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Title: 1/2A Snapper FLIGHT REPORT (msg. #13)
Post by: minnesotamodeler on June 03, 2006, 04:03:55 PM: Here's the finished product...complete with the little Cox production engine; 1/2 oz. tank. This was the first plane I ever built from scratch, at age 12 or so, umpteen years ago (hint: it was a new design then).
To get an idea of the "smallitude" of this plane, that is a 5" dia. prop!
The last pic is a closeup of my remote needle setup. Why? Just because I could! (And the standard NV was broken off.)

--Ray
Title: Re: 1/2A Snapper all done (pics)
Post by: minnesotamodeler on June 03, 2006, 04:04:58 PM: A couple more pics...

--Ray
Title: Re: 1/2A Snapper all done (pics)
Post by: frank carlisle on June 04, 2006, 06:59:49 AM: that's looking good ray.
Title: Re: 1/2A Snapper all done (pics)
Post by: minnesotamodeler on June 04, 2006, 01:52:15 PM: Thank you, sir.

--Ray
Title: Re: 1/2A Snapper all done (pics)
Post by: frank carlisle on June 04, 2006, 03:34:52 PM: ray,
would the contents of this picture get me a snapper kit?
Title: Re: 1/2A Snapper all done (pics)
Post by: minnesotamodeler on June 04, 2006, 07:41:19 PM: Wow... is that 3, or 4, of those production Coxes? Have you run them? The 2 I have actually run pretty well for what they are.

You realize the Snapper is a classic design from the 1950s, it isn't one of mine...I suppose I could cut a kit out for you from the plans I have, or I could just send you a copy of the plans. Whatcha got in mind? And would you put stars on it?!

--Ray
Title: Re: 1/2A Snapper all done (pics)
Post by: john e. holliday on June 04, 2006, 07:45:20 PM: Ray seeing the pictures of your good looking 1/2A Snappers makes me want to finish one that has been on the hook for too long. Will power mine with one of the old dependable OK Cubs I have. Later, DOC Holliday
Title: Re: 1/2A Snapper all done (pics)
Post by: minnesotamodeler on June 04, 2006, 07:55:53 PM: Cub .049--that's what I used in my very first one, in 1956 or so. The engine came in a RTF Jim Walker Firebaby. A pretty weak engine all in all; just about right for the little Snapper. It should work fine.. Finish it, finish it!
Title: Re: 1/2A Snapper all done (pics)
Post by: frank carlisle on June 04, 2006, 09:00:20 PM: ray as per our chat room deal i'm sending you the motors tomorrow and yes i'll paint stars on it. many stars.
Title: Re: 1/2A Snapper all done (pics)
Post by: frank carlisle on June 04, 2006, 09:08:25 PM: I just went and looked in your web site. I'm honored that the stars and stripes minnie delta is still there. thanks ray.
Title: Re: 1/2A Snapper all done (pics)
Post by: minnesotamodeler on June 05, 2006, 01:39:34 AM: It is a beautiful job, Frank.. thank you.

--Ray

P.S. But it's the BarnDoor, not the Minnie Delta!
Title: Re: 1/2A Snapper all done (pics)
Post by: frank carlisle on June 06, 2006, 01:46:43 PM: RIGHT!..............sorry Ray. I get a little mixed up time to time.
I'm just starting clear coats on a new stunter with stars and stripes. Every time I do one I declare it's the last but man they sure look nice to me.

Here's Victory with first clear coat.........
Title: Re: 1/2A Snapper all done (pics)
Post by: minnesotamodeler on June 06, 2006, 04:10:08 PM: Oh yeah, I love your stars and stripes, in every mode you've used...very cool.

--Ray
Title: RE: 1/2A Snapper---UPDDATE: FLIGHT REPORT
Post by: minnesotamodeler on June 08, 2006, 03:52:01 PM: Finally got a chance to take the Snapper out. Nearly perfect weather, with just a little wind occasionally.
A very gratifying session; the little guy flew very well--you wouldn't think it was a 50-yr.-old design! The Cox production $6.95 engine I have in it is about perfect power-wise. Lovely taxiing takeoffs--no leaping into the air with this one. Grooves very well; all round maneuvers easily performed, even overheads. Squares are a little more of an adventure but it can be nursed through them. No problem with line tension. I did discover one negative--it doesn't handle wind very well at all. The wind came up to maybe 10-15 mph while I was flying, and I got blown out of several maneuvers. Kinda like flying an autumn leaf...on the plus side, it recovered very well when I had to bail out of a figure.

All in all, I'm very happy with the little plane. I guess I'll offer it as a kit on a limited basis, price $35--includes all hardware, nuts/bolts/wheels, etc. I'll even pay shipping charges to any of the 48. Just send me a PM or email.

--Ray
Title: Re: 1/2A Snapper FLIGHT REPORT (msg. #13)
Post by: frank carlisle on June 08, 2006, 05:03:06 PM: Excellent flight report Ray. I've tried a few times to design my own 1/2A model with moderate success. Your planes on the other hand are many times better performers. I got your email today. It's good the engines got to you in good shape. I have plenty of free time coming to build the Snapper kit you're sending me.
Title: Re: 1/2A Snapper FLIGHT REPORT (msg. #13)
Post by: minnesotamodeler on June 08, 2006, 07:46:00 PM: Great, I know you'll do your usual sterling job. Stars, remember!

--Ray
Title: Re: 1/2A Snapper FLIGHT REPORT (msg. #13)
Post by: Bill Little on June 09, 2006, 07:04:37 AM: Quote from: frank carlisle on June 08, 2006, 05:03:06 PM
Excellent flight report Ray. I've tried a few times to design my own 1/2A model with moderate success. Your planes on the other hand are many times better performers. I got your email today. It's good the engines got to you in good shape. I have plenty of free time coming to build the Snapper kit you're sending me.

"FREE TIME"???????? n~

What about that LA heat?? y1

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Title: Re: 1/2A Snapper FLIGHT REPORT (msg. #13)
Post by: Leroy Heikes on June 09, 2006, 08:15:04 AM: Franks LA heat is in hiding! **) He has two SE5A to biuld also 8)
Title: Re: 1/2A Snapper FLIGHT REPORT (msg. #13)
Post by: frank carlisle on June 09, 2006, 08:57:26 AM: That LA Heat is about half constructed........As soon as I get Victory done I plan to wail into that twin.