Author Topic: Ever get the urge to do something really different? (Read 5467 times)

Ty Marcucci · « **on:** November 01, 2006, 07:21:26 PM »

Here is a very modified Ares. It looked great.. The covering was from the aluminum wrappers.

phil c · « **Reply #1 on:** November 02, 2006, 06:46:31 AM »

This one looks worth revisiting. The T tail isn't a killer. Maybe the cigarette wrapper added too much weight. Perfect candidate for silver Monocote, or silver dope.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #2 on:** November 02, 2006, 01:21:13 PM »

That is one of the reasons I built the "Blue Goose Canard". The first few flights were a terror, but, I have tamed it down some. Just a couple of weeks ago put another full pattern on it. The controls have been cut way down and it is still sensitive. The other thing is what is called a "Jumbo". Still trying to find a prop to keep it over 5.3 second laps. Flies great at 5.5, but, the needle is so rich can not gaet past the half way point of pattern. DOC Holliday

Tom Niebuhr · « **Reply #3 on:** November 04, 2006, 09:59:21 AM »

Ty,

With some modern numbers, that is worth trying again.

Dennis Adamisin · « **Reply #4 on:** April 06, 2007, 01:22:13 PM »

All I can say is it seemed like a good idea at the time!

Tandem Canard, around 700 sq-in total, OS 35. Flew very stable, did nice rounds, soft squares and don't even think about-it triangles! Lead-out guide forced wing to twist making for some VERY intersting turn and roll coupling!

It actually migt be possible to make it work, but frankly it makes you want to build a green box Nobler...!

Randy Powell · « **Reply #5 on:** April 06, 2007, 03:20:22 PM »

Man, I must have built 10 planes over the past 20 years that, when completed and flown, I had the exact same thought: Well, it sure seemed like a good idea at the time.

Dennis Adamisin · « **Reply #6 on:** April 06, 2007, 03:58:52 PM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on April 06, 2007, 03:20:22 PM

Man, I must have built 10 planes over the past 20 years that, when completed and flown, I had the exact same thought: Well, it sure seemed like a good idea at the time.

AMEN brother!

Bob Hunt · « **Reply #7 on:** April 08, 2007, 10:02:11 AM »

"Ever get the urge to do something really different?"

Constantly!

Bob Hunt

Al Rabe · « **Reply #8 on:** April 08, 2007, 05:09:03 PM »

Nope. Just one lawn dart after another.

Al

Dennis Adamisin · « **Reply #9 on:** April 08, 2007, 06:18:37 PM »

Hello Al!

I seem to recall a VERY long time ago you telling a rather "painful" story about this bird???

the original Steve Smith · « **Reply #10 on:** April 17, 2007, 09:09:08 PM »

Quote from: Bob Hunt on April 08, 2007, 10:02:11 AM

"Ever get the urge to do something really different?"

Constantly!

Bob Hunt

Bob,

Did Occam's Razor ever fly?

Steve

minnesotamodeler · « **Reply #11 on:** April 18, 2007, 03:38:17 AM »

OK...

1. Being built.
2. Finished.
3. Really finished.
4. Reconfigured. (Didn't help a lot.)

Ooops....last pic should be first.

--Ray

Bob Disharoon · « **Reply #12 on:** April 18, 2007, 06:56:42 AM »

I made a bipe out of 2 Voodoos, put landing gear on it ..didnt need the gear..landed on its back

Willis Swindell · « **Reply #13 on:** April 19, 2007, 05:16:10 PM »

This is my different one, only thing I got was about 10 stitches trying to adjust the needle valve

Bob Disharoon · « **Reply #14 on:** April 19, 2007, 05:41:37 PM »

Willis..I like!!..is it a pusher or a puller?..cheers, Hoosier Daddy

Willis Swindell · « **Reply #15 on:** May 09, 2007, 12:34:33 PM »

Bob
Just looking through this post today and noticed I had not answered a question its a puller canard. I hope I did not throw it away after I crashed it, going to check the attic. Here is a picture of my pusher canard I had to add so much nose weight it would’t fly, so I stuck a 15 on the front and it did not fly any better.

Shultzie · « **Reply #16 on:** May 09, 2007, 06:58:12 PM »

Quote from: Willis Swindell on May 09, 2007, 12:34:33 PM

Bob
Just looking through this post today and noticed I had not answered a question its a puller canard. I hope I did not throw it away after I crashed it, going to check the attic. Here is a picture of my pusher canard I had to add so much nose weight it would’t fly, so I stuck a 15 on the front and it did not fly any better.

COOL R&D! PHOTOS N STUFF...SWINDELL! Reeeeeeally interesting concept models.

Larry Renger · « **Reply #17 on:** May 11, 2007, 12:21:41 PM »

I like different! I actually took 2nd with this puppy at Woodland last year. Took 2 pit stops to do the pattern, but made the 8 minute time limit (barely).

minnesotamodeler · « **Reply #18 on:** May 11, 2007, 02:47:00 PM »

Reminds me of the old "Sportwing" from about the 50s, I think...I had one with a Greenhead .23 on it. Lotsa fun.

Larry Renger · « **Reply #19 on:** May 11, 2007, 05:31:54 PM »

There was a Sportwing flying at VSC this year, and doing a pretty dang good job. Diesel powered, no less! Jim Thomerson was the man at the handle. There is a great photo of it in the Stunt News fold-out.

MikeyPratt · « **Reply #20 on:** May 12, 2007, 05:36:46 PM »

Quote from: Dennis Adamisin on April 06, 2007, 01:22:13 PM

All I can say is it seemed like a good idea at the time!

Tandem Canard, around 700 sq-in total, OS 35. Flew very stable, did nice rounds, soft squares and don't even think about-it triangles! Lead-out guide forced wing to twist making for some VERY intersting turn and roll coupling!

It actually migt be possible to make it work, but frankly it makes you want to build a green box Nobler...!

Yes I like to try things that different at times (don't we all?). The Delta Force is hoot to fly and required making a few mods to get it right. Ask me about the momo-wheel and outriggers sometime, it was fun to watch at least <LOL>

. I am working on the fit check model now and hopefully I can have it finished by the end of the summer. Requires a super strong 40 or a LA 46 at the very least, it is bigger than you think with over 900 squares.

Later,
Mikey

Willis Swindell · « **Reply #21 on:** May 12, 2007, 08:39:26 PM »

I took a Fierce Arrow 400 and blew it up to a 800
Willis

Bill Little · « **Reply #22 on:** May 12, 2007, 09:28:53 PM »

Hi Willis,

I took a Fierce Arrow 400 and........

just built it by the plans....

Bob Disharoon · « **Reply #23 on:** May 31, 2007, 03:47:14 PM »

Anyone willing to scale this ?

Leo Mehl · « **Reply #24 on:** July 07, 2007, 10:22:49 PM »

I told my wife I was going to try and do something different, but when I told her it was taking the blonde down the street to the TavernI didn't remember exactly what hit me but it was not a new Super Tigre 46. Now I know about stitches. Glad you guys are into airplanes. I used to be into Blonds. I found out they were not as dumb as advertized.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #25 on:** July 09, 2007, 01:45:39 PM »

Leo,

You don't need to do something really different. You ARE something really different.

Shultzie · « **Reply #26 on:** August 10, 2007, 04:21:16 PM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on July 09, 2007, 01:45:39 PM

Leo,

You don't need to do something really different. You ARE something really different.

HEY LEO...RANDY!!!!!!!!! GUESS WE ALL RESEMBLE THAT REMARK?

Leo Mehl · « **Reply #27 on:** December 29, 2007, 12:08:18 AM »

Quote from: Shultzie on August 10, 2007, 04:21:16 PM

HEY LEO...RANDY!!!!!!!!! GUESS WE ALL RESEMBLE THAT REMARK?

I guess I know when i'm whuppedddded!

wwwarbird · « **Reply #28 on:** December 30, 2007, 04:28:45 PM »

EddyR · « **Reply #29 on:** December 31, 2007, 01:06:50 PM »

Here is my strange one from 1990's It used good numbers but it sure looked different. I used it for two years and at one contest that had several top 20 flyers there I won. That day the weather got so bad no one could finish the pattern. It was a very good flyer in high winds or I just lucked out. Bill Rich has a lot of videos of me flying this thing and his comments are humerus to say the least.
Ed

John Miller · « **Reply #30 on:** December 31, 2007, 05:49:42 PM »

Here's one I've drawn up, but haven't built yet. I'm waiting until I learn more about electric power. I believe this will be what works best with this type of twin.

Leo Mehl · « **Reply #31 on:** January 01, 2008, 12:02:21 AM »

Quote from: John Miller on December 31, 2007, 05:49:42 PM

Here's one I've drawn up, but haven't built yet. I'm waiting until I learn more about electric power. I believe this will be what works best with this type of twin.

I like it John. I have tried differnt designs but its a lot of work adding up to a lot of dissapointment. Not sorry I tried them but basically decided to not try stuff to radical. IO think yours will work. Besides I know you like two engines running at once. Kool Maaaaan.

Willis Swindell · « **Reply #32 on:** January 04, 2008, 11:42:07 AM »

John
I have built a couple Push pullers and both flew great especially the red one. The Fokker 23 is a little heavy for the wing area but not bad. You have to keep the rear engine as far forward as you can or it will be really tail heavy. The elevator push rod needs to be stiff or the elevator will flutter. also you can use any engine you want. they don’t have to be the same make or size. The main thing is too train your helper in how to hold the plane for the launch.

Dave Cook · « **Reply #33 on:** February 07, 2008, 06:21:52 PM »

TY,
The T tail airplane in the picture was built by my flying buddy Roy Tucker from Brockton, MA. He covered it with cigarette box aluminium foil as a test prior to building an 8' Northrop XB 35 flying wing for CL scale. The T tail used a modified Ares wing and was very competitive befor e he added the weight of the foil covering.
I have pictures of the T tail in it's original paint and the flying wing. He brought the XB 35 wing to the Nat's and got top static score but one negine quit before he got his required laps in.

Dave Cook

Dave Cook · « **Reply #34 on:** February 08, 2008, 02:08:04 PM »

Ty,
Roy is not in good health but still with us and I talk to him quite a bit. He spent a lot of years restoring and building custom cars with his amazing craftsmanship. All of his cars were great and won many awards at East Coast car shows.
He was one of the premiere builders in the country. He donated the XB 35 to the Smithsonian and it was on display for many years.
The middle airplane was my original I Beam lightning. I had some great shootouts with Gene Shaffer with this plane.
Thanks for posting the photo - brings back some great memories.

Dave Cook

Dave Cook · « **Reply #35 on:** February 08, 2008, 02:17:50 PM »

Ty,
One additional thought - I was CD for the New Bedford meet for 7 or 8 years and if you have any other photos I would be very interested in seeing them.

Thanks,
Dave Cook

Dave Cook · « **Reply #36 on:** February 09, 2008, 04:53:29 AM »

Ty,
Boy, more memories - Lennie was a good freind and I lost track of him over the years - good pilot too.

Thanks,
Dave Cook

Shultzie · « **Reply #37 on:** February 09, 2008, 09:00:39 PM »

Thanks Ty...keep those scans commmmmmmin!

john e. holliday · « **Reply #38 on:** February 16, 2008, 08:55:59 PM »

Quote from: Ty Marcucci on November 03, 2006, 10:51:33 AM

I sent out about 6 sets of plans for the Jumbo. Is yours the old MAN Jumbo with the McCoy .60 shown on the plans??

That is the one. Got mine off of Ebay with the artical reprint. Guys says he flew it 100 foot lines. Mine is powered with Fox .45. Last prop was a 13-5 APC. Need to put a layer of silkspan and dope on it to stiffen it up. Anything faster than 5.3 laps and it disappears about the second level lap. As long as I am doing loops and eights no problem. Carving that fuse was a job and a half. DOC Holliday

Leo Mehl · « **Reply #39 on:** February 16, 2008, 09:59:48 PM »

Quote from: Bob Disharoon on April 19, 2007, 05:41:37 PM

Willis..I like!!..is it a pusher or a puller?..cheers, Hoosier Daddy

Evidently it's a cutter!