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General control line discussion => Open Forum => Topic started by: Terry Bolin on October 06, 2006, 10:37:43 PM
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:)In 1972 or 3 A friend had a pair of profile biplanes that he and his son flew combat with. One of them was a sopwith camel. Does any one know who made these kits?
Just trying to refresh the memory!
Thanks, Terry
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They were a Fokker D-7 and Spad. The designs were originally published in the Sig Air Modeler magazine they put out for seven issues, then they were kitted. I had the Spad way back when, and my brother the Fokker. I don't remember how well they flew, but I could do basic loops and inverted with them at least. I'll have to build another of each for giggles and grins some day.
Type at you later,
Dan McEntee
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I had the Fokker D7 back then. Nice plane! Did my first successful loop with it. Plans are available somwhere but I can't find the website..
Dan
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Hi, Plans are available for both planes from Barry Baxter :), Enjoy! Mike Boucher
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I'm sure you're right, it was Sig. Thank you so much. I would not have came up with that my self!
Terry
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Thanks again every one, I ordered plans this morning from Barry. I will post pictures when done. My self and two friends (I met this year) Flew for the first time in years. Me:15, Keith:35, Dock:50 years. all of us got up and back down without damage. Now we want more!
Terry
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y1 y1
Thanks again every one, I ordered plans this morning from Barry. I will post pictures when done. My self and two friends (I met this year) Flew for the first time in years. Me:15, Keith:35, Dock:50 years. all of us got up and back down without damage. Now we want more!
Terry
Those Sig WW I Biplanes did fly pretty well if you flew them fast. Really, really thin wings. I gave mine to a friend when he got back into the hobby. I used an OS MaxIII 35.
Bill <><
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If you build the Fokker.... Try a VERY careful inverted landing on a smoooth field.. ;D The wing is far enough above the prop to allow it to slide on the top wing and take off again... ;D
The first time was 'accidental' then did it several more times on purpose.. Double or triple covered with film on the center section helps ;D ;D
Jim
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<= Hi guys, I am pretty far on this Fokker plane now. I made the struts and worked with the top wing incidence tonite. This has been a real fun plane to build and Very inexpensive. I may have $15. in wood. I think you could build one of these in a weekend. It is not as big as I remember but I was 10 or 11 then so they looked BIG!
a Fox 35 seems like it's gonna be a lot. What size Tank should I use on this thing? I should start covering Tuesday Nite. Hope to have pictures soon. I am new to StuntHanger but this is a Great site for C/L and I'm glad to see CL alive and well!
Thanks, Terry
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Fox .35 will need 4 oz tank.
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If you build the Fokker.... Try a VERY careful inverted landing on a smoooth field.. ;D The wing is far enough above the prop to allow it to slide on the top wing and take off again... ;D
The first time was 'accidental' then did it several more times on purpose.. Double or triple covered with film on the center section helps ;D ;D
Jim
Well ,I am half way there I have landed quite a few inverted but I never did do a touch and go.
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Well, thanks to you guys and Barry Baxter Plans. The Fokker is ready to lift off. After making a new backing plate gasket, oiling the axles and polising the Spinner nut.....all today. I am ready to balance and fly. I will try and post pictures later.
Would one of you please e mail me and tell me how to post a picture here? Thanks, to Everyone!
Terry Bolin
Terrybolinracing@aol.com