1/3 SCALE Dr1

[david clarke]

Hello all just thought i would post my latest project,it's built from my own plans not exact scale but i think very convincing.It spans 94" powered by a Zenoah 62.I started drawing the plans about 2 months ago which took a couple of weeks and it took 6 weeks to build the model.The aim of the project was an easy to build,easy to assemble and easy to fly model.As of today all three have come to fruition and it is an absolute dream to fly.It is all convetional structure covered in solartex and painted with cellulose paint,the engine proved to be more than ample easily flying round on 1/4 throttle but it is only 26.5 lb.Next one is a 1/3 scale SE5A plans are nearly complete but other commitments mean i can't get started on the build for a few months,i'll keep you posted.Cheers,Dave.

[geoff dales]

that looks absolutely fantastic. Any plans on publishing the plans

[chris willis]

Fantastic, well done, can't believe you did this so quick.
Chris

[david clarke]

that looks absolutely fantastic. Any plans on publishing the plans

Maybe not decided yet,thought of plans and a semi kit,ribs formers cowl and wheels.I am hoping to do the Dr1,SE5A,DV11 and a Camel and who knows after that.
Cheers,Dave.

[frank fearn]

I have some vid of the articulated pilot, rudder pedals and control coloumn, which I will upload over the weekend, very nice....

The pics I have taken don't really do her justice, shes a stunner. Obviously I witnessed the rigging and maiden flight, she was assembled and flying in less than 15 mins. Not really a ww1 type fella, but seeing this has altered my thoughts..

[Alan Cantwell 1131]

A uk source for 1/3rd ww1? manner from heaven, i would love a DR1 How scale will the outlines be?

[david clarke]

A uk source for 1/3rd ww1? manner from heaven, i would love a DR1 How scale will the outlines be?

Hello Alan,the whole point of the project was ease of build and operation,the scale outline insn't that far away from scale,the wing section is totally none scale hence the superb flying qualities,but on a slow low flyby with the pilots scarf flapping in the breeze who cares.

[Alan Cantwell 1131]

sounds good to me,

[Mike Booth]

Superb build and finish. This is just what the LMA
Is all about. Look forward to seeing it in the flesh.

[stewart clifford]

that looks absolutely fantastic. Any plans on publishing the plans

Maybe not decided yet,thought of plans and a semi kit,ribs formers cowl and wheels.I am hoping to do the Dr1,SE5A,DV11 and a Camel and who knows after that.
Cheers,Dave.

That will be June's building taken care of

Very nice, I want one.

[david clarke]

that looks absolutely fantastic. Any plans on publishing the plans

Maybe not decided yet,thought of plans and a semi kit,ribs formers cowl and wheels.I am hoping to do the Dr1,SE5A,DV11 and a Camel and who knows after that.
Cheers,Dave.

That will be June's building taken care of

Very nice, I want one.

Lmao,Cheers stewart

[david clarke]

Here's the video of the control column moves as does the rudder bar.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H64QzsSd ... r_embedded

[david clarke]

Hello all,heres a couple of videos taken today a bit shakey in placec but watchable.I managed 7 flights what breeze there was was across the field so taking off and landing cross wind and it coped with it very well,inverted flight is amazingly hand off rolls loops spins all superb.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5FgjIei ... e=youtu.be

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3F87JTS ... e=youtu.be

[chris willis]

Well done David looks real good.

[david clarke]

Cheers Chris,it's an absolute delight to fly i also thought it would be marginal on power,but it flies on less than 1/4 throttle.Dave

[Alan Cantwell 1131]

ENOUGH, cant take any more!!!!!
Any thoughts on the semi kit???????? i am after building something this winter, its been a while, i was thinking of a WW11 bird, but this is much better, so, come on, peddle to the meddle,

[david clarke]

ENOUGH, cant take any more!!!!!
Any thoughts on the semi kit???????? i am after building something this winter, its been a while, i was thinking of a WW11 bird, but this is much better, so, come on, peddle to the meddle,

Be patient Alan,going to make a few mods, No1 smaller ailerons the ones that are on it are slightly oversize and are really powerfull,i am also going to make a more scale like uc with a slightly wider track and maybe suspention.As you know it all takes time.
Eventually i would like to manufacture full kit's,but it's very early days yet.
Cheers,Dave.

[Dave Parry]

Well Done Dave, I see a good build article for the LMA Journal there, none of the Dawn Patrol has submitted anything on this era despite me asking which is a shame, but there you go.

[Mark whiteley]

Having seen this in the flesh today, i have to say its impressive
But wait till you see the SE5 which will be spectacular

Great job dave
Waiting for the kit


Mark. 3982

[david clarke]

Hello,just a quick update as stated before the model flyes superb but it was hard work as soon as the wheels touched the deck.I got the scale drawing out and found that i had not mesured something quite right as the track was 3" too narrow,so i have made a new undercarriage with bunjee suspention,also making some new ailerons as the originals were very powerfull and a bit on the heavy side.Cheers,Dave.