Re: Airfix Fokker Dr.I

STEVE HUSTAD (SHUSTAD@EMAIL.USPS.GOV)
23 Jun 1995 13:47:13 GMT

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To: STEVE A HUSTAD at OPKS001L
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Subject: Re: Airfix Fokker Dr.I
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*How many defects can be identified in that ancient Airfix 1/72 kit?*

1) Too many rib positions in the wings(!).
2) Missing (or grossly undercast) plywood formers in forward
fuselage.
3) Too many ribs in horizontal tailplane, incl. two down the
center section.
4) Rear fuselage too shallow in the vertical axis.
5) Anemic propellor.
6) Cowling front too recessed, and too shallow, back to front, in
profile.
7) Aileron tips rounded (should be squared a bit).
8) *Huge* ejector pin marks near the underside tips of all wings.
9) Is that really an engine molded into the cowling?
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and so on....

Steve H. (The Mad Norseman)