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Fokker Dr.1 Manfred von Richthofen Kit

£52.00

 

 

Flown by Manfred von Richthofen 1918

The Fokker Dr.1 was is an iconic fighter aircraft with many vices but, in the hands of an experienced pilot, it was a formidable weapon. This particular livery was flown by the most famous ace of WWI; the Red Baron.

The Dr.1 kit includes a vacuum formed plastic cowl, extensive laser cut light plywood parts and a replica Oberursel II rotary engine kit that actually spins with the prop!

History in the Making

Microaces love of aviation history ensures that the aircraft we reproduce as kits look fantastic on static display as well as in the air.

The Microaces 'Dreidecker' comes complete with a vac-formed cowl and a spinning Oberursel Ur.II dummy rotary engine kit, that adds an incredible level of mechanical detail to this astounding model.  

The revised edition kit also includes enhanced and additional detail: Improved MGs, mounting step and lifting handles.

 

From 2022 this kit NOW INCLUDES...

This Microaces kit is now supplied 'as standard' with the most suitable Microaces motor/gearbox and propeller combination for the model.

So to complete the kit for radio controlled flight, all you need is an All In One (AIO) Receiver that's compatible with your transmitter.

Selecting the right receiver to complete your kit:

The Microaces AIO 5CH micro receiver is available with the following protocols. If unsure, check your transmitter instruction manual to find out which protocol(s) it uses. Then select the compatible receiver protocol below to view the appropriate receiver to add to your order.

DSM2/X Compat. S-FHSS Compat. FrSky D8 Compat.  FrSky D16 Compat. AFHDS Compat.


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3D Printed Pilots

A fantastic enhancement to the kit, that really upgrades the level of realism is a 3 dimensional pilot. Add one to your order for the ultimate 'finishing touch'!

Specification

Fokker Dr.1 

Airframe Scale
Controls Rudder, Elevator, Throttle
Length 245mm / 9.6"
Wingspan 305mm / 12"
Wing Area 3.32 sq dm / 51 sq in.
Flying Weight. 32 - 34g/1.2 - 1.4oz
Wing Load ~9.9 g/sq.dm / 3.0 oz/sq.ft.
Recommended
Receiver

Microaces AIO 5 Channel Receiver

(N.B. Tx mix or mode 4 required to use  for rudder/aileron on same control stick)
Rec. Motor/G.Box*

Microaces Motor Gearbox with LONG prop shaft

Rec. Prop* GWS 4530
Skill Level - Build Intermediate
Skill Level - Pilot Intermediate/Advanced
Tools required Scalpel, 180 Grit sandpaper or stick, straight edge, tweezers
Rec. Adhesive Foam2Foam / Foam safe CA / Aliphatic glue

*Now included in Kit


Kit Content

NOW INCLUDES   Brushed Motor/Gearbox with long prop shaft
GWS 4530 Prop and rubber prop adapter
SHEET PARTS 2mm laser cut Depron Airframe sheet
1mm printed & laser cut Depron fuselage sheet
1mm printed & laser cut Depron flight surfaces sheet
200 micron printed & laser cut polypropylene sheet
polyester sticker sheet
0.8mm plywood parts sheet
LOOSE PARTS Two 30mm Ø neoprene rubber tires
Vacuum formed scale cowl
10mm brass sleeve for rotary engine 
Two 4mm Ø noedymium magnets
100mm x 6mm Ø plastic tube
200mm x 5mm Ø plastic tube
1mm x 0.4mm carbon fibre strip
1mm Ø carbon fibre rod
Rigging wire
pre-shaped piano wire elevator & rudder control rods


Spares & Accessories

For building and finishing your Microaces Aero Kit see our Spares & Accessories page 

 

Assembly Guide



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