Author Topic: Suggestions for .15 Carrier (Read 2082 times)

Bill Little · « **on:** February 21, 2012, 11:49:33 AM »

I have some OS .15FP engines, and with a widening desire to fly Carrier, I am open to suggestions on what to build for my first ".15" carrier model.

Thanks!
Bill

Wayne J. Buran · « **Reply #1 on:** February 21, 2012, 01:42:54 PM »

Bill, I would suggest a Brodak Flying Clown. I have seen a number of them fly at Brodak's and they fly great. It will get you going quickly.
Wayne

Paul Smith · « **Reply #2 on:** February 21, 2012, 03:58:16 PM »

That's good. The Brodak Junior Lightning Streak worked OK for me.

Joe Just · « **Reply #3 on:** February 21, 2012, 04:50:19 PM »

I agree with Wayne, a B rodak Flying Clown. Easy to build, room inside for BC, room for a tank. There's a picture of one of mine leading off the thread about "What are you building"
Joe

Balsa Butcher · « **Reply #4 on:** February 21, 2012, 06:16:19 PM »

Other alternatives: There have been 3 or 4 .15 carrier planes published in Model Aviation the past 15 or so years. Easy enough to search out through the AMA web site. Also, Bill Bishop's (I think) "Sniper" is a winner but not scale. I'm sure plans can be found for that design.

Wayne J. Buran · « **Reply #5 on:** February 22, 2012, 05:17:45 AM »

I also think there are plans circulating somewhere of Gay Hull's Brewster if you are looking for something that is scale. Gary has been very sucessfull with his Brewster series in Profile and .15 carrier.
Wayne

dankar · « **Reply #6 on:** February 22, 2012, 09:20:07 AM »

I have seen two Snipers for .15 Carrier both flew very well. Cool looking model also and has Spitefire shaped wing.

Bob Reeves · « **Reply #7 on:** February 22, 2012, 10:32:18 AM »

Brodak is suppose to be releasing the FJ4B-15 any time now. Not sure what the kit will cost. Not too difficult to build and flys great.

Bill Little · « **Reply #8 on:** February 22, 2012, 11:00:26 AM »

I would really like to use a scale plane,,,,,,,,,,,,,, just because.

BIG Bear
RNMM/AMM

Mike Anderson · « **Reply #9 on:** February 22, 2012, 11:45:16 AM »

Gerry Deneau's SBD from the November, 1984 Model Aviation is available from the AMA site (back issues) and plans from AMA.

Thomas Wilk · « **Reply #10 on:** February 25, 2012, 01:42:57 PM »

A-7E Corsair mk.II    1994 Model Aviation Ag p43    34.00   206.00   .15    Baardsen, Steve
AD Skyraider     1989 Model Aviation Ap p71    30.00   151.40   .15    Lidberg, Al A
Curtiss XF-13C     1990 Model Aviation Jn p77    28.00   168.00   .15    Schuette, Melvin
OS2U Kingfisher    1994 Model Aviation Jn p44    35.00   202.00   .15    Baardsen, Steve
SB2C-1 Helldiver     1971 American Aircraft Modeler Jl p26    30.50   162.00   .15    Schaaf, Paul H Jr
SBD Dauntless    1984 Model Aviation Nv p73    28.75   161.00   .15    Deneau, Gerold
SO3C Seagull     1993 Flying Models My p46    30.00   198.50   .15    Dinerman, Steve

Tom Wilk

Balsa Butcher · « **Reply #11 on:** February 25, 2012, 03:39:07 PM »

The above list is great info but before everyone gets upset over the listed cost please check at the AMA web site. They reduced their plan cost by approx half last year. For example the Kingfisher and Corsair II listed above for $35 and $34 respectively are currently listed at a reasonable $14.00 on the AMA / Model Aviation plans site.

Mike Anderson · « **Reply #12 on:** February 25, 2012, 05:00:43 PM »

I think that's wingspan, area and engine size.

Balsa Butcher · « **Reply #13 on:** February 25, 2012, 05:39:47 PM »

I think you're right...oops, the zeros instead of the inch sign (") threw me off but thanks for the correction.

Bill Little · « **Reply #14 on:** February 25, 2012, 07:31:09 PM »

Quote from: Pete Cunha on February 25, 2012, 03:39:07 PM

The above list is great info but before everyone gets upset over the listed cost please check at the AMA web site. They reduced their plan cost by approx half last year. For example the Kingfisher and Corsair II listed above for $35 and $34 respectively are currently listed at a reasonable $14.00 on the AMA / Model Aviation plans site.

Heck, Pete, I thought that was wingspan and area!

Bill

Balsa Butcher · « **Reply #15 on:** February 25, 2012, 09:52:53 PM »

Yup Bill, u-all are correct - thankfully...sometimes it's good to be wrong, FWIW: This thread has got me thinking of making that SBD, neat ,looking plane. One of the old J-Roberts bellcranks ought to work well with a 15 sized carrier plane. They are smaller than the Brodak ones and yes, I would use an original handle as well.

Bill Little · « **Reply #16 on:** February 25, 2012, 10:35:53 PM »

Quote from: Pete Cunha on February 25, 2012, 09:52:53 PM

Yup Bill, u-all are correct - thankfully...sometimes it's good to be wrong, FWIW: This thread has got me thinking of making that SBD, neat ,looking plane. One of the old J-Roberts bellcranks ought to work well with a 15 sized carrier plane. They are smaller than the Brodak ones and yes, I would use an original handle as well.

Hi Pete,

I have two very good J.Roberts handles w/good lines and a few of the bell cranks. I am good to go in that area.

Thanks!
Bill

Thomas Wilk · « **Reply #17 on:** February 26, 2012, 09:36:44 AM »

the plans i listed are from the model magazines. i'll send a sample if you'll send me your email address off forum.
the CD is $10.00 postage included.

Tom Wilk
tawilk636@live.com

Balsa Butcher · « **Reply #18 on:** February 26, 2012, 09:37:59 AM »

Bill, glad you have the "right stuff". Another project I had considered for .15 carrier is to build one using the outline of the old Class I Mauler from the 60's. It is the right size and has tons of that Navy look that I feel adds a lot to the event. You can find it on Tom's carrier CD (highly recommended and sorry 'bout the specifications mis-read).

Wayne J. Buran · « **Reply #19 on:** February 26, 2012, 10:13:47 AM »

Quote from: Thomas Wilk on February 26, 2012, 09:36:44 AM

the plans i listed are from the model magazines. i'll send a sample if you'll send me your email address off forum.
the CD is $10.00 postage included.

Tom Wilk
tawilk636@live.com

Tom, I am ordering the Carrier CD in mondays mail.
Thanks
Wayne

skyshark58 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 26, 2012, 06:08:04 PM »

You will not regret it,it is very cool! Check out Tom's other model airplane CDs too. Mike

Author Topic: Suggestions for .15 Carrier (Read 2082 times)

Joe Just