I started this back in the summer of `07 and found out that nobody flew Carrier in Oklahoma that I knew of.
Joined Tulsa Gluedobbers and got into learning Stunt (still am...
) so I hung this up and piddled with it whenever I had free time. Some guys in the club started kicking around the idea of a Fun Carrier event so I got motivated and blew off the balsa dust and started building the RH outbd wing panel this morn.
The plans are from Lee Stengel with a span of 35" and 230 sq/in's.
I'm using a simple hook mechanism consisting of a magnet from one of those promo pocket screwdrivers epoxied in the fuse. and a rear joiner on the elevator that knocks it off the magnet near full down elevator. The hook mount is pretty stout, built like a spool - 1/4" dowel with 2 ply washers and a brass bushing and down stop. I grooved the magnet but I'm hoping the engine vibes won't deploy it too soon?
Wheels are vintage Perfect streamliners.
I still have to work out the linkage/ bellcrank assy. Hopefully I can finish this fall before it gets too cold. Too many projects, too little time.