B-58 Hustler Resurrection
06-28-2013, 09:06 AM
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B-58 Hustler Resurrection
I've had the B-58 setting around here long enough. I didn't like several things about the way I had designed it in the past so I decided to redo everything and turn this in to a test bed for the new one I'm designing. Re-hinged the elevon's, moved the servo from using a torque rod to using a control arm. Hopefully that will prevent the possibility of flutter. Hooked the Drag Chute and release up and it works perfect. Now I need to start on the massive amounts of hanger rash. Wish they made Benadryl for this kind of RASH !
06-28-2013, 10:09 AM
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RE: B-58 Hustler Resurrection
That thing is gorgeous. years ago I had a VHS tape of one ots flights when it was DF and I was always amazed thinking you had reached the pinnacle of the sport if you could do something of that magnitude. As corny as it may seem, your work was a ninspiration to some of us. Can't wait to see its revival.
Tommy
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06-28-2013, 10:24 AM
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So true! I remember staring in awe at this plane at a ducted fan fly-in somewhere in Texas long long ago. It was awesome back then and with turbines I'm sure even more so now. I would very much like to see it fly in person again. Very motivational. Keep us posted.
06-28-2013, 10:25 AM
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RE: B-58 Hustler Resurrection
This is something that is going to be worth following.....
When was the last time that you flew it, weight and was it ducted fan or turbine ?
Thanks for sharing.
Rick
When was the last time that you flew it, weight and was it ducted fan or turbine ?
Thanks for sharing.
Rick
06-28-2013, 07:51 PM
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Butch
I would love to Fly it again
Lee
Butch
I would love to Fly it again
Lee
06-28-2013, 08:15 PM
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I'd go classy, a pair of small can VT80's should fit inside those two inboard nacelles just fine. They would act like a bypass tube.
I worry about the landing gear though. Looks like a delicate work of art.
Does the nose gear swing out like the real one?
David
I worry about the landing gear though. Looks like a delicate work of art.
Does the nose gear swing out like the real one?
David
10-08-2013, 11:56 AM
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Well I finally finished the drawings and started cutting. It was a long time coming but at least it is correct!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E3Ee...ature=youtu.be
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E3Ee...ature=youtu.be
10-08-2013, 12:15 PM
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Well I finally finished the drawings and started cutting. It was a long time coming but at least it is correct!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E3Ee...ature=youtu.be
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E3Ee...ature=youtu.be
10-08-2013, 12:50 PM
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Hey Butch,
Whats the length and span of the one you're cutting now?
I was at Bergstrom AFB the year it flew at the Southwest Fan Fly. An epic memory for me and has always been on my "Bucket List"
Joe Grice
Whats the length and span of the one you're cutting now?
I was at Bergstrom AFB the year it flew at the Southwest Fan Fly. An epic memory for me and has always been on my "Bucket List"
Joe Grice
