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Otis Glenn · 5 July 2009, 12:51 PM

Hey Sixman:

I have to confess, I haven't actually read Norman Frank's "Under the Guns of the Red Baron" so I can't offer an opinion one way or another. My research is actually still continuing and that is a book I haven't gotten to yet.

The one thing to keep in mind about research and refrences... the more the better. I would say that Norman Frank's book is a good refrence. I have read other works by him and I know he puts alot of effort into his research. I may not agree with the lists of kills attributed to Richthofen in the Halberstadt, or some other bit of information, but I still believe Norman Frank's work is very good and valid.

The key to research on your part is to gather as many refrences as possible so you can come to your own conclusions. That is why the Aerodrome is so great. You get to hash out your ideas with others with the same interest and you can discover new refrences or bits of information that will answer a nagging question for you. Here's an example from my own research. I couldn't sleep at night because I couldn't answer for myself what Fokker Dr.I 477/17 actually looked like. The profile in the Andrea Press book disagrees with alot of other profiles avalible and I finally turned to the Aerodrome. After reading a looooooong thread about the ture color of 425/17, which had alot of info about 477/17 in it, I still couldn't make up my mind. I finally posted my own thread about it.

Need help on Dr.1 477/17 for MVR Aircraft Project

If you read through this, you will get an idea of the information I received and the thought processes behind my eventual decision. I honestly can't thank enough those who posted and sent me emails, photos and the like. I have become a big fan of their work. I also know from the information I received from Jim Miller that his book will probably be the best as far as information on the aircraft themselves.

Speaking of links here's some links that might also help you with your research.

http://www.theaerodrome.com/forum/ca...-markings.html

Fokker axle wings.

Fokker Axle Wings - Part 2

Leading Edge Tape on Dr.I’s

FI 103/17: A Color Study
(This information applies to F.I 102/17 as well)

True color of MVR Fokker Dr1 425/17
(A very long thread that promped me to start the 477/17 thread)

Hope these threads help.

As far as Jim Miller's book, here is a link to a thread about it.

Has anyone seen this....

Also, I received your email and I'll send you the information shortly. When you get it I am open to comments and criticism. Let me know your take on it. I have been reluctant to post it because the artwork is not mine although I have given the artist credit. I have only used it for my own research and I don't want to rub anyone the wrong way.

Take care and happy modelling!
Glenn

5 July 2009, 12:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
Otis Glenn Observer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 74	Research, research, research... Hey Sixman: I have to confess, I haven't actually read Norman Frank's "Under the Guns of the Red Baron" so I can't offer an opinion one way or another. My research is actually still continuing and that is a book I haven't gotten to yet. The one thing to keep in mind about research and refrences... the more the better. I would say that Norman Frank's book is a good refrence. I have read other works by him and I know he puts alot of effort into his research. I may not agree with the lists of kills attributed to Richthofen in the Halberstadt, or some other bit of information, but I still believe Norman Frank's work is very good and valid. The key to research on your part is to gather as many refrences as possible so you can come to your own conclusions. That is why the Aerodrome is so great. You get to hash out your ideas with others with the same interest and you can discover new refrences or bits of information that will answer a nagging question for you. Here's an example from my own research. I couldn't sleep at night because I couldn't answer for myself what Fokker Dr.I 477/17 actually looked like. The profile in the Andrea Press book disagrees with alot of other profiles avalible and I finally turned to the Aerodrome. After reading a looooooong thread about the ture color of 425/17, which had alot of info about 477/17 in it, I still couldn't make up my mind. I finally posted my own thread about it. Need help on Dr.1 477/17 for MVR Aircraft Project If you read through this, you will get an idea of the information I received and the thought processes behind my eventual decision. I honestly can't thank enough those who posted and sent me emails, photos and the like. I have become a big fan of their work. I also know from the information I received from Jim Miller that his book will probably be the best as far as information on the aircraft themselves. Speaking of links here's some links that might also help you with your research. http://www.theaerodrome.com/forum/ca...-markings.html Fokker axle wings. Fokker Axle Wings - Part 2 Leading Edge Tape on Dr.I’s FI 103/17: A Color Study (This information applies to F.I 102/17 as well) True color of MVR Fokker Dr1 425/17 (A very long thread that promped me to start the 477/17 thread) Hope these threads help. As far as Jim Miller's book, here is a link to a thread about it. Has anyone seen this.... Also, I received your email and I'll send you the information shortly. When you get it I am open to comments and criticism. Let me know your take on it. I have been reluctant to post it because the artwork is not mine although I have given the artist credit. I have only used it for my own research and I don't want to rub anyone the wrong way. Take care and happy modelling! Glenn Last edited by Otis Glenn; 5 July 2009 at 12:59 PM. Reason: I am a gud spellar! :)