Fokker D.VII 4CH - Franz Büchner Jasta 13
Fokker D.VII Flown by Franz Büchner, Jasta 13
A NEW Livery
After a 3 year break the 4 Channel Microaces Fokker DVII returns with a more powerful HYPER motor, improved scale detail, an enhanced aileron control mechanism and is presented in the distinct blue and green liveries of WWI Ace Pilot, Franz Büchner.
*Kit purchase qualifies for free Detail Pack. 'Airframe only' option does not include free items.
Making History
One of the most successful German fighter aces of the First World War, Franz Büchner shot down 40 enemy aircraft. He began his military career as a 16-year-old infantryman. His bravery in service earned him a battlefield commission just after his 18th birthday, in early 1916.
After being wounded and invalided from the infantry, he joined the Imperial German Air Service. Once he progressed to become a fighter pilot flying a Fokker D.VII, he initially struggled to gain his first aerial victories. However, after his fifth victory he began to regularly shoot down enemy airplanes, scoring 35 victories between 1 July and 22 October 1918. Most notably, he shot down four SPADs on 26 September. He survived the war, but died in action in 1920 while combating communist revolutionaries near Leipzig.
FOUR CHANNEL CONTROL
Using a closed loop pull-pull system, an Aileron Control Arm and an extra 1.5g linear servo, the addition of ailerons provides enough authority for some dynamic flying. The mechanism and design for controlling the ailerons is very similar to how the system operated on the full scale aircraft.
The Microaces standard kit NOW INCLUDES the 1.5g Aileron Servo as well as the powerful Microaces HYPER motor, GWS4530 prop and adapter.
WHAT ELSE IS NEEDED?
To complete the kit for radio controlled flight, all you need is an All In One (AIO) Receiver that's compatible with your transmitter.
Selecting the right receiver to complete your kit:
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; a 3D Resin Printed 1/24th scale pilot. Hollow printed for lightness (~1.0g unpainted). Add one to your order for the ultimate 'finishing touch'! Click on the image to see the range!
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Specification
Aero Fokker D.VII Model
| Airframe | Scale |
| Controls - 4CH | Aileron, Rudder, Elevator, Throttle |
| Length | 295mm / 11.5" |
| Wingspan | 368mm / 14.5" |
| Wing Area | 3.95 sq dm / 61 sq in. |
| Flying Weight. | 37 - 42g/1.3 - 15oz |
| Wing Load | ~9.2 g/sq.dm / 3.1 oz/sq.ft. |
| Recommended Receiver |
Microaces AIO 5 Channel Receiver |
| Motor / G.Box | Microaces HYPER Motor Gearbox w/STANDARD prop shaft |
| 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 |
Kit Content
| SHEET PARTS | 2mm laser cut Foam airframe sheet |
| 1mm printed & laser cut Foam fuselage sheet | |
| 1mm printed & laser cut Foam flight surfaces sheet | |
| 200 micron printed & laser cut polypropylene sheet | |
| polyester sticker sheet | |
| LOOSE PARTS | 0.8mm laser cut plywood motor mount & ACA |
| Two 30mm Ø neoprene rubber tires | |
| Six 3mm Ø noedymium magnets | |
| 200mm x 5mm Ø plastic tube | |
| 1mm x 0.4mm carbon fibre strip | |
| 1mm Ø carbon fibre rod | |
| 2m rigging wire spool & threader | |
| pre-shaped piano wire elevator & rudder control rods |
Assembly Guide
The Assembly Guide for this model is included in the kit.
4 Channel Addendum Instructions
To accompany the Fokker DVII Assembly Guide, there is a detailed video guide dedicated to building the 4 channel variant. QR codes and web links are NOW provided in the standard guide to access the videos.
Click on image below to view the full Video Addendum playlist.
