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Forum: Kit Building
04-26-2014, 05:36 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 41,744
Posted By vertical grimmace

Thanks for the compliments. One year we had 12...

Thanks for the compliments. One year we had 12 WW1 models in the air at once! There was a mid-air though unfortunately. A couple of Sopwiths I believe.

I am currently working hard on my other...
Forum: Kit Building
04-26-2014, 05:02 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 41,744
Posted By vertical grimmace

I am sure. I crashed one 2 years ago, but just...

I am sure. I crashed one 2 years ago, but just finished the replacement. Those are the pics in this thread. I had the other one for 8 years. That flying site where the WBOTR was, is my flying...
Forum: Kit Building
04-26-2014, 03:33 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 41,744
Posted By vertical grimmace

That is a good one. The Kagero book is good, but...

That is a good one. The Kagero book is good, but it does have some problems, and it is all computer generated. Do not stress too much about it not being available. There are other books out there.
Forum: Kit Building
04-26-2014, 03:15 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 41,744
Posted By vertical grimmace

So I wonder if GTM is going to offer his 1/3rd...

So I wonder if GTM is going to offer his 1/3rd scale Fokkers again? I really wanted a DVII at some point. The SE 5 must be the only thing he is doing now.
Forum: Kit Building
04-25-2014, 06:00 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 41,744
Posted By vertical grimmace

That is crazy. It is a brand new book. I wonder...

That is crazy. It is a brand new book. I wonder if they only published one run of them? I got mine when it was first released for like $30 a year ago. I wanna get the DVII as well. It looks...
Forum: Kit Building
04-25-2014, 10:29 AM
Replies: 317
Views: 41,744
Posted By vertical grimmace

This is the one you want. ...

This is the one you want. http://www.amazon.com/Fokker-Dr-I-Tomasz-Kowalski/dp/8362878096/ref=sr_1_22?ie=UTF8&qid=1398450382&sr=8-22&keywords=fokker+dr1+book


Too bad about GTM. That is the...
Forum: Kit Building
04-25-2014, 07:35 AM
Replies: 317
Views: 41,744
Posted By vertical grimmace

I would shoot GTM an email and see what he has....

I would shoot GTM an email and see what he has. You especially want the cowl from him. Try to acquire as many books as you can. You will find the DR1 had minimal instruments.

The interplane...
Forum: Kit Building
04-07-2014, 08:50 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 41,744
Posted By vertical grimmace

The nose on the BUSA DR1 is a little longer than...

The nose on the BUSA DR1 is a little longer than scale, maybe by about 2", but the big difference is in the cowl. That adds another 3" or so. That is why I modified mine with a Glenn Torrence cowl....
Forum: Kit Building
03-09-2014, 03:53 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 41,744
Posted By vertical grimmace

Thank you. That is actually the photo BUSA...

Thank you. That is actually the photo BUSA added to their catalog to advertise the kit.

GTM still sells the 1/4 scale losenge fabric for the DVII . 4 or 5 color. Just like the scale cowl...
Forum: Kit Building
03-09-2014, 02:21 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 41,744
Posted By vertical grimmace

Yah, the Fokker DVII is a great airplane. I plan...

Yah, the Fokker DVII is a great airplane. I plan on taking mine to the Nats this year. It is more stable than the tripe, and way easier on the ground. It builds a the same as the DR1. You will...
Forum: Kit Building
03-08-2014, 07:03 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 41,744
Posted By vertical grimmace

I found that without the right amount of right...

I found that without the right amount of right thrust, at least with my first one, it would drift to the left at low power settings, making it difficult to line up on final. There are a few tweaks...
Forum: Kit Building
03-08-2014, 03:49 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 41,744
Posted By vertical grimmace

AK, did you go with the Dubro wheels or the...

AK, did you go with the Dubro wheels or the Williams bros.? I just replaced my Williams bros. with the Dubros, because my bushing plan did not work and I trashed that first set. It was giving me...
Forum: Kit Building
03-04-2014, 11:28 AM
Replies: 317
Views: 41,744
Posted By vertical grimmace

Congrats! I wish I had grass like that to fly...

Congrats! I wish I had grass like that to fly off of. My runaway makes it difficult at times.
Forum: Kit Building
03-03-2014, 05:46 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 41,744
Posted By vertical grimmace

Looks great. Congrats on a job well done. It...

Looks great. Congrats on a job well done. It is a lot of work. Good luck with the maiden. I look forward to your experiences.
Forum: Kit Building
02-25-2014, 04:49 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 41,744
Posted By vertical grimmace

You are going to have to get really creative on...

You are going to have to get really creative on the G38 install. It will not fit right side up. I tried. It may work if you cant it over to like a 45 degree angle. Installing it inverted is not a...
Forum: Kit Building
02-25-2014, 11:16 AM
Replies: 317
Views: 41,744
Posted By vertical grimmace

If you look at drawings of the full scale design,...

If you look at drawings of the full scale design, there is really no structure behind the main spar, holding the ribs together. Unlike many aircraft designs, the trailing edge was just a wire...
Forum: Kit Building
02-21-2014, 04:37 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 41,744
Posted By vertical grimmace

Looks very nice. I forgot how much work it was...

Looks very nice. I forgot how much work it was on the first one, to get it flying. Just when it seemed I would finish my second one, something else popped up. Especially when you make mods, and...
Forum: Kit Building
02-15-2014, 02:38 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 41,744
Posted By vertical grimmace

It is kinda nice after one of these builds to...

It is kinda nice after one of these builds to have a project that only requires one wing! lol
Forum: Kit Building
02-12-2014, 04:13 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 41,744
Posted By vertical grimmace

Nice! With the wings at zero, you will be...

Nice!

With the wings at zero, you will be fine. Just fly it. What I mean by that is give it the stick that it will need, and trim accordingly. This plane is so dirty, it will never be hands...
Forum: Kit Building
02-08-2014, 05:48 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 41,744
Posted By vertical grimmace

Those Balkenkreuze save a bunch of time over the...

Those Balkenkreuze save a bunch of time over the Maltese. I cannot tell you how long it took me to just do the crosses on mine. Probably at least 2 weeks. That looks really good.

How did you...
Forum: Kit Building
02-07-2014, 05:00 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 41,744
Posted By vertical grimmace

Thanks! The front end was a lot of work. No...

Thanks! The front end was a lot of work. No way around that. The cylinders are Williams bros. Then I made a mounting ring to attach them to. This has long bolts that go through to the firewall. ...
Forum: Kit Building
02-07-2014, 04:27 AM
Replies: 317
Views: 41,744
Posted By vertical grimmace

Looking good. Are you gonna get a Lothar pilot...

Looking good. Are you gonna get a Lothar pilot from best pilots?
Forum: Kit Building
01-29-2014, 06:44 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 41,744
Posted By vertical grimmace

Oh, maybe check with GTM and see if he still has...

Oh, maybe check with GTM and see if he still has cowls. If you are going to the trouble to box the thing back, you may as well go all the way and get a nice scale cowl. They will last forever, so...
Forum: Kit Building
01-29-2014, 06:43 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 41,744
Posted By vertical grimmace

Boxing the engine back was the most difficult...

Boxing the engine back was the most difficult part of the build. It worked out very well. The JB weld is getting really hot, and the junction where the copper tube connects has failed, after around...
Forum: Kit Building
01-28-2014, 04:37 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 41,744
Posted By vertical grimmace

Sure, once you get it covered it should only take...

Sure, once you get it covered it should only take about a week to get her flying! What's the hold up? lol
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