Fokker DR-1 built from Dollar Tree foam board

[Alpha]

That is nice! I would hate to have to wait for months to fly it, though. The anticipation would kill me.

[TSHobbies]

that is very cool..and good call on snoopy...just cant be a baron plane without the snoop

[Grossman56]

Okay, so who's wondering how long it'll be before Charlie finally builds a flying Dog House/Sopwith Camel?
Don't tell me you haven't though about it!!!

Grossman56

[OV10]

Alpha.......Living in upstate NY winters is when it tests my resolve as to why I haven't moved out to where you guys are :-/

TS........Many thanx and what is even cooler is my last name being Brown so I know all so well about Snoop and his fetish :p

Dan........I've thought about it but am not that ambitious. My mods on true warbird designs keeps me pretty busy. ;)

[AkumaZeto]

So awesome. I just built something with poster board the other day. First time working with the stuff. SO MANY POSSIBILITIES

[starcop]

OK pilots, I have become more or less a self proclaimed convert and addict to foam warbird ARF's. Of the 25 in the fleet I do have 5 balsa ARF's but nothing that has been built from a kit or scratch since I got back into this almost 5 years ago. Well a member in my club who is really into the FliteTest foam board planes inspired me to do a scratch build using the Dollar Tree foam board. Have been looking for a 1/8 scale DR-1 without any luck so thus the task to get back to a little ol' school of scratch building in a new age material. Just finished the final assembly(36 inch span) whereas it only needs the aileron controls connected and a paint job. Looking to have it ready for Show N Tell in January. I'll follow up with more pics when the paint has been done.



Best Regards,

"WOW" That is amazing what you have built there. You are a true craftsman of this hobby! Outstanding, especially building this from dollar foam and, it's hand made to boot. Most people don't have the patience that goes into building from a plan or scratch build from pieces of something. It's nice of you to share such a cool aircraft on Hobby squawk. Merry Christmas, Matt

[redtwilight]

Looks Great! Good luck with the maiden!
I built one quite some time ago. Been a while since I've flown it. Might have to break it out before spring and get it back in shape.

[OV10]

RT........I considered doing the trailing edge scallops but just got lazy because I didn't want to deal with the repair of the foam tear out.
Looks to be from the same plans by Steve Shumate except you went with the scale top wing aileron only.

[redtwilight]

RT......
Looks to be from the same plans by Steve Shumate except you went with the scale top wing aileron only.

Yes. Same plan. I wanted a little more scale so I did do only the top wing ailerons and I made a rounder cowl with side "cheeks".

[Kloverzero]

That looks incredible OV-10!! I do a fair amount of scratch building myself, and the DTFB is great stuff to work with!! I hope that it flies as good as it looks!!

[StormyDog1962]

Just stumbled onto this thread--Awesome Build!! I need to get motivated and do a DR-1 also

[OV10]

Just stumbled onto this thread--Awesome Build!! I need to get motivated and do a DR-1 also

I put a link to the tiled plans on post#7 so no excuses for motivation Wayne ;) ...............and thanx for the awesome.

[Prowler901]

RT, how does it fly with just the top ailerons.?

[Grossman56]

I think this plane is so cool! As a novice when it comes to building, I'm curious, what do you use for reinforcement?

Grossman56

[starcop]

"Well, Are you going to allow Snoopy to Maiden her? I had to ask. Yes, that is very inspiring to see, truly motivate the hobby man. I know, after building a Top Flight kit, the outcome is worth every penny & time spent. Almost hypnotic to get into building model RC aircraft. Matt C/S Rep

[redtwilight]

RT, how does it fly with just the top ailerons.?

It flies fairly well but does require usage of the rudder to smooth out the turns.

[OV10]

I think this plane is so cool! As a novice when it comes to building, I'm curious, what do you use for reinforcement?

Grossman56

Carbon fiber strips or tubes

[bradl4648]

Hi Guys

Great job on the DR-1 I am starting the build of the flitetest plans FT MINI DR1 (FULL SIZE) . This is the 24 " wing I had it blown up to 36" to start off with. I may put ailerons on this one though. I have built quite a few of their models and the use of dollar tree foam. Who would ever thought that this would work.