GIANT RC JUNKERS JU-188 MAIDEN

Finally, after 7 years of planning and building this awesome work of art, it was time of getting it airborne.
Builder & Owner: Franz Obenauf
Model data: Scale 1/4
Wingspan: 5.5m (18 ft)
Weight: ~ 85 Kg (187 pounds)
Engine: 2x Moki 250cc
Kit: Self made (7 years of building)
This project is one of 3 models at the same modellers club. The paint job has be done by Klaus Herold, who is an expert in painting and weathering WW2 Rc planes.
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Wings Span 5.5 m (18ft)
Area 3.2 m² (3.6 ft²)
Depth at gondola 160 cm (63")
Motor hoods diameter 33 cm (13")
Elevator Span 195 cm (76.8"')
Area 0,672 m² (7.5 ft²)
Rudder Height from the ground 105 cm (41")
Fuselage Length 383 cm (12½ ft)
Height at canopy 102 cm (40.1")
Landing gear Immersion tube diameter 70 mm (2.76")
Weight 6200 grams incl. wheel (13.7 pounds)
Length (pivot point / axis) 39 cm (15.4")
Suspension control Festo air cylinder 35 mm diameter (1.8")
Air tank 1 liter per side (9 bar)
Wheels Diameter 29 cm (11.4")
Width 9.5 cm (3.74")
Brakes 70 mm drum brakes (27.6")
Propellers 30.7" 3 blade Ramoser ( www.ramoser.de )
Engines Moki 250 without pump
Cockpit details: • Cockpit Ju188
Enjoy watching !!!

[@FOB-SCALE]

Maybe a few words for the first flight. The rudder throw were partly 80% too big. After a short time, one receiver has failed, bad antenna installation. when Gear pull in, 11 Kg move backwards. it is a self-construction, we only calculated the center of gravity.

[@barondugger]

How much did it cost to build? The trailer looks expensive too!

[@FOB-SCALE]

It's been a long time, I think I do not want the price. the trailer is also homemade.

[@barondugger]

I'm guessing 50,000 Euros for the plane. Is there a website that shows more about the plane? I'd love to see the details.

[@FOB-SCALE]

there are many pictures in FB "Franz Obenauf" or a construction report in "warbirdforum.de"

[@ROTAXD]

FOB1449 what engines is she running ? Also, for safety reasons, I'd move the axle back on that trailer about 12" (30.5 cm). Otherwise you'll likely get trailer sway.

[@cemigh]

When I was stationed in Germany in the 1970’s, my landlord Herr Mohr was like a 2nd father to me. He was always very mild mannered and the nicest person you would ever want to meet. One day he showed me his 3 Iron Crosses. I was amazed. One of them was from his time in JU88’s. I was even more amazed. Now I can see what he flew. You have resurrected a part of flying history. Awesome.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

_Thank you for your interesting comment, which I really appreciate !_ 👍 For your information I have to add that this is not a JU-88, but a JU-188. Nevertheless, I think that Mr. Mohr would have been happy if he could have seen this model in person.

[@t6404]

Here's some info about Oberstleutnant Walter-Peter Mohr: www.spiegel.de/spiegel/print/d-25657749.html He was in Russia until 1953, as a war prisoner, and he was in charge of the transport of the second wave of home returning German prisoners. www.tracesofwar.com/persons/12220/Mohr-Walter-Peter.htm

[@michealcarney853]

When the wife isn't home and the boys are together

[@zulu41995]

Absolutely fantastic. The joy on the faces of the men and women says to me they had a ton of pride in this JU-188.

[@josipvrandecic2472]

All the finest devoted people, especially a lady.... with the heart in life ... we have seen tears of joy.Congrats and thanks so much ...dear Horst.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

_Thank you for your kind words, Josip._ The lady was helping Klaus doing the paint job. We were all emotionally touched when the plane landed after the successful maiden. 👍😉

[@thegooserider7245]

She is hot

[@richsmith8035]

I don't honestly know if I could actually fly something that turned out so gorgeous. Should be in a museum periodically for others to marvel at and appreciate this person's craftsmanship.

[@xistsixt]

That sound.... Incredible... 😍

[@kenbad]

Right!!

[@TheRockerxx69]

Amazing beautiful

[@TheRockerxx69]

Make scale 1/1 and go bomb London !!!!@@@@@@@@@

[@bird271828]

When I was a kid, one of the first plastic model airplanes I built was the JU-188. This video took me back to my childhood :-)

[@bird271828]

@Lamb Chop , why not? There is nothing wrong with being a kid during your adulthood. Build your B25 and enjoy it. Sometimes I feel like building things out of Legos.

[@stevestults1111]

I never fail to be amazed at "model" aircraft these days. 50 years ago we never dreamed such things would be taking to the air !

[@hannes_lutzenberger]

DANKE Horst für die Dokumentation dieses legendären Moments! Herzlichen Glückwunsch an Franz und die komplette Crew, HAMMER Jungs & Mädls!

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

_Besten Dank für die Komplimente, Hannes_ Ich bin mir sicher, dass du die JU auch mal live sehen wirst.

[@DPetsfang]

I've designed and scratch built a few large scale RC planes. You just never know the flight characteristics on that maiden. Got it down in one piece. That's a success in my book. Beautiful JU-188!

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

_Thank you for the compliment. Much appreciated !_ 👍😎

[@TheRVSN]

I guess knowing the standard wing profile taken from the library and used for the wing, as well as knowing the centroid, one could calculate aerodynamic forces and moments. In 1990 our special class gained experience in measuring air pressure on a straight rectangular wing with symmetric profile in ЦАГИ. We also calculated spars. You should be able to draw performance graphs and have clear expectations :).

[@rc-media-world]

Unfassbar. Hammer Video. Ganz grosses Kino... TOP !!!

[@SICMRR]

Man what a plane very well crafted,,Have to admit the flight had me a little nervous..glad it all worked out.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

_Thank you for your kind words, my friend._ After fine tuning of the rudders, it should fly much better. 👌😉

[@taofledermaus]

What a day! I've been waiting to see this for a long time. I thought he was going to stall it on take off and REALLY thought it was going to pile up on landing! wow!

[@rubenhaak2968]

Are you German living in murica or American with German roots

[@oscarzt1652]

hes an american with a german-sounding youtube username

[@ronholfly]

Agree with you, I would have held it a fraction longer when the tail came up on take off to gain a more correct airspeed.

[@rubenhaak2968]

Oscar Thorpe oh okay now I know that too

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

_Hello my friend._ Thank you for your kind words. Due to the fact that this was the very first flight, and no datas regarding the setup was known, a lot of trimming was needed in order to get this beauty flyable. _Have a nice day_ ✌😎

[@marco26muc]

Das feeling was einem durch den Körper fährt, wenn dieses Baby nach über einem halben Jahrzehnt das erste mal Bauzeit den Bodenkontakt verliert. Ich bin selbst Modellpilot, aber das ist eine ganz andere Liga. Ein Modell das bis auf Motoren und Elektronik komplett selbst entwickelt und gebaut wird. Ein Preis hierfür ist schwer zu beziffern. Ganz großer Respekt Franz, Grüße aus München.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

_Vielen Dank für deinen tollen Kommentar._ Leider sind zu viele Klugscheißer im Netz, die natürlich allesamt Experten der Modellbauszene sind. Schaut man auf deren YT Kanal, weiß man sofort, welche Interessen die haben. Alles andere als Modellflug 😂 Noch ein paar Feinjustierungen und die Junkers fliegt wie auf Schienen. Grüße aus Bayern 😎

[@ki65ki1]

Bonjour Horst, Wouahhh ! Emotion ! Undoubtedly enormous pressure for designers, a great time and great reward for them. Total respect ! Thank you for being here, you also did a great job in this video work with ...drone view. Cheers, Christian.

[@billcichoke2534]

Damen und Herren… gut getan! That thing even SOUNDED like the real deal! You should be proud of yourselves.

[@marthavaughan4660]

that "thing" is the real deal

[@Whitpusmc]

Well done. These guys are a professional organization the way they transported this and prepared it for flight. The building is of course outstanding as well.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

_Thank you for the compliments. Much appreciated !_ 👍😉

[@calvinhuddleston576]

I totally understand people who never fly these planes, they're just too beautiful to risk

[@rainerstahlberg2486]

Sound, looks and performance are great. Liked the cautious start and leaving the wheels down in the beginning. Flying is landing, used my father to say.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

Thank you for your kind comment which I really appreciate !!! Most important on landing is the accurate speed during approach. It needs some time in order to find it out.

[@RCPlaneReviewer]

Thats truly an amazing build!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jusjetz]

This should be perfect for a movie prop

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

fully agree

[@jusjetz]

@@RCScaleAirplanes Christopher Nolan Made Dunkirk. Now I can imagine if he remade Battle of Britain 🇬🇧 possible working title, “Britain.”

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

@@jusjetz ... that's correct 👍😉

[@markbehr88]

Fantastic. So well done and the engines sound terrific.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

Many thanks. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@thomasharmon6444]

You never know for sure how it's gonna fly until, you guessed it, you fly it. It's still true even now to a lesser extent with a human pilot. Any landing with minimal damage is a good landing. Congrats on your long trek of getting this R/C plane in the air. Grosse Danke.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

_Thank you for your kind comment. Much appreciated !_ 🤘😎

[@maljohn6584]

All maiden flights are nerve racking even after 40 odd years of R/C flying. But OUTSTANDING flight. And a beautiful aircraft. A credit to this wonderful hobby guy's.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

Thank you for your kind comment which I really appreciate. 🤙😎

[@tottoshobby]

Great video Horst ! Super happy to see that all went well with this FANTASTIC model ! BIG CONGRATULATION !

[@b376010]

Hot landing!~ Probably the pucker factor!! Nicely detailed and weathered model!

[@guywatcho1641]

Awesone Job!! Congras!!

[@lautoka63]

Gosh, there's nothing better than people criticising someone else's flying! Nice job: well done.

That's a work of art, outstanding detail.

[@zezeandjr4110]

The craftsmanship is just amazing.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

_Thank you for the compliment. Much appreciated !_ 👍😉

[@jeffreymcdonald8267]

2 things to mention. 1 no stupid music to compete with the sound of engines. 2 I'm no pro, but this twin sounds better than anything I have yet heard. Cant imagine in person. Kudos

[@peacefulLifeKeepCalm]

beautiful, thx for sharing

[@rainerstark9982]

Das ist wohl die Spitze des Scale-Modellbaus . Gratulation !!

[@tchen5693]

Great job, beautiful work. I have been building and flying giant scale planes for 20 years and I know how unpredictable and difficult the first flight can be. All you need to do is to look at all the footage of fuel scale test flights from earlier decades before computer simulations. Excellent work, especially on the landing gears.

[@kieronbevan7489]

It's great to see these people build works of art then fly them so well. Fantastic

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

_Thank you for the compliments. Much appreciated !!!_

[@PNSHR]

Awesome! That's what I call High End! Maximum respect to the builder!

[@SubToTripleThreatRC]

Congratulations, what an achievement! A very successful maiden and trim flight. It was awesome to watch the plane get smoother and smoother with each pass as Franz began the trimming process. He is a brave man, there are not many of us that would have the nerve to take off after seven years of hard work and with no idea how the plane will react! The model is superbly crafted and looks amazing. Klaus did an awesome job with the paint. There were times in the video when it looked very much like the full scale version. Great job on the video Horst! You captured the event perfectly and it was amazing to watch the different emotions that followed the flight and landing of this amazing aircraft. I look forward to seeing more of this incredible model. Thanks for a great video! 👍🏻👍🏻 Cheers, Bob

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

_Thank you very much for your kind words, my friend._ I completely agree with you. -Awesome built and finished airplane. -Good piloting (even if it doesn't look like in this video) -Fantastic teamwork -Camera work ... standard 😉 _Cheers, Horst_

[@jeanpierrejeapec904]

@Mr. Testosterone : Vous mélangez tout...

[@darkiee69]

@Mr. Testosterone so why are you here?

[@nicestranger5603]

As I see it's not some glorifying the Nazi war machine but hobby that takes time, money, talent and aspiration. The model looks gorgeous and it's a real piece of history. Try to look at this side of the coin... Have a nice day, dude.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

@@nicestranger5603 _Thank you for your kind comment. Much appreciated._ Cheers 👍😉

[@air-headedaviator1805]

The feats of German Engineering! Aircraft looks read to take out a small playground haha! What a stunning machine!

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

*these are Austrian.* Thank you for watching and commenting. 😉

[@jimmyhaley727]

just takes LOTS of money and the time and tools and help,,, heheheh

[@davem5333]

The greatest accomplishment is getting it back on the ground in one piece.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

_Thank you for the compliment !_

[@Jesuswinsbirdofmichigan]

03:35-03:38 superb engine starting. Great family! Even greater the team work by all. Steve S., from Michigan, U.S.A.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it. 🤙😎

[@alwaysflying6540]

I must be the only one that sees how nose heavy this aircraft was and watched the pilot struggle with it. Move the Cg back and stop hating on the pilot. A maiden back on the ground is success.... every airplane needs to be tweaked

[@marthavaughan4660]

@Puppy Pet the a/c can easily be insured. why not take it to Oberhausen and allow many more persons to thrill @ the sight of it in flight?There are many other huge scale a/c flying on a regular basis.(ballistic parachute)

[@rainermoser6904]

I followed this project for a while, major problem of CoG was dropping the wheels, which caused shift of CoG by 16 Kg (8kG each wheel) nby just over half a Meter...) I do not know how they finaly handle that change of CoG, but i definitely will ask...

[@gregboggs4721]

Yes I saw that, I use to fly large scale and I could see the nose was dipping hard, he probably was on the up elevator a lot and the up trim maxed out, that’s one of the reasons it came in so hot on the landing. However it’s a thing of beauty.

[@wirelesmike73]

I'm a total novice but, I have to ask. Is it just me, or, do the engines seem out of sync? Would that have any effect on stability?

[@byrondot]

Impressive job! Kudos to all involved with this beauty!

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

_Thank you for your kind comments. Much appreciated._ 😉👍

[@klausrimdoi45]

Wunderful! My father used to work and fly JU-88. Very emotional, thank you.

[@magguroth9180]

Wohl das beste an Modellbau das ich seit langem gesehen habe! wünsche euch noch viele schöne Flüge mit der Ju!

[@Klappfall]

7 Jahre Bauzeit? Da hätte ich mich bestimmt nicht an die Fernbedienung gestellt. Großes Lob an den Erbauer und auch an die Crew. Ein wahrlich schönes Modell. Schöne Grüße von der Ostsee. Mfg

[@FOB-SCALE]

Danke für deine Worte, ja es war eine harte Nuss :-) bin inzwischen wieder geflogen, nach den Änderungen schon fast Top. Lg

[@blackterminal]

That landing was scary. Well done with the plane.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

Thank you for your kind comment. Since this was the very first flight. it's difficult to find the right speed and angle for the landing. Sure it will be better at every flight.

[@jamescalifornia2964]

@@RCScaleAirplanes Yes take-off & landing are very scary on first flight ...

[@badllama8090]

So good to see a creation like this take flight, it's important to keep history alive for the future generations & in respect for all those lost on BOTH sides during the Second World War.Well Done.

[@a.c.b.2993]

Bei allem Respekt, ich weiß nicht, wer mehr applaudieren, ja zu der schönen Dame, oder das schöne Modell, Grüße aus Mexiko.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

*_LOL_* Vielen Dank für deinen tollen Kommentar !!!

[@a.c.b.2993]

@@RCScaleAirplanes Sie haben nichts zu danken, im Gegenteil, es ist eine Freude, Sie beide zu sehen!!

[@flugdrache1219]

Applaus an den Piloten...für die Nervenstärke !! und noch viele schöne Stunden in der Luft mit dem Flieger .

[@jamesbillington9280]

That is a beautiful sound from those engines! Great work, congrats.

[@dmg4415]

The Joy of those grown up people! Better than cheering on some soccer/football/basket team.

[@josephwsong]

Amazing and I respect you. Love from Seoul Korea

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed the video !

[@timmytom]

Superb. Well done for building and flying this

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

_Thank you for your compliments._ 👍😎

[@m0ther_bra1ned12]

When your model is almost as big as some of the real planes. XD Looks amazing. Lots of little texturing details. Very cool.

[@dormantsuperhero]

An unusual and highly challenging subject! We'll done guys, stunning model, an artf maiden is always a sweaty event, let alone after 7 years build and significant financial input.

[@andyinoutwood]

That sound as it passes by the joy and relief flying and landing it in one piece I felt the tension there well done 👍

[@MartyLJ57]

Any landing you can fly again from is a good landing 👍

[@Cadillacstsv06]

YES!!! Fantastic, what an awesome "LARGE" scale plane, man she drips with scale detail and looks amazing! Oh Franz, what a great and heralding maiden flight and landing, I was shaking and blew a sigh of relief ha ha! Another stellar job on the camerawork and video Horst as always my friend! BIG JU-88 thumbs up to the entire crew and you Horst! Danke for sharing! Cheers!

[@123jerro]

Very nice to see a fellow modeler actually making coordinated bank turns instead of what i see so often where model pilots will skid around just bankin and yankin!

[@GBURGE55]

I know absolutely nothing about RC aircraft, but that looks & sounds bloody amazing.

[@fionaeller7809]

Wahrlich ein gelungenes sauberes Modell

[@user-yy4hy7wl1b]

I think my son can fly in cabin this model. Good job. Hi from Russia!!!)))

[@corvette724]

Ihr seid die Grössten. Das Beste, was ich seit langem gesehen habe.

[@kennethkustren9381]

BEAUTEOUS !! EPIC WOWZER GIGANTISM RARE AIRCRAFT !! CONGRATS TO ALL !!

[@bandit8720]

Ja........Wahnsinn.Ein tolles Video und ein tolles Modell..................Grüße nach ÖSTERREICH

[@ChrisB257]

Even the trailer is a work of art! What a magnificent airplane this is... and a scary event the maiden flight for such a valuable plane. Went amazingly well considering all the trimming needed... a 'puckering' flight though! Flaps looked rather small and landing was nail-biting but, safe thank goodness. Epic video Horst. :)

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

_Hi Chris. Thank you for the compliments._ There was some difficulty moments and a lot of trimming was necessary. Still some setups has to be done. If you consider that the CG changes enormously at gear up and gear down, because of 11kg movement, you will understand how tricky it was. _Cheers, Horst_

[@bertvdlast]

RCScaleAirplanes. Didn’t you calculate the change in CG when designing it? Fabulous plane by the way.

[@peterjohnston1224]

Beautiful detailed model. I can't get enough of the Moki howl as it does a full-throttle fly-by. Gawd - just wonderful!!

[@mrvoyagerm]

I have flown planes with the CG too far aft and they took off just like this one and where just as much a handful the whole flight. A heart stopper of a landing, glad you saved it.

[@andreasmatthiesen5403]

G e n i a l !! was für eine tolle Maschine !! Glückwunsch zum gelungenen Erstflug !! 💪👍👍

[@johnschwartz6259]

I am relieved the maiden flight was successful, for his family's sake... Could have been a miserable week if not.

[@ronhellengreen4799]

What a beautiful war bird! Great job guys on the build !

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

Thank you so much 😀

[@ronhellengreen4799]

Your definitely welcome!

[@ah63de]

Absolutes Spitzenvideo und ein toller Erstflug. "Man and machine" sind alive, was will man mehr? Toller Clip Horst!

[@TrippleZ3D]

Well that's something you don't see every day!Seven years of building but it was worth it.In that period of time he was probably also earning money for not one but two of the best and most expensive engines in our hobby.Great job.P.S.The woman that cryed out of enthusiasm a bit after landing,if it's his girlfried,tell him to keep her/marrie her as from experience I know that most of the women out there do not symphaty with our hobby not a bit!She's definitely a keeper.

[@johnkelly2422]

TrippleZ3D forget the plane keep the bird!

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

@@speedthunder5237 _she's our all friend. she was helping doing the paint job._

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

@@johnkelly2422 😂

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

_Thank you for your kind words. Much appreciated !_ 👍 Regarding the girl, I have to say that she's a friend of all of us. She was helping Klaus doing the paint job. She's single 😉 _Cheers_ 😎

[@TrippleZ3D]

Well tell her hy from me!I'm single also...and a modeller.😃

[@blockchain2.029]

They worked so long for this, finally it payed off. : )

[@jeffsmith5589]

Beautiful work man! Awesome flight! Shrink me down and let me have a ride!

[@oesypum]

Hervorragend gelungen. Alle Achtung. Chapeau.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

Vielen Dank !!!

[@billyost1479]

What the hey! It almost sounds like the real thing.

[@mickg5196]

Da gibt's nur ein Wort dafür......HammermäßigSaustarkAffengeil. RESPEKT. 🤟🤟🤟

[@FOB-SCALE]

Vielen Dank, das gibt Kraft!

[@thomasiring4735]

Hallo zusammen, ein wirklich schönes Flugzeug mit viel Leistung. Expo dazu mischen wird der Flug wesentlich ruhiger,toller Flug.Mit viel mehr Seitenruder wird das Modell im Flug besser aussehen und stabiler fliegen und vor allem beim starten und landen, lande Einteilung bei gross Modellen beachten. Viel Spaß dabei, Holm und Rippen Bruch.

[@robertm4735]

What a gorgeous sounding plane, very AWSOME!

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

Thank you for your kind comment !

[@70cad22]

Great job to all and your supporting folks! Love of labor is a dream come true!!! Congratulations..

[@scottmajor2620]

Call me crazy, but the trailer was just as interesting. :) congrats team

[@scottmajor2620]

@ArmchairWarrior couldn't agree more

[@m.p.l.4593]

ArmchairWarrior these guys are austrians , just. Fyi

[@philwilliams3032]

Why on earth would anyone give this epic creation the thumbs down? The. attention to detail is just superb, let alone the financial investment. This to me gives inspiration to improve on my own projects, Thank you FOB1449, what is the next project?

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

I don't care about dislikes because it usually comes from people who can not fold even a paper airplane. *LOL* There is always something to complain, like the music, not perfect take-off or bad landing, or the missing/incorrect swastika. *_Thank you for your kind comment, which I really appreciate !!!_* 👍

[@commandingjudgedredd1841]

I admire the look of the real deal, but I also admire the detail and work that went into the RC version here. Congratulations to everyone involved.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

_Thank you for your kind comment, which I really appreciate !!!_ 👍

[@scottgorman7166]

How can you not love aircraft and their noise....heavenly!

[@korpikuus]

Awesome!

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

Thank you ! 👍

[@maksymovsiannikov]

Красиво! Сколько труда вложено...!

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

Большое спасибо. 7 лет от начала до первого полета.

[@johnslett]

Simply put, OUTSTANDING!!!!!

[@lbjlbj1]

Beautiful bird! Glad it survived the takeoff! Ha

[@tbobborap1]

absolutely stunning ! a work of art with an awe full lot of soul gone into this model, fantastic achievement by everyone involved, very well filmed horst as we have come to expect my friend, I do hope she comes over to the uk to fly ?????

[@michaelfollows3001]

Top stuff and balls of steel for flying it. I doubt any of the heroes bagging your skills have spent so long and so much on building a plane of this quality, see how they would go. There's plenty of vids of this bloke flying on KZbin and he knows what he is doing, ever heard of nerves?

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

_Hi Pete._ Thank you for your great comment. It might be possible that you will see it at Cosford one day. _Cheers, Horst_

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

@@michaelfollows3001 _Thanks for your kind words. There are too many_ *_experts_* _on the Internet which are complaining about every fart. I don't care about them._ Have a nice day. Cheers ✌😉

[@tbobborap1]

that would be awesome horst, ill keep my fingers crossed for that to happen m8

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

@@tbobborap1 _I'll keep my fingers crossed as well._ ✌😉

[@ramsteinspotter1991]

Der Sound 😍👍

[@hammersfan1886]

Cracking model...congrats on a spot on maiden flight 😊

[@stevendonaldson7463]

Congratulations to the team for a very successful project!

[@guidog.9897]

Super gemacht! Gratulation! Natürlich geht einem beim Erstflug die Flatter! Aber dem Betrachter fällt auf, das die Maschine sehr unruhig in der Luft liegt. Mag an den flatternden Fingern des Piloten ;-) liegen oder am noch nicht optimalen Schwerpunkt bzw. noch nicht optimalen Einstellwerten. Auf jeden Fall Hut ab, tolle Arbeit! Allzeit guten Flug ! Holm und Rippenbruch

[@Soulmate_1001]

Sensationelle Teamleistung und ein gut aufgelegter Pilot (war wohl auch notwendig) vollenden dieses phantastische Projekt. Wünsche immer gute Flüge und Landungen

[@freddy7700]

👍 👍 👍 Tolles, sehr interessantes und beeindruckendes Projekt mit gelungenem Erstflug. RESPEKT!!! Klasse Motorsound mit zwei 5 Zylinder Sternen. Ganz großes Kino!

[@avipatable]

Wow Horst, that was amazing! Thank you for filming the build up - very nice filming and editing - esp with the drone too - looked wicked on the runway. Looked like a very tricky model to fly! A bit hairy all the way through - but I am sure they will get it sorted.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

_Hello Sam. Thank you for the compliments._ There was some difficulty moments and a lot of trimming was necessary. Still some setups has to be done. If you consider that the CG changes enormously at gear up and gear down, because of 11kg movement, you will understand how tricky it was. _Cheers, Horst_

[@avipatable]

11kg! That is quite something! Beautiful gear, but yes I am sure its something to have to work out. Well worth it though, it is an incredible machine to watch.

[@FroggyFrog9000]

Epic that is the best plane at that airfield including the 100% scale planes.

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

_THANKS !_

[@PfalzD3]

That was amazing. When you need a tractor Trailer to bring your RC plane to the flying field, You've arrived Baby. Yeah!

[@RCScaleAirplanes]

You got that right! 🤙😎

[@_JimS]

Great build, congratulations! The pilot in the cockpit looked terrified!!! ...Lol!