When the new Fokker D-VIII hit the front lines in late October of 1918, Reinhold Platz's remarkable design work was vindicated. The aircraft easily out performed and out ran Allied aircraft with twice the D-8's horsepower. Allied pilots quickly recognized how dangerous the new fighter was and dubbed it" The Flying Razor", as its monoplane configuration made it difficult to see, especially when coming at you!
Upgrade to the 1/6 scale D8 Kit Package
Type German WW-I fighter
Wing Span 54-3/8 Inches
Wing Area 442-1/2 Square Inches
Airfoil flat bottom
Wing Loading 31 Oz. / Sq. Foot
Fuselage Length 38-1/4 Inches.
Flying Weight 5 to 7 Pounds.
Engine Size .35 ~ .40 2-Stroke / 40 4-stroke recommended
Or Equivalent Electric Motor
Prop Size Depends on engine being used
Fuel Tank 4 ~ 6 Oz.
Radio Equipment 4-Channel W/ 5 servos Only 4 servos electric
Servo Requirements Mini Servos Recommended (2 servos required for ailerons)
Wheel Size 4-5/8” vintage (Not included in kit)
Cowl Diameter 7” Diameter, 3-3/8" Deep
Scale Prop Size 17" Dia.
Model Features
Balsa, Bass, and Ply construction
Removable “1-piece” bolt on wing
Kit Includes
Full-Size plans W/ Photo instruction book.
Jig & laser cut parts
Pre-bent wire landing gear and cabane struts
Basic hardware package
ABS plastic cowl.
Items Needed to Complete
Control system, push rod type.
Fuel System for Nitro Power (fuel tank & fuel lines).
Batteries, ESC Connectors for Electric Power
1, 5-meter roll of covering material
1-pair 4-5/8” Vintage Wheels
Notes
Center of Gravity 2-1/2 Inches back from leading edge wing in CENTER SECTION
