Michael Adams 3 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Hi, Can any one please put a name to this Bi-Plane please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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David Ovenden Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Possibly a Brooks Biplane? I'm no expert on vintage models though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ovenden Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 See link below for plan. You can check if it matches your model. Looks to me as though your model has fewer wing ribs though, so maybe it isn't a Brooks Bipe. http://outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=1647 Edited By David Ovenden on 24/05/2017 22:58:04 Edited By David Ovenden on 24/05/2017 23:09:23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERIC CLAPHAM Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Looks awful like a 'Sunday Flier' by M.Conrad. Freebie in RCME Dec.'88. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 A side view would be very helpful Plus some dimensions Edited By Peter Miller on 25/05/2017 08:27:50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ERIC CLAPHAM Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Sunday Flier. Edited By ERIC CLAPHAM on 25/05/2017 08:45:34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Adams 3 Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 Hi, every one thank you for your comments, they have been very helpful, I will try to get a side view & post it if it will help any. Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Adams 3 Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 I am still trying to up load these 2 photo's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Michael Adams 3 Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 I hope these are good enough, as we are going to maiden it on Saturday because I have made it electric powered, I think you are right as it has tail wheel steering, well modified before I had it. Thanks for all your interest. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyB Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 I know vintage designs often have forward rake on the undercarriage, but that looks extreme... Ground clearance looks marginal for the prop and fuselage underside. Is it awaiting modification/repair, or are you hoping to fly it like that? If so I suspect the take off roll may be "interesting"...! Edited By MattyB on 26/05/2017 01:01:04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis Watkins Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 That U/C is on backwards Matty. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bran Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Posted by Denis Watkins on 26/05/2017 05:30:31: That U/C is on backwards Matty. . Well, it's not right, but looking at Eric's pic of the Sunday Flier, which it clearly is, even the same colours where not modded, the u/c is quite raked forwards, so reversal would also be wrong IMO. Follow Eric's excellent pic Edited By Dave Bran on 26/05/2017 07:56:20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERIC CLAPHAM Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Having now seen the side view, it is definitely a 'Sunday Flier.........almost ! ' By doctoring one of the images, I was able to clearly define the correct no.of rib bays both wings, position of the top/bottom struts, the span-wise 1/8th square x 3 on upper surface LE of the wings. In another shot, the 1/8th sq. stringers on the turtle deck are clearly visible and the vert, stab. shape is a dead giveaway. Tip shapes and structure correspond. HOWEVER, the black part of the fwd fuselage and the red part above it are NOT per the original. Neither is the under carriage correct . It doesn't look quite long enough. The 'proper' assy. does place the main wheels CL about 71/4" in FRONT of the lower wing L.E. and approx. 41/4" UNDER the lower surface of the lower wing. That's what the plan I have in front of me shows folks ! Dave B, I have been feeling a bit as your Avatar shows ! Edited By ERIC CLAPHAM on 26/05/2017 08:11:25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetenor Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 I get the feeling that the U/c has been crushed down forcing it to spread and rake further forward then design.A little brute force and ignorance needed I think to bend it inwards and back If you look carefully you'll see that it is not sitting square on it's legs, Drunken would be an old description that fits. Maybe something fell on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J D 8 Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 I think the whole front end of this aircraft has been rebuilt at some time and Denis's idea of turning the UC around may well put it in a better position,worth a try ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Adams 3 Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share Posted May 26, 2017 Thanks every one we will see what happens. if it goes in then that will be that, I have taken in all what has been posted & will explain to my test pilot & see what transpires. Thanks again & all the best for the week-end. Yours Mike Adams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 As others - definitely a Sunday Flyer. The undercarriage is missing a curved cross brace and yes squashed down which is probably due to the fact the original undercarriage ends were located in tubes passing through the fuz and only secured with glue not clamps. If no or little glue in the tubes they swivel very easily hence the squat appearance. Ace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERIC CLAPHAM Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 That's more like it , Ace. Looks a lovely, well-built bit of kit. Is that a .20 or .25 4-stroke up front ? How does it fly ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Adams 3 Posted May 28, 2017 Author Share Posted May 28, 2017 hi, went flying today took the Bi-plane and it flew well, only 1 thing wrong no camera, will make sure we have one next time, we have decided to up the size of the wheels to aid take off on our patch which is a full size landing strip and the grass is a bit long. all the best Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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