DC10FE Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 A fairly new member to this site from Sarasota, FL sent me these photos. His name is Frank Kagele. It's quite a project and will hopefully fly this sometime in the next few months. It's built in 1/12th scale and has a 134" wingspan. It has functional fowler flaps, ramp, air deflector doors and an engine sync system. It's powered by 4 English 4-stroke .91 ci engines and weighs about 50 pounds. He's also fitting it to do a LAPES! Frank, if you have anything to add, please join in. Don R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoedog Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 thats gonna suck when it crashes lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airnav Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 That is some very impressive work! I would like to see some updates for his flight's, and other pictures. Congratulations Frank! Kurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Wilson Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Man that is really awesome, very very nice:D I would really love to see a video of it when it flys. Thanks for posting the pictures of that sweetheart!! Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lownslow Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 WOW! That thing is awesome. I'd be afraid to fly it. Wonder how long he has been working on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EClark Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 I think it would be a mortal sin to crash this thing it is so beautiful. But I want to see the video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airnav Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 I think it would be a mortal sin to crash this thing it is so beautiful. But I want to see the video. Roger that! I wouldn't mind having a scale Herk of that size hanging from the ceiling in my study/den. Kurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan1663 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 I wonder if he reported the dropped object for the RH external tank lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thud105 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 It's an outstanding accomplishment thus far and is certainly an item to be most proud of. As a "constructive" comment: maybe some more research in the paint scheme would add that final touch of realism. At least a black nose radome would be much more "Herkyer".. I agree with the rest of you guys about flying that puppy.. May Lloyds of London will underwrite it !? ThudDriver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC10FE Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 He told me in an email that he got the color scheme from an A-model (3192) on display at the Minnesota ANG Historical Museum. I think he's now going to put the markings of either the Philippine AF or the Jordanian AF on it. Don R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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