Dutch Modelling and Aviation

In Memoriam

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.

Rumpler 6B-2

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History

The Rumpler 6B-1 was originally a modified land plane and based upon the two seat Rumpler C.I

The modifications involved the wings position, an enlarged rudder and deletion of the seat of the observer.

During production an other modification was applied, the area of the horizontal tail surfaces was reduced.
The armament was one fixed forward firing Spandau LMG 08/15 fitted on the port side of the engine.

Versions

  • Rumpler 6B-1: the original version, 39 examples built.
  • Rumpler 6B-2: a version based on the larger Rumpler C.IV. Disadvantage was the lower performance. 49 examples were built.

 

Technical information
Dimensions:
Length: 9,58 m Wingspan: 12,23 m
Height: 3,63 m Wing area: 35,7 m2
Weights:
Empty weight: 790 kg Max. start weight: 1140 kg
Performances:
Max. speed: 130 km/hr Climbing speed: 25 min to 3000 m
Cruising speed: - km/hr    
Range: 4 hours Service ceiling: - m
Miscellaneous:
Engine type: One Mercedes D-III rated 160 hp
Crew: One aviator
Armament: One fixed forward firing 7,92 mm Spandau MG 08/15 machine gun

 


A Rumpler 6B.1 with German serial 1040, made an emergency landing on May 29, 1917 near West-Capelle. It was interned with serial U-1. In July 1918 it was sent to Dutch East-Indies, where it arrived on November 16, 1918.

It made its first flight in April 1919. Later it was modified to a two seat aircraft, but it crashed during a test flight in October 1919 and was written off.

Jachtvliegtuig Rumpler 6B-2 (U-1) (1917-1920)
Rumpler 6B-2 with Dutch serial U-1.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Jachtvliegtuig Rumpler 6B-2 (U-1) (1917-1920)
Rumpler 6B-2, serial U-1,; note the name Bernardine on the nose. [at Beeldbank NIMH
Jachtvliegtuig Rumpler 6B-2 (U-1) (1917-1920)
Rumpler 6B-2, serial U-1.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Jachtvliegtuig Rumpler 6B-2 (U-1) (1917-1920). 29 mei ge-interneerd te Westkapelle. Hier het toestel in Ned. Indie
Rumpler 6B-2, serial U-1 seen here at the Netherlands East-Indies.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Jachtvliegtuig Rumpler 6B-2 (U-1) (1917-1920). 29 mei ge-interneerd te Westkapelle. Hier het toestel in Ned. Indie. Met vlieghelm en zwemvest, Ltz H.J. Bueninck
Rumpler 6B-2 at the Netherlands East-indies, in front, with helmet Ltz H.J. Bueninck.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Jachtvliegtuig Rumpler 6B-2 (U-1) (1917-1920)
Rumpler 6B-2, serialU-1.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]

 


Serial German Serial Date in service Date out of service Notes
U-1 1040 29-05-1917 10-1919 Written off

 


1/72nd Scale

Kits

  • Formaplane
    • Kit D18: A vacu formed kit.

Modelling add-on

  • Aeroclub
    • Set E074: An Benz 200 HP engine for LVG and Rumpler
    • Set P050: German Wooden Prop + Spinner (Rumpler CIV, 6B)

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Scheme Colour name FS-number BS-number Humbrol XtraColor Vallejo Model Color Vallejo Model AirHataka
Standard #1 Overall Light grey ~6440 ??;   129 X137 70.986 71.121~048
Upper surfaces wings and engine cowling Dark grey ~6118?   112 / 156 ?  70.868 71.053 ~031

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

Rumpler 6B2-1-SMALL
Rumpler 6B-2, U-1.

 


Literature.

Nederlandse Militaire Luchtvaart in beeld, deel 1 H. Hooftman Pag. 1977 Uitgave: Europese Bibliotheek, Zaltbommel
Nederlandse Marinevliegtuigen Thijs Postma & Nico Geldhof Pag. 14 1978 Uitgever: Omniboek, 's Gravenhage
40 Jaar luchtvaart in Indië Gerard Casius & Thijs Postma Pag. 13 1986 Uitgeverij De Alk, Alkmaar
70 Jaar Marine-LuchtvaartDienst Nico Geldhof Pag. 18 1987 Uitgeverij Eisma b.v., Leeuwarden
Vintage Aviation fotofax German Naval Air Service Imrie, Alex Pag. 1989 Uitgever: Arms and Armour Press, Poole, Dorset
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
85 Jaar Marineluchtvaartdienst in beeld Van Farman tot NH 90 Helikopter Peter Korbee Pag. 17 2002 Uitgever: Korbee MLD Promotie, Valkenburg

 

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