I remember reading somewhere that DVa pilots frequently removed the headrests to improve vision to the rear.

Gorings' DV with head rest.

Mounting the Park 450 is pretty straight forward.

Solartex hinges... The Solartex hinges on the Flyline Farman are still working after 30 years.

One light coat of paint adds 1.2 grams.

Another coat on top adds almost another g.

The tail skid assembly.

Motor mount details.

I love the built in down/right thrust, but find myself wondering if it is enough...

Good progress Phillip.
My SE5a is 1/10 scale also and has the Park 450. This has 4deg downthrust and 2 deg right.
Your thread has inspired me to find some time to progress mine a little, thanks.

I'm glad you've found this useful Chompwat, sounds like your down and right is about the same. I was hoping to hear that you've flown it !

Originally Posted by Chompwat

I found this illustration of Gorings 1917 V Strutter which gives an idea of the camouflage on the upper plane. I couldn't find any reference for the the DV. A really striking colour scheme and excellent choice.

Profile Publications #127, The Albatross D1-D111 has these illustrations...

This kit has been sold for quite a few years with the built in thrust angles with no reports of thrust angle issues. It is one of our most popular kits. So you shouldn't have a problem with the layout but I can't say what the effect of moving the LG will be on ground tracking.

Kay

Thanks for the word on the thrust angles. I figure moving the uc up a bit could only improve ground handling, since I fly mostly off of gravel fields. I'll let you know how it goes.

From the reports that I have had over the years, the stock configuration was very easy to handle on the ground and in the air. This model is one of our best flying.

Kay