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Forum: Kit Building
04-09-2014, 06:12 AM
Replies: 317
Views: 41,744
Posted By akbowen

You know, that's what everyone said to me. ...

You know, that's what everyone said to me. Ground handing is a bit of a PITA. You simply should not fly in a crosswind. If you do, most likely, you will damage the plane landing it. That said, I...
Forum: Kit Building
03-23-2014, 10:53 AM
Replies: 317
Views: 41,744
Posted By akbowen

Covering went a lot faster than I expected. What...

Covering went a lot faster than I expected. What are you using?
Forum: Kit Building
03-20-2014, 04:35 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 41,744
Posted By akbowen

If you take a look at the plans, the CG should be...

If you take a look at the plans, the CG should be right at the top of the "arch" in the struts between the top and center wings. That's where mine is, flies well.
Forum: Kit Building
03-09-2014, 03:41 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 41,744
Posted By akbowen

That's a beautiful D 7. The thing I like about...

That's a beautiful D 7. The thing I like about the German WWI planes is the variety of great paint schemes. You can do something really cool looking, and it's scale! Also, the Fokkers don't have a...
Forum: Kit Building
03-09-2014, 10:00 AM
Replies: 317
Views: 41,744
Posted By akbowen

Yea, I lined up another project today. ...

Yea, I lined up another project today.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1976399

That's the 91" Comp-Arf Extra 300.

As far the the Dr 1 goes, I still have machine...
Forum: Kit Building
03-08-2014, 06:22 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 41,744
Posted By akbowen

I used the Dubro wheels. They seem a bit heavy,...

I used the Dubro wheels. They seem a bit heavy, but this plane really does not care about that little bit of weight.

The DLE 30 is great for the Dr 1. Gobs of power. I fly at 1/4 to 1/3...
Forum: Kit Building
03-08-2014, 03:15 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 41,744
Posted By akbowen

Guys, I couldn't resist posting one more pic. ...

Guys, I couldn't resist posting one more pic. Our club has a big fly-in this weekend each year. The weather was great, and I got in three flights with my Dr 1. A friend took an excellent in-flight...
Forum: Kit Building
03-04-2014, 09:38 AM
Replies: 317
Views: 41,744
Posted By akbowen

Maiden flight report: flies great! Very...

Maiden flight report: flies great! Very little trim needed. 2 clicks right aileron, 3 clicks down and a bit of right rudder. Practically jumps off the ground. Very stable in the air. ...
Forum: Kit Building
03-03-2014, 05:22 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 41,744
Posted By akbowen

Fully assembled. Balanced. Control throws set. ...

Fully assembled. Balanced. Control throws set. Batteries charging. Here are the last pics before she flys. Tomorrow morning the wind is supposed to be down to 2mph. Sounds like Dr.1 weather to...
Forum: Kit Building
02-22-2014, 04:53 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 41,744
Posted By akbowen

I've finished painting, other than a few...

I've finished painting, other than a few touch-ups. So, I decided to post a couple more glamour shots before disassembling her for the rest of the radio install. Got my pilot and one of my Spandau...
Forum: Kit Building
02-21-2014, 04:17 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 41,744
Posted By akbowen

Although I still have a couple of crosses to...

Although I still have a couple of crosses to paint, here she is:
...
Forum: Kit Building
02-15-2014, 01:12 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 41,744
Posted By akbowen

Mid wing painted and attached. Only one more...

Mid wing painted and attached. Only one more wing to paint! I will be doing touch-up work for a while.
...
Forum: Kit Building
02-13-2014, 07:20 AM
Replies: 317
Views: 41,744
Posted By akbowen

Sort of like flying a helicopter.

Sort of like flying a helicopter.
Forum: Kit Building
02-12-2014, 02:56 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 41,744
Posted By akbowen

You're right, the Maltese are a PITA. I've done...

You're right, the Maltese are a PITA. I've done those before. And, since this is "sport scale," I opted for a simpler approach.

As far as wing and tail incidence, I'm going neutral all the way...
Forum: Kit Building
02-08-2014, 05:39 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 41,744
Posted By akbowen

Tail feathers attached. Rudder and elevator...

Tail feathers attached. Rudder and elevator servos and control rods installed. I've started painting the bottom wing.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1966671
Forum: Kit Building
02-07-2014, 10:16 AM
Replies: 317
Views: 41,744
Posted By akbowen

No, that's a few more bucks than I wanted to...

No, that's a few more bucks than I wanted to spend on a pilot. I got on to the Ace of Iron busts.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1966247
Forum: Kit Building
02-06-2014, 05:12 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 41,744
Posted By akbowen

Got her up on her feet, to say! I'm loving the...

Got her up on her feet, to say! I'm loving the colors.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1966130
Forum: Kit Building
02-04-2014, 03:06 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 41,744
Posted By akbowen

Moving along with the painting. Now, I'm not the...

Moving along with the painting. Now, I'm not the artist or craftsman that VG is, but I'm pretty happy with the way things are looking. Also, I'm really happy with how the latex paint is working...
Forum: Kit Building
02-04-2014, 03:00 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 41,744
Posted By akbowen

Problem is that I have to work in my garage. My...

Problem is that I have to work in my garage. My wife keeps her car there. That means I paint outdoors with a rattle can.
Forum: Kit Building
01-30-2014, 07:59 AM
Replies: 317
Views: 41,744
Posted By akbowen

I'm watching paint dry. Raining here...

I'm watching paint dry.


Raining here yesterday and today. Not so good for painting.
Forum: Kit Building
01-27-2014, 04:35 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 41,744
Posted By akbowen

Told you that I hadn't given up. Plane is...

Told you that I hadn't given up. Plane is covered. It went fast and other than the scallops, was very easy. I got better at the scallops as time went on. Lots of them to work on. Anyhow, I've...
Forum: Kit Building
12-31-2013, 04:49 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 41,744
Posted By akbowen

Guys, Sorry for my absence from the thread. ...

Guys,

Sorry for my absence from the thread. Still alive, still flying, still building. We had a series of family emergencies beginning about Thanksgiving and continuing for the next month. ...
Forum: Kit Building
11-20-2013, 05:01 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 41,744
Posted By akbowen

I have only one more step to complete before I...

I have only one more step to complete before I start covering. Clean the garage. Everything gets put away or dragged out and all the dust, dirt and balsa bits go away. It's my wife's favorite part...
Forum: Kit Building
11-16-2013, 11:26 AM
Replies: 317
Views: 41,744
Posted By akbowen

I tend to agree. My streaking was fine, and the...

I tend to agree. My streaking was fine, and the inconsistency would be fine also. Color is tricky. I bought the shade of olive I wanted for a final look. Should have gotten something that was...
Forum: Kit Building
11-16-2013, 09:40 AM
Replies: 317
Views: 41,744
Posted By akbowen

Honest, I have been working on it. But sanding...

Honest, I have been working on it. But sanding and filling is not much to show. However, I did manage to get to Lowes today and pick up some olive latex paint. So, I covered a 2x6 with linen...
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