kiwi g Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 now heres a challenge.. tim likes unusual aircraft judging by his last few. He likes a challenge to build im sure .and if ive read correct is after a civil twin . Hmmmm UC-1 twin seabee.. cool.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Personally I'd like somebody (read: Tim) to prepare PZL P-11C or Yak-1M. BTW, Tim, could You tell me - which of Your planes would do for a total beginner? I did one plane (JU-87 Stuka) from Guillows, and then tried to build Spitfire from West Wings - gave up due to printed sheets of wood. Any suggestions? CheersTom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Easton Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 How about a Southern Martlet... I know where one is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hooper Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Posted by Fanyak on 18/01/2012 18:29:26:Could it be the Philips ST2 ? It would be a great model. Well done! Speedtwin site and video Looks nice and lively, yes? Nothing set in concrete as yet. Haven't even seen a 3-view, but the general proportions looks ideal! tim Edited By Tim Hooper on 19/01/2012 09:34:54 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Funny that, my models have servo assisted roll control too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broken Prop Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Ooh, that's nice. Gets my vote Tim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erfolg Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 I do have to agree that the aircraft is very attractive, particularly as a twin, none military aircraft. For myself, I still have not started the Clea-sweep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Todd Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Nice that Tim, glad its not the Oxford Linds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hooper Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 OK, as it's a current design I've emailed Speedtwin Developments to see if they've any objection to me having a bash at it. tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Should be interesting Tim, no coke bottle for that canopy, you will have to hone your vacforming skills CheersDanny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete B Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Nice prototype, Tim - very reminiscent of the lines of the Pucara, don't you think? Would you contemplate making it just a bit bigger, say 60" span? - still take a couple of modest motors on 3S, I reckon..........Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martyn sharp Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 I will look forward to it Tim it will be an interesting build as Pete says 55-60" with split removable wingsfor easy transport ? martyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly boy3 Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Would that be 2 lots of 300 watts for the "oomph." CheersEdited By fly boy3 on 19/01/2012 18:49:45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I think that looks great Tim, a fully aerobatic twin, as Speedtwin claims, has a lot of potential for hooliganism. I do think though,that, with so many Courier fans out there it would have been fun to do an Envoy as an add-on to the Courier plan. The early Envoys had no flaps and keeping to the same scale 1/10 would have resulted in a very benign twin with a low wing loading of 62" wingspan and 41" length.Neville Shute and Tiltman used every bit of the Courier they could. I have a spare Courier wing and it took me less than 45 minutes to draw up all the different parts and download the 4 new ribs in profili( for each wing). It will be worth enlarging the tail feathers a tad and obviously the cockpit is different but only F1 and the two side pieces need altering on the plan (basically extending the taper by 6.5" from the new fusalage rib ) and perhaps making the aileron one extra bay wide due to the greater inertia but thats it. If you have no objections I would love to give it a go for myself. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 9 Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 from me Tim. If you size it to run of 3s 2200's lipos I will be more than tempted to build one from your plan (I hope it gets into the mag) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hooper Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Posted by Phil B on 07/02/2012 07:19:11:from me Tim. If you size it to run of 3s 2200's lipos I will be more than tempted to build one from your plan (I hope it gets into the mag) If I get the necessary permissions from the Speedtwins current owner, then yes, it'll be in the smaller 45-48" bracket I think. For you other lads wanting a bigger project, I'm aiming to do an enlarged Clean Sweep later on - say 60" for a 5S or .40 glo. tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rene Wallage Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 How about something without those whirely bits that try to cut of your fingers? A 1.5 - 2 meter glider you can take to the slope, or bungee launch. I've always fancied a Ka4, as I've had quite a few rides in one of those. Instructors used to call flying her "organised falling". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hooper Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 HI Rene, I ahve to confess to havoing somethong of a blind spot when it comes to gliders - probably has a lot to do with the 30 mile trek to the nearest slope! For the present, I'm still plodding on with the BUSA 1/4 Nieuport 28 kit. Lovely though it is, I'm looking forward to putting pencil to paper again. I've had several requests for an enlarged Clean Sweep (a euphemism for some outrageous arm-twisting from the editorial staff) so that's probably what'll come next! Unless I change my mind, of course....... tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concorde Speedbird Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Enlarged Clean Sweep sounds great! I'd really like it if this one is designed so an IC conversion is not difficult, a two or four stroke would go really nicely on a bigger CS (what span by the way?). The original, after looking at the plans, would need substantial modifications for an IC engine. It would be nice to show on the plan or say in the article what would have to be done for a conversion, so it does not limit the design to electric flight. As for future designs, how about an EDF Concorde? CS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reno Racer Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Piston Provost, I know it doesn't have 2 wings, but is very undermodelled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hooper Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Christian, I agree on the Provost! There're lots of interesting aeroplanes from that era; I'd love to have a bash at the Supermarine Seamew at some point in the future as well.... CS Provisionally, I'm thinking about a 60" Clean Sweep (same initials as your username, bizarrely..), aimed for a 5S 1000watt set-up. 60" is about the largest size that will fit onto a free issue plan. Above that size and we're looking at having to order and pay for the plan as a separate item. Even at 60" there'll be issues to overcome - the canopy, the spats, the wing joiner etc., but it should be feasible, I think> As for an ic-powered version, I'll leave that to the individual builder. Anybody capable of undertaking such a project form a plan shouldn't really have any trouble in popping in a 1/4 ply firewall and motor mount. Likewise the fuel tank and throttle servo souldn't be a problem - there'd be plkenty of space in the fuselage! Anyway all this is for the months ahead; this evening I've been working on the wing struts on the 1/4 scale Nieuport - staining the wood prior to varnishing. tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Tim I think the Synergy would be a perfect fit in your hangar and I'm sure lots of folk would like to build one. Synergyaircraft.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concorde Speedbird Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 60", sounds great for a 60-70 four stroke! The problem with the original was that the firewall was too small for a mount, so it would be very helpful if the firewall is scaled up a tad more? Chris, in the video on that website it is an RC one, I don't know if I love it or hate it! It looks nice though! CS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Yes I don't think they've buit a full size have they. Lots of odd shapes, curvy bits and technical challenges here for Tim, just the way he likes it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erfolg Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 CSB I doubt that TH next model will be a scaled up CS. Scaling up the plan and modifying the detail to take a IC engine is no great task. IMO as it stands it would take a 20-35 glo with very little work. Probably a firewall to take a engine mount. or beams and ply firewall, plus an extra ply former to take the other end of the beams. A tank bay, 1/16 side re-enforcements to the the wing seat. How difficult would it be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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