making the biggest modelairplane in Denmark
 

In denmark we are building the biggest modelairplane this weekend... starting tomorrow..

we are building a 1:10 DC-10

trying to build as big as possible but keeping the weight under 25kg.

the lenght is 5.5meters and span is 5.1meters

under the build we will have 3 webcams showing the progress:

here are the links:

http://www.mfk-falken.dk/webcam/index.html

http://www.mfk-falken.dk/webcam/dc-10.html

Videoes:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGALfBuKbWc - video of some of the building and testflight

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWFEdb90kLs - same just only the testflight

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDJEi...eature=related - video with 3 flight with engine stop


http://www.mfk-falken.dk/galleri/mai...2_itemId=20009 - Kenneth Dues pictures

http://www.mfk-falken.dk/galleri/mai...0772&g2_page=1 - Michael Rosenbergs pictures


and the buildthread is is here in danish: http://www.modelflyvning.dk/forum/sh...ad.php?t=57282

http://www.mfk-falken.dk/galleri/mai...serialNumber=1
picture with all the helpers at the meet...

http://www.mfk-falken.dk/galleri/mai...serialNumber=1
Celebration after succesfull testflight

http://jetdanmark.dk/e107_plugins/au...v_IMG_3827.JPG
keld holds the plane in one arm :D

http://www.modelflyvning.dk/forum/at...1&d=1313428648

http://www.modelflyvning.dk/forum/at...8&d=1314560524

http://www.modelflyvning.dk/forum/at...3&d=1314560524

RE: making the biggest modelairplane in Denmark
 

Stop drinking all that Tuborg!
Seriously, now THAT looks like a big model. What for power?
Heia heia!

TP.

RE: making the biggest modelairplane in Denmark
 

AWESOME!

I really hope that that's a two piece wing for transport! </p>

RE: making the biggest modelairplane in Denmark
 

What tuborg ;)
Yes, it's a two-piece wing
the motive power will be a simjet 3000

i am enabling the webcam tomorrow afternoon (around 16.00 GMT)

RE: making the biggest modelairplane in Denmark
 

Eddie Weeks move to Denmark???

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man o man.. thats only 1/10 and i've got a few guys trying to convince me to build a 1/7 KC-10! your pictures just told me what the answer is... NOPE!

RE: making the biggest modelairplane in Denmark
 

Kamera is online ... NOW !!!!

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oh yes, camper is packed, see you all in a few hours :D

Wish us luck ;)

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A few updates
Kasper with the tailcone
Wing being covered with alu-tape
Fuse parts

RE: making the biggest modelairplane in Denmark
 

This one is for you Stobe777

using tuborg (and cases of them) as weight when closing a wing

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Gallery of the jetmeeting and build of dc-10
http://www.mfk-falken.dk/galleri/mai...2_itemId=20009

it's 1 AM, and they are still building.

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Progress .....

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Looks like beer IS useful! What is the wing material? Looks like thick depron...
Cool project! One Simjet 3000 in the no 2 engine nacelle?

Tuomas

RE: making the biggest modelairplane in Denmark
 

The plane is made mostly of 20mm EPS - expanded polystyrene

Here are a few updates, Carsten is mounting radio
http://www.mfk-falken.dk/galleri/mai...serialNumber=2

S&oslash;ren is making the U/C leg for the nose
Notice the springs - rubberbands http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/js/f...ular_smile.gif
http://www.mfk-falken.dk/galleri/mai...serialNumber=2

RE: making the biggest modelairplane in Denmark
 

We hope to fly at 19.30 CEST

sorry for the lack of picture, somebody had to use a powertool, and took the wrong powercable

RE: making the biggest modelairplane in Denmark
 

IT FLIES!!!

the pilot reports docile flight - bordering on something like a mpx mentor
1/3 throttle from a simjet 3000 is enough to fly around
AUW is 21 Kg

total buildingtime is something in the order of 40 hours total

RE: making the biggest modelairplane in Denmark
 

Congratulations!!! Well done and thanks for the good online enterntainment!
Please bring it to Jetpower!
Now...some Tuborg?

TP.

RE: making the biggest modelairplane in Denmark
 

Stobe777 - if we get an invitation, we will come

yes - tuborg will be after champagne and dinner

RE: making the biggest modelairplane in Denmark
 

A video has been uploaded to Youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWFEdb90kLs

Enjoy

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Incredible work guys!<div>
</div><div>Really great teamwork is evident here, and an amazing quick build! </div><div>
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RE: making the biggest modelairplane in Denmark
 

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I was looking forward for a few months of entertaining build thread and webcam action and you guys went to spoil everything finishing the model in just 40 hours!!! It's not fair!
Great job and fantastic temawork in any case!
That tuborg must work well!
I think you're ready for an Antonov AN-225!
Ciao, Mauri

RE: making the biggest modelairplane in Denmark
 

Maybe you guys will set a trend with this. It would be great to see this at every jet meet, plus it would show spectators a little more about what goes into making these aircraft.

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Incredible!!! Thanks for sharing and congratulations on the successful flight.

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Thank you all
All credits goes to Kasper and Keld for comming up with this crazy idea
It could probably have been done in 24 hours with a little more planning beforehand, and a few more on the buildteam

24 hours could be a target for the next team - or hwo can build a 1:10 DC-10 the fastest ?

more video :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dKmUW7YWpU