1/3 Scale Fokker DVIII-What Engine???
11-03-2007, 07:39 AM
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1/3 Scale Fokker DVIII-What Engine???
I am the new owner of a 1/3 scale Fokker DVIII and I need to find out what displacement engine would fly this beast? The plane is fortunately well constructed and fairly light for it's size, I'd say it's in the 25-27 lb range without the motor. I do not know who's kit or plans this plane is from but the wing is three piece and the wing panels are balsa sheeted foam. The center section with the cabanes is fixed and the outer wing panels slide onto an aluminum tube. The fuse is standard stick construction and it does have a basic cockpit installed. I believe this is a kit as there are stamped/numbered parts visible. Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated. I also need to figure out where the CG would be.
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11-03-2007, 08:01 AM
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RE: 1/3 Scale Fokker DVIII-What Engine???
If you want something REALLY cool, I have a friend that put a Zenoah G-62 in (fairly cheap) his 1/3 scale Fokker, but purchased a gear reduction drive from a guy who builds these drives in England. He is swinging a BIG scale prop that looks and sounds awesome. I dont think the reduction was much more than 2-300, and it is made for a G-62 to just bolt on.
I just noticed you live in Duluth, he lives in Alpharetta and flies out at GMA (which is up 400).
I just noticed you live in Duluth, he lives in Alpharetta and flies out at GMA (which is up 400).
11-04-2007, 10:09 PM
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RE: 1/3 Scale Fokker DVIII-What Engine???
could be a Ron Wiess plan, maybe cut by Chuck Gill. was another kit a while back.....name escapes me....look thru your '80's mags.
G-38 ish should work.
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G-38 ish should work.
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11-04-2007, 10:57 PM
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RE: 1/3 Scale Fokker DVIII-What Engine???
Well, I got my hands on a Sachs 4.2 with electronic ignition. The engine appears to be in good order with good compression. There is the slightest hint of a grinding sound as I turn it over so I'm sending it to CH for a checkup, could be grimy bearings. Better safe than sorry. The ignition has a dual halls sensor pickup and the plug wire and coil definitely need replacing or repair. Once mounted it should do the DVIII justice. Plan on swinging a 26x8 prop as the 24x10 looks too small on the Fokker.
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