[Jim Bruton]

A few of us in the thick of building Ron Sands type Fokker Triplanes see a need to establish this area as a repository of our DR-1 construction experiences. Any tips, tricks, frustrations, epiphanies, discovered resources.... are all welcome.

A few things to think about and share with us:

1 - Photos of your project- especially some of the details. We aren't judging your welds, but it was helpful to me to see Fokker210's use of non-stick surfaces in his rib jig!

2 - Photos of your shop. What tools you found really helpful- sources/prices.

3 - Work Flow- let's face it, one rib a day takes a long time! Jigs, bracing, when to invite extra sets of hands to help out.... I think all of us would love a time-saving tip or two.

4 - Sources of great stuff. I have a lead from a builder-friend here in CT on some wheels that really look the part- smooth, no tread! Instruments, Engines sources would be great. Even if it sometimes costs too much, it's great to know period or period-looking equipment is out there!

5 - Don't be embarrassed to ask ANY question!

This is for starters!

Jim Bruton