Hugh Coleman Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Hi all. Saw the write up for Peters Fokker D8 in a rival Mag at the News Agents today and had a brief scan over it. Peter seemed to think it did not fly as well as might be, but I did not read closely enough to find out why (and couldn't bring myself to pay money for a competitor to RCM&E). Maybe Peter can enlighten us a bit. Cheers, Hugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Coleman Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share Posted March 14, 2013 Sorry guys. Just found a reference on here using google... Who'd have thought hey? So I guess that makes this thread redundant. Cheers, Hugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 The Model flew very well in fact. The problems were related to the engine throwing a prop and chopping my arm leaving a very nasty bruise. Then (not mentioned in the write up) A faulty connection in a Y lead that made the model glitch very badly on the ailerons and that was on the flight the we got the pictures! Finally the battery became disconnected in flight which was terminal. However on that last flight it flew loops and rolls etc and was really nice. The model is being rebuilt by a club member. Trust me, if the model had not proved that it would fly well I would not have sent it in for publication and it was discussed with the editor. Edited By Peter Miller on 17/03/2013 08:50:26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hooper Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Sympathies Peter! It's always a tense time when you're trying to get pics to accompany an article, isn't it? More so if the mechanics are giving an intermittant fault. tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Ah! someone else who has experienced the very high pucker factor. I swear that model hated me! IT fought me every inch of the way. But it flew in the end before comitting suicide! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Whittaker Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Hate Maiden Flights for magazine reports, when despiste the umpteenth check, something can slip through. A brand new aileron servo gave up on a maiden flight of one of my recent plan models. She just about staggered to the ground with only minor damage, but it could have been a total wipe-out. Commiserations Peter, Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Hi Alex. I guess we have all been there! I have been waiting for weeks to get flying shots of a model, Cloud, rain, wind and cold keep getting in the way. At least I know this one is (was?) fine for flying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Coleman Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 Ok, so my skimming over the article lead me to the wrong idea. Think I'd better actually buy the mag and have a proper read. Apologies if I implied that you might have published a dud... How big was it again? I noticed you put a 40 four stroke in it at the end. I have the beginnings of a 1:6.95 one on the drawing board. My governing factor being the aluminium saucepan that I got from the $2.00 shop being exactly the right profile, but only 158mm in diameter. I am thinking a foam cored wing. Cheers, Hugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 The model was 48" span. I feel that a foam wing would add quite a lot of weight. Have fun with what ever version you build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Davis Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Will somebody kindly tell us which magazine the article is in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 RC Model World, January 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Coleman Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 I bought the mag yesterday. You say it came out a little heavier than you expected and that 's why you moved from a 30 to a 40 FS. How heavy was it in the end do you know? Cheers, Hugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I can't remember now and for soemr eason I did not do my normal data panel. It was probably around the 4 lb mark at a roguh guess, certainly not very much more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hayward. Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Hi Peter, I am thinking of building this model, can you remember if there were any errors on the plan I should look out for; and other other words of advise you may have would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ P Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 I'm currently building Peter's version of the DVIII as my winter project. Just the cowl to be built then it's ready for its maiden, but, I can't find any online stock of 1/6th scale wheels, so my LMS has ordered some for me but delivery is unknown. The hardest part of the build has been silver soldering the u/c legs. This is my first attempt and it has taken a lot of practice to get it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 There should be no errors, I always build from my actual plan and then correct anything that I find is wrong. Just keep the CG well forward, a bit of a problem with this model but it can be done. Edited By Peter Miller on 06/03/2017 18:11:33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 I can't remember what wheels I used now. In fact there is little that I can remember of this model. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hayward. Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Thank you Peter, I just may give it a go. Any pictures of the build to show us Russ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ P Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 I'll post some pictures soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hayward. Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Hi Peter, reference your comment regarding CG, would it perhaps be a good idea to use an SC52 which would be 155g heavier than a Saito 40 to help with this? Edited By David Hayward. on 07/03/2017 09:12:48 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 I can't see why not. T will possibly be a bit over powered but you can always throttle back. I had some hassle with the model. Nothing to do with the model ir its flying characteristics, just assoctaited problems. First the OS FS 40 threw a prop which was very painful And that was through a thick jacket and fleece!! THen after a short but successful flight during which I got the flying shots (one of which was grafted into a photo of full size replicas and marketed by a chap up in SCotland) the battery plug came apart and that was that. I don't thnk that it liked me!!! I now make sure that plugs can't come apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Found the print. My Fokker is the DVIII in front. **LINK** And here is the Link to Pat's own website. I have three of his prints. http://pat-speirs.pixels.com/ I f you go to this website and search for FOkker you will find a much better picture of my DVIII I have jst ordered a print for myself. Edited By Peter Miller on 07/03/2017 11:45:21 Edited By Peter Miller on 07/03/2017 11:47:49 Edited By Peter Miller on 07/03/2017 11:59:35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Freeman 3 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 I have flown 2 Fokker D8's and both flew very well, 1 was 1/2 scale and overweight and the other was 1/4 scale but quite light. Both were a challenge on the ground as they are top heavy so you need to keep the wing as light as possible. My 1/4 one had the wheels joined to the axel and this helped the ground handling as both wheels turned at the same speed. The axel has brass tube bushings. Peter I once read a editorial by DB about some guy giving up the hobby as after 4 years he no longer found it a challenge, DB said that even if he lived for another 40 years he would not be able to do half the things he wanted to do. I see that even you after all these years are still learning! My apprenticeship in the hobby is now going on 46 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Hi Chris. ONLY 46 years!!! Mine has lasted 64 years and I still learn lots things and make lots of mistakes. There are lots of things to do and models to design but I have slowed down now. Just now starting to dabble in modern electric power (Excuse me while I go and wash my mouth out) I know that I will never live this admission down but I will never give up i/c. Well I do find that I can fly once a week but if I have a small electric I can go in the week without getting worn out Edited By Peter Miller on 07/03/2017 13:50:27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hayward. Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Hi Peter, don't know if I am being dumb but I have started to build the Fokker D. VIII and with reference to the image here, the tailplane drawing does not appear to correspond to that on the drawing of the fuselage. Can you advise me please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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