Topic: Balsa USA Fokker DV11 1/3rd scale

Just got in from work this morning and looked in the workshop and my dad has been hard at work and made the ignition control handle and the throttle control mechanism and handle. Neil

Oh I have just wet me self  That so good and it in my plane 
Top stuff mate. Will outshine anything have done. Magic
Off for a change of underwear now

Si

Some one asked for a bit more detail. Hope it helps

A layer of polythene is stuck to the base board with carpet tape.
Then the bagging tape is set around the edge.
The moulds have had plenty of release wax .



All the parts are then cut to shape

So a mix of micro fibres and epoxy is laid down first. Let this go tacky.



Then the layers of cloth and wetted out



Followed by the peal ply



Followed by the air bleed fabric



Then the top layer of polythene is laid down onto the bagging tape and the vac pipe taped in.
It takes a bit of rubbing to seal this lot down. Then turn on the vac pump




So after its all dry I removed them..
A couple of hours with a file or two and here is the result ready for a coat of primer.





Not to bad me thinks. Will look ok when painted up I hope. Just need to make the working hatch next and final trim to shape when I get the fuz back

Simon

Looking very good Mr Pixie 

Brilliant stuff!
Still don't have a clue how you're doing it though.
Anyway - this is a top thread for the rest of us DV11 Fokker builders.
I am cracking on with my bog standard DV11 (engine fitted, control horns hewn out of fibreglass board - another first) and am sooo grateful for all the top tips.
The ones I understand are being incorporated, the ones I don't are being filed in the 'The Next Time I'll do this Properly' file.

(I've even had a master class session with the Cuss Meister on covering and finishing so who knows, maybe one day this year...)

Thanks Si - keep it coming! 

Nick

So a glimpse of the cockpit









Thanks Neil   

Si

Now that looks very tidy    

Just got to make the rest match now Si!

Alan

Looks great, are you going with the Herman all white scheme still?

Alan

are you going with the Herman all white scheme still?

Alan

Yep thats the plan at the moment

Si

So I glassed the engine mount in with two layers of 200gm cloth inside and out and gave it all a coat of paint




The Fuel tank , two receiver switches and the receiver battery are now also final fitted



Spent last evening covering the fuz. Now its paint time. Nigel at Flightline Graphics is doing the masks so I hope to have them for next weekend



Si

So its ready for a test flight
All painted now. A bit more lettering to sort when I get it from Nigel
A few jobs left to do such as the cockpit leather surround, the guns to finish, tie down points and the step,nothing major just time consuming things.
Ran the engine up as well while it was together as well.







Switches live under here





Exhaust was modded to come out here



Test flight soon then. Hope to fly it at Bath and West show at the end of March

Si

Looks very nice Simon you gonna bring it out here to play?

I'll get the extra marks to you in a few days Simon.

Looks very nice   Have you got an AUW??

Nigel

I'll get the extra marks to you in a few days Simon.

Looks very nice   Have you got an AUW??

Nigel

Its 43lbs as it stands Nigel.
Will be great full for the bits.

Si

Hello Cornish Pixie,
I love it.  We have two gentlemen here in the Phoenix area that can come close to your airplane in building quality.  Not too many builder over here in the Arizona desert.
Love it.  Please video your maiden.
Take care,
Albert

Looking very good.

Kev

Very nice mate, what paint did you use?

Steve

Very nice mate, what paint did you use?

Steve

Only the very finest drop

Looks fabulous Si, chuffed you must be

Ian.

The white is from Ian
The black is Emulsion from a test pot.
The brown is wood stain.
Sealed up with a coat of Diamond Hard Varnish.

Si

Looks fabulous Si,

Ian.

Not sure I would go along with that, lets say it looks different and It might of looked like that after a hard days flying. who knows 

Si

No, Ian's right. I've studied the photos, it is fabulous.
Congratulations Si.

 

I agree, it looks ace 

It's just a shame that my trusty Camel is gonna shoot it's ass off 

Muds 

Looks fantastic, Simon!

[snip]It's just a shame that my trusty Camel is gonna shoot it's ass off 

Muds 

Don't do that, Hermann might get hurt and you'll change the course of history

Richard

It's just a shame that my trusty Camel is gonna shoot it's ass off 

Muds 

I think not me old mucker   . You best start planning your new mount now   
We will do battle at SM for sure and I can't wait. Them guns are loaded with bullets with your name on them  (thats if it survives the test flight  )

Si

You best start planning your new mount now   
Si

I have treacle, and after a few slug and toenails you'll be mine 

Tart 

4 flights tonight with it. Couple of silly bits to sort. The Exhaust extension came off and the Elevator  servos seam not to be centring very well
It was great though. Lands ace on the grass, not quit so easy on the Tarmac. Sounds brill with the geared 62 set up.
Well pleased. Terry took some video, just need to get it off him.

Si

WHOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOO congratulation mate    Looking forward to the vid

Nice one Si 

Looks ace 

Muds

Oh man! Now for some flying shots....

Looks fantastic si  top job . Neil

Nice one Si .Have you got a 1/3 scale Herman to go in the office?

Alan

Nice one Si .Have you got a 1/3 scale Herman to go in the office?

Alan

Yep he is in there mate



Simon

Test flight night

I like it a 4.37 best

http://youtu.be/cUsZAImBUno

Simon

Another lovely creation from your stable Si,all the hard work ending up in a stunning model.
Awesome mate 
John
(Can't you sleep either!!)

Ace stuff mate, looks great. The cloud formation makes it look 1000ft up when the camera is zoomed in 

Muds

(Can't you sleep either!!)

 No going through the waking up a 3am bit at the moment John so might as well make use of the time.

Ace stuff mate, looks great. The cloud formation makes it look 1000ft up when the camera is zoomed in 

Muds

Thanks Mat ,just need some practice with it now. Typical it is nice and sunny today, but blowing 30 knots so no flying this weekend .

Si

Hello Simon,
Saw the flight video.  Yea! 
Exceptional.
Take care,
Albert

Wow.
Big Fokker ain't it!

Saw this at the Bath & West show.
Absolutely superb ! 

Steve

Saw this at the Bath & West show.
Absolutely superb ! 

Steve

Thanks for the kind words Steve. Its all sorted and flying ace now.

see you soon

Simon