Author Topic: Dave Platt's T28 (Read 4958 times)

Dennis Saydak · « **on:** November 28, 2014, 05:37:53 PM »

Out of curiosity does anyone have information about Dave's recent Nats T28 scale model? Span, weight features, pictures etc. I'm curious what the size trend is these days in particular for scale ships.

Fred Cronenwett · « **Reply #1 on:** November 28, 2014, 08:29:59 PM »

Dave's T-28 had about a 56" span which is on the small side based upon other scale entries. The largest was a 1/3 scale entry at 106" span. Most pilots build in the 55" to 70" range for the wing span. Allen Goff built a 82" span Cessna 182.

the larger the model the better it will fly and the more weight It can carry per square foot wing area

As for throttle control systems everything is still being used from 3-line, servo driver systems, down the line electronics and 2.4 ghz. 2.4 Ghz is a wireless version of the down the line electronics and is available off the shelf ready to install from the hobby shop.

This the Lafayette Esquadrille website that has a section for CL scale showing some pictures and talks about some of the features guys are putting on the models. Electric power is becoming a bigger player with CL scale models but glow powered models are still being used.

http://lafayetteesquadrillecl.wordpress.com/lafayette-esquadrille-cl/cl-models/scale/

Fred

wwwarbird · « **Reply #2 on:** November 28, 2014, 10:38:52 PM »

Over the many years every time I've ever looked at one of Dave's models I'm just amazed. In my mind he's one of the best builders ever. The quality of detail and accuracy is phenomenal. The T-28 looks like another masterpiece in a long line. What is it powered with?

Fred Cronenwett · « **Reply #3 on:** November 29, 2014, 05:46:25 AM »

Checked my notes from the 2013 Nats, the T-28 has a 54" span, weighs 7 1/4 lbs and has an Irvine .53 glow engine. Dave used 2.4 Ghz controls for throttle, flaps and retracts.

Fred

Richard Hutlet · « **Reply #4 on:** January 03, 2015, 11:45:14 AM »

Now that is something I'd be interested in. I almost got into RC
only due to the "scale" aspect of the hobby. I'd love to try a scale project in
C/L. Anyone have a source for kits or recommend a manufacturer? Or are these
mostly scratch built from plans?

Paul Smith · « **Reply #5 on:** January 03, 2015, 12:32:07 PM »

Design and build yourself is basically the name of the game. But you can buy any RC scale kit and put controls in it. The winners of today a BIG models with two or more engines.

The other real MUST is good plans and first hand documentation. Nothing is better than getting up close to the prototype.

Richard Hutlet · « **Reply #6 on:** January 03, 2015, 12:44:56 PM »

Thanks. I love the stunt aspect of C/L but I also very much enjoy the building.
I think that is where a scale plan would be fun and challenging. Less of a chance
for me to turn it BACK into a kit as well.

bob whitney · « **Reply #7 on:** January 03, 2015, 01:45:37 PM »

Dave still sells R/C kits ,the T28 is scaled down from one of his RC kits ,i can check and see if he did any extra plans

Richard Hutlet · « **Reply #8 on:** January 04, 2015, 07:51:01 PM »

Any luck Bob?? Or contact info for Dave?? would love to try build one of those.
I think I have the building skills. Heavy on the "skills" part mind you...

bob whitney · « **Reply #9 on:** January 09, 2015, 08:28:47 PM »

checked with dave today . he didnt draw any real plans. he scaled it down from his RC plans and just added what he would need for U/C

Dennis Saydak · « **Reply #10 on:** January 10, 2015, 11:31:09 AM »

Quote from: Richard Hutlet on January 04, 2015, 07:51:01 PM

Any luck Bob?? Or contact info for Dave?? would love to try build one of those.
I think I have the building skills. Heavy on the "skills" part mind you...

Richard, I can scan Dave's plan from R/C Modeller Magazine for you if you want. You can get it blown up to any size at one of the print shops. IIRC the plan leaves a lot up to the builder but it is a beautiful design.

Richard Hutlet · « **Reply #11 on:** January 11, 2015, 03:18:42 PM »

Thanks but will probably order his RC kit and work off that.

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