PHOTO: JOE WOODS PHOTO: WILLIE BOSCO
Tomboy and really captures the look and feel of a nostalgic era in modeling. The model spans 30.5 inches and is set up using a D1811-2000 outrunner and is guided by 3-channel R/C. Flying weight is 4.5–5 ounces. The kit is of the typical “tab and slot” style of construction that makes for a model that is light, strong, and very easy to build. And as with everything that Moun- tain Models does, the Tom-E-Boy will no doubt be a terrific flyer. And tell me guys, how can you not just love that simulated diesel engine?
This month also brings us a whole bunch of great stuff from the readers, so let’s get rolling. First up, our old friend Willie Bosco is at it again, though as prolific as this gen- tleman is, it should be no real surprise to the regulars here to see he’s turned a solid dou- ble into a home run this month. We’ll start with the Laird Super Solution built from the 30-inch span Dumas kit and converted to 3-channel R/C. The original idea was to build the model with ailerons but rather than add the weight and com- plexity, Willie thought it best to just keep things simple.
The model is powered with a 20-gram out- runner motor and 10-amp ESC, and guided using 3.7-gram servos from Hobby King. Fly- ing instructions are delivered to the model by way of a GWS 4-channel Pico Rx with a base loaded antenna. And to keep access to the motor simple, magnets are used to secure the cowl to the fuselage. The Solution is a spunky flyer, but flies very well, so it looks like staying with the recommended free -
Willie Bosco also shows us how well Guillow’s kits convert to 3-channel electric R/C with the 18-inch span Nieuport 28. By adding a bit of washout, the model (at left) turned out to be a very docile flyer. Joe Woods built his 1:8 scale Aeronca Chief(above) from the PCM short kit, and finished it with a combination of painted trim and graphics from Callie Graphics and was rewarded with a great flying classic light plane.
flight dihedral and sticking with rudder and elevator control was a terrific choice after all. The other project from Willie is the 18- inch span Nieuport 28 built from the Guil- low’s kit, also converted to 3-channel R/C. This little model is powered by a 5-gram outrunner with a 5-inch prop and a 6-amp ESC. Guidance is via a pair of 3.4-gram ser- vos and all of it running on a 250 mAh Thunder Power Li-Po battery. The Nieuport is covered with Japanese tissue and dope, and once the decals were applied, a bit of washout was twisted into the wings over the steam kettle to, as Willie so eloquently put it, “Make a squirrelly birdie into a docile flyer.” Well put, and beautifully done. Moving on, Joe Woods has his PCM Aeronca Chief all finished up and, after pa- tiently waiting out the Texas winds, has fi- nally been able get the trim flights in. Re- quiring only a click or two of down and right trim the model flew beautifully. Power is from a Himax 2812 outrunner with an 18- amp ESC, and is guided by four sub-micro servos. The blue trim was masked and painted, with the registration numbers and Aeronca logo applied using vinyl decals from Callie Graphics. All-up flying weight is 19 ounces, and with a wing loading of just 6.3 ounces/square foot, you know the Chief has to be a very docile flyer.
And for the freeflight lovers among us, Bob Mitchell checked in with his Bill Schmidt designed Interstate Cadet. The 26- inch span model was built from the Dare kit, and is covered with Japanese tissue and dope. This is Bob’s first attempt at
“stick and tissue” after a long hiatus from the old Comet kits. As Bob puts it, “my memories of the old Comet kits are sweet— musta’ been the glue!” Well, anyone who has been there and done that knows exactly what that means. Truth is the build was in- spired by a long, cold New England winter, and to try something besides the Night Va- por indoors. I for one think you nailed this one; well done.
And last but not least, we have Dave Wel- ton’s Sopwith Triplane built from the Dare kit. Dave framed the fuselage with bass wood longerons in anticipation of the ex- treme shrinkage of UltraCote tugging on the wood when shrunk. The front end sheeting was fiberglassed using ½-ounce cloth and three coats of dope. The model is powered with a 300 class outrunner and set up for 3-channel R/C. The decals from the Guillow’s Sopwith Camel fit perfectly so were used for the standard markings. The model was finished in Black Maria colors and will no doubt fly great at 19 ounces, which is spot on the target weight for the Triplane.
Well it looks like we’ve filled up the whole page once again, so best wrap it up till next month. Thanks much to all who dropped in with terrific cross sections of diverse and beautifully built models. It’s always great to hear from each of you out there and to see what you’re up to, so keep those cards and let- ters coming. Till next month, keep building, and now that Summer is upon us, do it with the windows open and enjoy some of that long overdo Spring and Summer weather.
PHOTO: BOB MITCHELL
Built from the Bill Schmidt designed Dare kit (above left), Bob Mitchell took a trip back to the formative years of modeling with his beautifully built 26-inch span rubber powered Interstate Cadet. Dave Welton built his Sopwith Triplane
FLYING MODELS
PHOTO: DAVE WELTON
(above right) from the Dare kit. Powered with modern equipment, the model was beefed up a bit to withstand less than ideal flying conditions and still came out right at the target weight of just 19 ounces.
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