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A Tale of Two Drakens. Airworld J-35 Draken builds

Old 02-06-2016, 05:22 AM
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Default A Tale of Two Drakens. Airworld J-35 Draken builds

Airworld recently released their newest scale jet, the SAAB J-35 Draken. It looks really sinister, ugly, crude... Very Cold War era.... Yet were Mach 1+ jets, and with the double delta, very good flying. I had been looking for a scale jet project, and this rung the bell.

I'm not a fan of the scheme they have in their site, but the plane looks correct, and those that know Airworld... It will fly well.

http://www.airworld.online.de/Englisch/Index.htm

Length: 112.5"
Wingspan: 76.25"



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A few years ago, I started branching out from the all-consuming world of IMAC and aerobatic airplanes, and got into jets. My first jet was a 1/4.5 Hawk. It flew great and looked awesome in the air, but was limited on the fields I could fly at. I wanted something I could really just go fly the crap out of. Simple, low maintenance, and would do everything I could imagine, and do it well. That wound up being my 2.5m Futura... Love this plane. BUT, I didn't get into jets to fly sport jets... I fact I really am not much of a sport jet fan at all. Flying the Futura the last 2 years... I do like some of them.

That being said, I've had my eye on a few scale jets for some time. I almost pulled the trigger on an Airworld F100, F104... But held off, back and fourth for months. A good buddy of mine called all excited about the Airworld Draken... That was it. We pulled the trigger.

They are on order, and should be here mid this year.

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Old 02-06-2016, 05:28 AM
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The kit is all composite of course, the gear is electric... And has a nose wheel mains, and even the tail wheel. Pretty cool. Drop tanks included as well.


Ours will also have the full cockpits, light systems... I'll need some help from you guys on an LED flame ring.


These will will be built the same:
JR28x, XBus servos, and 180-200 sized turbines.

These will ill be the first builds in my new shop. No more painting outside. Lol.
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I believe that is the old liebtrau kit. Been around along time. I suspect airworld bought the molds
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Hi,
Schweighofer had this Draken in their webshop before.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKX3bWhnLgY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VV4sLRjRhvk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHC4mBwnShg

It is still one Draken flying here in Sweden, a two seat trainer version, that make display flights at various airshows like this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tk5seflcWOE

/Bo

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HI MattyMatt,

This is Frank, the "original" first Draken operator in north america.

http://rcairgallery.com/rcairgallery...Draken.mp4.php

Were gonna have to get together to fly, perhaps FIF? Or, maybe Virginia Jets?
My airframe has been in service since 2008, Top Gun twice, AMA NATS several times too. Far improved since its early day showcasing!
Karen and I relocated to South Carolina 1-1/2 years ago, and you appear to be in NC state.
Not far at all my friend.
Send me a PM, lets chat!

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Hey Frank!

Yes, I'm in Greensboro NC.

I'll IM you my contact info.

That at will be great. As you said, part of the appeal of this plane is that you don't see them.

Nice video... Ours will be in the same scheme. This will be really fun. Three flying together.

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Old 02-06-2016, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by bem
Hi,
Schweighofer had this Draken in their webshop before.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKX3bWhnLgY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VV4sLRjRhvk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHC4mBwnShg

It is still one Draken flying here in Sweden, a two seat trainer version, that make display flights at various airshows like this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tk5seflcWOE

/Bo

Hey Bo!

I work for the Volvo group and have been in Gothenburg quite a bit. On one of our outings took us to the Cold War bunkers, and Drakens were there... Pretty incredible aircraft.
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Frank ... where in SC? Shoot me an email! [email protected] We have a jet meet coming up April 8,9 in SC.

(Sorry to hijack your thread Matt .... looking forward to your build and what turbine you decide on!)

JS

Originally Posted by Frank Alvarez
HI MattyMatt,

This is Frank, the "original" first Draken operator in north america.

http://rcairgallery.com/rcairgallery...Draken.mp4.php

Were gonna have to get together to fly, perhaps FIF? Or, maybe Virginia Jets?
My airframe has been in service since 2008, Top Gun twice, AMA NATS several times too. Far improved since its early day showcasing!
Karen and I relocated to South Carolina 1-1/2 years ago, and you appear to be in NC state.
Not far at all my friend.
Send me a PM, lets chat!
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Anyone know the dry weight?

Looks interesting

tia
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some info

http://www.jetdanmark.dk/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?14596.0

regards Herbert

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There is a nice cockpit avalible to this Draken.

www.scaledetails.se
www.jetsweden.se

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Old 02-07-2016, 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by NRTM
There is a nice cockpit avalible to this Draken.

www.scaledetails.se
www.jetsweden.se


Wow... that is really nice. Thanks for the info.
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Hey MattyMatt,

I have been out of circulation for a week or so, my mentor, and famous leader, Dad has just passed.
We have circled the wagons to support mom! All is, as can be expected at this time, and my father is finally at a long over-due peace!

You may give me a shout at my cell # 5185779225 as you get into this exciting project. I would be happy to share my thoughts on your build.

In the meantime however....


Here's are a couple of mouth watering shots, an inspiring moment to get you to build quickly!

And of course, how about the simulated afterburner on this Draken during a take-off!
Look forward to hearing from you soon,
Take care,
Frank
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Frank, very sorry about your dad. May he rest in peace.

What an absolutely awesome model you have......so fresh to the eyes. How does she handle?

David
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Hi David
Thank you for the kind words.
He's in good hands!

The Draken is a very nice handling jet. Like most delta's however, it's all AOA during the landing phase. As a result, much of the underside of the wing and fuselage are subject to even the minor disturbances, particularly in the roll axis!
Now that competition rules have relaxed the gyro ban, I have installed the Power Box Igyro 3e. Should be very stable this season, with even greater handling in all areas of performance! Most importantly in the roll axis at the slow landing speeds we operate.
Take care,
Franko
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I have gone so far as to get a quote on this jet from Gotz Vogelsang. When funds permit I may go for it as I absolutely love the plane and I would like to fly a delta. I would love to know if Airworld improved on the Liebtrau kit, molds are one thing it could be quite different internally.
Looking forward to following your build and seeing how it all goes together. With that nice new shop you have no excuse to keep us all waiting, Ha!
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Originally Posted by Frank Alvarez
Hey MattyMatt,

I have been out of circulation for a week or so, my mentor, and famous leader, Dad has just passed.
We have circled the wagons to support mom! All is, as can be expected at this time, and my father is finally at a long over-due peace!

You may give me a shout at my cell # 5185779225 as you get into this exciting project. I would be happy to share my thoughts on your build.

In the meantime however....


Here's are a couple of mouth watering shots, an inspiring moment to get you to build quickly!

And of course, how about the simulated afterburner on this Draken during a take-off!
Look forward to hearing from you soon,
Take care,
Frank
hey Frank! Sorry, it's been a few weeks on the road for me. I'll give you a call in the next few days.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXHjHQj1EEw
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Any more news on your Drakens? Getting a lot of flights in I hope.
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If anyone is interested in a Draken, then I just listed a complete kit with all scale details in the classified

Also includes the gorgeous scale cockpit shown earlier in this thread

http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/ite...itemID=1089917
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I have my Airworld Draken kit now from Vogelsang. Does anyone know of a build thread for this kit? I'd love some plans. The kit only comes with pictures of the exterior build details. There are a lot of formers which need placing.
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Gotz and I changed direction and decided to do two Airworld ME262's instead.
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Ah, fantastic. I have the old Airworld ME262 kit for EDF. Did you ever find a Draken build thread, even if it is not in english?
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Hi Husarfreak,

Frank Alvarez, he posted a few post earlier did a build thread of the Saab Draken! Ask him, he sure can help!

I will pick up a Draken kit on Jetpower fair from Airworld which i will build for a good friend. Power will be a German turbine of 250 class, i also ad a chute system from Details4Scale and some other scale features.

So if You want we can share our ideas as we go along

Cheers, Thomas
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Ok, hopefully it will be mostly self explanatory.

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