tranquillo 10 Posted September 4, 2010 Not scale but authentic looking enough in the sky and she flies beautifully. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted September 4, 2010 Hey, what a cute little aircraft! Good job, tranquillo! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tranquillo 10 Posted September 4, 2010 Thanks, Olham. Next project either DR1 or Albatross D5. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted September 4, 2010 You should get lots of plans for both, I assume. But if you ask me: I would always prefer the Albatros. The most beautiful of the German birst. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tranquillo 10 Posted September 4, 2010 You should get lots of plans for both, I assume. But if you ask me: I would always prefer the Albatros. The most beautiful of the German birst. Less wings to build than the DR1 as well:grin:. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Speedski 0 Posted September 4, 2010 Well done, nice neat looking model. Good workmanship. Speedski Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carrick58 23 Posted September 4, 2010 Nicely done, What scale is she ? and what power plant did you use ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tranquillo 10 Posted September 4, 2010 Nicely done, What scale is she ? and what power plant did you use ? She's about 1/6 scale, 55" wingspan that's 1400mm, and has a Saito 45 special 4 stroke which pulls her along just about right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bullethead 12 Posted September 5, 2010 She's about 1/6 scale, 55" wingspan that's 1400mm, and has a Saito 45 special 4 stroke which pulls her along just about right. Very nice crate! But I imaging it's a bitch cleaning the castor oil off all the fuselage struts and wires, eh? That's what always stopped me from building a skeletal plane like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tranquillo 10 Posted September 6, 2010 Very nice crate! But I imaging it's a bitch cleaning the castor oil off all the fuselage struts and wires, eh? That's what always stopped me from building a skeletal plane like that. Thanks, BH. I run it on synthetic only - no castor. Yes, I know, Saito recommend castor but it just gums everything up and stains as well. I use a 17% synthetic mix that lubes well and the engine idles perfectly. I know what you mean about cleaning and I was quite aware of what I was getting myself into but, whilst still oily, not much gets on the fuz at all rear of the covering. The exhaust exits straight down and seems to dissipate quite well. The undercarraige gets a fair bit though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UK_Widowmaker 571 Posted September 6, 2010 wow!...very nice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonyo - legion 2 Posted September 7, 2010 Nice one Tranquillo, A very nice classical looking design - how long did it take you to build? TonyO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tranquillo 10 Posted September 8, 2010 Nice one Tranquillo, A very nice classical looking design - how long did it take you to build? TonyO. It took six months from start to maiden flight. The most time consuming was all the fuselage braces. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
