Big Old Timer
07-22-2005, 01:13 PM
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Does anyone know of any large old timer type kits that would be suitable for a 120 four stroke engine? I'm guessing about a 140"-160" wing span. Thanks, Jay
07-22-2005, 02:42 PM
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RE: Big Old Timer
Anything I've seen over 9ft has been the result of getting a set of plans and doubling everything; then you would have to do some beefing up. The structures weren't designed for power like that. How about the Sig Rascal 110? Your motor would be more than enough power and they fly beautifully!....Jim
07-22-2005, 08:28 PM
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RE: Big Old Timer
Jay- Youve got a lot of motor there for an old-timer. Bob Hartwig flew a Boehle "Giant" on an OS .65 open rocker. The wing span was 176". http://www.antiquemodeler.org/adl/adl-gas/Giant.jpg Klarich Custom Kits http://www.klarichkits.com/ sells a short kit. It would be an interesting build. Jim
07-22-2005, 10:38 PM
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Jim,
Another in the realm of BIG Old Timers (Gollywock beat me with the Boehle Giant) is the 1938 Davis- Winnie "Big Gull" with a 152" span and super Art-Deco looks. Plans are available through the John Pond collection at AMA plans service.
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Another in the realm of BIG Old Timers (Gollywock beat me with the Boehle Giant) is the 1938 Davis- Winnie "Big Gull" with a 152" span and super Art-Deco looks. Plans are available through the John Pond collection at AMA plans service.
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07-22-2005, 11:25 PM
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RE: Big Old Timer
The only one that I know of with the bravado to build a Big Gull is Eut Tileston. This one is his:
http://www.antiquemodeler.org/adl/ad...ll_bohemia.jpg He's built several sizes. Jim
http://www.antiquemodeler.org/adl/ad...ll_bohemia.jpg He's built several sizes. Jim
07-23-2005, 11:58 PM
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RE: Big Old Timer
How about a Lanzo Racer. It has a 144" wingspan.
http://www.antiquemodeler.org/adl/adl-gas/Racer.jpg
Don't know if there is a kit available, but I'm sure there are plans.
http://www.antiquemodeler.org/adl/adl-gas/Racer.jpg
Don't know if there is a kit available, but I'm sure there are plans.
08-13-2005, 03:25 AM
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RE: Big Old Timer
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Does anyone know of any large old timer type kits that would be suitable for a 120 four stroke engine? I'm guessing about a 140"-160" wing span. Thanks, Jay
Does anyone know of any large old timer type kits that would be suitable for a 120 four stroke engine? I'm guessing about a 140"-160" wing span. Thanks, Jay
I doubt there many old timer kits for the engine size you quoted.
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08-13-2005, 09:17 AM
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RE: Big Old Timer
Hi, John, yep it was my 14 foot Qaker. its still not flying yet. we have tooo many other projects going on. its stored in the trailer. I just up scaled my old standard Qaker plans and bought a truck of balsa. will be powered by electric- dual motor, belt drive and/or a big gas burner. dick
08-14-2005, 04:15 PM
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RE: Big Old Timer
Hi Dick,
I was not thinking of your 14ft Quaker, I searched RCU and found the model I was looking for. It was the 16ft Quaker by built evan-RCU.
Your model is great but 16 is greater than 14, sorry!
I will now attempt to post a picture. Posting pics has not worked for me for some time
John L
Sorry I doesn't work.
Search RCU for Giant Quaker, you will be surprised at the sizes.
I was not thinking of your 14ft Quaker, I searched RCU and found the model I was looking for. It was the 16ft Quaker by built evan-RCU.
Your model is great but 16 is greater than 14, sorry!
I will now attempt to post a picture. Posting pics has not worked for me for some time
John L
Sorry I doesn't work.
Search RCU for Giant Quaker, you will be surprised at the sizes.
08-14-2005, 04:51 PM
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Why would I be surprised???
But it won't fly with a 1.20, so I never spoke up.... the mid size one is 105" and flys with a Saito .56. I did start building a 12 footer for a Saito .91. I have the plans if you're interested but it's not a kit...
But it won't fly with a 1.20, so I never spoke up.... the mid size one is 105" and flys with a Saito .56. I did start building a 12 footer for a Saito .91. I have the plans if you're interested but it's not a kit...
