Flying Scale Models | December 2013
6 CONTACT
Just for openers
8 TASTY TIGGIE!
Alex Whittaker talks to Alan Glover about
his quarter scale DH 82 Tiger Moth
14 TECHNO SCALE
Scale related web sites worth a look
16 FOKKER Dr.1 Triplane (Part 1)
A 1/6 scale, 47” (1198 mm) wingspan, electric powered model
designed by Peter Rake, with the prototype model built
by Darrin Covington
22 FOKKER DR.1 FLYING COLOURS
Warpaint for the Triplane: make your selection!
24 FAIRCHILD F.24 RANGER
Elegant 1:4.9 scale. 88.9” (2286mm) for 1.00 - 1.20 cu.in. engines.
Designed by Philip S. Kent
30 FAIRCHILD TYPE HISTORY
One of the most elegant light aircraft of the pre-WW2 era makes
a fine modelling subject
34 FAIRCHILD SCALE DRAWING
1:40 fine-line three-views
36 FAIRCHILD IN DETAIL
Close-up photo study to get the detail right
40 ERCOUPE SUBJECT FOR SCALE
A neat and tidy looking American light aircraft with an inviting
appearance for scale modellers
44 ERCOUPE SCALE DRAWING
1:40 fine-line detailed scale three-views
46 ERCOUPE IN DETAIL
Close-up photo study
50 SURVIVING FF SCALE
Part 7 - Andrew Hewitt reviews engine installation options and
engine bay accessibility
54 PRE-TENSIONING ruBBer motors
John O’Donnell explains what it is and how to apply it.
56 FREE FLIGHT SCALE NATIONALS
At last, the weather gods 6 CONTACT
Just for openers
8 TASTY TIGGIE!
Alex Whittaker talks to Alan Glover about
his quarter scale DH 82 Tiger Moth
14 TECHNO SCALE
Scale related web sites worth a look
FULLSIZE FREE PLAN feature
16 FOKKER Dr.1 Triplane (Part 1)
A 1/6 scale, 47” (1198 mm) wingspan, electric powered model
designed by Peter Rake, with the prototype model built
by Darrin Covington
22 FOKKER DR.1 FLYING COLOURS
Warpaint for the Triplane: make your selection!
24 FAIRCHILD F.24 RANGER
Elegant 1:4.9 scale. 88.9” (2286mm) for 1.00 - 1.20 cu.in. engines.
Designed by Philip S. Kent
30 FAIRCHILD TYPE HISTORY
One of the most elegant light aircraft of the pre-WW2 era makes
a fine modelling subject
34 FAIRCHILD SCALE DRAWING
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Flying Scale Models December 2013.