kc Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I presume that your car is also powered with a SC32 ?. That's about the same performance as a Heinkel ................... ........1950's 179cc Bubblecar ( for the benefit of those under 45 )............but it will be all we need soon with all these 20MPH signs increasing. Edited By kc on 28/11/2012 15:48:03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I had an Isseta back in the 60s. drove all the way up the A1 to Boroughbridge in January 64. Still have nightmares about that trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo565 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I remember the bubbles espcially the Heinkel,just off topic I.m making slow progress with my Heinkel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Of course the Isetta was a BMW, I knew Peter would be either a Bentley owner or a BMW owner. These Bubble cars were actually real engineering jobs --a cross between planes and scooters- complicated aluminium castings for the suspension and lightweight bodywork with steel tube structure forming a rollcage, perspex windows etc. The engines were about as powerful as those in some model aircraft now! The only thing I have driven that was worse than the Heinkel was ................ ..........the Heinkel when the brakes failed completely. But it was a good practice at anticipation in driving ( with or without brakes! ) Good job I didn't own it - --I had a decent car -Austin Mini which seemed like a Rolls Royce after driving the bubblecar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concorde Speedbird Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 That CAP 20L looks very nice, could you tell me what wingspan it is (and how does she build and fly)? Thanks CS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 The CAP 20 L has a span of 50" Quite easy to build, about the same as most of my designs. Flies beautifully. Best four point rolls that I have ever seen. Avalanches are great, Will do square loops with half rolls on each leg. One of our members who has not built a model in years has a set oof the plans and wants to build because he was so impressed with the way she flew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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