Flair 1/4 Scale PT17/Stearman Build
08-09-2011, 02:05 AM
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RE: Flair 1/4 Scale PT17/Stearman Build
Hi Chasman and Cybertom
I have been following your Steraman and radial engines forums for years but untill now, never posted anything. I have recently purchased a SL150cc 7 cylinder radial and a set of Barron Stearman plans for my next competion model. I intend to scale it up to approx 26.5% to make the engine diamenter and 7" glennis T6 wheels work.
Currently I am in the process of collecting Stearman documentation and remember reading some time ago you guys had put together some great Stearman referance DVDs with Manuals, Drawings and Photos. Would it be possible to purchase a copy of these DVDs from you guys for my project?
I have also sent you both a PM with my email address to be sure, to be sure!!
Regards
Craige Bryson
I have been following your Steraman and radial engines forums for years but untill now, never posted anything. I have recently purchased a SL150cc 7 cylinder radial and a set of Barron Stearman plans for my next competion model. I intend to scale it up to approx 26.5% to make the engine diamenter and 7" glennis T6 wheels work.
Currently I am in the process of collecting Stearman documentation and remember reading some time ago you guys had put together some great Stearman referance DVDs with Manuals, Drawings and Photos. Would it be possible to purchase a copy of these DVDs from you guys for my project?
I have also sent you both a PM with my email address to be sure, to be sure!!
Regards
Craige Bryson
08-09-2011, 07:07 AM
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RE: Flair 1/4 Scale PT17/Stearman Build
Hi all,
Just wondering if you all completely disassemble your models each time you go flying....after spending over half an hour to just assemble mine ...
Have any of you made any type of cradle affair to remove and store your wings as a 'sided set' rather than having to completely
de-rig every time? The 3mm nuts in particularseem to have a mind of their own!
I have seen frames of sorts, but they seem better suited to models that do not have a pronounced stagger like the Stearman has?
Thanks,
AM6.
Just wondering if you all completely disassemble your models each time you go flying....after spending over half an hour to just assemble mine ...
Have any of you made any type of cradle affair to remove and store your wings as a 'sided set' rather than having to completely
de-rig every time? The 3mm nuts in particularseem to have a mind of their own!
I have seen frames of sorts, but they seem better suited to models that do not have a pronounced stagger like the Stearman has?
Thanks,
AM6.
09-16-2011, 06:20 PM
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Hello Guys, Hope you don't mind me adding this to your thread but I wanted to share with all you Stearman fans a video I made this week of my friends Stearman. He had a professional photographer come to do a photo shoot of his Stearman and wanted to get his windmill in the photo too, (he restores windmills as a hobby) so I got a few shots myself and put this video together for him and others to enjoy. All photos and video were taken with my IPhone so it's not super high quality stuff but came out pretty cool.
willey
click here... http://www.youtube.com/user/MrWill12971
willey
click here... http://www.youtube.com/user/MrWill12971
10-06-2011, 07:01 AM
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RE: Flair 1/4 Scale PT17/Stearman Build
RipG
I have attached the rigging using the standard fixings supplied within the Flair Kit....2mm clevises.
In my case I expectthe flying / landing wires to bepretty much non functional.
I have only really added themfor the effectas without them the airframe looks a little incomplete..
(Pity about the extra drag though....).
AM6.
I have attached the rigging using the standard fixings supplied within the Flair Kit....2mm clevises.
In my case I expectthe flying / landing wires to bepretty much non functional.
I have only really added themfor the effectas without them the airframe looks a little incomplete..
(Pity about the extra drag though....).
AM6.
05-09-2012, 03:34 PM
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About a year and a half ago, I bought a completed Flair PT-17. It had a Saito 180 and lots of lead on the firewall. I decided to install a FS400AR, and got started on it, but got side tracked. Its priority has moved to the top. I got two of the plan sheets, but they are in bad condition. I was looking for someone that might have a set of original plans in decent condition, to get copies made ( more than happy to cover all costs) .
One of the reasons that this project moved up the priority list is the pending availability of the Eagle Tree Guardian. It looks to be kind of like inexpensive insurance.
One of the reasons that this project moved up the priority list is the pending availability of the Eagle Tree Guardian. It looks to be kind of like inexpensive insurance.
10-28-2012, 04:11 PM
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Not really any plans like a kit cutters plans, Flair came with a manual and a set of builders plans. With the wood the kit was over $500.00 USD even when it was in mfg.
12-15-2012, 08:26 PM
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nice postings on the stearman just a wondering I just purchased a Flair Stearman and all nicely built it had a G-62 on it but I bought it without the engine I plan on putting the Evolution 777 engine on it but one concern I have is that it is fairly heavy it is covered in solar tex and painted with Emeron paint it was 30 lbs. with the G-62 gas engine, was thinking it may be too heavy for the 777 and was thinking maybe the 999 Evo would be a better choice any thought`s or opinions would be appreciated, also read the build for the magazine on the Flair Stearman and wondering about the control horns set up for the elevator as per the plans and wondering if that was sufficiently dependable? anyone had any trouble or failure with this set up?
12-15-2012, 08:30 PM
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nice postings on the stearman just a wondering I just purchased a Flair Stearman and all nicely built it had a G-62 on it but I bought it without the engine I plan on putting the Evolution 777 engine on it but one concern I have is that it is fairly heavy it is covered in solar tex and painted with Emeron paint it was 30 lbs. with the G-62 gas engine, was thinking it may be too heavy for the 777 and was thinking maybe the 999 Evo would be a better choice any thought`s or opinions would be appreciated, also read the build for the magazine on the Flair Stearman and wondering about the control horns set up for the elevator as per the plans and wondering if that was sufficiently dependable? anyone had any trouble or failure with this set up?
nice postings on the stearman just a wondering I just purchased a Flair Stearman and all nicely built it had a G-62 on it but I bought it without the engine I plan on putting the Evolution 777 engine on it but one concern I have is that it is fairly heavy it is covered in solar tex and painted with Emeron paint it was 30 lbs. with the G-62 gas engine, was thinking it may be too heavy for the 777 and was thinking maybe the 999 Evo would be a better choice any thought`s or opinions would be appreciated, also read the build for the magazine on the Flair Stearman and wondering about the control horns set up for the elevator as per the plans and wondering if that was sufficiently dependable? anyone had any trouble or failure with this set up?
12-15-2012, 09:04 PM
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Charsb,
I agree. When I get Stearman II done we can pick a place and go flying. We should extend this invitation to anyone else that completes their Flair Stearman. We could have our own squadron at the event. I can get hats and polo shirts made up. We should pick an event like War birds over Delaware, Dawn Patrol or the IMAA Valley of the Giants. Could you imagine 3 or 4 of these radial powered Stearman up in the air at the same time in formation.
I'm IN!!!
PS,
I bought an automotive no-contact temperature sensor gun. When the 2-laser beams converge on the surface, your at the correct distance to get an accurate temperature reading. One of my better purchases.
Charsb,
I agree. When I get Stearman II done we can pick a place and go flying. We should extend this invitation to anyone else that completes their Flair Stearman. We could have our own squadron at the event. I can get hats and polo shirts made up. We should pick an event like War birds over Delaware, Dawn Patrol or the IMAA Valley of the Giants. Could you imagine 3 or 4 of these radial powered Stearman up in the air at the same time in formation.
I'm IN!!!
PS,
I bought an automotive no-contact temperature sensor gun. When the 2-laser beams converge on the surface, your at the correct distance to get an accurate temperature reading. One of my better purchases.
12-16-2012, 10:09 AM
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My Flair Stearman is the exact setup with G62....but mine weighs 25 lbs 10oz. I wonder how your plane got all the way up to 30 lbs.?? the paint really that heavy?[X(]
My Flair Stearman is the exact setup with G62....but mine weighs 25 lbs 10oz. I wonder how your plane got all the way up to 30 lbs.?? the paint really that heavy?[X(]
Stearman at least a scale like manner if it did I would be happy..........Steve
12-28-2012, 05:10 AM
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just weighed my Stearman and with out the engine and tank it is 22lbs. with the Evolution 777 add 5.7 lbs. and tank and batt. should be 28lbs. or so, hopefully the engine would be enough power to fly it? even if it flies scale like I would be happy.-Steve
12-28-2012, 11:21 AM
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I had the Robart R780 in mine which weighs 7-1/4 lbs. I also had a 32oz. fuel tank, and 3000mh glow driver pack. The weight of my Stearman without fuel was 28lbs. My Stearman was sure to be on the heavy side with that big radial attached. Are you sure your scale is reading correctly? Or do you have a really heavy motor mount? I would think your Stearman would be around 25lbs.
01-07-2013, 01:06 PM
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Here are some photos of where I am in the build... Thanks to Outacontrol41 for the great work on the vinyls!! The wings are the last to put the markings on.
Still lots to do....
Here are some photos of where I am in the build... Thanks to Outacontrol41 for the great work on the vinyls!! The wings are the last to put the markings on.
Still lots to do....
were did you get the collector ring exaust on this engine? I would like to find one like it, thanks..........Steve
01-07-2013, 06:38 PM
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RE: Flair 1/4 Scale PT17/Stearman Build
Well, the one you see on my Seidel is probably the last one that Keleo will ever do like that, especially for the German Seidels. Maybe the UCS one he'll try again. I had to send my engine to Keleo for him to put on the collector and he had quite a time getting it on. The German Seidels are off a bit at the exhaust ports and in other places, it doesn't mean they run bad just not consistent.
The engine does run beautiful even with it's minor flaws.
The engine does run beautiful even with it's minor flaws.
01-07-2013, 06:40 PM
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Outacontrol 41, I owe you shome photos of the completed and assembled plane. I have them from the Culpepper airfest I had my stearman at, it was only static, but I had lots of ooos and ahhhss.
01-09-2013, 10:01 AM
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Here are a few shots, mind you these are not "Best scale photo" type shots. These just show my completed Flair all assembled.