Mountain Models Bogie72
Classic looks combined with modern construction equals plenty of nostalgic flying fun!
By Jerry Smith PHOTOGRAPHY: JERRY SMITH W
hen I first laid eyes on the Bogie 72my thoughts went back to the nostalgic era of 1939 and the Cleveland Playboy. It was all
freeflight for me in those days and the Play- boy was a very popular, very competitive freeflight model. From there, its fame and success made this plane one of the most well-known Old Timer designs. Joe Eglin, (Cleveland Model Co.), the designer of the Playboy and many other wonderful models, passed away at the age of 82. Joe was hon- ored for his many achievements in modeling and left us modelers his legacy of many fine models to build. Going back to the Playboy Jr., the original
was 56-inch span, under 300 square inches, and slab-sided. In 1941, it was altered to 54- inch span and the chord was increased to seven inches and additional longerons were added as in the Playboy Sr. It is that version that is most commonly seen. Through the wonderful and precise art of
laser cutting, the Bogie 72 kit comes with 36 sheets of laser-cut balsa and plywood! Complete hardware, including nuts, bolts, dowels, carbon fiber, magnets, wheels,
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pushrod housings, pushrods, and even hook and loop fastener for the battery hold down. Full size plans are included, al- though with the self jigging parts in the kit, you may have to use them only for ref- erence. To power the Bogie 72, Mountain Models recommends using the Scorpion S-2215- 1127 KV motor and the 15V 25A Brushless Motor Speed Controller sold by Innov8tive Designs
www.innov8tivedesigns.com based in Vista, CA. Their ESC is programmed through an IR (Infra Red) receiver and a Programming Card which are included in the package. I was impressed with the packaging and quality of these products. Each came in an attractive metal box with
foam padding. The boxes can be used to store small parts in your workshop so don’t throw them away. Innov8tive has an excel- lent website with good information; many how-to videos, by Lucien Miller, the owner. All the good stuff you need to know from how to solder connectors to changing bearings, lubricating the motor and much more. Check it out at
innov8tivedesigns.com and you will learn much.
AT A GLANCE Type:
Construction: Wing span: Wing area: Airfoil: Length: Weight:
Wing loading: Motor: ESC:
Battery: Radio:
R/C electric balsa
72.0 inches 655 sq. in.
semi-symmetrical 39.0 inches
28–30 ounces 6.6 oz./sq.ft.
Scorpion 2215-18 outrunner 20-amp
Manufacturer:
3S 1300–1500 mAh Li-Po 3-channel, 2 servos Mountain Models
2935 N Lynndale Drive Appleton, WI 54914 920-840-6036
www.mountainmodels.com SEPTEMBER 2012
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