Balsa USA Brotherhood
04-10-2016, 05:06 AM
#1251
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I have a couple Bi-planes (not BUSA). The planes I have that go flying most of the time are the ones I just flop on the bench,fuel up ,and go. The more hassle a plane I have is to fly,the more it stays home.
04-10-2016, 05:33 AM
#1252
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Dave.
Rio Rancho, NM
04-10-2016, 05:41 AM
#1253
I have a theory. The better a plane flies, the more I likely it is to be flown. It doesn't matter so much about how long it takes to assemble.
A case in point......a few years ago I built a Scratch-A-Plane Nieuport 17 in quarter scale. I modified the cabane mounts to "look more scale". It ended up being a real bear to put together at the field with all the wire and the weird location of the cabane attach bolts. This model was such a great flyer that it became my main plane for 2 full flying seasons, screwed up wing attaching method and all. I modified a ball driver to help with the cabane bolts.
For most of us dedicated WW1 modelers the reward is the model and flying it ....... no matter how long it takes to assemble (within reason of course). The drag of all the wires and the high lift under chambered airfoils and the guns hanging out in the slip stream produce a type of flying that is not obtainable with other configurations.
I first experienced this with my first 1/3 scale Balsa USA Pup. Gotta love all that drag.
I challenge you to go to a Dawn Patrol, get up before day light and fly in a gaggle of WW1 planes in the pre-dawn light, maybe a mist of fog drifting about and not a breath of wind stirring - MAN OH MAN! It is all worth whatever hassle there might be in 15 or 20 minutes of assembly time. Of course you need to assemble the night before and be fueled and charged up, too. (that is difficult to do in the dark!)
Just one man's opinion here........
A case in point......a few years ago I built a Scratch-A-Plane Nieuport 17 in quarter scale. I modified the cabane mounts to "look more scale". It ended up being a real bear to put together at the field with all the wire and the weird location of the cabane attach bolts. This model was such a great flyer that it became my main plane for 2 full flying seasons, screwed up wing attaching method and all. I modified a ball driver to help with the cabane bolts.
For most of us dedicated WW1 modelers the reward is the model and flying it ....... no matter how long it takes to assemble (within reason of course). The drag of all the wires and the high lift under chambered airfoils and the guns hanging out in the slip stream produce a type of flying that is not obtainable with other configurations.
I first experienced this with my first 1/3 scale Balsa USA Pup. Gotta love all that drag.
I challenge you to go to a Dawn Patrol, get up before day light and fly in a gaggle of WW1 planes in the pre-dawn light, maybe a mist of fog drifting about and not a breath of wind stirring - MAN OH MAN! It is all worth whatever hassle there might be in 15 or 20 minutes of assembly time. Of course you need to assemble the night before and be fueled and charged up, too. (that is difficult to do in the dark!)
Just one man's opinion here........
04-10-2016, 06:24 AM
#1254
One nice thing is if you have an old conversion van of the 80's era..many of the Balsa USA 1/4 scales will go in the side door put together. A few guys in my club never take them apart except to check things inside. Of course there are other vehicles and trailers that will do that as well. But the old vans sometimes can be bought cheap and used as a drive able trailer 
My dream would be to have a field with a big enough building to keep my 1/3 scale ready to fly..along with friends planes.. So all you would need to do is fuel, check batteries and fly..
My dream would be to have a field with a big enough building to keep my 1/3 scale ready to fly..along with friends planes.. So all you would need to do is fuel, check batteries and fly..
04-10-2016, 06:35 AM
#1255
Well said Art, we did that last year at the Okie Dawn Patrol. We stored the airplanes in the hanger for the night and were at the field 30 min. before sun up. It was a blast. We are ready to do it again in July 8-9th, Sooner Field, Guthrie, Olka.
Here are some picture of the fun.
One more picture, with the Tri-plane in it.
WW I flyers are a special group of RC flyers, I think, it is the history and the challenge of building and flying these beautiful airplanes. Each one can be different in color scheme and markings and traced back the a person and time in history. Think about it, there very few ARF WW I airplanes available.
Fair Winds & Happy Flyin'
Rich
Here are some picture of the fun.
One more picture, with the Tri-plane in it.
WW I flyers are a special group of RC flyers, I think, it is the history and the challenge of building and flying these beautiful airplanes. Each one can be different in color scheme and markings and traced back the a person and time in history. Think about it, there very few ARF WW I airplanes available.
Fair Winds & Happy Flyin'
Rich
Last edited by jwrich; 04-10-2016 at 07:32 AM.
Hey, Foodstick, I think they need a few 1/3 scale DRI's at their Dawn patrol.
04-10-2016, 09:08 AM
#1258
Rich - That's exactly what I'm talking about! It was too dark to recognize any of the guys on the flight line ...... but I did see Bill Holland's N-17 with the snake on the fuse.
Rhonda and I are planning on making the trip out to Hammer Field located on Onyx Cave Rd in Eureka Springs, AR. This would be the second weekend in June.
Hope to see you there.
Rhonda and I are planning on making the trip out to Hammer Field located on Onyx Cave Rd in Eureka Springs, AR. This would be the second weekend in June.
Hope to see you there.
04-15-2016, 10:34 AM
#1260
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I have a theory. The better a plane flies, the more I likely it is to be flown. It doesn't matter so much about how long it takes to assemble.
A case in point......a few years ago I built a Scratch-A-Plane Nieuport 17 in quarter scale. I modified the cabane mounts to "look more scale". It ended up being a real bear to put together at the field with all the wire and the weird location of the cabane attach bolts. This model was such a great flyer that it became my main plane for 2 full flying seasons, screwed up wing attaching method and all. I modified a ball driver to help with the cabane bolts.
For most of us dedicated WW1 modelers the reward is the model and flying it ....... no matter how long it takes to assemble (within reason of course). The drag of all the wires and the high lift under chambered airfoils and the guns hanging out in the slip stream produce a type of flying that is not obtainable with other configurations.
I first experienced this with my first 1/3 scale Balsa USA Pup. Gotta love all that drag.
I challenge you to go to a Dawn Patrol, get up before day light and fly in a gaggle of WW1 planes in the pre-dawn light, maybe a mist of fog drifting about and not a breath of wind stirring - MAN OH MAN! It is all worth whatever hassle there might be in 15 or 20 minutes of assembly time. Of course you need to assemble the night before and be fueled and charged up, too. (that is difficult to do in the dark!)
Just one man's opinion here........
A case in point......a few years ago I built a Scratch-A-Plane Nieuport 17 in quarter scale. I modified the cabane mounts to "look more scale". It ended up being a real bear to put together at the field with all the wire and the weird location of the cabane attach bolts. This model was such a great flyer that it became my main plane for 2 full flying seasons, screwed up wing attaching method and all. I modified a ball driver to help with the cabane bolts.
For most of us dedicated WW1 modelers the reward is the model and flying it ....... no matter how long it takes to assemble (within reason of course). The drag of all the wires and the high lift under chambered airfoils and the guns hanging out in the slip stream produce a type of flying that is not obtainable with other configurations.
I first experienced this with my first 1/3 scale Balsa USA Pup. Gotta love all that drag.
I challenge you to go to a Dawn Patrol, get up before day light and fly in a gaggle of WW1 planes in the pre-dawn light, maybe a mist of fog drifting about and not a breath of wind stirring - MAN OH MAN! It is all worth whatever hassle there might be in 15 or 20 minutes of assembly time. Of course you need to assemble the night before and be fueled and charged up, too. (that is difficult to do in the dark!)
Just one man's opinion here........
04-15-2016, 01:20 PM
#1263
Later - gotta get ready for a flying/camping weekend at our national flying site.
05-09-2016, 10:10 AM
#1271
PT19, I used air conditioning duct aluminum tape, it in 4'' wide and lengths. I used a rotary tool with steel wool on the brush to make the warls. You can find the tape at Lowes or any home improvement store. Here are some pictures of results. Good luck
if you double click on the picture you can enlarge the picture some.
if you double click on the picture you can enlarge the picture some.
Last edited by jwrich; 05-09-2016 at 10:12 AM.
05-09-2016, 03:02 PM
#1272
05-09-2016, 03:52 PM
#1273
PT19, look for a small roll of roofing aluminum flashing.. easy to cut with scissors and it is already rolled and it curves to the fuselage for an easier fit...
I think you can but about 12 inch by 6 feet for $10 or so? lots of good uses for it !
I think you can but about 12 inch by 6 feet for $10 or so? lots of good uses for it !
