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Title: Small Stunter
Post by: Ed Carlaw on May 17, 2012, 06:28:13 PM

I came across a picture of a small stunter named the "Princess". The caption stated that an article was published in the April 1959 Aero Modeller, The overall lines look pretty nice and with a .15 might make a good small field flyer. Anyone know of any plans? Thanks, Ed.

Title: Re: Small Stunter
Post by: Wynn Robins on May 17, 2012, 07:00:09 PM

yep - I have them.....and the article (as attached)

I e-mailed the full size plan to you

Title: Re: Small Stunter
Post by: Ed Carlaw on May 17, 2012, 07:12:16 PM

Thanks once again Wynn, I see the posting on the forum but the email did'nt come through. This looks like it might be an interesting plane to tackle. I think it will be a good follow on from the Stunt Wind.

Title: Re: Small Stunter
Post by: Ed Carlaw on May 17, 2012, 07:21:38 PM

Hey Wynn, just checked my email again, they came through great, might have jumped the gun earlier. I like the elliptical wing layout and I have an Enya .15 and several .19's. Should prove interesting, thanks again.

Title: Re: Small Stunter
Post by: Steve Thomas on May 18, 2012, 12:48:15 AM

This is on my build list, but I think it's a bit on the small side for a 15 or 19. Something like an Enya 09 ought to be about perfect, I reckon.

Title: Re: Small Stunter
Post by: GregArdill on May 18, 2012, 01:45:39 AM

I think the great lump of an Enya 15 would be both too much weight & power for the little Princess.

36" span with a thin section, like Steve, I'd be looking to put in a .09 or .10.

Beautiful plane, and on my to build list.

For me an English .09 diesel would give it the right appeal. I bought an Elfin 09, but I discovered it's way too beautiful to bury in a cowl.

Regards

Greg

Title: Re: Small Stunter
Post by: PerttiMe on May 18, 2012, 01:48:11 AM

There's a couple of versions of the Aeromodeller Princess plan available for download at
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1265873&page=473

Title: Re: Small Stunter
Post by: Garf on May 18, 2012, 07:50:50 AM

The little T-Bird would be a good choice. A little hard to find.

Title: Re: Small Stunter
Post by: PerttiMe on May 18, 2012, 09:48:35 AM

Quote from: Garf on May 18, 2012, 07:50:50 AM

The little T-Bird would be a good choice. A little hard to find.

I suspect there's one of those in this thread:
http://controlline.org.uk/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=7088
(no, the first one isn't it. Scroll down a bit...)

Title: Re: Small Stunter
Post by: Ed Carlaw on May 18, 2012, 07:39:35 PM

Hi all, when I looked at the plans and engine size I wasn't thinking in 1959 terms but 2012 terms as far as performance. AN .09 or .10 should work out perfectly. The accompanying article stated there's a lot of lumber in the build but I don't think weight will be that much of an issue with modern engines and some careful building.