Replicraft
 

Have you seen Replicraft (Jim Kiger) plans for the SPAD XIII?

Just got a set from Arizona Models of same, and they are pathetic!
Had hoped for a set of plans of Proctor standard since the price was rather hefty, and all we got was something to build a kinda-scale model, the controls to rudder and elevator are like on a trainer.
Thankfully, we didn't order the kits!!!

So we decided to go for a Replicraft set of plans, hoping they are the type that you build museum scale from, i.e. a model where everything, except motor and pilot (plus servos), are like the full size, just smaller. The plans are not cheap, but consists of 12 sheets, all in 1:5 scale, seemingly with all the details.

Wanna have a look at the site? Go here: [link]http://www.replicraft.us.fm/[/link]

So if you know anything about the Replicraft plans, please tell!

BTW: It's not the royal 'we', it's my mate Mark and I (not Kenny this time).

shonny

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Hi Shonny,
You will not be disappointed with Replicraft plans!
I have his Pup plans and they are fantastic, just like having the original engineering drawings from the factory with all the details down to the smallest metal fittings.
I was very happy with their plans.

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Thanks Reg,
That's what I wanted to hear.
I guess it willl then only be a matter of time before we have to order the rest of Jim's plans as well!
Cheers,
shonny

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Hi Shonny,
Here is another qualifier for those plans.
Check out this site for a full size Camel built from Replicraft plans. Lots of building photos.

http://www.rrinaldi.com/Sopwith/

Also Magnus in Sweden started with Mick Reeves Pup plans and gravitated to Replicraft plans for his 1/4 scale model. 7sep-4nov link Check his site out also.

http://web.telia.com/~u83505584/puphuvud.htm

Cheers,
Reg

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Thanks again Reg,
The Swedish link is of particular interest, and of course easy to read.
Yes, I am thoroughly convinced now.

Cheers,
Jonn

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i have 4 sets of his plans and i totally recommend them if you are planning on a set of beautiful plans!
every piece of the aircraft is drawn out

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Hi all...looking at old Scale RC modeler ....and see ads for "replicraft" Roland D.VI plans.....anyone got a set? or know anything about this aircraft?
thanx, will