World War I
Steve Collins "I built my Fokker triplane using a Feigao 1208420L brushless motor in a GWS IPS gearbox. I used a Castle Creations Phoenix 10amp ESC hooked to a Thunder Power 11.1v 730mah lipoly. My prop is a 9070 GWS. For servos I used 3- 4.3gram servos, (rudder, ailerons, elevator) from United Hobbies. Pull-pull rudder and ailerons, pushrod elevator. My receiver is a Spektrum AR6000 and the plane is programmed into my Spektrum DX6. I covered the plane with Coverite Microlite painted sky blue on the top and bottom. I then dry brushed Olive Drab enamel paint for streaking. After it dried I made a wash of Leaf Green Acrylic paint and lightly washed all the upper surfaces and then dry brushed a little light gray. I applied the decals and sprayed a light coat of flat clear. The Spandau machine guns are kits from Wight Brothers. The wheels were taken from my parts box with index card cones applied."
John "O": "Whether you build models for show or models to go, in my opinion AerodromRC kits are top of the line. The design, plans and laser cutting of each kit that I have constructed, were top shelf. Here is my fantasy Fokker Dr1 which, I would have flown, if I flew in the "Circus" in WW1."
Mark McCutcheon: "This is my model of your 35" 1/8 scale Fokker Dr.1. Weight is 26.7 oz with E-flight 400 920 Kv brushless outrunner motor, 2000 ma 2 cell LiPo, and 11 x 4.7 prop. Additional detail has been added to the guns and engine, axe handle wing skids have been added, and the pilot is a Williams Bros. Covering is So-Lite painted with acrylics and enamels, and I made most of the decals. I chose Richthofen's unique 477/17, the Dr.1 he got his most kills in (9). It's markings were in transition (the crosses), and this plane eventually ended up all red, although it is not the red bird he was killed in. The Sopwith Pup in one pic is my friend Al Clark's that is already on your site. He took the in-flight shots."
JASON HASLAM: Himax bushless 10 amp version using the 6.6:1 with 12x8 Hyperdrive prop. Thunderpower 1320 3 cell. AUW 21.4 oz. Covering is Solite streaked with paint.
Edi Werner: Fokker DR.1: Jacob's mount. The motor is a monster (www.powerditto.de), Kontronik ESC, 13x8 prop, 2000mAh 3sLiPoly, Litespan covering. "Excellent and sturdy flyer, very nice handling characteristics, ROG even from short grass w.o. problems. Fully acrobatic of course."
Anders O of Orebro, Sweden (Zeroaltitude on RCGroups)
Jiri
Fejfar (Czech Republic): "I would like to show you how I built
model, which I ordered by you. On my internet pages you can see a few photos,
which I took during construction. There is also video from the flight. I am very
satisfied with the construction and also with quality of the model. The centre
of gravity work out very well and also the motor power is very good. I can go
straight up to the sky with this plane. Thank you very much for this kit ! I send
to the magazíne RC REVUE (CZ) construction metod and experience from the
flight, Everything is written in number 6/2007. Internet sites: http://www.j-f.cz/Modely/Fokker.html
Next year, I would like to build model with larger wings. I am thinking about
"larger" wingspan or AEG Bomber which you have now only in design."
Frank
Jaerschky : Just thought I’d tell you about flying the Dr.1 last night.
It’s been over a year since I’ve flown the plane, and she has won a
trophy, so somehow I felt a bit more braver on the sticks last night and really
wrung her out. Wow, what a superb flying machine! I did a complete flight probably
all at under 75’, doing low circles, wingovers, loops, rolls, hammerheads,
stall turns, etc. It was a pretty amazing routine, and I found myself grinning
from ear to ear. The airplane is extremely manoeuvrable, and rudder is the key.
When you step on the rudder, the tail really comes around. Everybody was extremely
impressed with how well the airplane flew. And to top it off, ground handling
was great, with perfect landings and arrow straight take offs.
Chilliwack
2008, photos courtesy of Kevin Sumner
Bert
Ayers : "All up weight is 30.2 ounces. (~ 10 oz psf) It's really
a neat looking airplane, even though the paint scheme is bogus. I'm looking forward
to see what other builder do with this kit."
Scoot: This is my version of the Fokker DVI. Polyspan covering with polycrilic cover coats. Krylon primer ended up being finish coat with Krylon flat black for markings. Power is installed per specs. MPJet 3.46:1 gearbox long can speed 400. 11x7 APC prop. 8-cell 1100mAh NiMH battery. This aircraft was used by Fokker in his attempt to sell the design to the German government. The lack of armament and markings were left this way intentionally to show the best possible performance. My test pilot was a no show so I had to do the best I could which was my dog Lily. Aborted first flight since I lost a wheel. Second flight went well. Too much aileron throw so it was very sensitive in roll. Definitely requires rudder. Landing was fine, nice glide. Looking forward to building more of Kay’s aircraft.
RICHARD DERY: "Attached are photos of the Fokker D-VI and Fokker D-VIII that my son and I recently completed from two of your excellent kits. The 35" span D-VI is powered by a Rimfire 28-30-950 outruner motor, which provides plenty of power to ROG in short grass. Unfortunately, this aircraft had a bit of a run-in with the ground after going into a spin when I turned a litle too tight. I had more throw on the controls then was needed. (The airplane turned on a dime-which was my downfall...) It will fly again, but not too soon... The 36" span D-VIII is powered by a 400XT outrunner motor, and also ROG very nicely. The German camo on both planes was hand painted on CoverLite.
Patrick Shuss: Here are three pictures of your Fokker DVII, 36" kit. This is, by far, the best flying WWI airplane that I have built. It came in at 26.5 ounces, but it was my first try. I know that I'll be able to build the next kits lighter (I've got the DR1, Camel, and Albatros V). The kit design is great. I really like your covering material. Thanks for the excellent kits.
DAVID JENISTA: "I began the DVII project early in 2004, with a "flying break" for the summer months, completing it in November. The model is covered with PolySpan, doped with Minwax Polycrylic. Color is spray can Krylon and decals were done on waterslide inkjet paper. Driveline is a 6v speed 400 with a Mini-Olympus gearbox, fueled with a 7xKAN1050 pack. Receiver is a FMA fortress with GWS Pico servos in the wing and HS-55s for elevator/rudder. ESC is a JETI 11."
BERT AYERS: "Here are some photos for your gallery. The D.VII is a really nice kit to build--ideal for beginners. When you published the scale information for the Lozenge patterns I was inspired to give it a try. Colors are not really true---but thats to be resolved on the next attempt. D.VII not flown yet. Model balanced perfect without batteries---so one day I can replace NiCad with LiPoly right on CG. Included is a photo of Lt. Heldmann checking out his kill."
Quang
Ngo sent AerodromeRC some photos of this build of the Fokker DVII. He used
our lozenge files to make up the camo.
Quang writes: "The Fokker
D7 is a great weekend flyer, weight in at 24 oz. with Nippy Black 1812/100 brushless
motor, 11.1 volts 2100 mA. Lipo battery, speed control is Jeti 18. The covering
is coverlite and the paint is water base Tamya ."
Gary Ritchie: "I covered my Fokker D.VII with 2 layers of silkspan, which I died scarlet with RIT dye. I painted it with several coats of nitrate dope. The plane is powered with an AXI 2808/16 brushless outrunner motor, a Jeti 30 amp controller and a 2s 2,100mAh PolyRC lithium polymer battery pack. It turns a standard 10x4 wooden propeller at 7,600 RPM, while drawing 26 amps of current and generating 150 watts of power at full throttle. This is more than ample power, so I find myself flying at half throttle much of the time. I have put more than 90 flights on My D. VII and find that it flies very well and has no bad habits."
Jeff
Roby: "I build for display -- don't have the nerve to fly (they're my
babies). I found the basic AerodromeRC kit a fast and easy build at a great price,
and provided a perfect foundation for doing as much scale detailing as I had the
skill and desire for. The wheels are a bargain, a modification of AerodromeRC's
spoked wheel kit, using music wire instead of thread. The whole kit gives good
positioning so I was easily able to, for instance, use brass tubing for the struts
instead of wood, without in any way having to "fight the kit." I look
forward to my next one!"
Frank Borden: "Fokker and Pfalz I ordered 2 years ago are flying very well, and it make´s a lot of fun to build and fly them. The Motor in the Fokker is an AXI 2212/20 on 10 cells KAN 1050 with Graupner CamProp 9x5."
Rob
Trudnak: "Here are some photos of the Fokker I put together. This is
the first kit I've ever built and found it very enjoyable and rewarding. Kay I'm
an engineer and designer like your self and find your work some of the best I've
see. Simplicity is the key and also the kit leaves room to do your own modifications.
I used mono coat as a covering and as far as a power plant used 200w e-max with
a 40 amp speed controller (very light motor). It has a pull pull system, hs-55
in the wings and GWS Pico for rudder and elevator. I incorporated 3 access panels
with magnets, cowl, battery hatch and belly panel. All the wood is finished with
golden oak and poly. Decals are water slide. Pilot is the usual Williams Bros.
which I modified with expolite, coated tin foil with it to make straps for helmet,
added beard and collar and different facial features. It weighed in at 24.6 oz.
and balanced perfectly. Thanks again Kay for delivering such a good product. I
did have it in the air and it flew like a dream. The wind started to gust so Ii
only had it up for about 4 min. The coolest thing about the plane was it had the
same mannerisms that a full size WWI aircraft would have, I love the way it bounced
a bit when I landed it."
BRIAN
WILLIAMS: "At last I am able to report a successful first flight of my/your
Aerodrome RC 1/6 scale Fokker D V11. As usual with your models,I found the build
straight-forward... but after all the work involved in painting the lozenge patterns,fitting
the control systems and many hours of detailing, I was too intimidated to trust
my own flying skills to its maiden flight. Therefor,my thanks to Jack Cann, [our
clubs test pilot], for his patience,help and advice. Motor used is an an AXI 2826/12
with a 4 cell,4200 li-po battery pack,a 40 amp esc, separate bec and a 13x7 prop.
With the battery tucked up to the firewall,the balance point was right on the
mark. No extra weight needed. The weather was perfect...a cool Canadian evening
with just a gentle breeze from the South West. Everything was checked twice. It
was time to fly! Jack gave the motor about 3/4 throttle, applied a touch of right
rudder and after a 20 foot run she floated herself airborne,wings perfectly level,
steady and oh... so graceful. What a thrill to see air appear under the wheels
for the first time. The Wright Brothers must have experienced a somewhat similar
feeling. Compared to my 1/12 scale Pfalz, the Fokker's 1/6 scale made everything
appear to be happening in slow-motion. Then, at about 4 foot altitude the motor
quit...fortunately with enough field remaining to land straight ahead. No damage!
And so it was back to the pits to analyze the problem where we found it impossible
to get a consistent motor run. I decided that 4 cells might be proving too much
for the esc.to handle,resulting in the shut down of the motor. But thankfully.
by having a separate bec,the surface controls had operated without a glitch. We
were about to call it a day when I remembered that I had a 3 cell 4200 pack with
me but no matching prop. So I installed the 3 cell pack combined with the original
13x7 prop. Motor cut-off problems were cured but thrust was reduced considerably.
By then we had perfectly calm air and it was just too nice an evening not to enjoy
just one gentle circuit of the field. Take-off was definitely longer than on the
first hop,...... more thrust would have been nice, but a smooth. slow and very
stable flight was the result. Some power was kept on for landing. Surprisingly
one click of trim was used ...thats a first for me! Balanced where the plans indicated,
proved to be right on. Thanks Kay. It's a great model. The engineering, laser
cutting and fit is first class. The next flight will use the original 4 cell,13x7
set-up, with a bigger opto esc. CANT WAIT! Finally, heres a selection of pictures
to illustrate how much I enjoyed the build and to thank you for a great design.
Love those those lozenges!!!!!!!
Ed
DuCote: The
finished flying weight is 46 oz., with 8 of that in the cowling for balance. Electric
powered with a 25 size brushless outrunner and 3 cell 2300 mah battery. Williams
twin machine guns and wheels. Thanks for a great building experience. Cheers!
Phillip Lockwood: Phillip Lockwood: "Some pictures of your D-8 1/6th scale. It flies great. 4 lbs ready to fly."
RICHARD DERY: "Attached are photos of the Fokker D-VI and Fokker D-VIII that my son and I recently completed from two of your excellent kits. The 35" span D-VI is powered by a Rimfire 28-30-950 outruner motor, which provides plenty of power to ROG in short grass. Unfortunately, this aircraft had a bit of a run-in with the ground after going into a spin when I turned a litle too tight. I had more throw on the controls then was needed. (The airplane turned on a dime-which was my downfall...) It will fly again, but not too soon... The 36" span D-VIII is powered by a 400XT outrunner motor, and also ROG very nicely. The German camo on both planes was hand painted on CoverLite.
Örjan Björnsson, Sweden: Maybe your recommendation on your site for the E III should be AXI 2826/12 instead of 2820, at least this motor works well and has enough power when needed.
