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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => What's New => Topic started by: RAGIII on October 15, 2020, 03:40:05 AM

Title: Aerocraft Models DR1 Struts for the Meng Kit.
Post by: RAGIII on October 15, 2020, 03:40:05 AM
I just saw this on FB. Brass struts for the Meng kit.
RAGIII



https://aerocraftmodels.bigcartel.com/

PS: Not exactly cheap @ 18 pounds. ( $23.45 US Dollars)
Title: Re: Aerocraft Models DR1 Struts for the Meng Kit.
Post by: Dave J on October 15, 2020, 02:39:53 PM
Not sure why these are required? There was no issue of weak struts of the test shots that were built at WNW.

To me, these fit into the category of the SAC Landing Gear... Not a requirement. I would rather spend the 18 pounds on some Decals which is sorely needed.
Title: Re: Aerocraft Models DR1 Struts for the Meng Kit.
Post by: RAGIII on October 15, 2020, 11:15:53 PM
Quote from: Dave J on October 15, 2020, 02:39:53 PM
Not sure why these are required? There was no issue of weak struts of the test shots that were built at WNW.

To me, these fit into the category of the SAC Landing Gear... Not a requirement. I would rather spend the 18 pounds on some Decals which is sorely needed.

I tend to agree that they aren't necessary  ;D I posted just so others who might be interested would have a heads up. It is nice to know that if one clumsily breaks a strut there is a sturdy "brass" replacement  ::)
RAGIII
Title: Re: Aerocraft Models DR1 Struts for the Meng Kit.
Post by: KiwiZac on November 08, 2020, 09:52:41 AM
Quote from: Dave J on October 15, 2020, 02:39:53 PM
Not sure why these are required? There was no issue of weak struts of the test shots that were built at WNW.
Maybe they needed more testing?
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50577672406_31cf7fd9ea.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2k4nMUA)Gary Llaxob Meng DrI 01 (https://flic.kr/p/2k4nMUA) by Zac Yates (https://www.flickr.com/photos/zacyates/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50576946508_50f99977ca.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2k4j587)Gary Llaxob Meng DrI 02 (https://flic.kr/p/2k4j587) by Zac Yates (https://www.flickr.com/photos/zacyates/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Aerocraft Models DR1 Struts for the Meng Kit.
Post by: Dave Brewer on November 08, 2020, 04:59:45 PM
Oh bugger,what a shame.Not every day you see a French Fokker.
Title: Re: Aerocraft Models DR1 Struts for the Meng Kit.
Post by: KiwiZac on November 19, 2020, 11:40:29 AM
Quote from: Dave Brewer on November 08, 2020, 04:59:45 PM
Oh bugger,what a shame.Not every day you see a French Fokker.
He's well into his replacement build, I'm not sure what scheme he's planning this time. To his credit he jumped straight into it!
Title: Re: Aerocraft Models DR1 Struts for the Meng Kit.
Post by: Dave J on November 19, 2020, 12:23:01 PM
Quote from: KiwiZac on November 08, 2020, 09:52:41 AM
Quote from: Dave J on October 15, 2020, 02:39:53 PM
Not sure why these are required? There was no issue of weak struts of the test shots that were built at WNW.
Maybe they needed more testing?

I haven't got my kit yet... but from what I have heard the plastic is softer compared to WNW.
Title: Re: Aerocraft Models DR1 Struts for the Meng Kit.
Post by: RAGIII on November 20, 2020, 02:06:35 AM
In all fairness to the kit Gary  Did Drop his DR1 and from what he said there was also something Heavy that landed on top of it  :( That being said Ray Rimell broke a cabane on his F1 build while attempting to tighten things( I am assuming rigging). I am nearing the point of mounting the wings so will know from first hand experience soon. As for the plastic, it is certainly different  ::)
RAGIII
Title: Re: Aerocraft Models DR1 Struts for the Meng Kit.
Post by: RAGIII on November 21, 2020, 09:08:56 AM
So My personal experience is ...Yes the struts can be broken if one is not careful!
RAGIII


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