Build Log: RC Fokker Eindecker (20.34" Span)

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Building a Fokker Eindecker stick and tissue model using plans by Gregory Thomas. Converted from rubber to RC.
Flight Report: A number of trim flights were performed, but a satisfactory flight was not obtained. Since it needed a number of repairs, I have decided not to attempt any further flights.
Music:
W. A. Mozart, Symphony No.38 in D major - A Far Cry
(RU-vid Audio Library License)

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15 окт 2024

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Комментарии : 25

@Experimentalhobbyist 6 месяцев назад

That’s really cool! About a decade ago I converted a dumas 18” einsdekker to rc that thing was a handful, if I remember correctly. it would porpoise up and down or back and forth if you gave it to much input

@dxmodelworks 6 месяцев назад

Thank you! This one was similar. I only managed a few short flights with it. I think the all flying surfaces make it a little squirrely. I also eliminated most dihedral hoping the washout would compensate, so that was likely a factor as well.

@HenryLeslieGraham Год назад

wow this looks incredible! this could be a museum piece!

@dxmodelworks Год назад

Many thanks!

@barefoofDr Год назад

Nice build with the Fokker and I loved the music.

@markfrench8892 Год назад

Excellent choice in music! It fits the video to a T.

@dxmodelworks Год назад

Thank you!

@raulgarciagarcia288 5 месяцев назад

Felicidades, una verdadera obra de arte el formato del video y además sostenido por la hermosa sinfonía 38 del precoz de Amadeus, así mismo la construcción, todo a la altura del arte, 👍👏

@dxmodelworks 5 месяцев назад

muchas gracias!

@andysweetland8645 Год назад

Excellent work Sir! Very much look forward to any flight vids you're able to post. From the vid shots at the end of this post, the control surface movements, especially elevator full UP/full DOWN travels look HUGE. Should be an "interesting" 1st flight! Good luck

@dxmodelworks Год назад

Thank you! We’ll see how it goes…

@electronicsafrica 11 месяцев назад

unbelivably detailed ... luv it!

@dxmodelworks 11 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@charlesbola1971 Год назад

Beautiful job 😍😍😍

@dxmodelworks Год назад

Thank you!

@angelomantas Год назад

Fantastic detail and workmanship on this! But - without dihedral, the rudder will just yaw the plane without banking it, and, unless this has functional wing warping, it's going to be unstable in roll.

@dxmodelworks Год назад

Thank you! Eliminating the dihedral risks compromising flying quality for sure, but I’m hoping it will perform comparably to other models I’ve modified in the same way. We shall see…

@stevenprobelski8029 3 месяца назад

Would it be possible to purchase a copy of the plans from you?.Greg Thomas plans ARE beautiful! Thanks, Steve Probelski

@michaszmigielski1730 11 месяцев назад

where can I find the plans for this plane? is amazing❤

@dxmodelworks 11 месяцев назад

Thank you! I’m pretty sure I bought the plans from Peck Polymers, but it’s been 25 years at least. I looked for them online after reading your comment but cannot find any trace of them. If you’re interested, there is a company called Hummingbird Model Products that sells a model that appears to be from the same designer. Perhaps they could put you in touch with him?

@stephengould9385 11 месяцев назад

did it fly?

@dxmodelworks 11 месяцев назад

Yes, but not particularly well. I got some nice straight flights, but there are some areas that need reinforcement and I need to make a lighter dummy engine for it.

@stephengould9385 11 месяцев назад

one last question what did cover your tissue with. I have try kryon but it wrinkles the tissue@@dxmodelworks

@dxmodelworks 11 месяцев назад

I used crystal clear flat Krylon on this model. I did not have any issue with wrinkling, but this may be due to the tissue itself.