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Vintage Performance Models Baby Nobler.
« on: July 19, 2020, 11:04:22 PM »
I won a FB giveaway for some CA and some accelerator. I took that opportunity to get a new kit or two to use said free CA. So I ordered the baby flitestreak and the baby nobler. I built the baby nobler today. The clam shell spar makes a super quick and stout wing build.

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Re: Vintage Performance Models Baby Nobler.
« Reply #1 on: July 19, 2020, 11:04:59 PM »
It's a tiny little nobler!!!

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Re: Vintage Performance Models Baby Nobler.
« Reply #2 on: July 19, 2020, 11:06:21 PM »
It can easily be built and covered in one night, but I'm so indecisive on my color combinations... so I didn't budget my time very well. Got the wing covered. I'll cover the rest tomorrow.

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Re: Vintage Performance Models Baby Nobler.
« Reply #3 on: July 20, 2020, 11:12:27 PM »
Pics

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Re: Vintage Performance Models Baby Nobler.
« Reply #4 on: July 20, 2020, 11:13:16 PM »
Finished pics

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Re: Vintage Performance Models Baby Nobler.
« Reply #5 on: July 20, 2020, 11:14:07 PM »
Came out without engine at 80.6 grams or 2.84 oz

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Re: Vintage Performance Models Baby Nobler.
« Reply #6 on: July 21, 2020, 06:28:48 AM »

 Dane, I sent you a P/M about some Cox engine parts, did you get it or not?  Thanks Bootlegger
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Re: Vintage Performance Models Baby Nobler.
« Reply #7 on: July 21, 2020, 06:56:18 AM »
Hey Bubba. I'm pretty slow on the messages sometimes. I'll send you a pm

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Re: Vintage Performance Models Baby Nobler.
« Reply #8 on: July 21, 2020, 09:11:44 PM »
Noblette?

We wanna know how it flies....

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Re: Vintage Performance Models Baby Nobler.
« Reply #9 on: July 23, 2020, 07:25:31 AM »
I'm piecing together a golden bee for it. We should be able to get some video this Sunday!

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Re: Vintage Performance Models Baby Nobler.
« Reply #10 on: July 23, 2020, 09:37:06 PM »
Got the golden bee ready and mounted. It's ready to fly!

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Re: Vintage Performance Models Baby Nobler.
« Reply #11 on: July 26, 2020, 07:37:00 PM »
Left handed prop?
Think S.M.A.L.L. y'all and, it's all good, CL, FF and RC!

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Re: Vintage Performance Models Baby Nobler.
« Reply #12 on: July 26, 2020, 07:44:11 PM »
Yes
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Re: Vintage Performance Models Baby Nobler.
« Reply #13 on: July 26, 2020, 07:50:53 PM »
Left handed prop?

My pitman is left handed. I figured this way he can figure it out. 
5 1/2 x 3 tornado left handed

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Re: Vintage Performance Models Baby Nobler.
« Reply #14 on: July 26, 2020, 07:54:43 PM »
Should work great!
Think S.M.A.L.L. y'all and, it's all good, CL, FF and RC!

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Re: Vintage Performance Models Baby Nobler.
« Reply #15 on: July 26, 2020, 07:55:51 PM »
Should work great!

I posted a video, new thread. It's a real sweet flyer!

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Re: Vintage Performance Models Baby Nobler.
« Reply #16 on: August 12, 2020, 10:06:40 AM »
I posted a video, new thread. It's a real sweet flyer!

Posted where?  Cant't find it.
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Re: Vintage Performance Models Baby Nobler.
« Reply #17 on: August 12, 2020, 10:10:48 AM »
John, I think it was just labeled 1/2a day.
But here it is


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Re: Vintage Performance Models Baby Nobler.
« Reply #18 on: August 12, 2020, 01:30:47 PM »
Wow.  I haven't done 1/2 A in a long time.   You have hooked me back into it.  I just ordered the Baby Nobler.  I have a good working TD 049.  Should be a blast!    #^
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Re: Vintage Performance Models Baby Nobler.
« Reply #19 on: August 22, 2020, 06:45:03 PM »
 
  What size lines and the length, that thing looks like it flies VERY well!! Obliged...
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Re: Vintage Performance Models Baby Nobler.
« Reply #20 on: August 23, 2020, 08:38:15 PM »
BEAUTIFUL MODEL AND FLIES GREAT, GOOD JOB!   HOW BIG IS THE WING ?

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Re: Vintage Performance Models Baby Nobler.
« Reply #21 on: August 23, 2020, 08:44:29 PM »
Bubba,  I use 20lb test power pro spectra line.  35' in this video

John, thank you. It's a 25 inch wingspan

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Re: Vintage Performance Models Baby Nobler.
« Reply #22 on: August 25, 2020, 09:49:26 PM »
Is the blue and white MonoKote?
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Re: Vintage Performance Models Baby Nobler.
« Reply #23 on: August 25, 2020, 09:51:55 PM »
Is the blue and white MonoKote?

I cheated and used econokote.... it's a little easier on the 1/2a stuff

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Re: Vintage Performance Models Baby Nobler.
« Reply #24 on: September 03, 2020, 01:38:03 PM »
Well as I said you let the 1/2 bug bite me!  y1  My Baby Nobler is ready for an engine test run and then a first flight.  I have a Baby Ringmaster however the Baby Nobler is bigger. Should be a great flyer.  Looking forward to the first flight.  Power is  TD .049 running on a balloon tank.  This was a really nice kit.  Went together without a problem.  y1
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Re: Vintage Performance Models Baby Nobler.
« Reply #25 on: September 03, 2020, 02:26:26 PM »
Wow John!  Really nice looking model there!

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Re: Vintage Performance Models Baby Nobler.
« Reply #26 on: September 03, 2020, 03:21:22 PM »
The planes look great flying.  Guess the old DOC may have to think 1/2A.  But, the last 1/2A I flew and Melvin should remember was a Baby Flite Streak with a Golden Bee on it.  6-3 prop, 35 foot lines and it screwed me into the ground.  Last 1/2A that was that fast was a Combat Kitten with a RR-1 for power. D>K
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Re: Vintage Performance Models Baby Nobler.
« Reply #27 on: July 23, 2021, 05:30:42 PM »
Well It's been a year since I built my Baby Nobler.  Next month our club will have it's 1/2A fly-in.  So I decided it was time to get the Baby Nobler ready.  Last year I started to ring it out but I couldn't get the TD to run correctly.  As it turns out it was a plug.  Ty gave me a handful Cox plugs and the TD came alive.  Flew it today and it flew great.  Was a little lean so it sagged on loops.  Also handle required some up to fly level.  On the landing one of the wheels slid up the landing gear and the rudder drug on landing and became detached.  So took it home and fixed the wheel.  Glued the rudder back on.  Added a tail skid to protest the rudder.  Next time out I will adjust the lines for neutral and go a click richer on the TD.  However like I said on the first flight she was fast, had good line tension,  and did great loops.   This ship is going to have full stunt capable.  I am going to love it.   #^    #^    #^   ;D
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Re: Vintage Performance Models Baby Nobler.
« Reply #28 on: July 24, 2021, 05:54:33 PM »
Good to hear it, John.  Looking forward to updated flight report.

And, Dane, I don't think I commented on yours last year, but it looks great!.

I'm going to have to contact Vintage Performance and see if they sell just the wing kits.

Mark

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Re: Vintage Performance Models Baby Nobler.
« Reply #29 on: July 24, 2021, 07:36:21 PM »
Mark, tell Stan I sent ya. Lol


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