Author Topic: Identify this Fuselage (Read 1521 times)

Pete Bauer · « **on:** December 10, 2024, 02:56:07 PM »

I have no idea where Dad originally got this, but it is cast magnesium and marked "Consolidated Model Eng Co". Any ideas what plane this was for?

wwwarbird · « **Reply #1 on:** December 10, 2024, 08:01:15 PM »

I have no idea where Dad originally got this, but it is cast aluminum and marked "Consolidated Model Eng Co". Any ideas what plane this was for?

Speed model of some sort?

Pete Bauer · « **Reply #2 on:** December 10, 2024, 08:10:30 PM »

Someone on FB "Control Line Flying" figured it out. A Consolidated MPC-7 stunt/combat model.

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #3 on:** December 11, 2024, 07:59:39 AM »

Wonder how the weight was with that frame.

Was your dad Charlie Bauer?

Pete Bauer · « **Reply #4 on:** December 11, 2024, 12:12:29 PM »

Wonder how the weight was with that frame.

Was your dad Charlie Bauer?

Yes, he was my Dad. Fuselage weighs 7 oz.

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #5 on:** December 11, 2024, 12:57:44 PM »

Yes, he was my Dad. Fuselage weighs 7 oz.

I met your dad at Brodak’s and got my picture with him. He was a such a nice guy.

Did you design the Tutor II?

Pete Bauer · « **Reply #6 on:** December 11, 2024, 03:34:11 PM »

I met your dad at Brodak’s and got my picture with him. He was a such a nice guy.

Did you design the Tutor II?

My older brother Mark designed the Tutor.

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #7 on:** December 11, 2024, 07:33:21 PM »

My older brother Mark designed the Tutor.

It’s a good flyer. My son still flys his.

Motorman · « **Reply #8 on:** December 11, 2024, 08:43:31 PM »

Looks like magnesium alloy which is slightly heavier but stronger than pure magnesium.

Steve Lotz · « **Reply #9 on:** December 13, 2024, 03:57:39 AM »

I have one of those kits but the fuselage is balsa.