1/4 scale Fokker EV (or DVIII)

Breguet · 18 August 2012, 01:31 PM

Bookmaker · 20 August 2012, 03:50 PM

Great flight. I have one and it flys great also. Unfortunately, they have gotten a poor reputation of snap rolling if not set up properly.

Dale

Breguet · 20 August 2012, 04:07 PM

Yes, I know what you mean. I've put about 6mm under the rear wing attachment points, put differential in the aileron throws and couple in about 30% rudder! But it flys like it is on rails now, a real delight.

VNulk · 20 August 2012, 06:12 PM

Sweet! It looks terrific flies superbly! Nice job. What prop are you using with the G23 - flying weight?

Breguet · 20 August 2012, 06:21 PM

I'm using an 18x6W APC prop and it weighs about 6kg all up.

VNulk · 21 August 2012, 05:12 AM

Thanks - I didn't realize the plane was that light. Great job!

Bookmaker · 21 August 2012, 05:37 AM

That is light. If my conversion is correct that is about 13.2 lbs. Mine weighs about 14.5 lbs (6.6kg I think)

I did find out that they don't do very well at 22 lbs. I built a second one and scaled it out including ply sheeting panels on the wing. I got carried away with paint and dope in the tail and had to add 4 lbs of lead in the cowl. It is however hanging in my shop ready for a rebuild and weight loss program. It survived the crash very well.

Here's a photo on it's one and only take off run.

Dale

Breguet · 21 August 2012, 12:40 PM

Looks great. With the 23 I was lucky and didn't need any lead in the nose.

womenfly2 · 19 September 2012, 03:54 AM

My favorite plane! Awesome job.

Your video:

Brown Baron · 20 September 2012, 08:42 PM

Looks like a great flying model. I've been kicking myself for not buying one that was at a swap meet last winter.

Mike