Lindsay Todd Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 For some reason I though I had a blog for this design but till Vinnie posted on another link I had forgotten, anyway here are a couple of pics of my own designed Grumman Goose, 60inch wing span for twin electric 300 watt motors wich proved to be rather excessive. Construction is all balsa ply and film covered with the hull being epoxy laminate coated to make it waterproof. Little bit different and good fun and quite a challenge to get the design right to fly off water which proved to be quite an experience and far more technical that I had just blindly assumed, those high mounted engine thrust lines also had a few technical challenges that needed to be overcome but the end result was very pleasing. Lindsay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin wild Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 that's a beautyou got any build photos ?. how heavy is it ?what battery ?tell me more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Todd Posted July 22, 2011 Author Share Posted July 22, 2011 Thanks Kevin, yes I'll get some build photo's uploaded, Model weighs just under 6lb and runs off 2 x 3cell 2200 lipos giving about 8 minutes flying time. Linds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cantwell Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 that is my fav water plane, in universal studios, florida, they have one wasting its days as a background to a BAR!!, looks great though, lovely model, captures the air of the full size air 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 That is really nice Lindsay, Nice to have for that ocasional flight of water CheersDanny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hooper Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 I built the Airfix kit as a kiddie! That looks fabulous Linds - is it going to be published? tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Nordsjö Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Hi Lindsay, Plane looks great. Are the plans available from somewhere? Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Todd Posted August 2, 2013 Author Share Posted August 2, 2013 Hi Peter, it was submitted to this fine journal some years ago now however other projects took priority and it never quite happened. I have a new larger version planned for some time next year. Linds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I used to watch the TV Series, "Tales of the Gold Monkey" and the Goose was the main part of the story. Bit like a Indiana Jones who flew the Goose in the programme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nev Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Hi. This is a great model, I’ve been waiting for the plans for this one to be published for years. I think you first put up some photos of the build in your Zulu thread. If they’re not going to be published by the mag is there any way I/we could get a copy, a larger version would be too big for me. Nev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Nordsjö Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Dito Nev. I'd like one as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Todd Posted August 2, 2013 Author Share Posted August 2, 2013 Thanks Guy's, Graham was initially very enthusiastic but we did suffer a few issues, I put the design on hold with him as we suffered what turned out to be a corroded elevator push rod through flying off salt water and not cleaning properly and with other things in the chain I guess it just fell by the wayside. It could be ressurected I guess as this version was always destined for RCM&E. Linds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nev Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I too remember the TV program fondly and loved this plane. I wanted to build one as soon as I saw your build photos and the flying shots. I’m sure I remember a flying vid from off the beach as well, it looked to fly superbly well. I didn’t realise you had any problems with it. I suppose you don’t have the same enthusiasm going back and resurrecting a project once you’ve moved on. Maybe fettling this one will get the juices going for the larger version, not thinking about myself here at all you understand but if you want any encouragement, I’d love to hear of any progress. Nev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Nordsjö Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I'd like to use flight metal on mine. Think it would look stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Todd Posted August 2, 2013 Author Share Posted August 2, 2013 The plans for the hew version are slowy being done when I take a break from other projects, not so bad as a completely new design as it is largely a scaling issue although I have changed the structure in some areas. The next will be 76" span and will probably be powered by two 400watt motors. As for enthusiasm well that has never been lacking for this aircraft as this will be my third version, the original was powered by two .25 i/c motors back in the early eighties, alas did not handle too well with one engine! Here is a further tatser though why I have a new version planned. She does look good if I say so myself. Linds Edited By Lindsay Todd on 02/08/2013 21:59:45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Watched an episode of Tales Of the Gold Monkey tonight and fancy building one as well. Same colour scheme as yours, looks like you modeled the plane on the TV series, as it's also called "Cutters Goose" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Todd Posted August 2, 2013 Author Share Posted August 2, 2013 You got it Paul, always like the scheme and the corny tv series. Linds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Nordsjö Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Nice pics. Specially like the one with the tail wheel dragin'. 76" sounds just about beefy enough Linds, do you know of anyone else making Goose plans one can actually get ones hands on? I've been looking but only found the 49" one from AMA and foamies. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Adams Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Hi Linds, If the 60ins Goose is revived,then maybe the mag could do it as a freebie,then the larger one as a feature plan,back to back in same issue then perhaps the mag could be sold as a waterplane special,with history of the goose and waterplanes as a whole.....what do you think? Steve A SE 22 Heres hoping in the Goose Plans Dept!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR P Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Great model. I've always wanted to see a Goose in model form. This one belongs to a family friend over in Ireland.(Sorry it seems I'm unable to post the images. See my "Misc." album) I photographed it when it flew into Duxford a few years ago. The cockpit interior is something to behold, all leather and Art Deco instruments. Your photos look really evocative of the full size aircraft. Come on RCME, publish the plans! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Nordsjö Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Nice pics Mr. P. Scale it up an put it on wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fats Flyer Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Hiya Lindsay,How's things going with the Goose?Is it any nearer to completion?I want to be Goosedhe he he .........Vinnie Edited By Fats Flyer on 06/08/2013 16:08:48 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Wow, I'd love to build one of those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Todd Posted September 4, 2013 Author Share Posted September 4, 2013 Patience required on this one I'm afraid. Linds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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