RSM Mosquito Build (pics)

[Wynn Robins]

finally have the construction done on the Mosquito - Build article is 80% complete - will be 100% tomorrow and should be uploaded onto the RSM website soon

I still have the fillets to do - and a whole heap more sanding
 
Had a few challenges along the way and have some improvements to make to the kit - but all is well otherwise.  I can recommend this kit to anyone that wants a smart looking twin

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[Bill Hummel]

Wynn, bloody brilliant!  Looks awesome!  What engines?

[Leester]

Looks great Wynn, will be looking forward to the build article as I have the kit.  I'm planning on L&J Fox 35's. What props do you have there 

[Jim Oliver]

Guys,
Would two Brodak .25's work on the Mosquito? Just wondering, since I have a couple looking for a home........

Thanks,
Jim

[SteveMoon]

Wow, that's SWEET!

[Dennis Adamisin]

OUTSTANDING!

[Wynn Robins]

thanks guys -

Bill - engines are undecided at this stage - I set it up for OS LA25s - but might put 46s in it     Then thinking last night I might go for Evo 36s, or Enya 30s.

Lee - the build article I should get around to doing today (I hope) I will ask Eric Rule if I can e-mail you a copy. the props are 10 x 7 master airscrews - only for show at the moment.

Jim - Brodak 25s would be a great combo for this plane I believe

[Balsa Butcher]

Very Impressive - might be a good candidate for the Nostalgia 30 class 

[Robertc]

Built my pre-RSM kit several years ago and powered with Thunder Tiger 25s.  More than enough power and an excellent flying plane.

[wwwarbird]

 Looks great Wynn! I would suggest more oomph than .25's though. Keith Sandberg in our club used to fly one with two O.S..35-S's on it I think it was. He also used black Tornado 10x4's. It did REALLY well. The thing was a blast to watch go through the pattern. I just always feel that more power is good because you can always tune it back, but if you don't have enough to start with then it's a bigger headache.

 Now, about that B-25...  

[Paul Taylor]

WOW Wynn !!!!

I know you will put a kewl finish on it. Very well done.

Please keep us posted.

[Matt Colan]

Wynn, that looks pretty darn good!  I'm sure you could come up with a pretty good paint scheme for this plane.

[Eric Viglione]

I spoke with Jack when he built the first RSM proto, and he said he had 2 Fox's on there... and when one engine quit, he was pleasantly surprised that the plane was still "sorta stuntable" on one Fox. Based on that, I wouldn't put any boat anchors or hot rods in there. A pair of Brodak 25's or similar small light engines would probably be more than fine.
EricV

[Randy Cuberly]

The Mosquito looks great.
I've had one of these kits for a couple of years (I think).  Jack's original had two Fox 29's in it and had plenty of power.  Two LA25's are planned for mine and I feel they have a lot more power than the Fox 29s....maybe even 35's.
I used a LA25 on a Ringmaster for OT Stunt for quite a while and it worked at least as well as any Fox 35.....lighter too.

Seeing this one boosts my interest in completing mine.
Thanks,

Randy Cuberly

[Martin Quartim]

So nice to see models like this been built.

I use the Enya SS30, it is inexpensive and it runs so smooth with an APC 10.5x4.5. No need to change a thing to get repeatable steady runs. If you have any questions about the engine I'll be glad to help.

FWIW, Enya has a reverse crank for the SS30 and Zinger has quite a selection of props to make a pair work for you.

Windy said that having the engines spinning in opposite directions made a big difference on his B-25.

Martin

[Larry Cunningham]

Very nice work. Looks like a fine kit.

I've seen Robert Compton's Mosquito fly and it is an impressive model.

L.

"Before you put on a frown, make absolutely sure there are no smiles available." -Jim Beggs