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General control line discussion => Open Forum => Topic started by: RC Storick on December 14, 2014, 03:13:03 PM
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Today was a big success for me. Got to the field about one hour before everyone else. I test ran the Super Tiger .46 that was given to me at Brodaks last year. A little hard starting at first. Could be because of temperature or older fuel. Not sure none the less got the needle set and went down to RC area to wait for CL guys to show.
Got set up and started the engine. I adjusted it a little and walked to the handle. After six laps all felt good so I started a short pattern every this less the RO and over heads. Next flight was a complete pattern with spotters on the outside to see if I had anything wrong.
It fly's great right off the bench. Good lap speed and line tension. CG is right on sharp corners and smooth rounds. I must say I like flying the smaller classic airplanes much more than the lumber wagons.
I might start another Continental as a back. Pictures to follow
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Awesome model Sparky!
Fred
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Wow, that really is a pretty airplane!
Great job on the canopy and cockpit detail.
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Wow, that really is a pretty airplane!
Great job on the canopy and cockpit detail.
Thank you Les. Its my true classic tribute to Tom.
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My pics just went your way Bob.
Guys, it flies as good as it looks! Straight as an arrow out on the lines, no bad habits as far as I could see. Excellent for the first two flights of a brand new model. I have always thought his "modern" Continental presented very well and so does the "original." Engine run was pretty sweet. Just needs some handle time to fine tune it and get used to it. The painted prop looks really neat, sitting still or spinning!
And I just remembered, Bob, I have seen your Minado, at our contest in September. I've slept a few times since then!
Type at you later,
Dan McEntee
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pics
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That looks great in the sun!!!
"lumber wagons" Hahahaha!! That's funny! I love that!
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Built by a true Control Line Craftsman. Absolutely beautiful Sparky.
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Beautiful! Love the gold leaf!
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Awesome looking plane and why shouldn't it fly right with all the planes under your belt. Just need to work on flying now to empress the judges.
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You even went to the extent as to color match the prop tips?
You get first prize for a themed entry!
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I just hope and it is a super long shot this plane inspiers at least one younger person as it did me. It left a indelible impression in my mind for 45 years.
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I must say I like flying the smaller classic airplanes much more than the lumber wagons.
I might start another Continental as a back. Pictures to follow
What is the wing span & area of that bird ? Also the recommended engine range.
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What is the wing span & area of that bird ? Also the recommended engine range.
Around 630-650 and engine size is .35 to 46 if you build it light.
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That's nice, Robert, but here's a suggestion on how you could spiff it up. I'm sure Derek would agree:
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That's nice, Robert, but here's a suggestion on how you could spiff it up. I'm sure Derek would agree:
Great send them to me and Ill put them on
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Thrilled you got the Continental up and had a successful maiden flight. Been following the build so feel a bit connected to it somehow.
Shug
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That's nice, Robert, but here's a suggestion on how you could spiff it up. I'm sure Derek would agree:
LL~ LL~ LL~ ;D
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I can hardly wait untill I can fly this again. The weather has me socked in and I am getting antsy to fly this plane.
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Looked good as you built it and looks even better once you got it outside. Hope to see it fly one day- I mean in person!
G
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I can hardly wait untill I can fly this again. The weather has me socked in and I am getting antsy to fly this plane.
We'll just keep an eye on the weather report weekend to weekend. As long as it's above freezing, sunny and no wind, I'm up for a couple quick flights! There was somebody on the circle today when I went by on my way to work today but couldn't see who it was.
Let's see how it goes and what Mother Nature throws at us.
Type at you later,
Dan