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DH2

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DH2

 

by Joe Weathers

 

This is a 1/16 scale model of a DH2 that I scratch built from plans. The plane was flown by Major Lanoe Hawker, who’s claim to fame was being the 13th plane shot down by von Richthofen.

 

 

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The booms were made from aluminum tubing; the control surfaces actually move. Six pound monofilament line was colored with a marks-a-lot and used for the rigging. The frame is covered in silk span.

 

DH2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The machine gun swivels and there’s a wicker chair in the cockpit.

 

DH2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The cylinders of the engine are made out of 5/16 inch set screws; the prop was carved from laminated basswood.

 

Photos by Jeff Junker