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Offline Glenn (Gravitywell) Reach

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Baby Ringmaster Bipe
« on: February 08, 2010, 12:07:04 PM »
Hope you like her.  She's simple sheet stock, no landing gear as I fly off grass exclusively and will have a Black Widow for motivation.  She is finished in clear, semi-gloss polyurethane with a few magic marker stipes.  Don't know the weight, but the Black Widow should handle it easily.
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Re: Baby Ringmaster Bipe
« Reply #1 on: February 08, 2010, 02:12:42 PM »
Very nice! I think that using the markers is a great idea. They can't add any measurable weight yet add so much to the overall looks and presence of the model.

I have been thinking recently of making one almost identical to this but with built up wings like the Baby Ringmaster has. Or maybe a profile version of the Flying Fool but in this size for a .049 engine. I would also include landing gear simply as my preference.

Good job!  :)

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Re: Baby Ringmaster Bipe
« Reply #2 on: February 08, 2010, 05:47:31 PM »
Glenn, very impressive!!  I like!! Is this from a set of plans or your creation? I very much would like to build one similar, maybe with a little more power. Nice touch with the natural finish. Let us know how it stunts and line length used.
Ray from Greensboro, North Carolina , six laps inverted so far with my hand held vertically!!! (forgot to mention, none level!) AMA# 902150

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Re: Baby Ringmaster Bipe
« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2010, 07:36:59 PM »
I especially like the piano keyboards on the lower flaps and elevator...

(Just kidding; it looks really good, oughtta be lots of fun.)
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Re: Baby Ringmaster Bipe
« Reply #4 on: February 08, 2010, 10:18:17 PM »
Really nice plane, excellent trim work

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Re: Baby Ringmaster Bipe
« Reply #5 on: February 08, 2010, 10:22:09 PM »
Thank you all for your kind comments.  Ray and Paul, I have sent you an email worth opening! H^^
Glenn Reach
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Re: Baby Ringmaster Bipe
« Reply #6 on: February 08, 2010, 11:21:11 PM »
Did you build it from plans from internet or was it drawn up by yourself?

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Re: Baby Ringmaster Bipe
« Reply #7 on: February 08, 2010, 11:30:55 PM »
Hi Steven.  Actually, someone on another site was building a kit he had and I asked if he would trace the parts for me.  He did and this is the result.  Since then, another person on that site has drawn up a set of plans.  You can see them here  http://www.brotherhoodofthering.info/flightline/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=2787&posts=10&start=1   H^^
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Re: Baby Ringmaster Bipe
« Reply #8 on: February 09, 2010, 05:11:26 AM »
Thanks for the reply im going to try and print them now. :)

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Re: Baby Ringmaster Bipe
« Reply #9 on: February 09, 2010, 05:20:51 AM »
Forgive all the questions but what size balsa do i need to use for the fuse, wing,and tail. Thanks

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Re: Baby Ringmaster Bipe
« Reply #10 on: February 09, 2010, 10:55:47 AM »
I could be wrong, but I would guess 1/4" for the fuselage and 1/8" for the wings and tail feathers (assuming you are doing the sheet wings and not the built up wings). 1/16" doublers on the nose should be more than sufficient.

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Re: Baby Ringmaster Bipe
« Reply #11 on: February 09, 2010, 01:12:54 PM »
Thank you all for your prompt replies

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Re: Baby Ringmaster Bipe
« Reply #12 on: February 09, 2010, 02:29:14 PM »
John, you are absolutely right on on all the sizes.  I cheated a bit and used 1/16th on the tail, but covered them with silkspan to stiffen them.
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Re: Baby Ringmaster Bipe
« Reply #13 on: February 09, 2010, 03:00:35 PM »
         I had mine out during the Ringmaster flyathon this past year. Mine is Golden Bee powered and painted with Nelson Hobby paints. Its a neat little airplane more maneuverable than expected. Sometimes I have to grease it a little from inverted flight but its a fun plane. Yours looks terrific. Ken

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Re: Baby Ringmaster Bipe
« Reply #14 on: February 11, 2010, 09:29:50 AM »
Hi Steven.  Actually, someone on another site was building a kit he had and I asked if he would trace the parts for me.  He did and this is the result.  Since then, another person on that site has drawn up a set of plans.  You can see them here  http://www.brotherhoodofthering.info/flightline/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=2787&posts=10&start=1   H^^

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