Tiny Dr1!

**rosscoc87** · 10-09-2010 10:21

Hi all! Today i recived my first mini DR1 and after comparing it to my Camel, albatros DVa, and RE 8, its tiny!! I have been reading books on WW1 air combat and there were no indications to its size. I had always assumed it was the same size as the standard scout. Was anyone else suprised by its size when they first saw it?

Ross

**tuladin** · 10-09-2010 10:43

Fokker Dr.1 dimensions:
Wing Span: 23 ft 7 3/8 in (7.19 m)
Length: 18 ft 11 1/8 in (5.77 m)
Height: 9 ft 8 in

Sopwith Camel dimensions:
Wing Span: 28 ft
Length: 18 ft 8 in
Height: 8 ft 6 in

So the Triplane was about the same length as the Camel, but much narrower.

**gregbond77** · 10-09-2010 15:49

Not really as I knew it was a small plane. I am glad Andrea got it right(in scale) though.

**Goering Ace** · 10-09-2010 16:19

I was surprised when I first saw it's size compared to other minis. I couldn't believe how small it was. I always envisioned it larger!

Scott

**Doug** · 10-09-2010 16:25

Back in the 1960's when Airfix was the go, the Dr1 was also small compared to my other WW1 models. Usefull addition has some great shart turns in the deck!

**rosscoc87** · 10-09-2010 18:45

[QUOTE=So the Triplane was about the same length as the Camel, but much narrower.[/QUOTE]

Yeah its the wingspan that makes it look small, I suppose it didnt need the wing span with the extra wing. Lovely kite all the same