Voisin X and Fokker D VII updates

Boz0 · 22 July 2003, 10:58 AM

Greetings all,

The July update is online !

The fuselage of the Voisin (static) is taking shape again after the long metal treatment *( we are using most of the original screws and nails) for all the brackets and outer skin in order to preserve the original camouflage and markings.

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On the D VII (repro) the update is on the basic cockpit equipments (instruments, ammo boxes, seat, etc...)

Check the NEWS here: http://memorial.flight.free.fr/indexuk.html

Hope it helps

Alain

Dave_Watts · 22 July 2003, 06:27 PM

Hi Alain,

The projects look fantastic!

Can you tell me the serial number for the BMW motor being used for the D.VIIF project?

I may be able to help with history details.

Best,
Dave W.

Matt_Bittner · 23 July 2003, 03:02 AM

Awesome updates on the Voisin.

What's happening with the Strutter? Plus I have a theory about 1.B2 and 1.A2 external differences. Email me direct if interested.

Boz0 · 23 July 2003, 03:00 PM

Hi Dave

The S/N on the BMW is 1421 and your help will be appreciated *

Hi Matt,

The Strutter is still alive *

We are concentrating on all the metal brackets for the fuselage, and there is a lot of them ! big beautifull British bird

All the ribs for the upper wings are ready, and we are working on the ailerons. the two lower ones will be used after repairs.

Some times ago, I made a very smart move with my computer and I crashed my hard drive :-[ I lost all my Email ad so if YOU could contact me!!!!!!!!

Regards
Alain

Lufbery · 25 July 2003, 10:13 AM

Great stuff!

Regards,

AchimEngels · 27 July 2003, 07:57 AM

Hello BozO,

Now I am curious:

From the images of your Fokker D.VII seat I noticed that there is a difference in the left end the right side support frame. I speak about the vertical support tube that joins the top and bottom clambs.

On the left side that tube is set into the corners of the rest of the frame while on the right side this tube is inserted in between the frame tubes. What is the reason for this?

Achim

Matt_Bittner · 28 July 2003, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Some times ago, I made a very smart move with my computer and I crashed my hard drive :-[ I lost all my Email ad so if YOU could contact me!!!!!!!!

Did you receive my email?

Boz0 · 28 July 2003, 12:59 PM

Hello Achim,

For the left side, as you know, the vertical tube is offset to give clearance for the horizontal one that holds the throttle.
For the right one, we think that, even if it is more time consuming, they did it that way to make the frame more rigid. That's what we noticed when we welded it.

Alain

AchimEngels · 29 July 2003, 04:44 AM

Hi BozO,

I see your reason. Is that image above of an Albatros built aircraft?

Achim

Dave_Watts · 29 July 2003, 01:15 PM

Hi Alain,

Good news!

Your motor BMW Nr.1421 was installed into;

Fokker D.VII built by Fokker
werk number 3178
aircraft number Fokker D.VIIF 5077/18.

The aircraft was accepted on the 5th of September, 1918 and was test flown by Fokker test pilot Schutzenmeister.

Now you can hunt for photos of it for the "restoration".

Very best wishes,
Dave W.