Focke Wulf FW 44 ARF 7
German Airforce paint scheme in
the early part of WW2
The Model
We have chosen the scale of 1:5 rende-
ring a model size that i easy to fly but also
relatively easy to transport. Both the upper and
the lower wing panels can be removed for
transportation which gives very limited
requirement for transportation size. We
recommend a .90 4-stroke or a .75 2-stroke
engine. The 4 stroke engine fits in upright position
and blends very nicely with the dummy engine
cylindres. This aircraft was designed for
aerobatics of the time and can be flown through
advanced manouevres. At the same time it was
a trainer and the low speed behaviour is rather
docile and allows for the pilot to think...
This model has all control surfaces
connected in scale fashion. The ailerons are
actuated via connecting rods to bellcranks in the
lower wings, which i turn are connected with
wires via pulleys to the ailerons in the lower
wings. The upper ailerons are connected with
dual wires from the lower ailerons in scale
fashion. The elevator is actuated via pull-pull
cables from the control column. The rudder in
turn has conventional pull-pull cables to the
rudder bar.
The finished model is painted in 1940
Swedish Airforce livery and further detailing can
be made as per documentation. This model can
also be supplied in various German liveries.
Model specification
Wingspan:
72"
(180 cm),
Length:
58.4"
(146 cm),
Wing area:
1138 sq inch
(80 dm²)
Weight:
11 lbs 5 oz.
(5400 g)
Wing Load:
23.5 oz/sq'
(70 g/dm²)
Engine:
.60-.75 cc (10-12.5cc) 2-
stroke, .80 - .90 4 stroke
Covering and finish
The model is covered and painted from the
factory. If you are going to use a glowplug or
gasoline engine for flying, you must coat the
interior of the engine compartment with a fuel
proof paint.
Installation of engine and radio
We recommend that you don't overpower
this model. It will fly happily with a .60 - .75 stan-
dard 2-stroke engine. No side or down thrust is
deemed necessary but can easily be
incorporated at this time. Details on page 8-9.
Assembly of the Focke Wulf FW44
All parts have been assembled at the
factory and only disassembled for transportation.
Rudder and elevator and aileron wires are
factory adjusted but may need some tensioning
adjustment after a while. Aileron bellcranks are
adjustable to the connecting rod.
Assembly of the tail unit
1. Attach horizontal tail to fuselage using
4 pcs 4 mm nylon countersunk screws. Make
sure that stabilizeris flat against fuselage.
2. Insert fin with vertical spar into
fuselage. Attach fin using 2 pcs 4 mm nylon
countersunk screws. Make sure that fin is
perpendicular to stabilizer.
3. Attach the fin supports with a 2mm
screw and nut in the fin and #2 x 1/4" sheet metal
screws in the stabilizer.
4. Attach the stabilizer support struts to
the fuselage using # 2 x 1/4" screws.
5. Attach the rudder with the hinge pins
and connect the rudder wires to the rudder horn
and the elevator wires to the elevator horns.
Check the action of elevator and rudder.
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