lz-23

Long time ago I was amazed by this airplane, build few small static models and decide some day to build flying scale model. Now this time come finally, so here it is:










The model will be 1:6 scale. Power 4120 or 4130 depend on the final weight. Optional 0.60 should fit nicely under the cowl too.
Wingspan - 60", length - 55"
Weight hopefully in range of 7-9 Lb.
My build start from fuselage. I have to make positive mold first, so first I build a frame that will be covered with depron and filled with expandable foam. Then will be covered with fiberglass and detailed. Here is build process so far:

Evil_Merlin

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Been looking forward to this build ever since Fokke told me about it.

You interested in selling a fuse and wing when done? I'd buy one! The Yak is a great subject!

lz-23

I'm doing it for fun. Honestly haven't thought about selling. It is more challenge for me to do it fully composite, than for easy replication. But let see how the project is going to turn out first. If all is fine I guess it won't be a problem to fit few sets...

Ram-bro

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now this will be a unique build of a most unmodeled airplane.

Evil_Merlin

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Understood! Just do what you can, the Yak-3 isn't common on any fields yet, only RedStar RC and Patrick McCury (PCM) have or had Yak-3 kits. And I think only Bates does the plans for one...

Its a great choice to get to now before the ARF folks butcher its incredible lines!

lz-23

Well, this is way i had to draw my own set of plans. Really great bird with lots of fighting history and yet, almost non existent on most modeling fields. As far as I know very well flying too.

Ram-bro

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where are yougetting your refernece materials from, ie 3 views etc. I like your scratch building method there. Have you built this way before?

lz-23

Actually is method I use for first time and I'm curious how will turn out. In any case I hope will be fine.
Reference materials are from books and plans published in different magazines. I have gathered some info about this bird...

warbird51

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If you need any dimensions, let me know. I'm restoring 2 full size Yak-3's right now. And I would be interested in one if you decide to make them available.

Wayne

Evil_Merlin

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Wayne, thats a really awesome offer! I wish there were more full scale rebuilders/restorers like yourself!

I'm building a Fw 190D9 right now and I'm having a hard time getting any information from the fellow with the Flug Werk Fw 190D9.

lz-23

WOW! Thanks a lot! I will need more info for sure, and I can send you waht I have on this plane. I'm sure is not as much or precise as info you have, but may be useful for you.
My mail is [email protected] Thanks again!

Peter_OZ

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good luckwith it, I have a Yak-3 on my list and have started collecting bits for it. Mine will be the Jerry Bates 92" span version but with a Spychalla fiberglass fuz and build up wings.

I have everything ordered, fuz, plans, canopy, spinner and partial kit from PCK plus Seirra retracts on order.

We have a full size Alison powered one not far from here and have seen it perform at various airshows, campred to the P51s the Yak is little rocket ship. Low altitude anyway, would be different at height.

All the best
cheers
PEter

warbird51

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There was an orginal FW-190D13 down at the Caplin Museum in Arizona that was restored by GossHawk Unlimited in Casa Grande, AZ I'm not sure if it's still in Arizona, or it may have gone to Paul Allen's collection in Washington. The web site for GossHawk Unlimited is www.gosshawkunlimited.com. They may be able to help you.

update - It's at the Seattle Museum of Flight

warbird51

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My e-mail is [email protected] I'll help all I can.

Wayne

fokke

Vlado,your new projekt is great
I can't wait the moment when you will build the mold
I wish you success my friend

Wayne , your job is very interesting , can yopu post some pics

Rumen

Evil_Merlin

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Yeah thats the D13. I'll drop them a line to see if they know who owns the D9. Thanks Wayne.

lz-23

Little progress:

warbird51

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Here you go.

lz-23

That is great! Thanks for sharing with us!
I hope you will post more pics of your restored war birds soon!

Evil_Merlin

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lz-23,

What version of the Yak-3 are you going to go with? The VK-107A, VK-108, 3K, 3P, 3U (doesn't look like it to me!) or the 3T?

lz-23

I was thinking of going with VK-107A, wooden construction.

Evil_Merlin

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Nice choice and plenty of paint schemes to choose from too. The Krauts got a nasty surprise when this Yak started showing up.

lz-23

Well, at this moment is kind of early for me to think about particular color scheme or airplane. Later will decide on that. In any case I'm going with pure Yak-3.

lz-23

I know that I'm a little slow but here is my progress so far:

Evil_Merlin

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The plane is slowly starting to look like a Yak-3. Overall how long do you estimate it will take to make the plugs?