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09-01-2008, 09:01 AM
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Posted By WinterHawke

RE: Glenn Torrence (GTM) 1/3 Scale Dr.1 Build Along

And just when you thought you had enough photos . . . .

von Delby, I don't know what you paid Sir Percy over the HDP weekend, but there must be a Brazillion pictures of the Dr.1s maiden flight...
08-31-2008, 09:07 AM
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Posted By WinterHawke

RE: Glenn Torrence (GTM) 1/3 Scale Dr.1 Build Along

Caribefoto,

I've not read anywhere where the Sopwith Triplane and Fokker Dr.1 (or F1) Triplanes ever met in combat. The Sopwiths were nearing the end of their service lifes when the production...
05-02-2008, 12:16 PM
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Posted By WinterHawke

RE: Glenn Torrence (GTM) 1/3 Scale Dr.1 Build Along

Del,

Looks like they came out really nice - matches Glenn's 3-view really well, as well as the photos. [sm=thumbup.gif]

Nice work!!

Lee
04-27-2008, 10:38 AM
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Posted By WinterHawke

RE: Glenn Torrence (GTM) 1/3 Scale Dr.1 Build Along

Looking good, Del

Good match indeed to the photos we've seen, as well as the 3-views, near as I can tell!

http://www.fokkerdr1.com/Dr1_213_17_kempf.jpg

...
04-23-2008, 07:31 AM
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Posted By WinterHawke

RE: Glenn Torrence (GTM) 1/3 Scale Dr.1 Build Along

Quicky note

Glenn's updated his website with some more photos of Dr.1s (including an electric one that will be at Top Gun this week) and the Fokker D.VIs, with notes about this past Toledo Show:...
04-22-2008, 10:41 PM
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Posted By WinterHawke

RE: Glenn Torrence (GTM) 1/3 Scale Dr.1 Build Along

And a couple of pictures I took before the rains really came in of the two triplanes:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y113/WinterHawke/2008%20Spring%20Flying/AprilShowers2008006.jpg

...
04-22-2008, 10:34 PM
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Posted By WinterHawke

RE: Glenn Torrence (GTM) 1/3 Scale Dr.1 Build Along

Test Session #2 - continued

It was now time to maiden Gary’s Dr.I, finished as von Richthofen’s reserve machine Fok Dr.I 152/17 (built in world record time, I might add). We checked the...
04-22-2008, 10:27 PM
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Posted By WinterHawke

RE: Glenn Torrence (GTM) 1/3 Scale Dr.1 Build Along

Test Session #2 - continued

First off was Del’s Triplane on its third ever flight, and first of the year. Engine setting was a bit richer than maybe was needed, but we’re still taking it...
04-22-2008, 10:19 PM
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Posted By WinterHawke

RE: Glenn Torrence (GTM) 1/3 Scale Dr.1 Build Along

Test Session #2 – Glenn Torrance Models Fokker Dr.I Triplane(s)
(and a couple of Fokker D.VIs as well)

Pilot’s Report by Lee McDuffee

This last weekend would be the first time this...
04-22-2008, 10:15 PM
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Posted By WinterHawke

RE: Glenn Torrence (GTM) 1/3 Scale Dr.1 Build Along

Evening, all

GREAT video, Del - captured the spirit of a really good day at the field.

First off, thanks to four great builders who trusted me with these early flights on their planes -...
04-08-2008, 04:40 PM
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Posted By WinterHawke

RE: Glenn Torrence (GTM) 1/3 Scale Dr.1 Build Along

My dear von Delby,

Let me add my congratulations here as well - it was good to see your efforts rewarded in fine style. Next time I see Miss Mary I’ll have to ask her how long it took to wipe...
04-02-2008, 09:55 PM
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Posted By WinterHawke

RE: Glenn Torrence (GTM) 1/3 Scale Dr.1 Build Along

von Delby

The bird looks great out in the open (and with none of that white stuff on the ground to mess up the day)! [sm=wink_smile.gif]

Del and I chatted a bit this evening - mentioned...
03-11-2008, 07:31 AM
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Posted By WinterHawke

RE: Glenn Torrence (GTM) 1/3 Scale Dr.1 Build Along

Morning, Del

There are a a few pictures of Fokker Dr.1 204/17 over at the Fokker Dr.1 website, including the one you're talking about:

http://www.fokkerdr1.com/Dr1-204-17_02.jpg

...
02-24-2008, 11:05 AM
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Posted By WinterHawke

RE: Glenn Torrence (GTM) 1/3 Scale Dr.1 Build Along

Looking really good, Del

I like all the new details, and how they flesh out the plane. The redo on the hood really came out nice as well - can't wait to see it in warpaint!

Keep the...
11-24-2007, 10:32 PM
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Posted By WinterHawke

RE: Glenn Torrence (GTM) 1/3 Scale Dr.1 Build Along

Test Flight, On The Heading, Starting Now!!

5) Ready for first take-off at the GCRCC Flying Field in Trenton, OH:

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11-24-2007, 10:23 PM
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Posted By WinterHawke

RE: Glenn Torrence (GTM) 1/3 Scale Dr.1 Build Along

Some Photos for your entertainment pleasure:

1) No, Del's wife Mary is NOT praying for a good day - she's just trying to stay warm!!:

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11-24-2007, 10:18 PM
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Posted By WinterHawke

RE: Glenn Torrence (GTM) 1/3 Scale Dr.1 Build Along

FLIGHT No. 2

Flight two went much smoother, now with the elevator trim closer to setting. The plane takes off very easily – with a bit of up held in, the tail comes up, a couple of little...
11-24-2007, 10:12 PM
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Posted By WinterHawke

RE: Glenn Torrence (GTM) 1/3 Scale Dr.1 Build Along

Evening, all . . .

First, just a quick update on Del – he’s been fighting a wicked cold the last couple of days, and had to take the rest of the day off after we got back from the flying...
09-26-2007, 03:10 PM
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Posted By WinterHawke

RE: Glenn Torrence (GTM) 1/3 Scale Dr.1 Build Along

Just a quick update for all of Del's fans . . .

Just got off the phone with von Delby, and he wanted to let everyone know that his computer has gone belly-up on him, and he won't be able to do...
09-01-2007, 08:21 AM
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Posted By WinterHawke

RE: Glenn Torrence (GTM) 1/3 Scale Dr.1 Build Along

Good morning, von Delby

Anxious to see the next round of pictures!! :D

'later,

Lee
08-23-2007, 05:09 PM
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Posted By WinterHawke

RE: Glenn Torrence (GTM) 1/3 Scale Dr.1 Build Along

von Delby - I luv how the red/white/black stripes look in the photos. Really stands out nice!!!

Had a blast at the Hoosier Dawn Patrol - next year we'll have to make sure we're there for the...
08-14-2007, 04:19 PM
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Posted By WinterHawke

RE: Glenn Torrence (GTM) 1/3 Scale Dr.1 Build Along

Looks outstanding, Del - gonna get a lot of attention over there in Muncie :D

See you Thursday - soon as I can escape from work!!

Lee
08-06-2007, 03:08 PM
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Posted By WinterHawke

RE: Glenn Torrence (GTM) 1/3 Scale Dr.1 Build Along

Afternoon, Del

Helen and I are sitting in Manchester Airport (New Hampshire!), just awaiting thru some (hopefully) minor flight delays - but have managed to snag onto the internet here in the...
07-28-2007, 11:41 AM
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Posted By WinterHawke

RE: Glenn Torrence (GTM) 1/3 Scale Dr.1 Build Along

von Delby,

The bird is looking really nice - I especially like how the longeron wrapping looks, and how it's all coming together.

Keep up the fine work!! [sm=thumbs_up.gif]

'til later,...
07-19-2007, 11:50 AM
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Posted By WinterHawke

RE: Glenn Torrence (GTM) 1/3 Scale Dr.1 Build Along

Hey, Del...

Found this picture over at the WW1 Modeling Website:

http://www.wwi-models.org/app/album/Acn.php?base=%2FPhotos%2FGer%2FFok_DrI%2F.&hdr=Fokker+Dr.I&picInx=8

Even though...
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