Flair 1/4 Scale PT-17 Stearman Review
01-01-2018, 07:41 AM
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Do whatever it takes. I'm sure it will be fine. I've seen all kinds of variations with different engines. You try to shoot for total 100% accurate scale look but in the end no one will grade you...just make sure it balances and flies well.
And I hope you don't end up with the climb tendency mine has.
And I hope you don't end up with the climb tendency mine has.
01-07-2018, 01:50 PM
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Hi outacontrol41,
Thanks for your reply. Sorry to hear your snowed in, (SPRING IS COMING). If you will make me a set,
I will take them as you get time. You can email me [email protected] and let me know the cost
and your mailing address and I will get a check off to you.
Thank you & you are a BIG HELP,
Rick
Thanks for your reply. Sorry to hear your snowed in, (SPRING IS COMING). If you will make me a set,
I will take them as you get time. You can email me [email protected] and let me know the cost
and your mailing address and I will get a check off to you.
Thank you & you are a BIG HELP,
Rick
01-11-2018, 05:24 PM
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01-11-2018, 05:31 PM
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I have an original ST 710 Siedel radial mounted on my Stearman. It has not been reliable enough for me to have flown my plane. but it balances out right. I also did a full mod on the firewall.
03-04-2018, 05:06 AM
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Outtacontrol, your pt 17 is really nice. I personally think its way underpriced, but in todays non drone market, ya gotta do what you can when you sell.
The Flair Kit you and I both have built is simply one of the best ever made, even compared to the BalsaUSA it is still a beautiful and well engineered aircraft.
I hope you get lots of offers!
What will you build to replace this?
The Flair Kit you and I both have built is simply one of the best ever made, even compared to the BalsaUSA it is still a beautiful and well engineered aircraft.
I hope you get lots of offers!
What will you build to replace this?
03-04-2018, 05:08 AM
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Hi outacontrol41,
Thanks for your reply. Sorry to hear your snowed in, (SPRING IS COMING). If you will make me a set,
I will take them as you get time. You can email me [email protected] and let me know the cost
and your mailing address and I will get a check off to you.
Thank you & you are a BIG HELP,
Rick
Thanks for your reply. Sorry to hear your snowed in, (SPRING IS COMING). If you will make me a set,
I will take them as you get time. You can email me [email protected] and let me know the cost
and your mailing address and I will get a check off to you.
Thank you & you are a BIG HELP,
Rick
Outacontrol41 is a great resource, he made a custom set of decals for my PT17. He is one of the good guys!
03-04-2018, 04:32 PM
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Outtacontrol, your pt 17 is really nice. I personally think its way underpriced, but in todays non drone market, ya gotta do what you can when you sell.
The Flair Kit you and I both have built is simply one of the best ever made, even compared to the BalsaUSA it is still a beautiful and well engineered aircraft.
I hope you get lots of offers!
What will you build to replace this?
The Flair Kit you and I both have built is simply one of the best ever made, even compared to the BalsaUSA it is still a beautiful and well engineered aircraft.
I hope you get lots of offers!
What will you build to replace this?
Just a FYI.... I have another Flair Stearman built but not covered on the shelf. I will probably continue to build and finish that one next fall/winter. Might put a Moki 180 on it.
As for this Stearman, it's pretty well worn to ask top dollar, but still a nice plane...plus I need the space.
09-11-2018, 08:55 AM
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Wow! Looks beautiful! Love all the rib stitching. Any flight videos I can watch? Do you have more photos posted somewhere?
Re: Where have I been:
When the Metro Parks shut down my club that really took the wind out of my sails. My old club got a new field but its so small I can't fly any of my airplanes there. There are other clubs but it just wasn't the same.
I am amazed that you guys have kept things going all these years. You guys are dedicated modelers. I applaud all of you!
Re: Where have I been:
When the Metro Parks shut down my club that really took the wind out of my sails. My old club got a new field but its so small I can't fly any of my airplanes there. There are other clubs but it just wasn't the same.
- As far as where have I been I still live in Ohio with the same beautiful wife and I still work for the same company although I am a Network Engineer now.
- I bought a Jeep Rubicon and got stuck my 1st time out. I decided to upgrade it myself with lift kit, bumpers and so on. I have been on trails rock crawling all over the country: Rubicon Trail California, Florence Oregon, Ouray Colorado.
- I am on the verge of getting back into this stuff. I really miss building and flying.
- I am getting rid of all my ARF's except for my 1st one which is sentimental.
- I still have the Stearman although I never finished my modifications (Getting her back in the air is my next task).
- I will hopefully become an airplane snob and only fly what I build from kit or scratch.
I am amazed that you guys have kept things going all these years. You guys are dedicated modelers. I applaud all of you!
