Dan C Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 I would like to build a 3D craft, the ones that look like the weston cougar.Does anyone know any plans about pleaseCheersDan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 There are some on the plans service Daniel. Have you had a look at www.myhobbystore.com or use the link to the left on this page.David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan C Posted August 10, 2007 Author Share Posted August 10, 2007 I will have a look, cheers David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Whiting Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 I am seeking plans for an Handley Page 42 Imperial airways. can anyone help me.I have just completed building a 105" Lanc, 4 AXI brushless motors NiMh batteries, 3 bladed prop, foam construction, weight 20 lbs total. flies like a dream and the motors give it an almost realistic sound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 There used to be one in the Plans list for free flight or control line, ideal for electric conversion I would say with my very limited electric experience. Check out the website David gave above.It was a plan that everyone bought and once a year they would open out,study it, shudder and put it away again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve biplane Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 For the HP42 go to the plans website Dave gave and search for fsp615 (don't bother with the category) the plan is still available. 65 inch wingspan and that's 1/24th scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan C Posted August 11, 2007 Author Share Posted August 11, 2007 Still having problems :(.Also looking for 3D profile aircraft, does anyone know any free plans sites please.CheersDan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Whiting Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 Thanks Steve for your reply... I'm lost, which plans of Dave are you refering too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Wicker Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 Peter, you're right about looking once a year (April 1st??) shuddering and putting it away again. I used to have the plan for the rubber powered Halifax, -Rupert Moore I think?- with all four props driven by gears off a central rubber motor!!! Must admit I bought it just to study, but it had the same "shudder" factor! It went missing, along with a lot of other plans, during a house move some years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rolls Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 That HP42 - Wal Cordwell of 3 Kings built one years ago but converted it to C/L. I didn't actually see it fly, but IIRC Wal wasn't totally impressed.Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 I saw the original model HP 42 fly back in 54 or 55 as a control liner (The plan showed the C/L conversion). IT was being flown by the designer at a Battle of Britain day at Debden. They flew it in the hangar. Looking back, I would not have wanted to fly it outside.I saw a Short Scion at Old warden many years ago, another gear driven twin. I shall never forget the sound as the solder on one of the gears let go and all the rubber unwound in about one second flat. Brought tears to the eyes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Darnley Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Daniel, how big a profile are you looking for, same size as the cougar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan C Posted August 12, 2007 Author Share Posted August 12, 2007 Any size at the minute. Considering options then getting an engine to fit :)Cheers for answering Grant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve biplane Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Albert,On the right-hand-side of this screen there is a large blue square that flashes '3000 plans', it's about on the same level as your original message. Left Click on that square and it takes you straight to the plans website. Type in fsp615 into the window labelled 'Search by' and then left click on the button labelled Search.Details of the HP42 plan should come up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Whiting Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Thanks Steve, I've got it. I notice that these plans are for 2 engines... this type of model plane is idealy suited for electrics so I intend to enlarge the plans and use 4 AXI motors to try and keep to original specifications. Again my thanks. Albert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve biplane Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Albert, I think the two motors on the top wing are going to make the model prone to tipping onto its nose on take-off so be careful how you open up the throttles (or fit two less powerful engines up there). I hope it works out for you, it will look really impressive in the air.Did you know there are plans to build a flying replica - now that will be impressive - but it is a very long term project and won't be cheap.For details (and a lot of other info on Imperial Airways) go to :- http://www.imperial-airways.com/Menu_page.htmlSteve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Whiting Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Thanks Steve for your input. I intend to use 4 electrics instead of just 2 gas engines and that should stay the problem of nose over.I have been in touch with "Club Imperial" I've sent them money but have heard nothing and they do not answer their E-mail when I query what happened to my $ 60. I'm not sure if this is just a scam or something. Albert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Darnley Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Daniel, can't find all that many profile plans just now, but I know they are out there, did find a few fun-flyers at another magazines site, I'll email a link to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan C Posted August 14, 2007 Author Share Posted August 14, 2007 Thnaks for the link Grant. Im checking it out now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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