How a WWI Biplane Works @animagraffs
How a WWI Biplane Works  @animagraffs
Uploaded August 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
A detailed 3D dissection of the wonderful German made Fokker DVII biplane from WWI.

Special thanks to Jeff Brooks for script accuracy review! Check out his actual flying replica of this plane at his channel: youtube.com/@jeffery7756

Also thanks to others at the forum (theaerodrome.com/forum/) for their knowledge and research help.

CREDITS
Jacob O'Neal - Research, script, narration, 3D modeling / animation, music

PATREON
patreon.com/animagraffs

SOFTWARE USED
I use Blender 3D to create these models. It's free and open source, and the community is amazing:
blender.org

0:00 Intro
00:27 Frame
01:58 Cantilever Wing
02:42 Exterior
04:05 Engine
05:15 Propeller
05:57 Fuel
06:27 Cockpit
07:22 Starting Process
08:41 Cockpit (Cont'd)
11:46 Flight Control
13:42 Landing Gear
14:44 Guns
15:38 Gun Synchronizing Gear
17:22 Pilot
18:18 Full View

Correction:
0:10 Before commenting, check the top pinned "VIDEO CORRECTIONS" thread.
15:38 Prop is rotating backwards!
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