Terence Lynock Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Most of the aircraft mentioned up to now I already have plans for or can obtain them no problem, it would be nice to see something that no other mag has done, maybe an experimental German job or one of ours, how about the Folland 117? Supermarine 391? ( I hear mumbling of 'wot the ell are them?), now a 5 foot span Hawker P.1030 would be nice! regards, Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erfolg Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 TerenceYour thoughts are very similar to my own. Although I have seriously considered the Do 335. As I consider it to be an almost ideal twin. No (major) problems from a one motor failure, good wing area, low cross sectional area. CG should not be a real issue. Although the circular body puts me off (difficulty of a light simple build).Some of the twins suggested, suffer from difficulties in getting the CG far enough foreword, without lead. The reason being the short nose, motor distance from the CG, whilst the tail moment can be quite long.Erfolg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perttime Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 A couple of racers: 1) Napier-Heston J5http://project-napier-heston.com/http://www.airracinghistory.freeola.com/aircraft/Napier-Heston%20Racer.htmhttp://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=623370 2) Sorceress biplane:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beck-Mahoney_Sorceresshttp://collections.nasm.si.edu/code/emuseum.asp?profile=objects&newstyle=single&quicksearch=A19840416000http://rclineforum.de/forum/thread.php?threadid=13792http://www.aviation-history.com/garber/images/beck_sorc-2.jpg3) A sorta Classic Control Line Team Racer lookalike for RC: a Dalesman, for example.http://dkd.net/clmodels/tracing.html edit: Electric is my preferred power but the possibility to use glow would be a plus. Size: outdoor size but not huge. I am not a big scale enthusist, so "near scale" would be adequate. The experts can tinker with the details... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.A. Barry Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 David, My 3 favs, are 1. Westland Whirlwind ,with operational Flaps, and retracts in 2 issues, 2. the FW TA154 3. Hienkel 217 . Thanks Barry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phils Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 David,After the recent article in RCME I would love to see a turbine model for us all of the Gloster E28/39 (also referred to as the "Gloster Whittle"). As for the other two I have a love for these: My three are: 1/ Gloster E28/292/ Feistler Storch3/ DH53 Humming BirdRegards, Phil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terence Lynock Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Some of the twins suggested, suffer from difficulties in getting the CG far enough foreword, without lead. The reason being the short nose, motor distance from the CG, whilst the tail moment can be quite long.Erfolg Hi Erf, agreed, especially the Fw 187 and the MIG 15 (original not the blowlamp) and I suspect I may have a simular problem with the Me 410, packing lead in the nose is a last resort as it serves no purpose apart from deadweight, at least a battery supplies power and used as weight is contributing to the CG setup.The Do445 looked a lot like the 335 but with only the forward prop, I actually like it more than the 335 which looks like it has been on steroids in comparison, there are so many very interesting aircraft out there that have never been written about in a mag let alone a plan produced and it is a shame to waste an opportunity like this thanks to RCM&E, best regards, Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the unmagnificent man Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Hi all, I like this thread and think that we should all be made to vote again and do what PERTTI METSANHEIMO has done and leave links to pictures.I agree with Terence (well the posts with his choices) that says we shouldnt choose something that has been done to death and would be suitable even for less experienced builders. Not the post just after were 3 obscure planes are mentioned that you struggle to find pictures of even on google.So if I had to re write my votes they would look like this.1 Messerschmitt bf 110 http://images.google.co.uk/images?svnum=10&um=1&hl=en&q=bf+110&btnG=Search+Images2 Mosquito http://images.google.co.uk/images?svnum=10&um=1&hl=en&q=dh+mosquito&btnG=Search+Images3 Mitsubishi Zero http://images.google.co.uk/images?svnum=10&um=1&hl=en&q=mitsubishi+zero&btnG=Search+Images Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Lewzey Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I know, I know, it's 6 choices but what are the chances of splitting this thing in 2 for new builders & experienced builders/flyers. Two plans over the year two radically different skill levels. Yes I count myself in the lower skill level area. My choices would be.Beginner level!1 Fieseler Storch (am currently building the 54 inch plan in RCM&E a couple of years back) one of my all time favourite planes.2 Miles Magister3 Grumman AvengerAll single engine, could all be ic or electric. Experienced level1 Grumman Gulfstream (EDF or PSS)- In my view the most beautiful modern aircaft in the sky today.2 PBY Catalina - Ugly as hell on the ground, gracefull as anything in the air (would have to include retracts)3 V22 Osprey - A personnal challenge to mr N go for it Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
country flier Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Three choices-1. Stinson Model A Tri-motor; not more than 60" span?2. model 415 Ercoupe3. Westland Whirlwind or WelkenHarold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bran Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Well, much as I like Warbirds I think it's time for a few light aircraft:-1. Piper Archer2. Auster (Lycoming engined)3. DecathlonBut if you really must do a Warbird, lets have something even more distinctive than a Tiffy, such as ............1. Westland Lysander2. Airspeed Oxford3. Gloster Whittle E28/29 (EDF and retracts) Must be possible to electrify.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart moseley Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 1) Hand launched WWII for 25 - 30 engines2) Hand launched Tucano for 25 - 30 engines3) Hawk Hand Launched 25 - 30 engines Great for puting in car for holidays Cheep to make, easy to fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Lubbock Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Something not modelled to death, preferably WW1 era, suitable for ic & electric.How about:Vickers Vimy/HP 0/400-now there's a challenge!!!!Fokker D7If WW2 is a must:WellingtonDefiant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Williams Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 How about somethhing a bit rare:- Supermarine Spiteful Valkerie Vulcan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erfolg Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 TerranceAny fool should recognise that a Challenger tank will not fly well. The section is all wrong, lacking a smooth camber and rather sharp leading edge.However however the Antonov KT or "Kryla Tanka", would be an ideal model, particularly if the tank were to have driven tracks, these would be started just before touchdown. Details of the aircraft? can be found in "The History of Soviet Aircraft from 1918" Author Vaclav Nemecek, Pub. Collins.Fellow modellers join with me to vote overwhelmingly for this great aerial voyager of the Soviets. Or maybe it is time for our own great "Government of all the Talents" to build the "Winged Challenger", it would of course soar in the sky with all the aplomb of all the other tremendous acheivments.Erfolg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erfolg Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Picture of flying tank Antonov KT A-40 A-T flying http://images.google.co.uk/images?gbv=2&svnum=10&hl=en&q=antonov+kt&btnG=Search+Imagestank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Carter Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Having lost Alex Henshaw last year, how about the Percival Mew Gull. This would be my first choice. I would also quite fancy a Cosmic Wind racer and a Gee Bee. Would certainly be a chage from war birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Dean Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 David, My choices would be as follows:Gloster Gladiator ( elect or I.C. 40-46 size )Comper Swift (Elect) Hawker Demon/ hart (Elect)Could put a lot more in but you said only 3..Graeme Dean (Aust) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 I would have to go for :Hawker HurricaneJU87 Stuka - In an ideal world it would be a smallish electricEurofighter - for edf or PSSHappy flying in 2008 to everyone. Chris Gorbutt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdy Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 hi, I think that these rarly done ones would be nice: 1. De-Haverland Dragon 2. Gloster javlin 3. Miles Messinger thanks, hope these are chosen! copy my choises Guys! - or if they are out there, Guyettes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdy Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 did I mention they should all be for electric power, if possible 2100mAh 3s 11.1v lipos if possible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Beams Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 My choices are as follows:1. Extra 330 (electric) (49 inich wingspan, or there abouts)2. Pattern style low-wing aerobatic model (electric) (55 inich wingspan, or there abouts)3. P-51D mustang (electric) (35 inich wingspan, or there abouts) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Ruffles Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 i hope that i could win this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Brankey Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Here goes.. 1. Stuka !! (1200mm span electric)2. Cessna 2103. Halifax bomber.. (we can always dream) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam Buchanan Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 How about this selection;Martinsyde BuzzardDH 60 G3Gloster Gauntlet Something for the biplane freaks amongst us, great for any type of power,and not too complicated to build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Lucan Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 A warbird will always go down well, but lets have something that you can't get easily as a kit or ARTF:1) StukaNo retracts to worry about, some good colour schemes, interesting variants (87G with those big cannons) & the possibility of some very cool diving manouvers.2) Blackburn Skuahttp://freespace.virgin.net/john.dell/blackburn_skua.htm3)Boulton-Paul Defianthttp://www.aeroflight.co.uk/types/uk/boulton_paul/defiant/Defiant.htmThe mrs wants a bleriot, but if she wants it on the list she can damn well do her own post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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