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Posted: May/14/2017 at 11:51am  Quote
 
I have just completed my latest project.

It is a Balsa USA 1/4 scale Fokker D-VII. 

Powered by a US Engines 41cc with a spring starter.
Radio is Futaba with Hitec 645mg servos.
Pull-pull cables on the rudder and elevators.
Covering is Sig Koveral sealed with minwax pollycrylic.
Paint is rustoleum spray cans and custom mixed latex for the lozenge cammo.
The lozenge cammo was hand painted.
The flying serpent graphics were done by KirbyKustom graphics.
The colors are those of Ltn. Hugo Schafer of Jasta 15.

I don't know what the all up weight of the model is, but I had to add 4.5 pounds
of lead to get the CG in the right place.

Yesterday wound up being get the engine sorted out and taxi tests due to a cross
wind that did not get mentioned in the forecast and would not quit.  Also got the
first (and hopefully last nose-over) .  First flight TBD, maybe this week.




Mike



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Posted: May/14/2017 at 11:57am  Quote
 
Nice! 



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Posted: May/19/2017 at 4:49pm  Quote
 
nice airplane!! I love the D-VII- seems to be a great flyer!
 
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Posted: May/20/2017 at 6:31am  Quote
 
Awesome looking D-VII.
Congratulations Mike!
There are several on the contest circuit these days and they fly great.
Good luck on the maiden.


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Posted: May/20/2017 at 7:47am  Quote
 
I'm hoping get the maiden in today.

Weather looking good for this afternoon.

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Posted: May/22/2017 at 9:11pm  Quote
 
The maiden flight did not happen Saturday.  But it did happen this afternoon.  I am very happy.
Two very good flights with no drama.  I was too busy to take pictures but some were taken
as soon as the photographer works his magic, I'll try to post them here.  With his permission.

Mike


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Posted: May/23/2017 at 6:52am  Quote
 
Congratulations! 

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Posted: June/23/2017 at 6:18pm  Quote
 

Beautiful D7 - Never get tired of looking at 'em!

Hope maiden goes well.

Bob


 
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