Post photo of your WW-I model:
07-19-2004, 07:47 PM
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1/4 scale Fokker DR-1 built from Balsa USA plans. Did a lot of machining of the parts. The landing gear is bungie absorbing type. Machined motor mount, interplane, landing gear and cabane struts from aluminum tubing sqeezed to an airfoil shape. The elevators, rudder and stab are machined from a solid piece of poplar light ply. Engine is a 33cc Poulan chain saw motor with CH ignition. Swings 20x6 prop. Covering is red solartex.
Flys like a big SLOW trainer. Have to stay with it though. Flown 8 times so far with no mishaps.
This is my very first attempt at building (other than ARF's).
Jeff
Flys like a big SLOW trainer. Have to stay with it though. Flown 8 times so far with no mishaps.
This is my very first attempt at building (other than ARF's).
Jeff
07-21-2004, 10:13 PM
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Hey, Del . . .
Good looking pictures, man - I've just Gots to get me one of them there digital camera thingies!!!
Hope to have some of my pictures developed from the week before last this coming weekend.
I've got to comment on your Flair Triplane (I'm the one flying it in the pictures
) - up until now I wasn't very impressed with the Flair, because it's not really very scale. But I was totally blown away after the last two weekends. Man, does that plane ever fly good! And it doesn't take much to pretty it up a bit, and as a sport scale airplane, it sure holds its own!
In fact, I've kinda told the missus that I may be rethinking my XMas list already, and I could easily see me getting one of them - should be a quick build (even for me), and rugged enough for every day flying!
Good pics - keep them coming!!!
Good looking pictures, man - I've just Gots to get me one of them there digital camera thingies!!!
Hope to have some of my pictures developed from the week before last this coming weekend.
I've got to comment on your Flair Triplane (I'm the one flying it in the pictures
) - up until now I wasn't very impressed with the Flair, because it's not really very scale. But I was totally blown away after the last two weekends. Man, does that plane ever fly good! And it doesn't take much to pretty it up a bit, and as a sport scale airplane, it sure holds its own! In fact, I've kinda told the missus that I may be rethinking my XMas list already, and I could easily see me getting one of them - should be a quick build (even for me), and rugged enough for every day flying!
Good pics - keep them coming!!!
07-23-2004, 12:04 PM
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RE: Post photo of your WW-I model:
Hey Jim, sorry for not responding sooner. haven't check the forum much! Yes, I have a deep soft spot for WW1 models. Here's one I built a while ago. It is now on display somewhere in the Old Rhinebeck museum... VK kit Saito .56 and Stits paint!
I also built one of the Bristol Scouts and have often toyed with the idea of blowing it up to 30% scale.
Cheers,
GY
I also built one of the Bristol Scouts and have often toyed with the idea of blowing it up to 30% scale.
Cheers,
GY
07-23-2004, 09:21 PM
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Hi Gerryy:
That DR-I certainly belongs in a museum and I can't thtink of a better place then at Rhinebeck. It is a georgeous piece of work.
As you know I buildt a very nice 1/3 scale Bristol Scout - pictured earlier on in this thread. What you don't know is that not too long ago I smashed it up. I FORGOT to bolt the top wing to the fuselage!!!! I knew something wasn't right as soon as I took off, so I decided to make a circle and land - but about half way in the circle the top wing came flying off, and because of all the flying wires it took the bottom wing with it. Not a pretty sight - but very spectacular to everyone at the field that was watching.
However, when time permits, will build a couple new wings, repair the fuse, and it will see the air once again.
That DR-I certainly belongs in a museum and I can't thtink of a better place then at Rhinebeck. It is a georgeous piece of work.
As you know I buildt a very nice 1/3 scale Bristol Scout - pictured earlier on in this thread. What you don't know is that not too long ago I smashed it up. I FORGOT to bolt the top wing to the fuselage!!!! I knew something wasn't right as soon as I took off, so I decided to make a circle and land - but about half way in the circle the top wing came flying off, and because of all the flying wires it took the bottom wing with it. Not a pretty sight - but very spectacular to everyone at the field that was watching.
However, when time permits, will build a couple new wings, repair the fuse, and it will see the air once again.
07-24-2004, 06:45 AM
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RE: Post photo of your WW-I model:
Here's a picture of my BalsaUSA 1/4 scale Pup. (I have to get a better picture.)
And a MOVIE! >> [link=http://www.wings-of-valor.net/uploads/PupFlight1_256.wmv]"The Pup's Maiden Flight"[/link]
And a MOVIE! >> [link=http://www.wings-of-valor.net/uploads/PupFlight1_256.wmv]"The Pup's Maiden Flight"[/link]
08-04-2004, 08:05 PM
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RE: Post photo of your WW-I model:
Another view[8D]
She's quick and agile, but you can fly it with just the rudder with no problem....a true Fokker. Being my first scale warbird, I'm still getting used to how she slows down on landings. I've only had a few bumpy ones, but due to the design, this thing handles the abuse and comes up smiling.
Regards
She's quick and agile, but you can fly it with just the rudder with no problem....a true Fokker. Being my first scale warbird, I'm still getting used to how she slows down on landings. I've only had a few bumpy ones, but due to the design, this thing handles the abuse and comes up smiling.
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RE: Post photo of your WW-I model:
Ouch Jim! I do know how that feels (sort of!) I just banged up my Piper L-4 Grasshopper at the 04 Delaware Warbirds meet! I plugged the aileron servos in incorrectly reversing them! I corrected the Piper right into the ground shortly after take off! After 6 years, I miss the old gal! But am now putting all the hardware into a new DPM Super Cub!
GY
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Hi Gerryy:
That DR-I certainly belongs in a museum and I can't thtink of a better place then at Rhinebeck. It is a georgeous piece of work.
As you know I buildt a very nice 1/3 scale Bristol Scout - pictured earlier on in this thread. What you don't know is that not too long ago I smashed it up. I FORGOT to bolt the top wing to the fuselage!!!! I knew something wasn't right as soon as I took off, so I decided to make a circle and land - but about half way in the circle the top wing came flying off, and because of all the flying wires it took the bottom wing with it. Not a pretty sight - but very spectacular to everyone at the field that was watching.
However, when time permits, will build a couple new wings, repair the fuse, and it will see the air once again.
Hi Gerryy:
That DR-I certainly belongs in a museum and I can't thtink of a better place then at Rhinebeck. It is a georgeous piece of work.
As you know I buildt a very nice 1/3 scale Bristol Scout - pictured earlier on in this thread. What you don't know is that not too long ago I smashed it up. I FORGOT to bolt the top wing to the fuselage!!!! I knew something wasn't right as soon as I took off, so I decided to make a circle and land - but about half way in the circle the top wing came flying off, and because of all the flying wires it took the bottom wing with it. Not a pretty sight - but very spectacular to everyone at the field that was watching.
However, when time permits, will build a couple new wings, repair the fuse, and it will see the air once again.
10-19-2004, 11:14 PM
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RE: Post photo of your WW-I model:
Here's my Fokker Dr.1. Built from a Great Planes ARF, powered by a OS 91 Surpass. Last picture also features a Balsa USA Dr.1 built by a fellow flier.
10-20-2004, 07:43 AM
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RE: Post photo of your WW-I model:
Hi There:Nice DR1, could you send me some pictures and details of how you did the bungee gear? I have a Balsa USA D VIII (you can look back near the front of this thread and see it) and while I love the way it looks and flies the gear leaves something to be desired in that it is completely rigid. I'd like to see how you did it. Also is your (Tri-Motor) name a clue to your other than WWI interests?
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10-20-2004, 04:49 PM
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RE: Post photo of your WW-I model:
Here's another one -1917 Bristol F2B (Brisifit) - 20+ lbs, 94 inch wing span, 63 inch length with Zenoah 25.4 cc gas conversion engine from a RedMax weedwacker. This is an ARF from 3 Sea Bees Models.[img][/img]