Author Topic: Queen Bee Building (Read 19036 times)

Robert McHam · « **Reply #150 on:** January 10, 2007, 05:08:37 PM »

George said:
" You need to practice a few times before tackling something good. Don't ask..."

Really good advice, don't ask how I know...

An easy way to practice is on empty aluminum pop or beer cans. The fellow I saw doing a live demo would take a rather large nail and drive it through the center of the bottom with a 16oz hammer and then remove it wallowing out the hole making it larger as he went. Then he would take a piece of wet or dry sandpaper and give it a few licks then seal the hole with this stuff and then take the same nail ands hammer try to make a hole in the same place as before, ultimatley crushing the can in the process and no hole was made.

Very impressive display of how easy it was to use and how strong the bond was!

Robert

Richard Grogan · « **Reply #151 on:** January 10, 2007, 05:13:53 PM »

Well, its good to see this thread is still alive and well!

We have the longest running thread in SH history, besides Sparkys!

Its amazing that such a little Bee can stir up so much discussion!

Anyone get in a test flite?

minnesotamodeler · « **Reply #152 on:** January 10, 2007, 07:44:23 PM »

That's the really amazing part...all this intense interest and NOT ONE of these little things has ever hit the air yet...we don't even know if they'll fly!!!

Frank, you were gonna test-fly yours awhile back...any updates?

--Ray

Richard Grogan · « **Reply #153 on:** January 10, 2007, 08:13:09 PM »

Quote from: minnesotamodeler on January 10, 2007, 07:44:23 PM

That's the really amazing part...all this intense interest and NOT ONE of these little things has ever hit the air yet...we don't even know if they'll fly!!!
--Ray

They may not....but they'll look cool trying

frank carlisle · « **Reply #154 on:** January 10, 2007, 08:15:57 PM »

no updtes on flying the Queen Bee...............it has turned into winter here with snow and wind.

Richard Grogan · « **Reply #155 on:** January 10, 2007, 08:39:58 PM »

Quote from: frank carlisle on January 10, 2007, 08:15:57 PM

no updtes on flying the Queen Bee...............it has turned into winter here with snow and wind.

Time for 1000 Frank!!

Congrats, now finish that Heat!!

Elwyn Aud · « **Reply #156 on:** January 14, 2007, 11:39:19 AM »

Here's one Larry Scarinzi brought out to the VSC several years ago. Notice Larry's trademark lightning bolts on the wing.

minnesotamodeler · « **Reply #157 on:** January 14, 2007, 12:02:28 PM »

Very good to see, thank you for posting these...good to see Larry used the same sidewinder mount with NV and vents turned inboard. I couldn't see any other way to do it but didn't know how the original was done. Most interesting. Now if we only had a flight report...

--Ray

frank carlisle · « **Reply #158 on:** January 14, 2007, 01:39:58 PM »

Note also that on Larry's Bee the vents are just left alone.

Robert McHam · « **Reply #159 on:** January 14, 2007, 04:36:50 PM »

Notice also we do not know the actual run time...

This tank position could actually be ok if you were starting the engine with the fillr ports in a pretty much verticle position. Once launched the fuel in the tank would be seeking the "bottom" of the tank,

Notice also how shiny that fellows (on our right in the pic) left hand. It seems very shiny to me. Maybe too shiny? As though it were soaked wth fuel from thos ports?

Take your pick folks. Just because one has flown that way does not mean it is the best way to fly it.

Robert

frank carlisle · « **Reply #160 on:** January 14, 2007, 05:05:29 PM »

No..I don't think that's fuel on that shiny hand. It's just the way the light is hitting it.
Did you notice that the shiny hand looks like it's been doing hard work for a long time?

Elwyn Aud · « **Reply #161 on:** January 14, 2007, 05:41:56 PM »

The hands holding the plane belong to Charlie Bruce.

minnesotamodeler · « **Reply #162 on:** January 14, 2007, 06:51:23 PM »

Quote from: Robert McHam on January 14, 2007, 04:36:50 PM

Notice also we do not know the actual run time...

This tank position could actually be ok if you were starting the engine with the fillr ports in a pretty much verticle position. Once launched the fuel in the tank would be seeking the "bottom" of the tank,

Notice also how shiny that fellows (on our right in the pic) left hand. It seems very shiny to me. Maybe too shiny? As though it were soaked wth fuel from thos ports?

Take your pick folks. Just because one has flown that way does not mean it is the best way to fly it.

Robert

I always kinda figure the designer has these things worked out...good to know what he had in mind, whether I decide to follow it or not. Still interesting to see one from "days of yore".

--Ray

frank carlisle · « **Reply #163 on:** January 14, 2007, 09:16:59 PM »

Quote from: minnesotamodeler on January 14, 2007, 06:51:23 PM

I always kinda figure the designer has these things worked out...good to know what he had in mind, whether I decide to follow it or not. Still interesting to see one from "days of yore".

--Ray

I second that!!!!!!

Richard Grogan · « **Reply #164 on:** January 19, 2007, 05:36:39 PM »

Anyone get a flight yet?

minnesotamodeler · « **Reply #165 on:** January 19, 2007, 06:25:38 PM »

Nah, weather ain't fittin' to walk a dog, much less fly a plane. Lucky to get above 0 d., or wind under 20 mph. Anxiously awaiting Spring, as usual about this time of year.

--Ray

frank carlisle · « **Reply #166 on:** January 19, 2007, 07:43:17 PM »

Same here----WINTER!!--I'm still walking the dog though---they say if your dog is fat you don't get enough exercise.

minnesotamodeler · « **Reply #167 on:** January 20, 2007, 09:37:54 AM »

Well, I have a cat, and walking him is out of the question. so he and I are both fat I guess. He did catch (and kill, wonder of wonders) a mouse once, so I keep him around. And I feed him every morning so he keeps me around. Works out pretty well.

--Ray

frank carlisle · « **Reply #168 on:** January 20, 2007, 01:09:22 PM »

I been scrubbin' my mind to find something witty to add here but with no success..............

minnesotamodeler · « **Reply #169 on:** January 20, 2007, 04:28:37 PM »

frank carlisle · « **Reply #170 on:** January 20, 2007, 04:32:37 PM »

Awww...........dat's a cute puddy tat...........even if she isn't a mouser and doesn't do well on a leash she's a keeper.

minnesotamodeler · « **Reply #171 on:** January 21, 2007, 03:02:38 AM »

Well, "she"'s a "he", but yup, I've had worse, as they say here in MN.

Enough hijacking, Back to the Queen Bee!

--Ray

frank carlisle · « **Reply #172 on:** January 21, 2007, 06:02:36 AM »

Quote from: minnesotamodeler on January 21, 2007, 03:02:38 AM

Enough hijacking, Back to the Queen Bee!

--Ray

Yes the Queen Bee. Aren't there couple other guys out there that were in this?
Where are they?

minnesotamodeler · « **Reply #173 on:** January 21, 2007, 06:32:58 AM »

Lessee, there's Richard, Mike, Leroy is still looking for his camera, Bill Marvel--what happened to Bill?--, Jim Thomerson, Gordon Tarbell...with your two that's 8, I think that's all, Frank. Yeah, I'd like to see some of these other efforts too. Guys?

--Ray

frank carlisle · « **Reply #174 on:** January 21, 2007, 10:13:00 AM »

I guess in a way it's a good thing the other guys aren't building and post. I mean our threads are already 3 or 4 pages long with a kaxillions MBs of photo #^s.

Mike Spiess · « **Reply #175 on:** January 21, 2007, 12:34:38 PM »

I'm still around will have some pics later today. Finally finished up all the "little" details. Now I have to fix the motor. I guess I missed you Ray you where at the last MPP meeting.

By the way Ray are we going to together to fly these Bee's I think that would be a hoot.

minnesotamodeler · « **Reply #176 on:** January 21, 2007, 04:26:38 PM »

Quote from: Mike Spiess on January 21, 2007, 12:34:38 PM

I'm still around will have some pics later today. Finally finished up all the "little" details. Now I have to fix the motor. I guess I missed you Ray you where at the last MPP meeting.
By the way Ray are we going to together to fly these Bee's I think that would be a hoot.

Hey, Mike... Yeah, I dunno why we couldn't--of course, I'd just as soon wait for Spring, not a cold-weather flier at all, you know. Hey, maybe we could bring some streamers and--naw, I guess not...

--Ray

frank carlisle · « **Reply #177 on:** January 24, 2007, 07:39:18 AM »

C'MON Mike!!-----------you said pictures.

frank carlisle · « **Reply #178 on:** January 31, 2007, 03:09:15 AM »

Here is an interesting feature of the Bee that I hadn't noticed till just now. The pushrod pulls double duty. Not only does it wriggle the elevator but it also is the tail skid. Very clever!!

minnesotamodeler · « **Reply #179 on:** January 31, 2007, 09:48:25 AM »

Yeah, what a feature...gives it full "up" as it taxis, assures a quick takeoff...All in the plan, dontchaknow.

--Ray

Richard Grogan · « **Reply #180 on:** February 04, 2007, 01:58:39 PM »

Quote from: Mike Spiess on January 21, 2007, 12:34:38 PM

I'm still around will have some pics later today. Finally finished up all the "little" details. Now I have to fix the motor. I guess I missed you Ray you where at the last MPP meeting.
By the way Ray are we going to together to fly these Bee's I think that would be a hoot.

Hey Mike,
Wasn't yours the one with blue and black checkerboards? I thought I remeber seeing it once...

frank carlisle · « **Reply #181 on:** February 04, 2007, 02:38:15 PM »

Quote from: Richard Grogan on February 04, 2007, 01:58:39 PM

Hey Mike,
Wasn't yours the one with blue and black checkerboards? I thought I remeber seeing it once...

That was Mike's Richard. Blue and black checkered wings and yellow fuselage and tail. The pictures are on page 3 of this thread.

Mike Spiess · « **Reply #182 on:** February 07, 2007, 03:25:08 PM »

OK OK You guys the reason for no pics is I had a hanger crash still repairing. Tore the wings off.

frank carlisle · « **Reply #183 on:** February 07, 2007, 03:50:03 PM »

Quote from: Mike Spiess on February 07, 2007, 03:25:08 PM

OK OK You guys the reason for no pics is I had a hanger crash still repairing. Tore the wings off.

How did the wings get torn off Mike?

minnesotamodeler · « **Reply #184 on:** February 07, 2007, 04:14:26 PM »

Boy, I hate it when that happens...

--Ray

Mike Spiess · « **Reply #185 on:** February 10, 2007, 02:24:42 PM »

Quote from: frank carlisle on February 07, 2007, 03:50:03 PM

How did the wings get torn off Mike?

A bicycle a crashed into the workbench and knocked it off then a box fell on it.

And it wasn't even my bike good thing the only thing in the box was a parlor plane.

frank carlisle · « **Reply #186 on:** February 10, 2007, 02:32:06 PM »

Quote from: Mike Spiess on February 10, 2007, 02:24:42 PM

A bicycle a crashed into the workbench and knocked it off then a box fell on it. And it wasn't even my bike good thing the only thing in the box was a parlor plane.

Mike you should post pix of the busted Bee. After all yours is the first to get crashed!!

Mike Spiess · « **Reply #187 on:** February 10, 2007, 02:59:31 PM »

minnesotamodeler · « **Reply #188 on:** February 10, 2007, 03:21:34 PM »

Ouch!! Pore lil thang...Bike rider oughtta pick on something nearer his own size.

--Ray

frank carlisle · « **Reply #189 on:** February 10, 2007, 04:01:35 PM »

Quote from: Mike Spiess on February 10, 2007, 02:59:31 PM

Bummer dude!! You should have posted that little sign about 1/4A flying and no fly swatters allowed.....it may have saved the day....it doesn't look like it will be that hard to repair. Did any of the tissue get torn?

Richard Grogan · « **Reply #190 on:** February 10, 2007, 06:55:51 PM »

Quote from: Mike Spiess on February 10, 2007, 02:59:31 PM

Looks like a result of a new dance.."The Queen Bee Stomp"..Awesomely Awful dude!

Clancy Arnold · « **Reply #191 on:** February 10, 2007, 07:14:22 PM »

Mike
Does this mean that I need to make up another sign "NO BIKES ALLOWED".
Clancy

frank carlisle · « **Reply #192 on:** February 10, 2007, 08:09:41 PM »

Quote from: Clancy Arnold on February 10, 2007, 07:14:22 PM

Mike
Does this mean that I need to make up another sign "NO BIKES ALLOWED".
Clancy

YUP!!

Mike Spiess · « **Reply #193 on:** February 13, 2007, 03:35:23 PM »

some tissue

torn but repairable its on the bottom of the top wing

minnesotamodeler · « **Reply #194 on:** February 13, 2007, 04:05:32 PM »

Well, somethin else must be broke...I'm pretty sure the tail isn't supposed to have that angle relative to the wing(s). Top wing busted loose, I guess? Or is the fuselage split? Whatever, it still should repair OK.

--Ray

Mike Spiess · « **Reply #195 on:** February 13, 2007, 04:11:01 PM »

I thought I said earlier that the wings broke off, at lest they stayed in alignment. Just glued the fuse back together where it split.

frank carlisle · « **Reply #196 on:** February 13, 2007, 05:41:42 PM »

PICTURES!! MUST HAVE PICTURES!!

Richard Grogan · « **Reply #197 on:** February 23, 2007, 10:15:58 AM »

Any Bee flights yet?

minnesotamodeler · « **Reply #198 on:** February 23, 2007, 02:45:45 PM »

Huh...We've just been through about 3 weeks of sub-ZERO weather, and now that's it's warming up they're predicting a foot of snow. I can't even get out to my garage to paint, much less go fly.

--Ray

frank carlisle · « **Reply #199 on:** February 23, 2007, 07:28:26 PM »

Quote from: Richard Grogan on February 23, 2007, 10:15:58 AM

Any Bee flights yet?

Bee flights are weeks away for me Richard. I refuse to freeze this year.
Successful flights are assured----I have recently gotten another .020 with props, wrenches and a spare glow head.