skylarkmk1

Larry,

I just received some info on NC 14031. I was wrong on the engine, it did start out as a YMF with a Jacobs and was changed to a Continental before the current owner got it, he thinks it was done sometime in the early 60's.

The interior was originally 2 shades of red but is currently blue.

The Paul Matt drawings indicate a blue interior but the drawings were done before the current owner acquired the plane.

There were other changes made after it left the factory so you could have a lot of leeway on how it is depicted depending on what period of the planes history you choose.

I will send you a PM.

skylarkmk1

All - There is a Waco UMF, complete with engine and ready to fly up in Maine. It is NC 14031, the full size subject of the PICA Kit and Paul Matt drawings. Serious inquiries only with the owner. Price to be negotiated $$$.

Stickbuilder

Did you bother to ask Dany why he recommends 2 deg of right thrust? The full scale Waco uses none.

Bill, Waco Brother #1

lazyace

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If anybody is looking I have a 1/5th scale pica waco kit with the glass cowl from stan's , hate to do it but I need the $$$$ 350.00 shipped to lower 48

LesUyeda

Thanks, mogman. Very helpful.

Les

johnboy151a

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Is the cowl UMF or YMF?
John

lazyace

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john
equal spaced blisters ymf

acerc

Here's some photo's
1- pre assembly, checking fit
2-center bottom sheeted, traing edge and glue
3-more glueing
4-walah
5-servo bay
6-servo mount- screw's go thru 1/8 ply into hardwood block along with epoxy
Next sand, sand, sand.

Stickbuilder

Robert, you did build the wing with 2 degrees of dihedral did you not?

Bill, Waco Brother #1

acerc

Stickbuilder, Absolutely my Brother!

Stickbuilder

Whew! I kept looking at the pictures, and could not see if you had it built in or not. Lookin good.

Bill, Waco Brother #1

RICKSTUBBZ

Mitch,

What a pleasant surprise to see a picture of your WACO in Model Aviation[8D]

dirtydingus

Hey Dave (Mogman)
Looking great! I would say monster planes is a go for the monster Waco.
Have you decided on a paint scheme yet?
Jim

mogman

Hi Jim.

No idea as to paint yet. I want to get the wings on it as soon as possible so I can measure for the flying wires from Hans in Switzerland.
Then cover (stits). Still trying to decide on servos etc., instruments from Propag and so on etc. Lots of things to think about.

Cheers,
Dave.
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mrdhud

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Robert,

I forgot how big those blocks were on the wing tips. You got it right sand sand sand LOL

Bill,

Here’s the green Waco I was telling you about it has the NC# but it a newer one. (1985 I think) I thought only the original Waco’s had NC#? I like this color combination but I also like the black & white one. One of them will look great in 27%

tmac48

Hi all, Has been some time since my last post. I have been having a hard time with the old body, got to the point of putting the Waco on the market,thankfully it did not sell for I am all the go on it again. Will post a couple of photos to show where it is up to.
Regards tmac

nine o nine

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I haven't seen it Rick....maybe in today's mail. Thanks, Mitch

rc_wings

Very nice looking plane tmac! Keep us posted on the progress.

mogman

Bill, I've always used a little right thrust with all of my engines, usually 2-3 deg., except the 50% S/Walker (no room to move the engine to the left side of the firewall) and really have to crank on the rudder on t/off. I have had no issues at any and all throttle settings with any of my planes (maybe I'm just used to it now).

I know you are a great proponent of "no thrust angles", but, hey, it works for me.[8D]

Cheers,
Dave.
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acerc

tmac48
Great looking bird, although the pilot standing back there look's a little impatient.

FMBB

Hi Tmac,

good built. I couldn't have done it better except the rigging wire attachments are not according to my design but is an atvantage for rigging the ship on the field. So if you do not go for 100% scale it's ok.

FMBB
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acerc

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Help keep us alive.

tmac48

Hi Pete. I have learnt a lot while doing this build and would love to do another and change out a few things, the rigging being one of the things that I would like to do closer to scale. All in all the model does look pretty sharp, cant wait to get her finished now.
Is there any chance that you would be doing a 4o% Waco,if so put me down for one. You need to be congratulated on the quality of your kits,I would highly recommend to any one contemplating a Waco to consider your kits.
acerc, rc-wings Thank you for your comments.

Regards tmac

mrdhud

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tmac

I’m glade no one bought your Waco I think you would have been really disappointed if you sold it. Your metal work looks great and I cant what to see more.

mogman

Today I tackled the one job that I thought would be rather difficult, fitting the top wing cabane struts. What a godsend the cabane jig is.
Although it took me about 3 hours to bend and "tweak" the strut mount ends I now have all the ends tight and the rod in between turns freely. To me that means no binding or stresses.

Tomorrow I will braze the fittings together, trying not to set fire to the house or worse....the plane!
I probably won't do more than that as I am picking up my new van and have to fit my wing racks etc. into it.

Cheers for now.
Dave.
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