1/3 Scale Balsa USA Fokker D.VII Build
10-23-2015, 11:22 AM
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Ummm....... should I mention that Fokker did not "pink" his aircraft tapes or not bring it up? Fokker had straight rib stitching and leading/trailing edge tapes, not the zig zag type. Sorry. I hope it is not a big deal. Nice work on the build. Glad to see you are getting it ready to fly. I would like to know how well it flies on the Fuji. I have just been given a new 62cc motor from the KCS company for break in. So far the motor is fantastic. I was going to put it in the 1/3 scale DRI. But the motor is just to strong for the DRI with the Xoar 24x10 prop . I am looking forward to the first flight review, even if it is a few months away.
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01-04-2016, 06:41 AM
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You are correct on the chin cowl for sure. The plastic one BUSA included with the kit has a terrible fit. I just ordered one from fiberglass specialites hopefully that one will fit a lot better.
01-04-2016, 08:39 AM
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I don't know if I posted this on this thread already? as I have posted it on other D7 threads.. But I have seen a guy on rcu years ago that built his chin section out of pretty sturdy wood and attached it to the plane solid. This let him have a great place to mount any lead needed to balance. I have built the 1/4 D7 , and WISHED I had done that after I was finished...
01-08-2016, 05:01 AM
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Hi all
Chris here from UK, on this thread to update Mickey's Dads postings from quite a while ago re his DVII, well the project is still alive and has finally landed in my workshop to be finished by myself for Nick (mickey,s dad),
it got side-tracked by various problems but is now nearing completion, I am currently fitting it out with radio gear to comply with the UK over 20 kgm weight that requires different systems for the CAA, this is only precautionary at this stage as next week its due to be weighed and the balance point checked to asses how much if any ballast may be required, and if the model is under the limit then its a different installation,
work on-going at present is the final detailing of the airframe ie rib stitching and taping and eventually some serious WW1 style weathering to reflect a front line fighter from 1918, I have some photo,s and just as soon as I figure out how to post them I will,
it will when finished take its place in the Dawn Patrol UK, teams line up. ready for the 2016 show season.
more later
cheers
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Chris here from UK, on this thread to update Mickey's Dads postings from quite a while ago re his DVII, well the project is still alive and has finally landed in my workshop to be finished by myself for Nick (mickey,s dad),
it got side-tracked by various problems but is now nearing completion, I am currently fitting it out with radio gear to comply with the UK over 20 kgm weight that requires different systems for the CAA, this is only precautionary at this stage as next week its due to be weighed and the balance point checked to asses how much if any ballast may be required, and if the model is under the limit then its a different installation,
work on-going at present is the final detailing of the airframe ie rib stitching and taping and eventually some serious WW1 style weathering to reflect a front line fighter from 1918, I have some photo,s and just as soon as I figure out how to post them I will,
it will when finished take its place in the Dawn Patrol UK, teams line up. ready for the 2016 show season.
more later
cheers
chris
01-08-2016, 11:11 AM
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I put the nose weight in the "chin" and during the 3rd flight it broke free. The chin and the weight hit the ground with a thud! Try landing a tail heavy bird. Not something I want to do everyday. And whats up with the new look on the opening page here at RCU? Its a LOT of adds. I think it sucks. I guess RCU is letting us know they are chasing that almighty dollar$$$$$$$$$$. I know it takes money to run a site, but getting hit in the face with the giant adds when I log on is just not good business. Just my opinion of course. Sorry, rant is over, now back to Fokkers.
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01-11-2016, 12:01 PM
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As promised a few picture of the first components to have the detail finish applied, first off the lower wings and centre section,
from left to right, upper surfaces, under surface and last the centre section under surface, they all have simulated rib stitching and tapes along with a full perimiter tape, all in upper surface lozenge pattern fabric,
the prototype being used for the scheme is this one
The Fokker D.VII (OAW)4598/18 flown by Offz.Stv. Josef Mai, Jasta 5 in September 1918 was covered with four color printed fabric, with strips of 4 color fabric for rib tapes. The wings are covered chord-wise, with the seam on the on the top wing centered on the aircraft center-line. The axle wing is divided about the center-line, dark green on the left and mauve on the right. All struts are gray. standard 1:1 Latin crosses are painted in the OAW standard positions. cat. No. Js5-46."
02-04-2016, 11:19 PM
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Foodstick! Thinking about a WW1 plane but don't want to transport or store those surfboard sized single piece wings. Are there any planes out there that have wings that split in the middle .... without having to modify a design myself? I'm getting lazy in my old age!
And it would be great if I could get you to do some airbrush work on it!!!
And it would be great if I could get you to do some airbrush work on it!!!
02-05-2016, 07:49 AM
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Truckracer, the 1/3 scale stuff is using plug in wings for obvious reasons. But I don't think any of the 1/4 sized stuff from BUSA is kitted that way.
Obviously the DR1 is the most compact of all
Several of the 1/4 scales have smaller bottom wings, and you might get by just splitting the top wing. I think the 1/4 scale with the most manageable wings would possibly be the N28. They are the same size, yet not a huge width or wing chord...
All the Nieuports are probably the easiest to manage if space is tight. The big D7 and SE5a are impressive. The only Camel built in the club went in last fall, and I am planning on helping Wayne build one this year....
It would be great if you got one built.. We really have an amazing amount of 1/4 WW1 planes in the club now... something like 14 done or on the board.
Obviously the DR1 is the most compact of all
Several of the 1/4 scales have smaller bottom wings, and you might get by just splitting the top wing. I think the 1/4 scale with the most manageable wings would possibly be the N28. They are the same size, yet not a huge width or wing chord...
All the Nieuports are probably the easiest to manage if space is tight. The big D7 and SE5a are impressive. The only Camel built in the club went in last fall, and I am planning on helping Wayne build one this year....
It would be great if you got one built.. We really have an amazing amount of 1/4 WW1 planes in the club now... something like 14 done or on the board.
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