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RE: New Updates! 1:1 scale Sopwith Pup and Fokker Tripl... - 5/17/2011 3:39 AM

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the Rumpler was built by Slingsby in the UK in '68 it was intended for the Movie Lawrence of Arabia but not finished in time. It was used in the Biggles series. The engine is a Gypsy Major from a Tigermoth or Chipmunk as is most of the underlying structure.

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RE: New Updates! 1:1 scale Sopwith Pup and Fokker Tripl... - 5/30/2011 2:56 PM

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Howdy Gents,

This project hasn't died, I'll have more photos to post post haste...

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RE: New Updates! 1:1 scale Sopwith Pup and Fokker Tripl... - 5/30/2011 8:29 PM

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A post in haste, is a post in waste..

oh wait..maybe not?

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RE: New Updates! 1:1 scale Sopwith Pup and Fokker Tripl... - 6/27/2011 3:14 AM

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OK well I finally have some progress to report!

The Triplane is pretty much finished but not quite ready to fly. the Rumpler has flown and is running well.
Here are some new pics

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RE: New Updates! 1:1 scale Sopwith Pup and Fokker Tripl... - 6/27/2011 4:50 AM

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Excellent! That sure must have been a sight back in the day to see those garishly painted airplanes on the flightline and in the air!

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RE: New Updates! 1:1 scale Sopwith Pup and Fokker Tripl... - 7/3/2011 3:29 PM

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Hey Guys

The Triplane has FLOWN!!!!! Talk about crazy!

Had to tweak our starting procedure but have it pretty good now.

Now to finish the PUP!!!!

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RE: New Updates! 1:1 scale Sopwith Pup and Fokker Tripl... - 7/3/2011 9:07 PM

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Very cool. Is that guy in the second pic holding a transmitter! What a great project. How I would love to be involved in something like that. I always wanted to build a DVII.

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RE: New Updates! 1:1 scale Sopwith Pup and Fokker Tripl... - 7/4/2011 3:28 AM

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So incredible ! you took so many pictures I almost feel like I was there helping...well maybe hiding peeping over the fridge or something.. :P

great job, and great looking plane..

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RE: New Updates! 1:1 scale Sopwith Pup and Fokker Tripl... - 7/4/2011 4:07 AM

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Cool! The report on the Aerodrome said you got a good workout starting the engine.

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RE: New Updates! 1:1 scale Sopwith Pup and Fokker Tripl... - 7/4/2011 2:02 PM

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Sure looks good! Congrats! (edit due to misspelled word!)

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RE: New Updates! 1:1 scale Sopwith Pup and Fokker Tripl... - 7/6/2011 5:23 AM

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Cool! The report on the Aerodrome said you got a good workout starting the engine.

Dern Tootin, Man was I sore on Sunday morning!!!! LOL

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RE: New Updates! 1:1 scale Sopwith Pup and Fokker Tripl... - 7/6/2011 4:11 PM

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Cool! The report on the Aerodrome said you got a good workout starting the engine.

Dern Tootin, Man was I sore on Sunday morning!!!! LOL

There's nothing like an "Armstrong Starter". Nice job Mike.

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RE: New Updates! 1:1 scale Sopwith Pup and Fokker Tripl... - 7/6/2011 4:48 PM

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LOL That's one of the best lines!

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RE: New Updates! 1:1 scale Sopwith Pup and Fokker Tripl... - 7/6/2011 5:08 PM

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Damiani
I see your having an event this weekend, Im planning to stop out. Will the Triplane be flying?

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RE: New Updates! 1:1 scale Sopwith Pup and Fokker Tripl... - 7/7/2011 1:18 AM

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Fantastic to see it completed. I would also like to visit when it flies.

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RE: New Updates! 1:1 scale Sopwith Pup and Fokker Tripl... - 7/8/2011 1:57 PM

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Steve,

Sorry for the late reply, I haven't been able to post.

Yes sir the Triplane will fly weather pending! It flew last night again I'll post a video here shortly

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RE: New Updates! 1:1 scale Sopwith Pup and Fokker Tripl... - 7/8/2011 2:17 PM

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http://youtu.be/2Dup8xXpTZ0

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RE: New Updates! 1:1 scale Sopwith Pup and Fokker Tripl... - 7/13/2011 11:21 PM

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Steve,

Were you Able to make it out?

Here's a few more pictures

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RE: New Updates! 1:1 scale Sopwith Pup and Fokker Tripl... - 7/24/2011 2:43 PM

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We finally took some good video and posted it here Also got some good pup shots

Machine gun fire.
YouTube - ‪Fokker DRI propane Spandau machine guns firing‬&rlm;

Takeoff.
YouTube - ‪Fokker DRI Takeoff Golden Age Air museum, LeRhone engine‬&rlm;

Fly-by.
YouTube - ‪Fokker DRI Fly-by Golden Age Air Museum, LeRhone engine‬&rlm;

Strafing run (no guns).
YouTube - ‪Fokker DRI Triplane Strafing Run‬&rlm;

Landing.
YouTube - ‪Fokker DRI Landing Golden Age Air Museum, LeRhone Engine‬&rlm;

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RE: New Updates! 1:1 scale Sopwith Pup and Fokker Tripl... - 7/24/2011 3:49 PM

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Wish all this neat WWI stuff wasn't all located back east! It's actually cheaper for me to take a trip to the UK.

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RE: New Updates! 1:1 scale Sopwith Pup and Fokker Tripl... - 7/24/2011 5:29 PM

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The vids are way cool! I really like the Drl landing with the engine blipping... Thanks!

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RE: New Updates! 1:1 scale Sopwith Pup and Fokker Tripl... - 7/24/2011 5:50 PM

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Machine gun fire.
YouTube - ‪Fokker DRI propane Spandau machine guns firing‬‏

Did you notice the many misfires? That's the S. Smith's timing board that most all the reenactors use in their MGs and their MGs also misfire. I investigated and found the timing error on his board. I didn't like it's functionality and I designed my own gasgun control PCB & chamber. Here's a short video of the first test firing, if you're interested.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgAiaCBOO6o

That firing rate was about 375/min which was too slow at the time. The rates are easily variable, and I set them up for Maxim MG (450-550) rates. My single board will control up to two gasguns too.
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RE: New Updates! 1:1 scale Sopwith Pup and Fokker Tripl... - 7/25/2011 3:34 AM

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Machine gun fire.
YouTube - ‪Fokker DRI propane Spandau machine guns firing‬‏

Did you notice the many misfires? That's the S. Smith's timing board that most all the reenactors use in their MGs and their MGs also misfire. I investigated and found the timing error on his board. I didn't like it's functionality and I designed my own gasgun control PCB & chamber. Here's a short video of the first test firing, if you're interested.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgAiaCBOO6o

That firing rate was about 375/min which was too slow at the time. The rates are easily variable, and I set them up for Maxim MG (450-550) rates. My single board will control up to two gasguns too.
Jan

Jan,
I am definitely interested in your setup for the Pup. What is the cost?
Paul doesn't want to have to tear the Ammo Box out of the Triplane to change out the electronics until they quit. Otherwise he would be interested as well. Also what are you using for regulators? We keep having a problem with the cheapo bernz-o-matic regulator leaking all of the oxygen when the airplane is at rest.

Thanks!

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RE: New Updates! 1:1 scale Sopwith Pup and Fokker Tripl... - 7/25/2011 3:36 AM

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The vids are way cool! I really like the Drl landing with the engine blipping... Thanks!

Hey ARUP Thanks for teh kudos! Don, If you ever get the chance stop on out! I'd be glad to give you a personal tour!

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RE: New Updates! 1:1 scale Sopwith Pup and Fokker Tripl... - 7/25/2011 5:14 PM

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Jan,
I am definitely interested in your setup for the Pup. What is the cost?

I'm trying to get a firm price together but as time goes on, its getting cheaper & cheaper by finding more vendors with better prices, but I can say now that the PCB is $170 for single gun operation; $190 for dual gun. I have many boards all stuffed and ready to go, but the chambers & valves & coils are still not firmed up yet on price & availability.
I have found the Smiths Little torch regulators (about $55 each) are great. My system only needs about 7lbs propane and about 10lbs of Oxy for a very loud report (will work fine with less), its way, way more efficient than the system you guys have.
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