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General control line discussion => Open Forum => Topic started by: David M Johnson on July 15, 2015, 08:05:37 PM

Title: Larry Kruse AgWagon
Post by: David M Johnson on July 15, 2015, 08:05:37 PM

Getting there with this plane

Title: Re: Larry Kruse AgWagon
Post by: john e. holliday on July 16, 2015, 11:23:53 AM

Looking good.   

Title: Re: Larry Kruse AgWagon
Post by: goozgog on July 16, 2015, 05:08:55 PM

  Yup! My kid built one and it's
pretty good.
   Not unlike a Twister so he moved
the wing forward one inch to balance
a LA. 46. ( APC 12 - 3.75)
  Dave, it's a good plane. You'll be happy
and yours looks great.

Title: Re: Larry Kruse AgWagon
Post by: Avaiojet on July 16, 2015, 05:41:01 PM

David,

My dream come true to have a duster!

Good for you!  H^^

Title: Re: Larry Kruse AgWagon
Post by: David M Johnson on July 18, 2015, 04:45:49 AM

Thank you for the words of encouragement.  I've always had a soft spot for the Ag aircraft and when I saw the plans for this one it had to be built.

Title: Re: Larry Kruse AgWagon
Post by: Avaiojet on July 18, 2015, 05:43:37 AM

Info on the model?

Title: Re: Larry Kruse AgWagon
Post by: David M Johnson on July 18, 2015, 09:59:01 AM

Plans pull from the hinternet designed and penned by Larry Cruse The engine will be a Magnum GP 40 I had laying around mono coat covering an a home made fuel tank I wanted to try recessing part of the tank into the fuselage to reduce the flow effort for the engine. I had originally threatened the flyers in Phoenix to use an old Fox 35 and extra castor to simulate spraying operations...

Title: Re: Larry Kruse AgWagon
Post by: Avaiojet on July 20, 2015, 04:37:38 PM

David,

Please bring us up to date on your fine Ag Wagon.  H^^

I have a ton of interest in those kinds of aircraft and models.

I have books!  ;D

Title: Re: Larry Kruse AgWagon
Post by: David M Johnson on August 01, 2015, 10:37:42 AM

Started the covering process> I wanted to try using the non dope method so I have brushed on the Polycrylic and used it to stick down some SIG Koverall I had left over from a Shoestring build I did a few years ago.  I was impressed how much easier it was to work with than the other glue that I used on the Shoestring the Balsaright stuff came in a can and needed to be thinned before it could used to stick coverings on.  these photos were taken before shrinking the covering.

Title: Re: Larry Kruse AgWagon
Post by: Jim Roselle on August 01, 2015, 10:39:56 AM

Looking good! Where in Az. Are you located?

Jim

Title: Re: Larry Kruse AgWagon
Post by: David M Johnson on August 01, 2015, 12:50:39 PM

Austin Tx Arizona...  I lived in Chandler Glendale and Peoria.  But I moved to Austin in January.  I used to fly with Sergio,  Ken, and George Brown.

Title: Re: Larry Kruse AgWagon
Post by: Jim Roselle on August 01, 2015, 10:32:44 PM

Quote from: David M Johnson on August 01, 2015, 12:50:39 PM

Austin Tx Arizona...  I lived in Chandler Glendale and Peoria.  But I moved to Austin in January.  I used to fly with Sergio,  Ken, and George Brown.

Ha! I flew with Ken, Nick and Leroy two days ago.

Title: Re: Larry Kruse AgWagon
Post by: Avaiojet on August 02, 2015, 06:02:24 AM

David,

Looking good, gotta love those dusters.  H^^

I'm inspired.

Title: Re: Larry Kruse AgWagon
Post by: David M Johnson on August 02, 2015, 06:18:42 PM

I still have Leroys AMA pattern/Grondel Nobler. Tell them I said hello

Title: Re: Larry Kruse AgWagon
Post by: David M Johnson on September 20, 2015, 08:05:54 AM

Update the AgWagon had a maiden flight yesterday!  I would love to say I flew it but due to vertigo issues I had to have Mark Allen fly it for me.  Thank you so much for the encouragement and helping me by flying it for me.