1/4 Scale Fokker DR-1 Triplane

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World War I Triplane Fighter

Unquestionably the most recognized aircraft of World War I. From late 1917 until June of 1918, the Fokker DR-1 Triplane blazed its way across history and into the popular culture of today. In the hands of men like Manfred von Richthofen "The Red Baron" Werner Voss and Ernest Udet, the Tri-plane quickly became known as the ultimate "dog fight" aircraft of World War I. In its design, Anthony Fokker and Reinhold Platz sacrificed speed for the rate of climb and maneuverability - they were successful.

"They climb like monkeys and maneuver like devils!" Manfred von Richthofen                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Upgrade To the 1/4 Scale Fokker DR-1 Triplane Kit Package 

     

Type                                        ¼ Scale WW-I German Fighter

Wing Span                              70-3/4 Inches Top (10-1/4” cord)

Wing Area                              2030 Square Inches total.

Airfoil                                     flat bottom

Wing Loading                         15~17 Oz. / Sq. Foot

Fuselage Length                 56 Inches.

Flying Weight                         13 to 14-1/2 Pounds

Engine Size                             Gas 20 ~30cc / 1.20 ~ 150 4-stroke glow

Prop Size                            Depends on engine being used

Fuel Tank                                16~24 Oz. (compatible with fuel requirements of engine)

Radio Equipment                    4-Channel W/ 5 servos min.

Servo Requirements               High torque 60~70 In. / Oz.

Wheel Size                              6-5/8 vintage (Not included in kit)

Cowl Diameter                       10-1/2” Diameter X 5" Deep

Scale Prop                               25-1/2”

 

Model Features

Balsa, Bass, and Ply construction

Three removable “1-piece” Bolt on Wings

“Full Flying” rudder

 

Kit Includes

Full-Size plans W/ photo instruction book.

Jig & die cut parts

Pre-bent wire landing gear and struts W/ hardwood fairings

Basic hardware package

ABS plastic cowl.

 

Items Needed to Complete

Control system (push rod type or pull / pull cable system suitable for a model of this size)

Fuel System (fuel tank & fuel lines) compatible with the fuel requirements of engine being used.

(3), 5-meter rolls of covering material

(1) pair 6-5/8 Vintage wheels

 

**Decals sold separately**

 

Regular Stocked Parts & Options

Part Number                                       Description

   MD421                     Decal Set

   A421            Plans & Instructions    

   488                           6-5/8 Vintage wheels (1-pair)

   G901            ¼ Scale Spandau Gun  (2 required)

   429                           Gold-N-Rod 48”  (one pack required)

   430                           Gold-N-Cable 36”  (one pack required)

   678                           Flex-Tank 16 Oz.  (For Glow Fuel use ONLY)

   C421            ABS plastic Cowl  (same as D-8)                                                         

 

Notes

Center of Gravity                 3-5/8 Inches back from leading edge of TOP wing

 

           Control Throws:                                                                                         Incidence:     

Elevator …….. 3/4 ~ 1” Up and Down          Top Wing  ………………… +1~2 Degrees          

Rudder ……… 1-1/2 ~ 2” Left and Right    Middle Wing  ………………  0.0 Degrees          

Ailerons   ….. 3/4 ~ 1” Up and Down       Bottom Wing  ……….  -1~ -1-1/2 Degrees

(Aileron differential recommended)              Tail ...…………………..  0.0~+1/2 Degrees

1" Up 3/8” Down

 

Thrust Line offset.  2 Degrees DOWN,  1~2 Degrees RIGHT