Pick your kit to build this winter!

sihinch · September 30, 2015, 02:48:36 PM

That looks awesome, Ash!!! Do it!

I've had kits from mountain models and they are top notch.

piker · September 30, 2015, 03:39:32 PM

Yes. That looks like a good choice, Ash.

piker · September 30, 2015, 03:54:26 PM

Quote from: adyg on September 29, 2015, 09:02:55 PM
Brian and I would like to try building one of these models:

T-Craft
http://www.greatplanes.com/reviews/gpma0155-rcr.html

RV-4
http://www.greatplanes.com/airplanes/gpma0180.html

Super Decathlon 40
http://www.greatplanes.com/discontinued/gpma0185.html

They all seem to be made for gas engines but i hope they can be electrified. I am leaning towards the T-Craft or RV-4. Any recommendations?
Regards,

Adrian

I don't think anyone has responded to your question, Adrian...

All these kits would be very nice builds with the only real consideration being the RV-4 will be a bit harder to fly. If you like the Taylorcraft, I think that would be a good choice, and the weight looks reasonable for a good performing model. Converting to electric power is quite straight forward these day. I think you should go ahead with this build. It'll be fun!

adyg · September 30, 2015, 05:37:54 PM

Quote from: piker on September 30, 2015, 03:54:26 PM
Quote from: adyg on September 29, 2015, 09:02:55 PM
Brian and I would like to try building one of these models:

T-Craft
http://www.greatplanes.com/reviews/gpma0155-rcr.html

RV-4
http://www.greatplanes.com/airplanes/gpma0180.html

Super Decathlon 40
http://www.greatplanes.com/discontinued/gpma0185.html

They all seem to be made for gas engines but i hope they can be electrified. I am leaning towards the T-Craft or RV-4. Any recommendations?
Regards,

Adrian

I don't think anyone has responded to your question, Adrian...

All these kits would be very nice builds with the only real consideration being the RV-4 will be a bit harder to fly. If you like the Taylorcraft, I think that would be a good choice, and the weight looks reasonable for a good performing model. Converting to electric power is quite straight forward these day. I think you should go ahead with this build. It'll be fun!

Thanks for the feedback Robert. We'll go with the T-Craft then.

Adrian

Gregor77 · October 01, 2015, 10:34:41 AM

I think an Anderson king fisher would be good.

piker · October 01, 2015, 12:06:53 PM

Quote from: Gregor77 on October 01, 2015, 10:34:41 AM
I think an Anderson king fisher would be good.

Are you going to join us and build one? That would be cool!

Wingnutz · October 01, 2015, 08:24:04 PM

Simon, Rob...I'm impressed you are both providing feedback to this season's builders...well done!
Greg, I hope you do build a Kingfisher...maybe full size? It's pretty small. I think you could start building the components in Col Mustard's basement! (Just kidding)
As much as I 'd like to build a CL-215, sober reflection has convinced me I'd be better off completing one of the kits I already have...two of which are already started and...two of which are floatplanes.
Traplet Avro Anson...already started
Keith Sparks Macchi M5...already started
Jim Young Savoia Marchetti S-65...short kit not started
Each has its challenges as all three are multis...and yes Rob, the Italian aircraft are water planes!
I really dunno which one to build...they'd all be fun!
Any thoughts on whch one might fit the course format best appreciated and since classes start pretty soon, wondering which class I should attend.

sihinch · October 01, 2015, 08:57:46 PM

I'd love to see an Anson!

BJROB · October 02, 2015, 05:36:18 AM

Yah a Traplet Avro Anson
That would be cool.....

piker · October 02, 2015, 10:24:59 AM

Hey Bill... you know my opinion...

(two outta three ain't bad)

fasteddie · October 05, 2015, 04:56:55 PM

Frank
I got the plans for the Partenavia.
This is way beyond my skills and I am parking it for now
I am now thinking of the Sig Seniorita kit (although it has no rudder perhaps it can be modified http://www.sigplanes.com/SIG-Seniorita-Kit_p_57.html
Any thoughts
Ed
By the way I will be in Vermont on Wednesday 21 (if that is still the start date) I hope that wont be a problem
Ed

fasteddie · October 05, 2015, 05:11:07 PM

Frank

"although it has no rudder perhaps it can be modified"
Of course I meant ailerons
Ed

piker · October 05, 2015, 05:22:06 PM

That's an awesome first build, Ed. And of course it could be modified for ailerons. In fact, that would be a good design exercise for the class.

Lots of beautiful stick construction there

BJROB · October 06, 2015, 08:13:27 AM

Hey ED
That looks like a good plane to start with....
And it has that awesome classic look.

fasteddie · October 06, 2015, 10:21:45 AM

Thanks for the feedback
I think I will go for the Seniorita
As well as the mod for ailerons it will need a mod for electric
I am also considering taking out the dihedral and sheeting the wings (we have to have a challenge)
I will bring along the plans for the Partenavia for comments from the experts
Ed