Olly P Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Noel - name it, we don't mind and will try to help. Olly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Olsen 1 Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Well Erfolg, the Dornier may not be quite what you have in mind, but I have one too and just love it. Actually I loved it to bits a few weeks back, but with a bit of glue the front end is all going back together Ok, although it will not look quite so pristine again. What is a bit tempting is that the LHS has a kit for a raher larger one, the box recommends a 50cc petrol at the front only but says you can use a 120 at the front and a 90 at the back if you like which would be much more fun, especially at starting time. The foamie one does illustrate quite well how easy the electric stuff does make a twin engine model. There is a four engine Lancaster in our club that just got converted from IC to electric, after finding it rather hard to get four engines all tuned the same. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djay Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 I have built the Top Flite DC3 and put electric motors in it, this flies superbly but the power output is tremendous so requires careful throttle managment on take off. I also built the CAP Mosquito recently and converted that to electric. Another electric twin I have is the Black Horse OV1 Mohawk and the B25 Mitchell( now deceased) These both fly good and are suitable as club flyers. The TN small Lancaster also flies superb on 4 small motors, and is a nice build as well. Darryl Edited By Djay on 17/10/2012 10:13:54 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly P Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 I will also be making a 4 engined TB-3 at some point - but this years winter build has been cancelled due to other circumstances.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowerman Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 I built the American Nightmare by Peter Miller. (RCM&E Free Plan September 2001) Photos in my album. Converted to electric flys very fast (probably too fast for me!) and smooth, Super model. Edited By Mowerman on 17/10/2012 10:53:39 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bennett Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 oh you rotten lot. I now have the idea to build another one of my funflies as a twin now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 I love my Seagull Dual Ace. Nice easy flier. I think that the horror stories people have heard about twins spinning into the ground after an engine out puts them off. I am very fussy about the engine start up routine on my twin, its a little long and arduous, and so far that has put me in good stead. I bought my first DA off a club member and made a few mods on the nose wheel to make the landings easier. Then had a mid-air. So I bought anotherand made it even better. Love the sound of them too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucksboy Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 I built this ages ago, its awaiting e re cover at the moment. It flies really well with 4 electric motors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeS Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Very nice Short Sunderland Bucksboy. Heres my converted twin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 I've just finished putting one of these together... Hangar 9 Twin Otter, 87" span and twin E-Flite Power 25's. Just setting up and awaiting a maiden opportunity. I totally agree with Erfolg, electric is making twins and even 4-engined multi's much more practical propositions for the average club flier. BEB Edited By Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator on 17/10/2012 19:36:46 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Todd Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 My Grumman Goose, twin 300watt motors Linds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mal brewer Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Another water bird................2 x os 25's,built way back about 20 years ago ..................................Mal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Etheridge 1 Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Dare I say it that my mum had two sets of twins and I am the only one of four who has a twin star 2! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Gates Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Did not realise this is a show and tell thread. Mosquito now 6 years old and my not quite finished but flown Catalina Edited By Andy Gates on 18/10/2012 18:17:27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terence Lynock Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 The one that has always been of interest to me and an aircraft I have never seen plan or model of is a Focke Wulf 187, its sleek lines and twin engines made it faster by around 50 mph than the Me bf 109E of its day, like the ARADO 240 which is also sadly neglected as a model subject its a good job for the allies they didnt go into production. Edited By Terence Lynock on 18/10/2012 18:18:19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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