Aug 29th.
As the summer winds down we still have some great WW1 shows still on the calendar.  The next big WW1 event is Rhinebeck which about a week or so away.  A lot of us have been trying to get our projects ready for this event.  The first two photos show that.  When you attend Rhinebeck this year you will be able to get up close to Tom's 1/2 scale D8 project that is a one of a-kind master piece.  You can follow his project under my "Build-alongs" page.  He has a more photos and explanations on how he got it to the level its at.  Tom will be on-hand all weekend to answer any questions you might have.  With that said you can see the progress I am making on my D7.  The next two photos so the business part of the control column.  Here you can see the gun triggers and aux. throttle control.  Behind the control grips you can see the dashboard sort-of installed waiting for more details.  The last series of photos show how I kit-bash the Dubro 3rd scale wheels into more of a Fokker type wheel.  First, you need to remove part of the inside rim.  Then cut a 1/4 inch plywood disc, gluing that into position.  Adding some tooth picks then covering the wheels with fabric you can see how it looks a lot better than the original.  Basically, the inside part of the wheel should be flat some where the outside should show some spokes around the rim.  You just need to tape the tires up adding the nitrate - butyrate dope.  Presto - Fokker wheels.  Definitely, stop by at Rhinebeck, I know an lot of you are planning to attend.  Should be a great jamboree.  As always any comments or questions just visit my contact page.
- Glenn