Early Aces Pack

hotwax

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At the FB Kite, there is ample room for good ideas between wings and tail.

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But build goes on
 

hotwax

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I was fixing a broken Carbon/Balsa wing for a friend, but now my workbench is clear again.

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All rudder connections are done. Still turtledeck and landing gear to do and I'm ready to go.
 

hotwax

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Very nice builds so far what else have you got planed

You got me.

Depending of spare time, I could do 3 planes from 1916 next year and so on.

1916: Albatros D.II, SPAD S.VII and Sopwith Pup
1917: Fokker Dr. I, SPAD S.XIII, S.E. 5a
1918: Fokker D. VII, Sopwith Dolphin, ....

Is this insane?
 

Mac82

Foam scraps? I got plenty
You got me.

Depending of spare time, I could do 3 planes from 1916 next year and so on.

1916: Albatros D.II, SPAD S.VII and Sopwith Pup
1917: Fokker Dr. I, SPAD S.XIII, S.E. 5a
1918: Fokker D. VII, Sopwith Dolphin, ....

Is this insane?


No not at all ;)
I've already got my next two planed, sopwith camel, Newport 17
 

hotwax

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Good News,

FB Kite is waiting for its maiden flight

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Sadly I had to add some weight to the front, it's now 850 gr.

But look at the tincan wheels ...
 

Mac82

Foam scraps? I got plenty
Beautiful plane in deed I can't wait to see it after you get it painted. you should add the pics and maiden flight video to the dawn patrol group
 

hotwax

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Beautiful plane in deed I can't wait to see it after you get it painted. you should add the pics and maiden flight video to the dawn patrol group

Can you send me the link? I have no clue where to look after.

Still learning
 

hotwax

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Maiden flight FB Kite done.

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It was a little bit too windy to be comfortable, but I did it and it was successful. This plane is definitely nothing for the Beginner. There are no dangerous habits, but away from straight and level this plane likes to overact. Trim was okay, just a little right aileron and a little down elevator was needed. Landing is a challenge, with the prop turning slowly the plane tends to yaw.

Time for decoration
 

hotwax

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FB Kite ist looking better now.

Some minor touches and the first Early Aces Pack is complete.

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What a bunch of plans to draw!
 
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