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4 April 2002, 02:42 PM
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Three interesting WWI models are depicted in the May 2002 issue of Model Aviation.
On page 18, there's a radio control Fokker Dr.I in a very attractive black and yellow scheme, a welcome change from the usual MvR all-red livery. On page 130 are a pair of free flight models, a diesel-powered Sopwith Camel and an RAF BE12, type of power not specified. The latter is described as a particularly good flyer, not surprising given that the actual BE12 was too stable for its own good. The detailing on it is excellent. |
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4 April 2002, 03:00 PM
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Hi Roundel,
Yes, it is an excellent issue for us WWI modelers...that Dr.I you mentioned was built and flown by a friend and fellow member of my club here in Tampa, and it was (sadly no more) an excellent flyer. *He is now building a 1/3 scale version, so it should fly even better than that one. *The Ernst Kessler color scheme from The Great Waldo Pepper is a real eye-catcher, for sure. Plus there were some neat building tips such as using Windex on wings still on the board to take out any warping...a good issue! Lyle
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5 April 2002, 01:59 AM
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That free flight Camel is now available as a kit from:
Dare Design and Engineering P O Box 521 Cumberland MD 21501 800-578-3273. It's 1/8 scale. It also appeared as a plan feature in Aeromodeller several years ago. They have Morane Saulnier L to same scale. Both were designed for diesels...probably Mills 1.3cc or PAW 1.5cc or similar.
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5 April 2002, 05:50 PM
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Lyle:
Thanks for the comments. *I haven't seen The Great Waldo Pepper in many years, so I didn't recognize the paint scheme on the Dr.I. *My sister and I saw it when it first came out and we left feeling rather unsatisfied, as have a number of other people. *The film's screenwriter, William Goldman, has written that he now feels that the story took some wrong turns. Please send us a picture of the new Dr.I when it's finished. DaveErrol: The engine in the Camel is indeed a 1.49cc PAW diesel. *Dare has been producing some very interesting items lately. *Maybe they'll get around to issuing their electric control line P-36. |
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