Orlik Fokker Triplane 1/33rd - Page 2

**smithdr** · #11 01-08-2022, 12:21 AM

Started getting the fuselage proper together. Lots of careful fitting but the kit parts so far are really, really close and the body is, on the whole, going to be straight and true (I think)!

I did end up taking out the "fuel pump" that's on the right inside as none of my references show it. I think it depended on where the fuel tank was so Dr-1s may have just been gravity fed. I also could find no reference for the instrument the plans show behind the aux throttle on the left inside. I think this is supposed to be the compass (?) so I moved it to the right hand side floor which is where my references show it. I need to make an altimeter and some magneto parts too. I did get my rudder and elevator controls in though along with some shoulder harness work for the seat.

Still, coming along nicely.

Dan

**Don Boose** · #12 01-08-2022, 08:46 PM

It's a beauty, Dan!

Don

**smithdr** · #13 01-09-2022, 12:35 AM

Thank you Don and great seeing you today! Glad to hear all is well in the New Year.

I got the main fuselage parts done and started skinning the bottom and one side. Almost a shame I'm going to repaint this, as everything is fitting really well. But it will be unique once painted up and done too!

More soon and Happy Sunday,
Dan

**smithdr** · #14 01-09-2022, 10:44 PM

A tad more...going apace now!

Dan

**Erik Zwaan** · #15 01-10-2022, 01:41 AM

Good work Dan, also the added details in the cockpit. Looking forward to see this one coming together.

Erik

**smithdr** · #16 01-15-2022, 06:13 PM

Thank you, Erik!

Not much new, but the cowling went together very well and I've filled/sanded it in prep for painting.

More soon...Dan

**rmks2000** · #17 01-15-2022, 06:24 PM

Really nice job on the cowling Dan.

**Don Boose** · #18 01-15-2022, 08:01 PM

Smooth operator.

**MacSongLi** · #19 01-15-2022, 08:01 PM

The cowl looks fantastic Dan. Well done.

Gary

**smithdr** · #20 01-16-2022, 11:28 PM

Thanks so much, Don and Gary! This little kit is well designed, I must say.
I got the elevators done and just tacked them on along with the rudder to see how she looks. Very triplane-like to me!

Next I'll be priming this, likely sanding edges and then start experimenting with some Fokker Factory Finish! We'll see where that leads.

Thanks for looking,
Dan