RE: Albatros D.III Build along  
View related threads: (in this forum | in all forums)

Tower Hobbies
Enter up to 4 keywords or Tower stock numbers
Logged in as Guest



Users viewing this topic: none
  Printable Version
More Resources on the
Albatros D.III - 91
  • See User Ratings
  • Suggest Compatible Equip.
  • Check for Retailers
  • Discussions on this Product


    • All Forums >> RC Airplanes >> RC Scale Aircraft >> RE: Albatros D.III Build along
    Page: <<   < prev  25 26 27 28 29 [30] 31 32 33 34   next >   >>  

    Login
    Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >>
    RE: Albatros D.III Build along - 10/9/2007 2:20:18 AM   
    Dai Phan



    Posts: 1124
    Joined: 8/27/2003
    From: Blythewood, SC, USA
    Status: offline     		More....

    I will be moving to the Columbia, SC area and am in need of fellow RCers. If you know anybody who loves scale planes, please let them know! DP



    Attachments
    Click to see fullsize image.
    Click for fullsize         		Click to see fullsize image.
    Click for fullsize         		Click to see fullsize image.
    Click for fullsize         		Click to see fullsize image.
    Click for fullsize
    Click to see fullsize image.
    Click for fullsize


    < Message edited by Dai Phan -- 10/9/2007 2:29:58 AM >

    (in reply to Dai Phan)
           Post #: 726

    RE: Albatros D.III Build along - 10/9/2007 3:30:42 AM   
    FokkerAce


     

    Posts: 389
    Joined: 3/18/2007
    From: Cortland, NY, USA
    Status: offline     		She looks Great!!

    FA

    _____________________________

    FokkerAce

    (in reply to Dai Phan)
           Post #: 727

    RE: Albatros D.III Build along - 10/9/2007 1:18:56 PM   
    Hot Rod Todd



    Posts: 499
    Joined: 10/14/2002
    From: Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
    Status: offline     		Congrats Dai, I knew that thing did not look like a hanger queen! When I first flew mine it felt heavy, but that is just due to the drag. It actually floats in for nice landings every time. Biggest problem is that it takes up so much room in my truck making it not the first choice when I go to the field. I only had it out a couple of times this year.



    Attachments
    Click to see fullsize image.
    Click for fullsize

    (in reply to FokkerAce)
           Post #: 728

    RE: Albatros D.III Build along - 10/14/2007 2:34:22 AM   
    chashint


     

    Posts: 974
    Joined: 1/1/2002
    From: Rowlett, TX, USA
    Status: offline     		Simply outstanding Dai Phan,
    What a beautiful airplane, and I am very happy to learn that it flies with authority.
    I hope you allow yourself to feel proud of your achievement, not only did you make your model be very special you allowed us to watch this plane come to life with your excellent documentation here on RCU.
    While your buddies in N.M. will surely miss you, the boys in S.C. are gaining a fine modeler to add to their ranks.

    _____________________________

    regards,
    Charlie

    (in reply to Hot Rod Todd)
           Post #: 729

    RE: Albatros D.III Build along - 10/14/2007 6:14:57 AM   
    abufletcher



    Posts: 5639
    Joined: 2/13/2004
    From: Zentsuji, JAPAN
    Status: online     		What a wonderful final triumph!!! You did a truly outstanding job on your Albatros. Best of luck for future flights and future builds -- and of course your move to SC.

    (in reply to chashint)
           Post #: 730

    RE: Albatros D.III Build along - 10/15/2007 1:38:33 AM   
    chashint


     

    Posts: 974
    Joined: 1/1/2002
    From: Rowlett, TX, USA
    Status: offline     		I just read through the entire thread again.
    Dai Phan was the last one to post about his build, but there were several others that carried the torch before D.P. arrived.
    Each of you made great contributions and gave so much helpful support to each other along the way.
    Thank you all for this excellent thread.

    _____________________________

    regards,
    Charlie

    (in reply to Dai Phan)
           Post #: 731

    RE: Albatros D.III Build along - 10/16/2007 12:16:29 PM   
    Dai Phan



    Posts: 1124
    Joined: 8/27/2003
    From: Blythewood, SC, USA
    Status: offline     		Hi all,

    Thank you so so so so much for the great compliments! I am very honored to announce that after giving up the Alan Spievak Pfalz DIII built from plan (too hard for me), Fokker Ace will take over and frame the kit for me. I will then take it over and get it detailed and flown like the Albatros. (Thank you Fokker Ace !). I will update the link shortly. Regarding the Albatros, the heaviness of the tail actually helped me because the two Lipos added the needed weight to the A/C. The final flying weight is 13 lbs and only needed 1/4 throttle to fly. Let's see other FA Albatrosses .... DP

    (in reply to chashint)
           Post #: 732

    RE: Albatros D.III Build along - 10/17/2007 3:43:10 AM   
    JimRose


     

    Posts: 19
    Joined: 3/2/2004
    From: El Paso, TX, USA
    Status: offline     		Hellow all

    I have had this kit for about 4 1/2 years now,sitting in the closet, I just got it out the other day and was going through the manual the ink/powder started to smeer on a few pages, not good. I am looking forward to building this kit. Seeing all the ones that have been built by you all, I am excited about geting it together.
    I have a Dr1 patterned off of Ernest Udet's Dr1 but I dont want to pay so much for the 5 color pattern (Arizona Model 350.00$+). that is used on the Albatros DIII My question is does any one have or know of another DIII that Ernest Udet had used with a differnt pattern (other than the 5 color pattern)


    Thanks
    Jim

    (in reply to Dai Phan)
           Post #: 733

    RE: Albatros D.III Build along - 10/17/2007 6:04:42 AM   
    vertical grimmace


     

    Posts: 1224
    Joined: 3/13/2004
    From: ft collins , CO, USA
    Status: offline     		DR1's were not covered in losenge fabric.

    (in reply to JimRose)
           Post #: 734

    RE: Albatros D.III Build along - 10/17/2007 11:14:51 AM   
    FokkerAce


     

    Posts: 389
    Joined: 3/18/2007
    From: Cortland, NY, USA
    Status: offline     		Udet's Dr. I had factory olive streaking over linen on much of the plane.
    Painted parts were the top wing [black and white striping], his 'LO', and the tailplanes.
    look at Dr.I Aces by Osprey

    FA

    the only lozenge d Dr.I's were the two in 'The Blue Max'

    _____________________________

    FokkerAce

    (in reply to vertical grimmace)
           Post #: 735

    RE: Albatros D.III Build along - 10/17/2007 4:35:07 PM   
    arspievack


     

    Posts: 95
    Joined: 8/4/2006
    From: Cambridge, MA, USA
    Status: offline     		pctures are great, true the dr1 was not oiled.
    landing looks like a stall bit turnd out all righr.
    more later buy a trial success nonrtheless.
    i'll finsit get more thankd
    ars

    (in reply to FokkerAce)
           Post #: 736

    RE: Albatros D.III Build along - 10/18/2007 2:39:39 AM   
    JimRose


     

    Posts: 19
    Joined: 3/2/2004
    From: El Paso, TX, USA
    Status: offline     		Let me restate:
    I have a FUNAERO Albatros DIII Kit now for about 4 1/2 years in a closet. I have just taken it out of the closet.

    I have a Dr1 that is of Ernest Udet (olive green, brushed at a 45 deg with the blake and white strip wing and rear part of the fus.

    I wish to pattern the Albatros DIII after Ernest Udet's Albatros. But NOT THE ONE WITH the 5 color pattern. Did he have another pattern for his Albatros?

    Thanks again





    (I tend to think faster than what I write.)

    (in reply to JimRose)
           Post #: 737

    RE: Albatros D.III Build along - 10/18/2007 4:19:24 AM   
    jtisch


     

    Posts: 369
    Joined: 4/18/2005
    From: Auburn, WA, USA
    Status: offline
    quote:

    ORIGINAL: arspievack

    pctures are great, true the dr1 was not oiled.
    landing looks like a stall bit turnd out all righr.
    more later buy a trial success nonrtheless.
    i'll finsit get more thankd
    ars

    Dude, what the heck are you smokin'? Hopefully it's just the dope fumes(nitrate or butyrate, not the illegal variety)

    < Message edited by jtisch -- 10/18/2007 4:21:12 AM >

    _____________________________

    WWI Aviation T-shirts

    (in reply to arspievack)
           Post #: 738

    RE: Albatros D.III Build along - 10/18/2007 11:04:18 AM   
    FokkerAce


     

    Posts: 389
    Joined: 3/18/2007
    From: Cortland, NY, USA
    Status: offline     		yes, he flew an Albatros that was silver, and one that was gold...one of the Osprey Aircraft of the Aces series, Albatros v.2 I think.

    FA

    _____________________________

    FokkerAce

    (in reply to JimRose)