I picked up a terrific little ARF from A&J Hobby the other day.
It's a one-meter wing span foam model with some parts, but actually quite a lot of construction and conversion required.
The kit is nearly 20 years old, and was designed for a speed 480 brushed motor and 8 nicad batteries.
Can anyone guess the model? (It's a scale model.)
Guess: Miles Magister?
Similar style and vintage.
Servos and wood structure in fuselage; a quick simple assemble, and 'scarf-joint' spar.
Next two guesses:
- Chilton D.W. 1A
- Klemm L35
How is the condition of the foam after 20 years in the box?
Andy
Michael,
Photo 4 of the wing is making Piker nostalgic. The same spar design as the Duck-E. :D
Frank
Hmmmm.... I don't recognize it. One of the Gee Bee models?
Hey Frank! You're right. Good recollection of the ill-fated Duck-E. A very different time in this hobby of ours. I think I have a NIB in the rafters... you may see a Duck-E fly again one day.
Gee Bee Model D? I hope so as THAT is a beautiful plane!
Piker,
re: "Good recollection of the ill-fated Duck-E".
Don't be so hard on yourself. It flew, it was cheap and the winning element was early e-flyers like you, Glenn, Michael, John and Marc were always trying to find ways to get new people involved in e-flying. You were preaching the gospel of E and many people like me benefitted from your dedication.... 20 or so years ago. Yes dammit, that was a compliment! Savour it. ;) ;) You have the rest of the day off.... provided the roof is on the house. 8)
Frank
Looks like a nice and light hybrid design Michael! Ive found the older models converted from round cells fly very well with the diet that modern equipment allows.
Good luck with your project!
Ed
Quote from: Andy Hoffer on February 24, 2018, 11:41:45 PM
How is the condition of the foam after 20 years in the box?
Andy
Nice. Not dry nor brittle.
I have some issues with the building sequence. A wing spar is supposed to be glued in on top of the servo wires, which would make changing a servo very difficult. I'll glue the spar in first, and the wires on top, and then covered by tape.
Quote from: piker on February 25, 2018, 10:34:38 AM
Gee Bee Model D? I hope so as THAT is a beautiful plane!
It's called a Gee Bee Sportster, but it looks like that.
It comes with a ton of decals, but I may try to paint the whole thing.
Quote from: Ededge2002 on February 25, 2018, 12:54:35 PM
Looks like a nice and light hybrid design Michael! Ive found the older models converted from round cells fly very well with the diet that modern equipment allows.
Good luck with your project!
Ed
I agree. The older kits do much better with newer power systems. A 2002 reviewer complained that it seemed under-powered with the recommended 480 brushed motor on 8 nicads. Mine will be powered by an E-Flite 6 series 2700 KV direct drive motor on 3 lipo cells.
More work on the wing (landing gear), and the hinges were simply thin styrofoam from the mold. That was definitely a weak point, and instead I am using CA hinges with white glue (one side at a time).
A little mid-build indulgence. ;D
Quote from: Michael on February 27, 2018, 06:24:01 PM
A little mid-build indulgence. ;D
Wow! Your "workbench" is even more organic than Glenn's!!
(http://temac.ca/smf/index.php/topic,6460.msg42438.html#msg42438). 8)
What will you use the extra 14 channels for?!!! ;D
Andy
Aileron wires and connected buried into wing.
Wires and channels covered with fiber tape for strength.
Fiber tape covered with masking tape to accept paint.
Motor wrapped in masking tape and then epoxied in place.
The whole model has been coated with matte medium (sort of like a white glue - dries clear - paint), and then hand-brushed with white acrylic.
A battery hatch was cut from the top, and the bottom opening was filled in with stryrofoam.
I've committed to hand-painting this model. I hope it comes out nice.
Not too bad, so far.
Looks lovely. Is it a GWS kit?
It's a Graupner kit.
Looks great. Will be looking forward to seeing it fly.
Wings masked, top and bottom, and first coat brushed on.
Look good!
Next, the wheel pants.
Brush painting results are looking great...
I agree, looks lovely.
What's Mod Podge?
Matte medium.
A water based matte-finish clear coat. White when liquid, clear when dry.
Also available in satin and gloss finish.
Beautiful paint and design scheme Michael. And great colour match to the cowling!.
BRAVO!
Andy
Wheel pants.
A bit of detailing by hand.
Great paint job Michael. Now just a bit of make-up for the pilot - his face looks a bit pasty!! Either that or send him down south for some sun tanning! 8)
Andy
Beautiful job Michael
More painting and decals. Windshield glued on (glue not completely dried).
Weighs 500 grams without the battery.
Yeah, Baby!! Gorgeous!
Way to go!!!
Andy
Super nice! That's lovely.