Jimbo565 Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 PeterNothing too exiting on the first flight,loops and rolls and generally getting a feel for the model.I have SC25 fitted but i think a 32/36 may be in order before trying any advanced aerobatics.I have a SC52 ready for the bigger version,like yourself I reckon these motors are great value for money.As soon as the big one hit the board i'll let you know.Any advance info on the new designs or will we have to wait and see?.RegardsJim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 I would definitely suggest a .32 for the standard size CAP 21 for the Knife edge but I was doing aerobatics on half throttle yesterday.The next RCM&E plan is styled on a FW 190 but with an in line engine. It is the same concept as Pete Russells 334G from the 50s but not a copy, just the same styling.The other is another of my "based on Racers, not sure who will get that yet. Both subject to flight tests of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marshall Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 i am so pleased i spotted this thread i have built the fusealage and i am now building the first wing ! its been a great project and helped the time pass recovering from my moto x injuries im new to this hobby but totaly smitten!iv picked up alot of usefull tips here and the build has given me the expierene to repair my crashed Arising Star!tho im a raw novice it has been a straight fwd build upto now and very enjoyable at that!Tho its going to have to be a ornament till im expierenced enuff to fly it lol! Thanks Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 Hi PaulWell done on tackling your first plan. I am sure that once you can fly you will love the CAP. While it is a good low wing model I suggest using lower control throws for your first flights and have someone standing by.Hope that you soon recover from your crash. Crashing models is much less painful.Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marshall Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 Im sure i will she is a beutiful plane and you do get atached to them especially when you have built it yourself!Yes crashing planes is defo less painfull and the hobby is pretty light on the wallet compared to motox! i totaly smitten with it just need to get my sc46 running properly and it will be even better!Its nice to know the designer is available for questions and other exierenced flyers and builders to!What a great hobby this is! Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo565 Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 212.photobucket.com/albums/cc214/tiggermoth/IMG_0964.jpg.Peter,Just trying this photobucket for the first time,see if you regonize any of these models.regardsJim carss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Peter Miller Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 Hi JimLovely job you have done on Miss Lizzy, CAP 21 and Sonerai.Got some more on the way for youpeter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun K Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 In response to a few earlier comments re plans and the fact that they are often spread across two pages, or the tail end is cut off and placed elsewhere on the plan I have a suggestion.Before building the Miss Lizzy from Peter Miller's plan I used a wide-format scanner to scan the plans into a computer then used software to re-attach the tail to the fuselage. The new plan with tail attached was then printed on a plotter at full size.This not only gives a complete plan but also means you build on a copy and your originals are kept safe, clean and out of harm's way.I've used the same technique to re-scale other plans to suit various motors of different sizes. Most local Councils have this sort of equipment equipment for handling development plans. You may also find a lot of large manufacturers and heavy industries do too. If you have any friends in the right places you may be able to get this done. Alternatively, copy shops might be able to help. Hope this helps... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun K Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 PS - that same scan/print method can be used to print mirror images of a wing half to save mucking around with paraffin or grease proof paper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo565 Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Peter,This is the latest, Miss Lizzy the 4th. just awaiting cowl for the finishing touch,SC 46 power,Just the job.Lokking forward to the new designs.Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun K Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Jim I love your Miss Lizzy colour schemes! Well done. I've posted some pics of mine in the gallery, just under the title "Miss Lizzy". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 You must have a virtual production line! Nice colour schemes too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo565 Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Shaun / PeterI must own up,the colour scheme was influenced by the Gemini bipe in this months mag.Shaun,just had a look at yours on the gallery,nice one ,your colour scheme appears to make the model look very sleek.Being retired and totally "in to it" i can turn out one a month as long as i keep the war dept. (her indoors) happy,regardsJim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Hi Jim,,We all get various parts of our inspiration from other sources. I know that I do.I don't even have a "war Dept" to worry about!!Shaun. I have put a picture in your album as requested..Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 I have just started a new album featuring my new design. Look for the album called Werewolf.I am hoping to test fly it on Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo565 Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Peter New one looks the biz, your name should now be Peter and the Wolf.How did the test flight go ?I was looking through some old mags and came across one from 1983 with a guy standing in front of a Steen Skybolt holding amodel of an Evans Volksplane,ring any bells.JIm Carss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Hi JimWerewolf flew well even though the engine was sick. It has another engine in it now. very smooth, very aerobatic, great glide. Flying shots on the gallery now.Yes, I was a lot younger in those days. The builder of the Skybolt sold it and has now designed and built his own two seat aerobatic biplane. Look in my other album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Steve Davis of Vortex-Vacform tells me that he has been selling CAP 21 canopies by the dozen every week. Seems that this model is being build in vast numbers. Well, it is one of my favourites because it is so nice to fly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo565 Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Peter,I've started the enlarged version of the CAP 21 and the canopy could be a problem,Steve davis is on the case and trying to source a suitable size canopy for it.I've fitted a SC 32 to CAP Junior ,what a difference, the engine is not ' run in ' yet and the performance is magic,goes like stink.Nice to hear the wolf went well and hope to see it soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 I have always said that the CAP should have a .32 to really make her perform. Essential for knife edge.Steve does a very big CAP 21 canopy but that is huge.Steve tells me that he has been selling masses and masses of CAP canopies, twelve a week since it came out.Nice to know that people are building it and enjoying it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin McIntosh Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Jim, don`t know what size your Cap is but maybe one of the Capiche range would suit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo565 Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Martin,Thanks for the info,I'll check it out,I've had Peter's plan enlarged by 20% which gives a wingspan of 64" and the canopy seems to be 'in between sizes'.If i can't locate a canopy it looks like i'm building the first open cockpit Cap 21,how does a two seater side by side version appeal.regardsJim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin McIntosh Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 The Cap 50 would be too narrow. Cannot remember the width of the 140 but would guess at 5 1/2 to 6". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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