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Speed,Combat,Scale,Racing => Combat => Topic started by: Dave Edwards on March 15, 2017, 07:48:34 PM

Title: Combat in the disco era
Post by: Dave Edwards on March 15, 2017, 07:48:34 PM

Ok, my view of nostalgia combat is not quite the same as everyone else's.  For me combat started on a day in 1978 when I first saw one of the Chicago guys flying a Bosta fast.  I decided in that moment that the sport planes I was flying weren't going to do it for me anymore.

So, given the snowbound weekend here in the NE, I put a couple together.  Now, I just need to dig up a couple old Mark III's and I can host my own nostalgia combat match.

Title: Re: Combat in the disco era
Post by: Dave Edwards on March 15, 2017, 07:51:06 PM

And just to keep things interesting, I made a pair of Monobooms to go with them.  My memories of these are not so fond and looking at them they seem a bit intimidating.  Aren't they just going to fold in half on the first hard turn?

The Monoboom did indeed need some strong building to keep it together.

Title: Re: Combat in the disco era
Post by: C.T. Schaefer on March 16, 2017, 06:27:02 AM

Dave, I might have a spare Mk something or other.  TS

Title: Re: Combat in the disco era
Post by: tom hampshire on March 16, 2017, 08:03:58 AM

Dave, this is a not so formal reminder that Nostalgia combat day this year is Sept. 24 at Lincoln Park.  Make us all happy and come out. 

Title: Re: Combat in the disco era
Post by: Dave Edwards on March 16, 2017, 05:34:41 PM

I will plan on the vintage event in September.

As far as engines, I should be ok.  I have a pair of Mark IV's and a Mark III.  I think the Bosta should have a ST to be authentic although the first one I ever saw had a K&B40 on it and it was remarkable.  I've got a 1980 TWA that I can bolt on instead. A Hoffelt engine would be killer on a monoboom but I haven't ever even seen one of those!

Title: Re: Combat in the disco era
Post by: Al Ferraro on March 17, 2017, 06:52:04 AM

 Nice plane's Dave, I defiantly want to be there when you fly them. I don't see a pacifier pod. What are you using for a fuel tank.
Al

Title: Re: Combat in the disco era
Post by: Bob Mears on March 17, 2017, 07:50:26 AM

Nice Dave !!!  Careful ....This can be habit forming and the next thing you know you have 80 or so of them!

Title: Re: Combat in the disco era
Post by: Bob Mears on March 17, 2017, 08:42:44 AM

I did these three this week. Wayne Welch constructed the SportWing and the Bandit. I covered, painted, and framed them. The Nose Cone, Was sent to me finished, along with a Sneeker, Nemisis, and VooDoo, all done in silk and dope, build and donated by Dan Reedy, Gill Reedy's son.

Title: Re: Combat in the disco era
Post by: Dave Edwards on March 17, 2017, 04:34:42 PM

They have bladder tubes in the leading edge.  AFAIK that was how they were originally.  Plans call for Estes rocket tubes.  The Monoboom has such a small wing that I had to use a 1/2A bladder tube so I guess I will use an extra-long 1/2A bladder for it.

Title: Re: Combat in the disco era
Post by: john e. holliday on March 18, 2017, 11:39:43 AM

Without seeing your shop I would think you might be ready to add an addition.   LL~ LL~