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ulpilot
03-01-2014, 09:18 PM
Thought I would post a few pictures of bit and pieces I have made to support builders and restorers of WWI aircraft.

These wing nuts are known as Fokker Nuts. Fokker used these to fasten cowlings and metal panels to the fuselage. They are not locking, the design is such that in flight they streamline themselves to the airflow, and hang down when on the ground.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/ulpilot303/Restorations/100_0555.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/ulpilot303/media/Restorations/100_0555.jpg.html)

One of my first efforts were compass mounts and corrector magnets for German aircraft. Worked from photo's, sketches, and written discriptions.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/ulpilot303/Restorations/100_0614.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/ulpilot303/media/Restorations/100_0614.jpg.html)
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/ulpilot303/Restorations/100_0622.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/ulpilot303/media/Restorations/100_0622.jpg.html)
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/ulpilot303/Restorations/100_0635.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/ulpilot303/media/Restorations/100_0635.jpg.html)

I have plenty more to show if anyone is interested.

champ driver
03-02-2014, 04:54 AM
Yes please!

ulpilot
03-02-2014, 06:40 PM
This is a throttle Quadrant for a Fokker DVII, but Triplane builders are also using them. To make more affordable I created kits for builders to finish.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/ulpilot303/Restorations/FinishedQuadrant.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/ulpilot303/media/Restorations/FinishedQuadrant.jpg.html)

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/ulpilot303/Restorations/100_0654.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/ulpilot303/media/Restorations/100_0654.jpg.html)

Most German and Austrian inline engine aircraft also had an auxiliary throttle on the control stick.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/ulpilot303/Restorations/100_0845.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/ulpilot303/media/Restorations/100_0845.jpg.html)

I made kits for many builders.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/ulpilot303/Restorations/100_0851.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/ulpilot303/media/Restorations/100_0851.jpg.html)

Rotary engines had a control with a single handle.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/ulpilot303/Restorations/100_0854.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/ulpilot303/media/Restorations/100_0854.jpg.html)

More later.

ulpilot
03-06-2014, 07:54 PM
Made some A&P 121 tubing. Wing tips, wing trailing edges and tail surface outlines on most of the Sopwith designs used this. I built a small machine to roll form the tube. Material is the same grade originally used.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/ulpilot303/Restorations/100_0768.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/ulpilot303/media/Restorations/100_0768.jpg.html)

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/ulpilot303/Restorations/100_0770.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/ulpilot303/media/Restorations/100_0770.jpg.html)

Fokker Used ball and socket joints for Landing Gear struts and wing strut ends on the Triplane, DVII, and DVIII. Sockets are very easy to install in the welded frame, just drill a hole.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/ulpilot303/Restorations/100_0787.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/ulpilot303/media/Restorations/100_0787.jpg.html)

These are sockets that mount in the wing for the N struts on the DVII.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/ulpilot303/Restorations/100_0789.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/ulpilot303/media/Restorations/100_0789.jpg.html)

More this weekend.

champ driver
03-06-2014, 08:10 PM
Very interesting, keep them coming.

ulpilot
03-10-2014, 05:43 PM
A good friend of mine had a gas tank made for him by an "expert", it was total junk and not very accurate for a Fokker DVII. He asked me to build a new one, and I told him I was not a sheet metal expert. But he insisted because he was confident I would do a better job than the "expert".

First I had to learn metal spinning, and make the tools to do it. 6 weeks of frustration and finally got a good one. There are 2 needed for the sumps on the tank bottom.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/ulpilot303/Restorations/100_1034_zps2d0c37d8.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/ulpilot303/media/Restorations/100_1034_zps2d0c37d8.jpg.html)

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/ulpilot303/Restorations/100_1035_zps183c347f.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/ulpilot303/media/Restorations/100_1035_zps183c347f.jpg.html)

The one on the left is from the "experts" tank.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/ulpilot303/Restorations/100_1060_zps08044098.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/ulpilot303/media/Restorations/100_1060_zps08044098.jpg.html)

More soon.

ulpilot
03-16-2014, 08:01 AM
Filler Necks for the DVII tank. These are formed from a flat sheet of brass, rolled and a hem seam formed to close the side. After that the base flange is hammered over. The brass has to be annealed several times as it work hardens during forming. I had very little sheet metal experience, and learned the techniques from the internet.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/ulpilot303/Restorations/100_1045_zps9613262e.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/ulpilot303/media/Restorations/100_1045_zps9613262e.jpg.html)

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/ulpilot303/Restorations/100_1044_zpsb3fd51c5.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/ulpilot303/media/Restorations/100_1044_zpsb3fd51c5.jpg.html)

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/ulpilot303/Restorations/100_1055_zpse1249b5e.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/ulpilot303/media/Restorations/100_1055_zpse1249b5e.jpg.html)

The original tanks were pressurized, fittings were made to use modern AN hardware with O-ring seals.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/ulpilot303/Restorations/100_1058_zps30b8489f.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/ulpilot303/media/Restorations/100_1058_zps30b8489f.jpg.html)

All riveted and soldered.
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/ulpilot303/Restorations/100_1059_zpsbd49eb2e.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/ulpilot303/media/Restorations/100_1059_zpsbd49eb2e.jpg.html)

wacoc8
03-16-2014, 09:48 AM
Very, very nice! Love looking at your work.

Dave

champ driver
03-17-2014, 04:45 AM
Very nice workmanship, and very interesting to see some of the parts for WWI planes.
Thank you!

ulpilot
03-22-2014, 08:15 PM
Thanks for the kind words.

Continuing on with the fuel tank. The original Fokker built tanks were made from copper. My friend is trying to build his plane as accurately as possible, but for safety reasons I refused to make the tank from copper. There were several makers of the DVII, OAW being one, and they used brass, so that is how I went.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/ulpilot303/Restorations/IMG_20130523_184531_341_zps7a66f375.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/ulpilot303/media/Restorations/IMG_20130523_184531_341_zps7a66f375.jpg.html)

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/ulpilot303/Restorations/100_1061_zps699c390a.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/ulpilot303/media/Restorations/100_1061_zps699c390a.jpg.html)

Also the very early tanks consisted of 3 compartments, main, reserve, and oil tank. Later tanks eliminated the oil tank when it was discovered the hot oil caused vapor lock problems with the fuel system. He is going with a separate oil tank.

Here are some shots of the hem seam and fixture I made to set the seam on the outside of the tank.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/ulpilot303/Restorations/100_1064_zpse478aa43.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/ulpilot303/media/Restorations/100_1064_zpse478aa43.jpg.html)

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/ulpilot303/Restorations/100_1069_zps14182dca.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/ulpilot303/media/Restorations/100_1069_zps14182dca.jpg.html)

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/ulpilot303/Restorations/100_1070_zpsde8cc912.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/ulpilot303/media/Restorations/100_1070_zpsde8cc912.jpg.html)

More soon.

ulpilot
03-30-2014, 05:22 PM
Continuing on with the tank build. Another change the builder wanted was to alter the tank mounts. On the original Fokker tanks the mounting brackets are riveted an soldered to the tank. He decided to go with a more modern approach, straps. So I added some beads to the tank to locate and support the straps.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/ulpilot303/Restorations/100_1072_zps1eac9cd9.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/ulpilot303/media/Restorations/100_1072_zps1eac9cd9.jpg.html)

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/ulpilot303/Restorations/100_1073_zps605d6377.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/ulpilot303/media/Restorations/100_1073_zps605d6377.jpg.html)

Checking the fit of the bulkhead between the main and reserve portions of the tank.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/ulpilot303/Restorations/100_1075_zps0d95f4d9.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/ulpilot303/media/Restorations/100_1075_zps0d95f4d9.jpg.html)

Preparing for riveting.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/ulpilot303/Restorations/100_1076_zps9d9c0323.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/ulpilot303/media/Restorations/100_1076_zps9d9c0323.jpg.html)

More later.

ulpilot
04-06-2014, 01:46 PM
The tank is assembled with brass rivets and all seams and rivets soldered inside and outside.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/ulpilot303/Restorations/100_1093_zpsee0bb01f.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/ulpilot303/media/Restorations/100_1093_zpsee0bb01f.jpg.html)

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/ulpilot303/Restorations/100_1094_zpsc3de408b.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/ulpilot303/media/Restorations/100_1094_zpsc3de408b.jpg.html)

Finished tank with original Albatross Fuel Gauge.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/ulpilot303/Restorations/100_1147_zps0ca10bb3.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/ulpilot303/media/Restorations/100_1147_zps0ca10bb3.jpg.html)

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/ulpilot303/Restorations/100_1148_zps31775884.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/ulpilot303/media/Restorations/100_1148_zps31775884.jpg.html)

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/ulpilot303/Restorations/100_1151_zps45f9f754.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/ulpilot303/media/Restorations/100_1151_zps45f9f754.jpg.html)

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/ulpilot303/Restorations/100_1152_zpsffd27104.jpg (http://s76.photobucket.com/user/ulpilot303/media/Restorations/100_1152_zpsffd27104.jpg.html)

If anyone is interested I will start a thread on the instruments currently under construction in the shop.

champ driver
04-07-2014, 04:24 AM
Still very interesting and nice to see the great workmanship, keep them coming please.

TBailey
04-30-2014, 09:02 AM
Absolutely beautiful work. Can you PM me pricing for the throttle quadrant?

Paul Stalenberg
12-15-2014, 12:32 PM
Hi Ulpilot
I have been looking here on this forum for the first time today and saw your pictures of the DVII parts that you've made.
Pretty impressive to me!
For not being a sheet metal worker i must say that you have lots of talent.
I really like the tank you have made.
I wonder what products you've used for closing the seams with tin(lead loading)fux?
Best regards from the Netherlands

Paul

Jim Clark
12-15-2014, 06:17 PM
WOW! As a restorer and owner of antiques thats all I can say.

ulpilot
12-19-2014, 04:48 PM
Hi Paul,

I found a really good flux, name is "Ruby Fluid". Bought it from McMaster Carr. Standard tin/lead solder, though lead solder is getting rare here in the states. Did find a few pounds at a very old industrial supply outlet. The new "environmentally friendly" solder wouldn't stick at all!

ulpilot
12-19-2014, 04:50 PM
Thanks, I need to find the time to post about my latest project.

Paul Stalenberg
12-21-2014, 03:20 PM
Hi Ulpilot
Thanks for your information about the flux you have used.
I'll Have a look on Google to find it.
Thank you.

Best regards Paul

Sam Buchanan
12-23-2014, 08:49 AM
Absolutely beautiful work. Can you PM me pricing for the throttle quadrant?

Very nice! I am interested in the quadrant kit as well. Please email info:

samcbuchanan@gmail.com

Thanks!

ulpilot
01-21-2016, 04:05 PM
Latest project out of my shop. Brand new build Replica 1917 Willem Morell airspeedindicators. These were used on most WWI German aircraft from 1916 on.There were basically two types, low speed for 2 seaters and bombers,and high speed for fighters. These are high speed models.


[IMG]http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/ulpilot303/Restorations/Anemometer/20160119_1354571_zps5jh2aisp.jpg[/IMG (http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/ulpilot303/Restorations/Anemometer/20160119_1354571_zps5jh2aisp.jpg%5B/IMG)]


[IMG]http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/ulpilot303/Restorations/Anemometer/20160119_1356351_zpscwzkbqlc.jpg[/IMG (http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/ulpilot303/Restorations/Anemometer/20160119_1356351_zpscwzkbqlc.jpg%5B/IMG)]


[IMG]http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/ulpilot303/Restorations/Anemometer/20160119_1356041_zpskrahtylr.jpg[/IMG (http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/ulpilot303/Restorations/Anemometer/20160119_1356041_zpskrahtylr.jpg%5B/IMG)]

ulpilot
01-21-2016, 04:12 PM
Part layout


http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/ulpilot303/Restorations/Anemometer/20151208_1022431_zpscfi0wbgg.jpg[/IMG (http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/ulpilot303/Restorations/Anemometer/20151208_1022431_zpscfi0wbgg.jpg%5B/IMG)]


[IMG]http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/ulpilot303/Restorations/Anemometer/20151215_1048191_zpsyaau7srm.jpg[/IMG (http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/ulpilot303/Restorations/Anemometer/20151215_1048191_zpsyaau7srm.jpg%5B/IMG)]


These are the partsI did not make.




[IMG]http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/ulpilot303/Restorations/Anemometer/20151208_1035321_zpsh9nsrh08.jpg


And these are theparts I had help with. I made the casting patterns and finishedmachined them, had a local foundry do the actual pour. Dial faces Imade, painted, and did the artwork. Had a local Graphics shop do theprinting.


[IMG]http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/ulpilot303/Restorations/Anemometer/20151208_1038141_zpsmhkfrjyk.jpg[/IMG (http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/ulpilot303/Restorations/Anemometer/20151208_1038141_zpsmhkfrjyk.jpg%5B/IMG)]

ulpilot
01-21-2016, 04:15 PM
Made a test rig to calibrate them. They are working replica's and also accurate. They are going on flying aircraft.


http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j6/ulpilot303/Restorations/Anemometer/20160108_1327001_zpsn6dry2ot.jpg

Dana
01-21-2016, 04:27 PM
All your photo links above are broken.

pshadwick
01-22-2016, 07:25 AM
They seem to be working fine this morning...

Mark Thompson
01-16-2018, 06:49 PM
All your photo links above are still broken. would love to see your work so many good comments

CHICAGORANDY
01-16-2018, 07:28 PM
This is the aftermath of Photobucket going from a free site to a pay site.

ulpilot
01-17-2018, 11:49 AM
Yep, they are holding all my pictures hostage until I pay up. Looking for another imaging site, any recommendations?

Dave Stadt
01-17-2018, 04:21 PM
People on another forum I frequent are using imgBB. Seems Photobucket got greedy and shot itself in the foot.

Dana
01-17-2018, 08:51 PM
Yep, they are holding all my pictures hostage until I pay up. Looking for another imaging site, any recommendations?

Your pictures should be still accessible on photobucket, you just can't link to them unless you pay.

ulpilot
01-18-2018, 11:54 AM
OK, let me try this from Google Photos. It is a 1917 Rotherham air pump I restored for a Sopwith Camel replica.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/mRybVQRHUxAGCp2u2

ulpilot
01-21-2018, 09:26 AM
If your using Google Chrome add this extension. Makes the old Photobucket pictures visible again with out paying.

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/photobucket-hotlink-fix/kegnjbncdcliihbemealioapbifiaedg?hl=en

chip.koenig
10-09-2018, 09:23 AM
I am contemplating a fokker E. III build. Are your rotary engine control throttle kits still available?

ulpilot
10-09-2018, 10:39 AM
I am contemplating a fokker E. III build. Are your rotary engine control throttle kits still available?


Yes, on special order. Do not have any in stock currently.