Bud Nosen Mr. mulligan
12-17-2015, 04:01 PM
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Sorry I didn't see this post. If you don't hear from Bill (but you will), repost and I will send them. Just gotta pull out the plans and whatnot...........
Dave
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12-17-2015, 04:18 PM
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If the model is built to Bud Nosen plans the CG is 4 5/8" ( approx.117 mm) from the leading edge of the wing.
Don't know why he would have increased the wing span to 155" though, must look really odd. In the past most have clipped the wings to around 95 to 96 inches which is one quarter of the full size which is 31' 8" (380").
Bill D.
Don't know why he would have increased the wing span to 155" though, must look really odd. In the past most have clipped the wings to around 95 to 96 inches which is one quarter of the full size which is 31' 8" (380").
Bill D.
Last edited by Bill Diedrich; 12-17-2015 at 04:32 PM. Reason: additional info
12-17-2015, 10:26 PM
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Thank you for the response !
So I may have to have new wings made? Or could I cut some off each side of the wing? If I do that then it will be the tips that get shortened. That will save building new struts.
So I may have to have new wings made? Or could I cut some off each side of the wing? If I do that then it will be the tips that get shortened. That will save building new struts.
12-18-2015, 05:57 AM
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BTW where in the UK are you located, served in the military over there and lived in Greenock, Scotland after getting out, from 1966 thru 1980.
Bill D.
Last edited by Bill Diedrich; 12-18-2015 at 06:00 AM.
12-18-2015, 07:42 AM
#783
You know Bill, after all you have been doing to help people with this model airplane over the years, every time I see your real name on a thread I think to myself,
There IS , Mr. Mulligan
There IS , Mr. Mulligan
12-18-2015, 02:24 PM
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"Mr. Mulligan", thanks, I am flattered, working on Bud Nosen Mr. Mulligan #4 at the present, doing this between everything else going on in the shop.
05-19-2016, 09:59 AM
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If anyone is still on this build, I would love to know what surface throws you pilots are using. I have plans but can't see anything about surface throws on them
A high/low amount in inches would be great.....thank you
A high/low amount in inches would be great.....thank you
05-20-2016, 07:16 PM
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The problem with the Mr. Mulligan and Monocoupes is they look so simple at first glance. Then when you get into the project and find that no part of them is simple. They are a lot of hard work and many people get discouraged before the projects are completed. Then ...... they sit around a very long time and get passed onto the next owner. Repeat, repeat, repeat as needed until the plane either gets destroyed or finally gets completed. The same process exists in the full scale world also.
05-20-2016, 09:13 PM
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Ok, well, in this case, to paraphrase a US president " the Mulligan stops here". I've invested too much time and some money not to keep it.
My dear, patient wife has told me! " you have a nice selection of models....fly them all"
Anyway, back to the Mulligan, it was bought from a fellow flier. It has never flown ( surprise surprise, I hear you all shout). The rcgf 62cc is brand new. However during the build the previous owner decided to stick about 12" on the end of each wing. It will be too much work to cut the wings down to size. And if you look not too hard it's ok.
However, the build is heavy. Work so far added second aileron servos, added Power Box System Professional, removed the rudder push rod and installed closed loop, Briancube nav lights, engine baffling, modified the rcgf exhaust with a second baffled chamber
My dear, patient wife has told me! " you have a nice selection of models....fly them all"
Anyway, back to the Mulligan, it was bought from a fellow flier. It has never flown ( surprise surprise, I hear you all shout). The rcgf 62cc is brand new. However during the build the previous owner decided to stick about 12" on the end of each wing. It will be too much work to cut the wings down to size. And if you look not too hard it's ok.
However, the build is heavy. Work so far added second aileron servos, added Power Box System Professional, removed the rudder push rod and installed closed loop, Briancube nav lights, engine baffling, modified the rcgf exhaust with a second baffled chamber
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05-23-2016, 09:17 AM
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OK
stumbled on your build Steve, still out there? last we saw it was window making time.
know the pain of a Nosen kit. working on a Citabria sorta. box of lumber with die crunching. fortunately, i was able to salvage all parts. just redesigned a few to my liking.
hope all is well and the Mister Mulligan has not met it fate on the trading post to another to finish.
stumbled on your build Steve, still out there? last we saw it was window making time.
know the pain of a Nosen kit. working on a Citabria sorta. box of lumber with die crunching. fortunately, i was able to salvage all parts. just redesigned a few to my liking.
hope all is well and the Mister Mulligan has not met it fate on the trading post to another to finish.
07-11-2017, 03:06 PM
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My Bud Nosen Mister Mulligan is painted. I'm in the process of assembling, hooking up the surfaces, landing gear and wheel pants, graphics, engine, ignition.... Should have it ready to fly in 2 weeks - will take to our club's Giant Scale meeting August 13. So yes, it will be finished. I was looking to see what control throws were suggested but no one posted. Oh well. So far I have 2-1/2 inch throw each way on elevator, 3 inch throw each way on rudder - both with -60% expo. I'll probably set up a 50% dual rate if its too squirrely on its maiden flight. Its all going together easy right now. I'm planning on starting - adjusting - and breaking the engine in in about 7 days. Someone started building it years ago - sold it in the bones at a swap meet 10 years ago - I'm finally getting around to completing stuff I bought over the years. I'll post pictures when I take it out for it's maiden flight.
07-11-2017, 08:54 PM
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I've flown mine twice now. She's a real nice flier. No vices at all....despite the extra wing span. The engine still goes rich in flight so I need to adjust the carb, I haven't touched the factory set needle settings yet.
I do have one problem. As my model was built by someone else, I have no control over the weight of the plane ( 18.5kg). The wheel axles bend every-time she has landed. Is there any way to add beefed up axles or some decent suspension without major surgery of the u/c legs?? I'm getting bigger wheels soon to replace the rather old 5" rubber ones. I thought I might go for the Sky lite 6" with the aluminium hubs....good idea??
Good luck with your maiden RCP
I do have one problem. As my model was built by someone else, I have no control over the weight of the plane ( 18.5kg). The wheel axles bend every-time she has landed. Is there any way to add beefed up axles or some decent suspension without major surgery of the u/c legs?? I'm getting bigger wheels soon to replace the rather old 5" rubber ones. I thought I might go for the Sky lite 6" with the aluminium hubs....good idea??
Good luck with your maiden RCP
08-02-2017, 06:55 AM
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cymaz ,
WOW - that's a heavy plane. Translates to almost 41 pounds. Mine came in a bit under 22 pounds - or a bit under 10 Kg. I can understand your issue with bending the axles. Same like you, I bought the plane all framed up. The axles were cut off with no space to mount wheel pants. So I cut the LG plate up with the intention of adding new axles to accommodate the wheel pants. I am glad I did. The ends that were buried in the block were not securely fastened. One easy landing and the thing would have exploded. The only solution I can think of for you is to cut your LG block apart and install a heavier axle. Its a pain in the butt, but beefing it up is the way to go. Bigger tires won't do much to accommodate that 18.5 Kg you are landing.
I am waiting for some long nylon bolts to show up so I can finish my Mulligan. Mine was built with a one piece wing and secured by nylon bolts thru the wing. I had enough other things to fix without tackling this also. Once the bolts show up, I can apply silicone to the wing saddles and be done. Next it goes outside where I'll start the engine and tune it before heading to the field. Power is a new US-41 that came with it which I had converted to electronic ignition by Ralph Cunningham of RC Ignitions. Ralph did one other for me and I have to say it is the easiest starting more reliable gas engine I have. I'll post some pictures when I get it outside.
Keep me posted on how your Mulligan is doing.
Dan
WOW - that's a heavy plane. Translates to almost 41 pounds. Mine came in a bit under 22 pounds - or a bit under 10 Kg. I can understand your issue with bending the axles. Same like you, I bought the plane all framed up. The axles were cut off with no space to mount wheel pants. So I cut the LG plate up with the intention of adding new axles to accommodate the wheel pants. I am glad I did. The ends that were buried in the block were not securely fastened. One easy landing and the thing would have exploded. The only solution I can think of for you is to cut your LG block apart and install a heavier axle. Its a pain in the butt, but beefing it up is the way to go. Bigger tires won't do much to accommodate that 18.5 Kg you are landing.
I am waiting for some long nylon bolts to show up so I can finish my Mulligan. Mine was built with a one piece wing and secured by nylon bolts thru the wing. I had enough other things to fix without tackling this also. Once the bolts show up, I can apply silicone to the wing saddles and be done. Next it goes outside where I'll start the engine and tune it before heading to the field. Power is a new US-41 that came with it which I had converted to electronic ignition by Ralph Cunningham of RC Ignitions. Ralph did one other for me and I have to say it is the easiest starting more reliable gas engine I have. I'll post some pictures when I get it outside.
Keep me posted on how your Mulligan is doing.
Dan