Large Scale Mosquito

[frank fearn]

Not sure which one yet, but I am hoping to start a large scale Mosquito next year. There doesn't seem to be too many about, (should this not tell me something) but the urge will not go away.I fancy the Rawle 1/5 scale but I am unable to find much information nor many flying videos

Does anyone know of a flying example apart from Richards? Really keen to gather as much info as possible prior to committing myself so any info / experience from the never ending talent often displayed on here would be more than welcomed..

Appreciated,

Frank

[rob ellis]

Hi frank...if your going to put a lot of effort into another 1st class build wouldnt one in mighty quarter scale be better......

[Karl mander]

Hi Frank

I've also got " the urge" for a large mossie, (wifes grandfather died in one in the war)I've got a Brian Taylor 71" FB mossie plan I intended to double to make a 1:4.5 scale. 142" with two zenoah 62s. It would be a beauty .

Karl

[sean smith]

Hi Frank,
I'm in the long process of building Richard's 1/5 scale Mosquito. I have changed the plan slightly as i'm building the fighter bomber version. There are some videos of Richard's Mosquito on youtube
http://youtu.be/GExuqLMKkQY

This is the stage i've got to with my build so far

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Sean.

[frank fearn]

Stunning Sean.. ..just the way I like to build them, all balsa / ply.... I have just mailed Mr Rawle to see if he has all accessories availble but it doesnt show the retracts..., have you cut yours yourself or had it pre-cut, ..looks well. What motors /finished weight do you expect, do you have a forum anywhere?
Many thanks,

Karl,

Quarter scale would be out of this world....make sure you do a thread..

Regards to you both,

Frank

[sean smith]

Hi Frank,
All my own work i'm afraid. Richard does take a while to respond to emails some times as he has dyslexia, you are better off giving him a call. I got my retracts from Unitracts not totally scale but then i didn't want to pay £800 for a set of mains.
I'm hoping to keep the model under 20Kg but it is registered just in case it comes out a little on the heavy side (Mr Bones is keeping an eye on it). Planning on using a couple of Zenoah 38 or 45's again depending on how much the air-frame weighs.
Richard doesn't do the spinners anymore for the model which is a pain, as yet i haven't found any on the web which are the correct size/shape.

Sean.

[frank fearn]

Nice work Sean.. I see Richard has a 1/4 scale on his site, I assume its still within its primary state, wonder if he will be producing all accessories ect for it

[sean smith]

I think he said he would if there was enough demand for it.

Sean.

[sean smith]

http://www.fc-scaleparts.de/ This company do a large Mosquito 3.80 meter wingspan, but not any kits only RTF or ARC.


Sean.

[laurent beldame]

Good afternoon to all DH98 lovers

I built mine on between 1998 to 2001 from RR plans; it has been certified as "over 25kgs category" in La Ferté Alais in 2001 as it was built and based near Paris; Although this plane is not really easy in a logistic point of view and not so easy to take off gently from hard strips, it flies beautifully ; after a long storage breack of 5 years I intend to bring it back in the air in spring 2014 in Geneva where it is based now;


If you need any help you can contact me in MP

Thank you and best regards

LB

[stewart clifford]

Very attractive model, the Mosquitos nice too.

[rob ellis]

Whos was the quarter scale one at gaydon,,,,

[frank fearn]

Any photos Rob?????


Very nice Laurent, ..... any video my friend?

[rob ellis]

Hi frank,,, only this one,,, no doubt others will post some better ones,,, stunning in that scale,, I want one,,,,,,,"DAVE GUESS WHAT"

[frank fearn]

What a beautiful thing......many thanks Rob.....made my mind up for sure.....bigger is better after all..

[rob ellis]

I won't sleep till I get one now,,,,,,,

[sean smith]

Is it a kit or plan build?

[david clarke]

Hi frank,,, only this one,,, no doubt others will post some better ones,,, stunning in that scale,, I want one,,,,,,,"DAVE GUESS WHAT"

Friggin ek Rob,i'm in my early 50's now,do you think I'll have time for all these projects ?

[rob ellis]

I had a funny feeling you would say that,,,,,,,;-(

[laurent beldame]

An encouragement to DH98 builders..

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