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PostPosted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 11:14 am 
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I'm a neophyte when it comes to the WW I aircraft. It's very exciting to see the current movement of aircraft being restored or built to celebrate the 100th anniversary of WW I. Just wondering what kits are out there and shops building these aircraft. Familiar with Kip Aero and their Sopwiths. There's also someone building up Pfaltz fuselages. What would be the best aircraft to build in terms of kits, and historical value from this era?


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PostPosted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 1:02 pm 
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View of Harvey Weir Cook posed beside a 94th Aero Squadron SPAD XIII (S.13), circa 1918.

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View of members of the 94th Aero Squadron posed behind Harvey Weir Cook's SPAD XIII (S.13), which is seen in left side view. From left to right are William Warde Fowler; Joseph H. Eastman; Ben "Casey" Jones; John T.L. Jeffries; Harvey Weir Cook; and Freddy "Fear not" Sparks.

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I think this is the best album of all things 'Eddie Rickenbacker'

https://www.flickr.com/photos/auburnuni ... 0773/page1

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TVAL in New Zealand are the world leaders in WW1 aircraft: their new-manufacture engines are something to behold.

If it were up to me, I'd love to see a run of DH.6s: TVAL could make you an RAF.1a engine and construction would be simples. As the world's first purpose-built trainer it also has a significant place in history.


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"TVAL in New Zealand are the world leaders in WW1 aircraft: their new-manufacture engines are something to behold."


I checked out the TVAL site, and they look pretty impressive as to what they can do! Thanks for sharing. I had no idea.


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The Model F's were cool flying boats back in the day.


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If you haven't, take a trip to Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome N.Y. :D

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http://oldrhinebeck.org/
https://www.facebook.com/rhinebeckaerodromemuseum/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/oldrhinebeckaerodrome/
and kits.
http://www.airdromeaeroplanes.com/
and all things WWI:
http://www.theaerodrome.com/forum/index.php
and just for fun:
http://dawnpatrol.org/index.php


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I'm a neophyte when it comes to the WW I aircraft. It's very exciting to see the current movement of aircraft being restored or built to celebrate the 100th anniversary of WW I. Just wondering what kits are out there and shops building these aircraft. Familiar with Kip Aero and their Sopwiths. There's also someone building up Pfaltz fuselages. What would be the best aircraft to build in terms of kits, and historical value from this era?


Probably the best question to ask is which types are the better flying machines in a modern environment? The rotary engine types are notoriously difficult to fly (if you can find a rotary engine) and real early types very unstable. The late war types especially the SE 5 and Fokker D.VII are closer to more modern types but all take a lot more rudder than more modern aircraft. World War One aircraft with more modern higher RPM engines with shorter propellers also don't handle in the same way or have the same performance as the originals did.

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What is your budget? Museum quality reproductions are quite pricey and their flying qualities mimic the originals, therefore not suitable for most modern trained pilots. The kit planes are within reach of most folks and are designed to be more appropriate to those who can manage a taildragger with more reliable engines. Once again, what is your goal? A serious representation of WWI aircraft design with all the vintage details or a fun machine to relive those days of open cockpit glory?


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