BAL471 BALSA USA 1/6 Scale Fokker DR.1 Triplane

BAL471 BALSA USA 1/6 Scale Fokker DR.1 Triplane

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The most iconic aircraft of the First World War, the Fokker Dr-1 Triplane blazed its way across the skies of France and into the popular culture of Today1  And while Manfred Von Richthoffen, aka the "Red Baron" rode his Fokker Triplane to his death over one hundred years ago, that "Ace of Aces" and his all red Fokker Triplae are still flying high in the name of Air Show Teams, Popular Songs and even Pizza Company's that honor the timeless memory of The Red Baron and his all red Triplane.  

Specifications

Type                                        German WW-I fighter

Wing Span                              46-3/4 Inches (7” cord)

Wing Area                              841 Square Inches total.

Airfoil                                     Flat Bottom

Wing Loading                         16-3/4 Oz. / Sq. Foot

Fuselage Length                      38-1/2 Inches.

Flying Weight                         5-3/4 to 6-1/2 Pounds.

Engine Size                             .40 ~ .45 2-Stroke / 45 4-stroke recommended

Prop Size                                 Depends on engine being used 

Fuel Tank                                4 ~ 6 Oz.

Radio Equipment                    4-Channel W/ 5 servos

Servo Requirements               Mini servos recommend (2 servos required for ailerons)

Wheel Size                              4-3/8” vintage (Not included in kit)

Cowl Diameter                       6-3/8” Diameter, 3-1/4 Deep

Scale Prop Size                       16-3/4" Dia.

Batteries                                  4 Cell 2,250 mAh

 Model Features                                  

Balsa, Bass, and Ply construction

Top and Middle Wings Removable as “1-piece”

Bottom Wing bolt on separately

 Kit Includes

Full-Size plans W/ Photo instruction book.

Laser Cut parts

Pre-bent wire landing

Basic hardware package

ABS plastic cowl.

 Items Needed to Complete

Control system, push rod type.

Fuel System (fuel tank & fuel lines), Batteries, ESC, and Motor  

(2) 5-meter rolls of covering material (Oratex recommended)

1-pair 4-3/8” Vintage wheels

 Notes

Center of Gravity      2 Inches back from leading edge of top wing

 Control Throws:

Elevator ………………….. 1/2” Up and Down

Rudder …………………… 1-1/2” Left and Right                            

Ailerons ………………….. 3/4" Up and Down

(Aileron differential recommended 3/4" Up 1/2” Down)

Thrust Line Recommendations:

1 ~2 degrees Down and 1 degree Right

 Decal Set, German, (Mid War), Maltese Crosses.

2          Largest (7-3/4) Maltese Crosses W/ White Field           Top of Top wing.

2          Large (6-5/8) Maltese Crosses W/ White Field           Bottom of Bottom Wing

2          Small (5”) Maltese Crosses    No White Field           Rudder

2          Smallest (3-5/8) Maltese Crosses W/ White Outline       Fuselage Sides