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Albatros DVa
by Ken Hart
1/3 scale
Engine: Super-Tigre Twin 60cc
Wingspan; 119in.
Weight: expected 30-35lb.
Ken's own design

This model depicts the Albatros restored by the U.S. National Air and Space Museum.

Structure: Fuselage is built in the manner of the full-size aeroplane with plywood formers supported between 6 spruce longerons and a 0.8mm ply stressed skin. Wings will have balsa ribs, spruce spars and a wire trailing edge. The fuselage is finished in clear varnish with enamel paint used for the markings. The wings and tail covered in doped nylon.

Flying characteristics: Unknown, but expected to be similar to the full-size.

Current status: Under construction.