Sterling Stearmin, PT-17, lazer reproduction
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Sterling Stearmin, PT-17, lazer reproduction
OK,
I finally did it. I got everything gathered together and shipped the unbuilt, still in the box, Sterling Stearman kit to Ed at Lazer Works.
http://lazer-works.com/index.html
I shipped it via Fed-Ex today. (Friday, May 15th)
My apologies for lack of alacrity. I could've, should've sent it weeks ago.....[&o]
I thought I'd post this thread to both inform y'all of the shipment, but also as a collection point for information on the short-kit and what's needed to complete the plane.
First, what I shipped.
I shipped the complete kit. Instructions, plans, materials, decals. I did NOT ship the vacuum formed parts, those parts were the cowl, radial engine, and wheel legs/pants.
The original kit does NOT include wheels, so you'll need to find 4-1/2" wheels.
I suspect Ed will receive the box sometime around mid-week next week. Usually it takes him a few weeks to convert a set of plans to a short kit. Once he gets started on it that is... I have no idea what it'll take for him to do this conversion/replication.
Other tidbits I've discovered so far.
1. Fiberglass specialties (http://www.fiberglassspecialtiesinc.com/) makes a cowl (ST-3). Whether they make other parts, like the radial engine or wheel pants/legs, not sure.
2. Robart makes replacement struts for this bird. I came across one thread saying stock landing gear had a tendency to bend.
That's about it for now... As I get updates from Ed, I'll try to post them.
If others have information to add, especially about the plastic parts, please feel free to add them....
I finally did it. I got everything gathered together and shipped the unbuilt, still in the box, Sterling Stearman kit to Ed at Lazer Works.
http://lazer-works.com/index.html
I shipped it via Fed-Ex today. (Friday, May 15th)
My apologies for lack of alacrity. I could've, should've sent it weeks ago.....[&o]
I thought I'd post this thread to both inform y'all of the shipment, but also as a collection point for information on the short-kit and what's needed to complete the plane.
First, what I shipped.
I shipped the complete kit. Instructions, plans, materials, decals. I did NOT ship the vacuum formed parts, those parts were the cowl, radial engine, and wheel legs/pants.
The original kit does NOT include wheels, so you'll need to find 4-1/2" wheels.
I suspect Ed will receive the box sometime around mid-week next week. Usually it takes him a few weeks to convert a set of plans to a short kit. Once he gets started on it that is... I have no idea what it'll take for him to do this conversion/replication.
Other tidbits I've discovered so far.
1. Fiberglass specialties (http://www.fiberglassspecialtiesinc.com/) makes a cowl (ST-3). Whether they make other parts, like the radial engine or wheel pants/legs, not sure.
2. Robart makes replacement struts for this bird. I came across one thread saying stock landing gear had a tendency to bend.
That's about it for now... As I get updates from Ed, I'll try to post them.
If others have information to add, especially about the plastic parts, please feel free to add them....
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This sounds great. The kit his almost disappeared. Glad to see it will soon be available again. I e-mailed Ed to let him know that as soon as he gets it done I will be purchassing a complete set of what he offeres. Thanks again for doing this.
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I too will be looking to purchase a laser cut kit,although I just recently purchase an original Sterling pt17 kit I think the laser parts will afford a stronger and hopefully lighter airframe.
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RE: Sterling Stearmin, PT-17, lazer reproduction
I got an email from Ed today... (June 1st, 2009)
He's received the kit, but said it'd be a couple weeks before he could start on it. He did not give any timeframe for how long it will take after he starts...
He also said there was a vacuum plastics place in Wichita Falls, and thinks the plastic pieces can be reproduced. I'll get them boxed up and shipped down in the next week or so.
He's received the kit, but said it'd be a couple weeks before he could start on it. He did not give any timeframe for how long it will take after he starts...
He also said there was a vacuum plastics place in Wichita Falls, and thinks the plastic pieces can be reproduced. I'll get them boxed up and shipped down in the next week or so.
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When you let us know you had sent the kit to Ed. I went ahead and e-mailed him to let him know I wanted one when he got ready. Below is copy of his responce:
>Hello Larry,
>
>Thank you for your order! I will keep track of your order.
>It will probably be end of July/1st of August before we
>have this project worked out.
>Regards,
>Eddie Taylor
>Lazer Works
>Hello Larry,
>
>Thank you for your order! I will keep track of your order.
>It will probably be end of July/1st of August before we
>have this project worked out.
>Regards,
>Eddie Taylor
>Lazer Works
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Aha!
Have two of these kits, supposed to be very accurate (scale wise) but as everyone says the die cutting is horrible. I have started one of mine the other will remain in the collection, but so far i've been sanding the parts to shape or making new ones.
Why did I not see this post earlier?
Thats great news though because its a promising kit and a shame its extinct...
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Hi, sorry for long delay on your questions, the spec's for Sterling's PT17 Stearman FS-20 kit are as follow's:
ws 64.5", length 50"
.56 TO .65 2 stroke engine or 90 to 1.20 4 stroke and if you really want scale a technopower 7b or better yet 9b.
wt. 10 - 12 lbs.
bottom wing 560 sq in's
top wing 645 sq in's
19 - 23 oz's per sq. ft. wing loading
ws 64.5", length 50"
.56 TO .65 2 stroke engine or 90 to 1.20 4 stroke and if you really want scale a technopower 7b or better yet 9b.
wt. 10 - 12 lbs.
bottom wing 560 sq in's
top wing 645 sq in's
19 - 23 oz's per sq. ft. wing loading
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RE: Sterling Stearmin, PT-17, lazer reproduction
Here's the latest on this project
On August 16th I wrote:
What's the latest update???
Just curious.. what are you planning to do about the plans and
metal parts that are needed for the plane? Are you going to
reproduce them as well???
Ed replied:
We're just about finished with the workup on the Stearman parts. Hopefully we should have it ready to cut by Monday, next week.
As far as plans, yes plans will be no problem. It'll be four pages and it'll be $40 for the set.
As far as metal, I have no way of getting that produced. I have not been very successful at finding a commercial wire bending service that will take small jobs.
Regards,
Eddie Taylor
Lazer Works
I answered back:
I can't help you on the metal either...
But I did have a thought. In the plans, maybe you could include
drawings and/or templates. So that builders could fabricate what
they need.
Just a thought.
Ed answered with:
Yes, I will be including a number of drawings for changes that I have made. I don't know about templates for making the wire parts but I'll look into it.
Regards,
Eddie Taylor
Lazer Works
There you have the latest news... Hopefully soon, we'll be able to get this plane again.
On August 16th I wrote:
What's the latest update???
Just curious.. what are you planning to do about the plans and
metal parts that are needed for the plane? Are you going to
reproduce them as well???
Ed replied:
We're just about finished with the workup on the Stearman parts. Hopefully we should have it ready to cut by Monday, next week.
As far as plans, yes plans will be no problem. It'll be four pages and it'll be $40 for the set.
As far as metal, I have no way of getting that produced. I have not been very successful at finding a commercial wire bending service that will take small jobs.
Regards,
Eddie Taylor
Lazer Works
I answered back:
I can't help you on the metal either...
But I did have a thought. In the plans, maybe you could include
drawings and/or templates. So that builders could fabricate what
they need.
Just a thought.
Ed answered with:
Yes, I will be including a number of drawings for changes that I have made. I don't know about templates for making the wire parts but I'll look into it.
Regards,
Eddie Taylor
Lazer Works
There you have the latest news... Hopefully soon, we'll be able to get this plane again.
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Bending wire won't be a problem if you have a bench mounted vice and one of these http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXL786&P=0 As long as the parts are shown on the plans of course. I think Robart once made oleo landing gear struts for the Sterling Stearman.
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I, too, gave my Sterling kit away alooong time ago when I decided I'd have to use most all the parts as "patterns" and make up new parts for the actual build. This lazer offering will be a great way to build a nice looking model from "back when". Thanks to all involved!
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Went to Ed's site and didn't see any information on ordering this offering...did I look in the right place? (I did see LOTS of "memories" on the site though )
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Went to Ed's site and didn't see any information on ordering this offering...did I look in the right place? (I did see LOTS of ''memories'' on the site though )
Soft landings.
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Went to Ed's site and didn't see any information on ordering this offering...did I look in the right place? (I did see LOTS of ''memories'' on the site though )
Soft landings.
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Wow. I've only seen that kit once before.....
Is this guy Ed making a lot of them? I would purchase one, too.
Wow. I've only seen that kit once before.....
Is this guy Ed making a lot of them? I would purchase one, too.
So get your Paypal account charged up.
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Bending wire won't be a problem if you have a bench mounted vice and one of these http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXL786&P=0 As long as the parts are shown on the plans of course. I think Robart once made oleo landing gear struts for the Sterling Stearman.
Bending wire won't be a problem if you have a bench mounted vice and one of these http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXL786&P=0 As long as the parts are shown on the plans of course. I think Robart once made oleo landing gear struts for the Sterling Stearman.
Robart has the struts available for the Sterling, Royal and Midwest kits. When you order, make sure that you specify Part # PT17R&S. The attach brackets are different for the Midwest kit. You can bend a wire gear but it is not stiff enough.
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I do have a question...
The most recognizeable color scheme for the Stearman is the navy blue and yellow.
What coverings most closely match? MonoKote's "Cub Yellow" seems too dark, but "yellow" seems too light. "Royal Blue" looks pretty close for the blue shade.
The most recognizeable color scheme for the Stearman is the navy blue and yellow.
What coverings most closely match? MonoKote's "Cub Yellow" seems too dark, but "yellow" seems too light. "Royal Blue" looks pretty close for the blue shade.
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What coverings most closely match? MonoKote's
What coverings most closely match? MonoKote's
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RE: Sterling Stearmin, PT-17, lazer reproduction
Hi All, Got a call from Ed (Lazer Works) today,they will be ready to ship me a short kit this coming week, but he's still waiting for the plastic parts so they can be recreated.