Dutch Modelling and Aviation

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Klaas Willem Jonker
(Wilko)
† April 30, 2018

On Monday, April 30, 2018, Wilko Jonker passed away after a long illness at the age of 58. He leaves behind a wife and two children. The Dutch military aviation and plastic model building were his hobby and on this website he has shared all the knowledge he has gathered about it over the many years. His hobby was able to distract him from the raging disease in his body until the last week of his life. The contacts with other hobbyists were a major support for him.

Friedrichshafen FF.49C

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History

The Friedrichshafen FF.49 was developed in 1917 from the Friedrichshafen FF.39, which was a development of the FF.33e.

Versions.

FF.39:
A refined version of the FF.33e with 200 hp Benz Bz.IV engine. Fourteen examples built.
FF.49:
two seat scout with 200 hp Benz Bz.IV.
FF.49c:
An improved FF.39 with structural enforcements, balanced rudders, radio transmitter/receiver and a machine gun for the observer. Over 200 examples built.
FF.49b:
Bomber version, pilot and observer seated reversely, no machine gun for observer and possibility for bomb-load. Fifteen examples built.

 

Technical information
Dimensions:
Length: 11,65 m Wingspan: 17,15 m
Height: 4,25 m Wing area: 71,16 m2
Weights:
Empty weight: 1485 kg Max. start weight: 2135 kg
Performances:
Max. speed: 140 km/hr Climbing speed: 126 m/min
Cruising speed: 128 km/hr    
Range: 695 km Service ceiling: - m
Miscellaneous:
Engine type: One Benz Bz-IV rated 200 hp
Crew: Two men: one aviator plus one observer
Armament: One fixed forward firing 7,9 mm Spandau LMG 08/15 plus one movable 7,9 mm Parabellum MG 14 machine gun.

 


Information about Dutch aircraft.

Zeeverkenner Friedrichshafen FF-49C (1918-?) op MVK De Mok, Texel, 1918
Friedrichshafen FF-49C at naval air station De Mok, Texel, 1918.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Zeeverkenner Friedrichshafen FF-49C , V.4 , (1918-?). Geïnterneerd Wielingen 03-05-1918
Friedrichshafen FF-49C, V.4, interned near Wielingen May 3, 1918.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Lichte zeeverkenner, verkenningsvliegtuig Friedrichshafen FF-33, V-4, (1918-????), afgeschreven
Friedrichshafen FF-49C, V.4.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Lichte zeeverkenner, verkenningsvliegtuig Friedrichshafen FF-33L, V-23, (1918-????), afgeschreven
Friedrichshafen FF-49C, V.4.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Zeeverkenner Friedrichshafen FF-49C , V.6 , (1918-0000), MVK De Mok. De passagier achterin is Z.K.H. Prins Hendrik
Friedrichshafen FF-49C , V.6
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Zeeverkenner Friedrichshafen FF-49C , V.5 , (1918-0000). De Friedsrichshafen V-5 in de tentoonstellingshal van de E.L.T.A. te Amsterdam
Friedrichshafen FF-49C , V.5 shown at the show of the E.L.T.A. te Amsterdam.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Lichte zeeverkenner, verkenningsvliegtuig Friedrichshafen FF-49C, V-5, (1918-1920, afgeschreven.
Friedrichshafen FF-49C, V-5.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]

 


Serial German Werknr. German Bestellnr. Date in service Date out of service Notes
V-4 1682   12-11-1918   Written off
V-5 1705   06-1920   Entered service during 1920; Written off
V-6 1758   06-1920   Entered service during 1920; Written off

 


1/72nd Scale

Kits

  • CMR
    • Kit Xx: A resin kit
  • Omega
    • Kit 72251 / 72506: a resin kit of a Friedrichshafen FF49B/C
  • TopGun
    • Kit K047: a resin kit of a Friedrichshafen FF49B/C

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Scheme Colour name FS number RAL Humbrol XtraColor Vallejo Model Color Vallejo Model Air
Standard #1 Overall Ligh bluegrey     87??      

Check www.paint4models.com for an extensive conversion table with lots of colour and paint systems.

Friedrichshafen_FF49C
Friedrichshafen FF49C: V-4, overall bluegrey.
Friedrichshafen_FF49C
Friedrichshafen FF49C: V-6, overall bluegrey. Note the serial.

 


Literature.

70 Jaar Marine-LuchtvaartDienst Nico Geldhof Pag. 19 1987 Uitgeverij Eisma b.v., Leeuwarden
Camouflage en Kentekens J.Greuter e.a.   1997 Bonneville – Bergen (NH)
Air Enthusiast no.80 The Historical Aviation Journal: Unexpected Windfalls Bart van der Klaauw Pag. 54 - 59 1999 Uitgever: Key Publishing, Stamford

 

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