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F o k k e r F . I
intro The designation Fokker F.I was carried in the summer of 1917 by the first three triplane fighter prototypes designed by Reinhold Platz, but known better under the designation Fokker Dr.I. The aircraft came about as a quick response to the allied Sopwith Triplane which appeared above the front in April 1917 and bettered all current German fighters at the time. The F.I differed from the later Dr.I in the shape of the stabilisers including the elevators, as well as in having a smaller aileron area. There also were no bottom wingtip skids that were found later, these aiding in overturn prevention since the aircraft was somewhat unstable on taxiing. It is not exactly clear, what engine powered these machines. Aircraft 103/17 has even been historically documented as being powered by a captured Le Rhone from a Nieuport XVII. The Fokker F.I was armed with a pair of synchronized Spandau 7.92mm machine guns. The aircraft featured a high turn and climb rate, but suffered from a lack of speed. Manfred von Richthofen remarked that the 'aircraft climbs like a monkey and turns like the devil.'. Fokker F.I 102/17 (Werk Nummer 1729) reached the air base at Marckebeke in August 1917 and was received by Jasta 11, where it was taken over for testing by none other than Rittmeister Manfred von Richthofen himself. He reached his 60th kill on September 1st, and 61 st on September 3rd flying the new airplane. Richthofen left on medical leave on September 6th, 1917, and the plane was taken over by Oberleutnant Kurt Wolff, who fell in combat with No.10 Squadron RNAS Camels on September 15th, 1917. The aircraft was turquoise all over, supplemented by an olive green camouflage pattern on the upper and side surfaces. The wheel hubs and engine cowl were also painted olive. It is possible that shortly before the destruction of this aircraft, the engine cowl and wheel hubs were repainted in red, the identifying colour of Jasta 11 aircraft. Fokker F.I 103/17 (Werk Nummer 1730) also arrived at the front at the end of September 1917. It was assigned to Jasta 10, where it was taken over by the CO, Leutnant Werner Voss. By September 23rd, 1917, he was shot down and killed in combat with seven SE.5a fighters from No.56 Squadron, RFC. The camouflage carried by this aircraft was the same as on aircraft 102/17. It is possible that just prior to its destruction, the cowl and wheel hubs were painted in the Jasta colour of yellow. There was a stylised face painted in white on the front of the engine cowl.
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P L A S T I C P A R T S
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8160 A
8160 B
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8160 C
H3 H11 H18 H27 H37 H47 H52 H53 H70
C3 C62 C28 C44 C43 C41 C12 C13 C60 C74
GUNZE RED FLAT WHITE STEEL TAN WOOD BROWN RED BROWN OLIVE DRAB NEUTRAL GRAY RLM02 GRAY AIR SOPERIORITY BLUE
Mr. METAL COLOR MC214 DARK IRON MC218 ALUMINIUM MC219 BRASS
-Parts not for use. -Teile werden nicht verwendet. -Pieces a ne pas utiliser. -Tyto díly nepoužívejte při stavbě. -
ATTENTION
ACHTUNG
UPOZORNENÍ
ATTENTION
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Carefully read instruction sheet before assembling. When you use glue or paint, do not use near open flame and use in well ventilated room. Keep out of reach of small children. Children must not be allowed to suck any part, or pull vinyl bag over the head.
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Před započetím stavby si pečlivě prostudujte stavební návod. Při používání barev a lepidel pracujte v dobře větrané místnosti. Lepidla ani barvy nepoužívejte v blízkosti otevřeného ohně. Model není určen malým dětem, mohlo by dojít k požití drobných dílů.
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Vor dem Zusammenbau die Bauanleitung gut durchlesen. Kleber und Farben nicht in der Nähe von offenem Feuer verwenden und für eine ausreichende Belüftung sorgen. Den Bausatz von kleinen Kindern fernhalten. Vermeiden Sie, dass Kinder Bauteile in den Mund nehmen oder sich Plastiktüten über den Kopf ziehen.
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` proximité d´une flamme Iire soigneusement la fiche d´instructions avant d´assembler. Ne pas utiliser de colle ou de peinture a nue, et aérer la piece de temps en temps. Garder hors de portée des enfants en bas âge. Ne pas laisser les enfants mettre en bouche ou sucer les pièces, ou passer un sachet vinyl sur la tetê.
INSTRUCTION SIGNS
OPTIONAL VOLBA
2
BEND OHNOUT
INSTR. SYMBOLY
OPEN HOLE VYVRTAT OTVOR
INSTRUKTION SINNBILDEN
SYMETRICAL ASSEMBLY SYMETRICKÁ MONTÁŽ
REMOVE ODŘÍZNOUT
SYMBOLES
REVERSE SIDE OTOČIT
C29
H 37 C43 WOOD BROWN
H 70 C60
A1
H 52 C12 OLIVE DRAB
H 37 C43
H 70 C60
GRAY
WOOD BROWN
GRAY
H 37 C43 WOOD BROWN
C9
C29
decal 17
H 47 C41
RED BROWN
C26 C19
H 70 C60
C27
H 70 C60
GRAY
GRAY
H 70 C60 GRAY
C40
H 37 C43
C6
B5
H 70 C60
WOOD BROWN
GRAY
decal 19 decal 20
decal 18
plastic - 2,2 mm
decal 11
decal 18
H 47 C41 RED BROWN
C13
H 27 C44
C12
TAN
H 70 C60 GRAY
C3
C23 H 37 C43 WOOD BROWN
C3
H 70 C60 GRAY
3
B6 MC218 ALUMINIUM
H 70 C60
plastic
GRAY
- 1,8 mm
C39
decal 15
MC218 ALUMINIUM
B4
B4
C19 4
B6
C39
H 37 C43 WOOD BROWN
H 52 C12 H 70 C60
OLIVE DRAB
GRAY
B14
C16
H 70 C60 GRAY
A1 C36
B14
5
decal 16
C25 C25
C7 A8
A8
A8
C42
A2
A4
6
B12
B1
MC214 DARK IRON
H 70 C60 GRAY
C18 C22
H 37 C43
C30
WOOD BROWN
H 70 C60 GRAY
fill
fill
7
C35
B10
MC214
B8
DARK IRON
B10
B8 C35 MC214 DARK IRON
A
C35
MC219 BRASS
C24
MC218
H 47 C41
ALUMINIUM
RED BROWN
C2 C28
C5
C31
C2
MC214 DARK IRON
MC218 ALUMINIUM
MC214 DARK IRON
C31 MC214
MC218
DARK IRON
ALUMINIUM
MC218 ALUMINIUM
MC218 ALUMINIUM
B11 8
A
C11
MC218 ALUMINIUM
C34
C8
MC214 DARK IRON
A5 A5 C10 B2
MC214 DARK IRON
C10 MC214 DARK IRON
A10 B2
C21 C14
9
C20 A6
C41
C37
C15
B9
B13
A7 B9
C33
C17 C33
C1
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C17