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RE: 1/3rd scale Sopwith Triplane - 3/13/2007 3:38:40 PM   
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Status: offline 		Here's one

http://www.wwi-models.org/app/sbj/srch/Macn.php?action=uModelList&subjId=321

In fact here's an entire page of them

http://www.wwi-models.org/app/sbj/srch/Macn.php?action=uModelList&subjId=321

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RE: 1/3rd scale Sopwith Triplane - 3/14/2007 12:06:11 AM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks Bob, there are many Tripes on that site, unfortunatly most are of the same color scheme, "Black Death" squadron. I was hoping for something different. Has anyone seen one in Itialian colors? French, etc?

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RE: 1/3rd scale Sopwith Triplane - 3/14/2007 1:29:45 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hmmm, here is one that is a bit different: Does anyone know more info about it?



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RE: 1/3rd scale Sopwith Triplane - 3/14/2007 2:16:08 AM   
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Status: offline 		Looks like it could have been from a training squadron? I'm not sure though..

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RE: 1/3rd scale Sopwith Triplane - 3/14/2007 3:05:57 AM   
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Status: offline 		N500 was the prototype tripe. The tail plane was shaped like the Pup's - the stab tips were the same shape as the wing tips. On the later production models, the stab tips were tapered the other way like what you see in the Black squadron. This shape on the tail plane afforded better manurverablility. (I reckon that is why the stab of Phil Kraft's Ugly Stick is also shaped that way!) Any how - I think that would be a great choice for a color scheme. Cover it in antique Solartex and watch it glow when it flies through the sun.....that would make an absolutely gorgeous picture!
David, I think there is hope for you yet!

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RE: 1/3rd scale Sopwith Triplane - 3/14/2007 3:11:54 AM   
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RE: 1/3rd scale Sopwith Triplane - 3/15/2007 4:14:27 AM   
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Status: offline 		I was working a bit this evening on making the wing cabane mounts. They are little different than the full scale but I am happier with these for my plane for strength. They will be 1/6th ply and be on both sides of the cabanes. Here is a picture that I did using DesignCAD and the full scale version. Mine will be in the same shape as a rib so will fit into the wing without the need to glue them to existing ribs.

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RE: 1/3rd scale Sopwith Triplane - 3/19/2007 8:09:44 PM   
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Status: offline 		a couple of updates. I finished the wing cabane mounts, here are a few pictures. I also fit the bent wing tube into the fuse. I am not expecting complete support from the tube, just some stability to add to that of the cabanes. The wing wires will mount to the bolts that go through the cabanes at the mounts. I know this is not scale, but I like the way it works out for me and it looks pretty good. Remember, this is a "Fun Scale" project.

I will have a Balsa USA 1/3 scale wheel kit here sometime this week. I wanted the spoked wheels for this one.







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RE: 1/3rd scale Sopwith Triplane - 3/19/2007 8:58:33 PM   
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Status: offline 		A question on servos. What to use? Will a standard size high torque servo work (in the 72-100 oz range)? What are your thoughts?

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RE: 1/3rd scale Sopwith Triplane - 3/22/2007 10:50:16 AM   
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Status: offline 		I recieved my Balsa USA 1/3rd scale wheel kit yesterday. I must say it looks better sitting on larger tyres. Hmm, no responses to any of the questions I have asked. I am guessin that there is little interest in the thread. Maybe I will revive it when I have the maiden flight pictures, or crash pictures whichever come first

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RE: 1/3rd scale Sopwith Triplane - 3/22/2007 12:17:24 PM   
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Status: offline 		Prop, Buy the servos and we'll tell you later what size you needed! I'm not sure what other questions you have, as I skimmed to this point. However, I think it all looks great and I like your idea for mounting the struts in the wings. I would comment to throu-bolt the brackets to the struts, which I'm sure you were going to do anyway!

As far as a paint job, why are you ruling out "Black Flight"? My guess is, this is one scheme that there is documentation for. If this really just don't work for you, howsabout a captured "Tripe", in German markings?

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RE: 1/3rd scale Sopwith Triplane - 3/22/2007 12:21:39 PM   
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Status: offline 		Prop I think that 100oz servos would be fine. Your plane isn't going to be flying at 100mph!

You can also try using this calculator for your servo's. I've been told that it's useful..

http://www.coloradogliders.com/servotorquecalculator.htm

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RE: 1/3rd scale Sopwith Triplane - 3/22/2007 2:27:57 PM   
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Status: offline 		THanks Bob, that is helpful.

Mark...what can I say? Just keep being you (I actually do have pcitures of a captured Sopwith Triplane in German colors)

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RE: 1/3rd scale Sopwith Triplane - 4/14/2007 4:24:03 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hmm, an update would be in order about now. Lets see, I got the motor for the plane the other day, its an 1100cc Honda......it will be a real job converting this one! Kind of hard to get motivated to work on the plane with a new bike sitting in the same shop :P (thanks to my wonderful wife for letting me get a new toy, aint she a doll?)




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RE: 1/3rd scale Sopwith Triplane - 4/14/2007 1:04:04 PM   
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A question on servos. What to use? Will a standard size high torque servo work (in the 72-100 oz range)? What are your thoughts?


well propnut i have a 1/3 busa pup and i have those servos on it and they work fine. planning on using the same on the camel
just got mine in the mail they are GWS servos. i am using 4 of them and one standard servo for throttle. they are even thin enough to put inside the wing on thier side

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RE: 1/3rd scale Sopwith Triplane - 4/14/2007 4:58:43 PM   
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Status: offline 		Here's an idea. Why not just add your tripe's wings to the bike!

BTW, what's that white stuff on the grass in the background.

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