Official Nexa 1850mm Fokker Dr1 Red Baron ARF Thread

[marty 72]

30 inches tall sounds about right. I have the Nexa Fokker D7, about the same wingspan (68 in, 70 in including ailerons) and it's 21 inches tall. The Nexa Fokker D7 flies great, it's a pretty easy flier, the assembly is a PITA. Poor fits and bad instructions make this a challenging ARF to get right, but it does fly great. I have seen videos on youtube of the Nexa DR1, and it appears to fly very well for what it is, but I would expect it to have the same assembly/build issues. I do not take the D7 apart to transport, and I would not recommend purchasing this plane if you have to. There is a forum on here regarding the D7, might be useful: Official Nexa 1730mm Fokker D.VII ARF Thread.


You are not going to be able to "pull the trigger" as the DR1 is not in stock, you should probably consider using the notify me when it's in stock option. Last time, they were all gone in 2 days.

The picture in question is a 63 inch Dancing Wings Pt17, easiest flying biplane I have.

[AncientMariner]

Thanks Marty,
I placed the order on Friday? and I guess I am on a wait list as to availability, do you have any idea how many came in last time? If you read my notes and look at my videos on here its not a pattern plane for sure but the Zirolli one that I scratched built from plans was a much lighter construction(not quite stick and tissue but close).This should be definetly heavier and hopefully more damage resistant. Also with the newer light weight sound devices looking forward to shooting the Spandeaus and real engine sounds. Sorry I never grew up and love WWI airplanes.
Bob 82

[Vintage Racer]

When the camo version came in, couple months back, there were 9 and they sold out in less than 12 hours. I watched them go until it was around 5 remaining, then made the purchase.

I ground ran mine today, 6250 RPM on the 10 cell system, well under the prop RPM limit of 8500. It has more than enough power, I am sure it would hover, like a 3D airplane. Not my intention, but I loath an underpowered model.

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[Terminater007]

got mine yesterday :) looks good so far ...

Using a Dualsky GA4000 210kv motor and 10s 5000 , prop is a 22x10 Zoar
those are 7inch Dubro wheels.

[AncientMariner]

All DX fliers, found more video of Rhinebeck real planes, taken by my son who was my camaraman back in 1989,will put them up if you are interested.
Bob 82

[AncientMariner]

Sorry for the mistake DR1 Fliers not DRX,(LOL),but I guess you all knew that.
Bob 82

[Terminater007]

Its a pain in the A%%$&& to remove the wing jig after setting the top wing .

[Vintage Racer]

I found it was basically unusable. Once the wing position was set the jig will not come out without damaging the model itself. I just loosen stuff back up accordingly. There's a new three star review on Motions website and I agree with it. I have been making a list as I proceed for my review. It probably won't get published.

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