Half Scale Fokker DVI
02-08-2009, 06:37 PM
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Half Scale Fokker DVI
Paul Westrich and Barry Vogel from the Ohio Dawn Patrol just decided that 1/3 scale wasnt big enough.... so we are trying 1/2 scale to see if that "scratches our itch". Glenn Torrance has supplied us with the plans and parts for the build. We do not plan to do a full build thread, but we will definitely keep you updated on our progress. Our goal is to have it ready for the 2nd annual Ohio Dawn Patrol, July 18th and 19th. Today was our first build day...and this is our progress....
02-10-2009, 07:10 PM
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Hey Guys,
Wow I'm actually surprised to see you all acknowledged knowing us. As soon as Paul puts the chainsaw and axe away he's good to go.
Barry
Wow I'm actually surprised to see you all acknowledged knowing us.
As soon as Paul puts the chainsaw and axe away he's good to go. Barry
02-10-2009, 09:41 PM
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RE: Half Scale Fokker DVI
Hey.....Arty Farty..............I got mass skills!............Just because I ate the wood glue that ONE time,no one ever really gave me a second chance! GEEEZZZ![:@]
02-15-2009, 08:13 PM
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RE: Half Scale Fokker DVI
Ok, we just got through week two. Here is our progress.
The picture with the body only is 12 pounds (will try to update you as the weight increases)
The picture with the body, subwing frame and the wheels weighs 16 pounds.
Subwing- We added two 1/2 inch carbon fiber tubes for strength
Axle is a 3/8" titanium rod
The wheels are two 16" bicycle tires from my neighbor's bike
The stab permeter frame is 1/2" carbon fiber
The elevators are piece laminations - just like the rudder
The picture with the body only is 12 pounds (will try to update you as the weight increases)
The picture with the body, subwing frame and the wheels weighs 16 pounds.
Subwing- We added two 1/2 inch carbon fiber tubes for strength
Axle is a 3/8" titanium rod
The wheels are two 16" bicycle tires from my neighbor's bike
The stab permeter frame is 1/2" carbon fiber
The elevators are piece laminations - just like the rudder
02-15-2009, 08:25 PM
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RE: Half Scale Fokker DVI
Half Scale DVI will be powered by a DA150 with a 32x12 prop
Elevator will use 2 JR 8711s servos (approximately 840 in. oz. torque)
Rudder will use two Futaba 5050 quarter scale servos (approximately 525 in. oz of torque)
Ailerons will use two JR 8611s servos (at approximately 660 in. oz of torque)
Throttle will use Futaba 3151 digital servo
Four 4200 milliamp battery packs
Electronic kill switch and power expander - made by 42% Aircraft
Four switches and a lot of extensions... made by Bad Brad Graphics
Will have a full smoke system installed
Elevator will use 2 JR 8711s servos (approximately 840 in. oz. torque)
Rudder will use two Futaba 5050 quarter scale servos (approximately 525 in. oz of torque)
Ailerons will use two JR 8611s servos (at approximately 660 in. oz of torque)
Throttle will use Futaba 3151 digital servo
Four 4200 milliamp battery packs
Electronic kill switch and power expander - made by 42% Aircraft
Four switches and a lot of extensions... made by Bad Brad Graphics
Will have a full smoke system installed
02-16-2009, 12:37 AM
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Paul, I cant wait to see this in person. Im planning on attending and I will be bringing my 1/3 GTm D6. More Pics please cant wait to see her when shes completed!
Glen B.
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02-16-2009, 09:13 AM
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RE: Half Scale Fokker DVI
Glen I hope you make it to ODP 09.......Are you coming from California?...That travel distance is going to be impressive as my plane! Do you have any pics of your plane? We will keep you updated........keep watching....................... Paul and Barry
02-18-2009, 09:26 AM
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RE: Half Scale Fokker DVI
ORIGINAL: mikeceleskey
Can I have your old planes since you will need lots of room for your next build????
Mike
Can I have your old planes since you will need lots of room for your next build????
Mike
Hope to see you at some of the Dawn Patrols this year.
Paul
02-18-2009, 07:49 PM
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ORIGINAL: flyingrazor
You guys didn't waste any time on this. Looks really good. For 1/2 scale it is large but not as large as you would think. - Glenn
You guys didn't waste any time on this. Looks really good. For 1/2 scale it is large but not as large as you would think. - Glenn
i agree. it looks to small. any chance to do a 3/4 scale?[X(][sm=tongue_smile.gif]
02-21-2009, 05:54 PM
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RE: Half Scale Fokker DVI
Wait till your "neighbor" finds out his kid's bike is missing! Super project, do you have any all up weight projection?..........John
02-21-2009, 08:01 PM
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Hey guys,
Well we're moving forward and expecting to put a full day in tomorrow, and you guessed it, Pauls been avoiding the neighbor kid like the the taxman. Thus far we're guessing the final weight to be in the 60's. The colors are going to be a painted DVI, the green and mauve one with the letter A on the top wing. We would have really liked to do the lozenge, however in 1/2 scale we would have to paint the whole shoot'n match. We'll be posting progress photo's for this week prob. tomorrow night or Mon. Have a great day.
Barry
Well we're moving forward and expecting to put a full day in tomorrow, and you guessed it, Pauls been avoiding the neighbor kid like the the taxman. Thus far we're guessing the final weight to be in the 60's. The colors are going to be a painted DVI, the green and mauve one with the letter A on the top wing. We would have really liked to do the lozenge, however in 1/2 scale we would have to paint the whole shoot'n match. We'll be posting progress photo's for this week prob. tomorrow night or Mon. Have a great day.
Barry
02-21-2009, 11:34 PM
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RE: Half Scale Fokker DVI
ORIGINAL: caribefoto
Wait till your "neighbor" finds out his kid's bike is missing! Super project, do you have any all up weight projection?..........John
Wait till your "neighbor" finds out his kid's bike is missing! Super project, do you have any all up weight projection?..........John
02-24-2009, 05:41 PM
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RE: Half Scale Fokker DVI
Heres some pis with the DA 150 installed with the cowling and without............(keep in mind we still have to cut the lower part of the cowl yet)