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« Reply #1225 on: July 23, 2018, 08:45:28 PM » |
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Beautiful work Mike and I can see your T28 performing well.
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« Reply #1226 on: July 23, 2018, 11:15:46 PM » |
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Thanks John. Hope to get it in the air this week.
Mike
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« Reply #1227 on: July 24, 2018, 01:00:04 AM » |
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Very cool Trojan. Good luck with the trimming.
What looks good, normally flies good. I am sure it will be the case!
Keep us informed.
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« Reply #1228 on: August 09, 2018, 09:00:37 AM » |
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 finally got access to camera here are 1 baby blue, the younger brudder of orange crush (see air trails cruiser) 2 pics of buzzard JR 3 21 inch guillows ZErO converted from Rufe plan 4 easybilt spitfire again beefed up structure jim
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« Reply #1229 on: August 09, 2018, 07:31:48 PM » |
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Not to mention all the models on the floor in your "model force".
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« Reply #1230 on: August 18, 2018, 11:37:35 AM » |
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Been waiting a long time to scratch this particular itch. A Walthew MK II by Roland Scott.
Unballasted weight is 49g which, given the bare bones weight, is a bit higher than I was hoping for but with a bit of luck I'll get an AUW no heavier than the high fifties which shouldn't be too bad.
Very windy here today and the news from the met. wallahs isn't good so I've no idea when I'll be able to trim and or fly it, but at least the grass is coming back on the Lurker Industries Aerodrome so when I do get a chance to test it I won't be launching it onto "concrete".
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« Reply #1231 on: August 18, 2018, 11:50:40 AM » |
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Very nice, Lurks! Good luck with the flying.
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« Reply #1232 on: August 18, 2018, 07:18:48 PM » |
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It looks very period Lurk. It's easy to see why that under camber was a real test of covering skills.
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« Reply #1233 on: August 19, 2018, 03:17:53 AM » |
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Very nice, Lurks! Good luck with the flying.
Ta. I felt that I had to make at least a token gesture in support of the parish obsession with yellow schemes.  Looks like we might just get a calm this evening. Fingers xed. It looks very period Lurk. It's easy to see why that under camber was a real test of covering skills.
It does doesn't it? It's difficult to see in the photographs but the shape and symmetry of the fuselage is really, really pleasing, at least to me. The concave wing isn't too bad, it helps enormously that it's a constant chord wing. I just struck unlucky with one panel which gave me an excellent opportunity to indulge in my other favourite hobby, grumbling. I'm not sure I'd class this as a beginner's model though. Perhaps in the context for which it was designed, i.e. a club with experienced builders on hand to offer help and guidance, but not, I think, one for an unsupported ab initio builder. |
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« Reply #1234 on: August 19, 2018, 03:23:04 AM » |
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« Reply #1235 on: August 19, 2018, 07:58:45 AM » |
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Hi Lurker! That Wakthew MKII is a really nice  parasol wing glider. Or are you going to put a prop into it? It really does look "period". And the big undercamber of the ribs is very attractive. Not the easiest thing to do. Good luck with the wind. I will be ready to fly again tomorrow, but the wind is forecast to be 12 mph gusting to 19 mph for tomorrow ... so no flying for me ...  LASTWOODSMAN Richard |
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OH, I HAVE SLIPPED THE SURLY BONDS OF EARTH ... UP, UP THE LONG DELIRIOUS BURNING BLUE ... SUNWARD I'VE CLIMBED AND JOINED THE TUMBLING MIRTH OF SUN-SPLIT CLOUDS ...
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« Reply #1236 on: August 20, 2018, 02:14:52 PM » |
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....parasol wing glider. Or are you going to put a prop into it?
Burn the heretic!! Nah. Mr Scott drew up plans (search Outerzone for Walthew) for a rubber powered version of the same basic airframe, but I think that the changes that were necessary to turn it into a successful rubber powered flyer robbed it of its elegance. However if you are into vintage designs the 1950 Aero Modeller article (also Outerzone) describing the rubber powered variant reports some very impressive flight times even for the reinforced airframe (i.e. heavyweight) variation for beginners which is what was published. |
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« Reply #1237 on: August 25, 2018, 12:18:35 PM » |
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Keil Kraft Competitor ready for covering.
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« Reply #1238 on: August 25, 2018, 09:40:25 PM » |
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Boy - that brings back memories! I built one when I was 16! The kit box doesn't look like a original KK box?
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« Reply #1239 on: August 25, 2018, 09:49:51 PM » |
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Hello John, and I bet yours wasn’t laser cut either. Nice kit. Good plans and balsa.
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« Reply #1240 on: August 26, 2018, 08:28:17 AM » |
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T-28A, from a prototype short kit by PT Aviation. 24" span, tissue finish, just under 54g balanced without the rubber. Need to finalize a freewheeler and attach the prop, then it's ready for trimming.
Mike
Mike, Great detail on the Trojan. Back in 1973 I saw a lot of them in Pensacola as advanced trainers and others being reworked after returning shot up from VN. Today I would buy one if I could. They would make a great 2 seater. |
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« Reply #1241 on: August 26, 2018, 06:15:39 PM » |
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Hello John, and I bet yours wasn’t laser cut either. No KeilKraft original - print and strip wood. I made the mistake of not selecting hard strips for the longerons - it had a few dips along the fuse! This also helped it's demise when due to a bad launch it hit the ground with quite a few turns - the prop stopped and the fuselage rotated! I've always intended to build another as it did show signs of flying nicely. Good luck with yours. John |
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« Reply #1242 on: September 07, 2018, 03:03:16 PM » |
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time to git off my butt and show what i've been up to i'm writibng a book on making model planes for my two grandkids so my knowledge won't be lost when i'm gone. the four planes are easybilt p40 shows half shell construction, building wings separately and mounting them to fuselage comet clould buster (guillows Flyboy) shows box fuselage blue ridge special shows stick fuselage, movable wing position and diagonal wing construction flying aces hellcat neo dime shows box and former and pass thru wing with wing as one piece. i pack a lot into one plane  all planes fly just fine  book will show step by step details on doing it one pic is a thousand words. jim
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« Reply #1243 on: September 07, 2018, 08:02:15 PM » |
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Good on you Jim. Good luck with the book.
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« Reply #1244 on: October 03, 2018, 11:34:16 AM » |
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A new Coupe, devoid of anything innovative or clever. It's essentially a Baron Knight but everything thinned down to reduce drag, including the section. Weighs 73g - no beacon yet.
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« Reply #1245 on: October 03, 2018, 11:55:49 AM » |
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Bill
A very nice looking coupe, well done! What prop are you using, or is it one based on Gavin's?
I've not forgotten the prop design you asked about, but haven't managed to track down the drawing! Are you going to the Coupe de Brum, as I hope to get to N Luffenham (if my chum gives me a lift)?
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« Reply #1246 on: October 03, 2018, 12:32:49 PM » |
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Hello Peter
Yes it's still Gavin's prop. I fear the boom will move the balance point back so the wing will have to go with it. I don't know what people do about that. I could have put the RDT forward but that brings its own problems.
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« Reply #1247 on: October 03, 2018, 03:22:21 PM » |
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Hi Peter/Bill
When are both dates please? It's about time I brought my models out of retirement and flew them. Nice looking model by the way.
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« Reply #1248 on: October 03, 2018, 04:58:33 PM » |
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Tony
2nd December at North Luffenham is the Coupe de Brum.
Cheers
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