Nieuport 28 (oz521)

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Nieuport 28. Radio control scale WWII fighter model.

Quote: "One of the sleekest of the Great War fighters. Our version is 1/6 scale, for four channel flying.

The Nieuport 28 was designed and built by the French, but saw little service with them since they had other designs available that were more suitable to their needs, such as the Spad 13. The American Expeditionary Forces were without airplanes of their own, so they took delivery of the Nieuport 28. These machines didn't set any outstanding records, however, and seemed plagued with engine problems. During long dives they became known for shedding the upper wing covering, and one photo exists of a rather surprised Eddie Rickenbacker examining the aircraft he just landed, which was devoid of linen above. By the time the latter problem was remedied, the Nieuport 28s were being replaced by the Spad 13s.

In spite of the short and unimpressive service career, the Nieuport 28 was, and still is, quite well known. Perhaps some of its pilots - Eddie Rickenbacker, Lufbery and James Hall, to name a few - helped etch the design into our minds. The colorful 'hat-in-the-ring' squadron insignia also became popular with the public and helped identify the aircraft.

Personally, I have always felt that the lines of the 28 were too modern for WWI. The clean, round fuselage and rounded wings give it an appearance that, by stretching the imagination a little, is not unlike a Stearman.

Our Nieuport has been scaled 2in to the foot. That gives a 51in wingspan, a suitable size for a good .40 or up to a .60 displacement engine. A Super Tigre was used in the original and proved more than ample power with a 13 x 5-1/2 prop.

Flies great and looks pretty good too for a Standoff kind of machine. It's a rugged bird that can withstand lots of active flying and is an easy ship to fly, but that doesn't mean it is a trainer for the inexperienced. This is a fast-moving warbird for fliers of some accomplishment..."

Update 17/11/2016: added article, thanks to dplumpe.

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