Michael Brumby Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 How about the Focke-Wulf 189,reconnaissance light twin.I don't think I've ever seen a model of that.The cockpit glazing would be a challenge. 2 nd. choice would be the Cessna 337 skymaster twin. 3rd, choice BN trilander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Blackburn Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Christian wrote > Electric is the way to go - its now cheaper than ever. But is it cheap enough? 100 cycles from LiPos if you're lucky? There are other, more significant issues with electric a) LiPos take forever to charge (each one takes over an hour on my 6-330d); b) You have to keep an eye on them whilst they're charging; c) Each pack provides a flight of only 6-10 minutes, depending on throttle use. I don't think the preparation time vs. flying time equation stacks up. For that reason, I'd rather whatever subject is chosen be designed for I.C. as well as electric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Bradford Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 my choices 1. Focke Wulf FW 190 2. JU87 Stuka 3. Mig 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Burroughs Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Lysander BN Islander Dragon rapide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erfolg Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 could we have one of these please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Wadham Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Lysander Hawker Fury Fairy Swordfish It would be nice to see a biplane (fury/swordfish) about 70-80'' span Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin McIntosh Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 How about a Kawasaki Tony - featured in RCM&E many years ago. From what I remember it looked a sensible modelling subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Richards Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 It would be nice to see a civil craft :- My choices are De Havilland DH85 Leopard Moth about 60inch span for electrics PZL-104 Wilga 3P about 60inch span for electrics Bristol Type 170 Freighter Mk31 again 60inch span for electrics Fingers crossed and thanks Tony and David for this excellent idea each year Cheers Des Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Meurer Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 My candiates: -DHC Beaver with floats and flaps -DHC Twin Otter with flaps -Super Chipmunk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Stuka A Drone DC3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmad Tamizi Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I'm voting Westland Whirlwind for a plane of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Bunney Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 how about a Gloster Gladiator, Fairy Swordfish or a Vickers viscount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ady Hayward Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Hi, My choice would be: Civil: 1/ Miles Messenger ??Maybe include options for both on the plan?? 2/ Miles Gemini 3/ DH Chipmunk Warbird: 1/ Martin Baker MB5 2/ Fairey Firefly 3/Dewoitine D520 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmac Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 My three are, 1.Douglas Skyraider best ever ground attack plane IMO 2.WACO YMF5 3. Mitsubishi Dinah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Shorrocks Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 No one could dislike T N enough to ask him to create a70 - 80" span Lysander. He might like the challenge but that surely is up to him. Without the slow fly devices they have a reputation of only flying like rockets - and you won't get the slow fly devices such as slats and variable incidence tailplane without adding far too much weight. Or is that the challenge? ! ! Whirlwind is good; but what about a multi with twin booms? Google Sikorsky S 40. Now how would you do that? Or even a Westland Welkin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philkiteflyer Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 My votes are for something 'old' :- Fairy Swordfish. Something Fast:- Lockheed Lightning (Electric) And something "Bold" :- Dornier Anteater Do335 (Electric TWIN) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Sergent Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 How about something different, that all skill levels can build and something that will turn heads at the air field. My vote is for the Junkers JU-188. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightning 759 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 my votes are la 9 dh hornet anything from japan mb 5 andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar Smith Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 How about a civilian model for a change - Piper Warrior or a Grumman Traveller or a Beechcraft Duchess? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar Smith Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 How about something civilian - like a Beech Duchess, or a GRumman Traveler or a Piper Archer/warrior? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Matthews Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Mossie Wilga DH Dragonfly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nev Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Some nice and simple types just to keep the build simple. ME110, always fancied having a go at this. P40 kittyhawk / Warhawk. Miles M20, although if this doesn’t get picked I may have a go myself. Neville. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emil Benson Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 how about a DHC Chipmunk or a Miles Magister or even a Bristol Blenheim Lynsander. I loved last years hurricane!! PS with ic as an option please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lima Hotel Foxtrot Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 After much cogitation... Antonov AN-72 Coaler: Unusual medium airliner with the turbofans mounted atop a high wing. Fairy Rotodyne: 1950s airliner with a massive rotor blade and propellors for good speed and VTOL. And a classic example of the UK aircraft industry leading the way in innovation until the politicians screwed it up. Again. TSR2: The small wing would be a design challange and it's a sexy looking beast. It would have been a world beater, unfortunatly, the politicos... (see above!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Collins Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 My choice has to be the Sopwith Dolphin because a) its unusual wing configuration, the lower wing is staggered forward of the upper wing, and b) it was also the first multi-gun fighter in history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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