Microaces Defining Dogfights of WWI Pack 1
The Microaces 'Defining Dogfights' Pack gives you the opportunity to purchase two kits together with 15% overall discount.
The kits represent aircraft and pilots who actually met as adversaries in the arena of aerial combat, exchanged blows and are written into Aviation History as some of the most tenacious, brave and skillful pilots and technologically capable machines of their time.
This Defining Dogfights Pack includes:
- 1 x Microaces Fokker F.1 Kit flown by Werner Voss
- 1 x Microaces R.A.F. SE5a Kit flown by James McCudden
- 2 x Microaces Detail Pack* (*Optional - select/de-select from dropdown menu)
One of the most famous dogfights of WWI, that epitomizes the desperate, high-stakes nature of late-war aerial combat was the brave, but inevitably fatal last stand of Werner Voss against seven British S.E.5a fighters of the infamous, ace-pilot laden 56 Squadron R.F.C.
23rd September 1917
During the Third Battle of Ypres, German ace Werner Voss engaged in a seminal aerial battle over Belgium. Flying an experimental Fokker F.I triplane, Voss was intercepted by seven S.E.5a fighters of B Flight, No. 56 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps, led by Captain James McCudden. Rather than retreating toward German lines, Voss exploited his aircraft’s rapid climb rate and initiated a direct head-on attack against the superior British force.
Youtube Channel 'Air War Chronicles' produced a superb 13 minute, fully animated video of the ensuing battle. It's definately worth a watch if you have the time.
The Kits
Click on the images below to view each of the kits individually. Buying these two kits together saves 15% on purchasing them separately.
The 3D printed Detail Packs
To take advantage of the 50% OFF deals currently on the NEW 3D printed detail packs for both the SE5a and the Fokker Triplane just select from the drop down menu to include. The Detail Packs will automatically be included with your order without the need for a discount code at checkout.
Selecting the right receiver to complete your kits:
So to complete both kits for radio controlled flight, all you need is an All In One (AIO) Receiver for each model that's compatible with your transmitter.
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 2A Compat. |
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 |
(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 |
Specification
R.A.F. SE5a Model
| Airframe | Scale |
| Controls | Rudder, Elevator, Throttle |
| Length | 292mm / 11.5" |
| Wingspan | 368mm / 14.5" |
| Wing Area | 5.00 sq dm / 77.5 sq in. |
| Flying Weight. | 39.5g/1.3oz |
| Wing Load | 7.80g/sq.dm / 2.42oz/sq.ft. |
| Recommended Receiver |
Microaces AIO Receiver |
| Rec. Motor / G.Box* | Microaces Standard Motor/gearbox |
| Rec. Prop* | GWS 4530 |
| Skill Level - Build | Intermediate |
| Skill Level - Pilot | Intermediate |
| Tools required | Scalpel, 180 Grit sandpaper or stick, straight edge, tweezers |
| Rec. Adhesive | Deluxe Materials Foam2Foam / Aliphatic glue |
*Now included in Kit
Kit Content
| NOW INCLUDES | Brushed Motor/Gearbox with standard 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 | |
| LOOSE PARTS | 0.8mm laser cut plywood motor mount |
| Two 30mm Ø neoprene rubber tires | |
| Six 3mm Ø neodymium magnets | |
| 50mm x 4mm Ø plastic tube | |
| 2 x 1mm x 0.4mm carbon fibre strips | |
| 1mm Ø carbon fibre rod | |
| pre-shaped piano wire elevator & rudder control rods | |
| 3m Spectra rigging wire |
Spares & Accessories
For building and finishing your Microaces Aero Kit see our Spares & Accessories page
Assembly Guide
