. Still over half thought red and white were correct.
Now for the black nose. This is where I really screwed up in that I did not split this up between versions so although 5 people feel that there was no black nose I have no idea which version was their preference. Still this shows a majority feel that a black nose was present.
Stripes on both surfaces of the wings got 12 votes, 26.7%, but again I failed to differentiate between red and white and black and white
One modeler also voted for "Other Options" such as a balck fuselage. Although most taking the poll do not agree this is a viable option and I appreciate the person who cast the vote!
My final thought on how I will model this bird are:
Early OAW built:
1. Light wing rib tapes on the lower wing which were rarely seen on early Fokker DVIIs.( If at all)
2. Jasta 4 was primarily if not completely equipped with OAW birds at this time thus making this a more likely option.
Red and White Stripes on both surfaces of the wings:
1. No real proof either way but assuming Udet followed Kirschsteins example I favor this option.
2. Red because I feel Udet would want to avoid any possible confusion with Kirschsteins Jasta 6 bird being flown at the time.
Red fuselage with Black Nose:
1. I feel that Udet would have used the newly instated Jasta marking.
2. I like the traditional red fuselage
, and of course Udet began using red @ this time.
That about covers my thoughts on this one. I would still like to hear from others as to what choices you made and your reasons!
Thanks again,
RAGIII