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.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2156586This is my little beauty. A BUSA 1/6 Neuport 28. A fun plane to fly but landings are something else. I have on the table a BUSA 1/4 D-VII which is my summer project. Hope to show some pictures soon.
Dave.
Rio Rancho, NM

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........

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..

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.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2156598

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2156599

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http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2156602

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http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2156604
One more picture, with the Tri-plane in it.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2156610

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

Well I hope you had time for a cup of coffee before that flight.:) Hey, Foodstick, I think they need a few 1/3 scale DRI's at their Dawn patrol.

Hey Guys you all are invited, WWI airplanes of any size are welcome. Of course there was coffee and this year there will be a pancake & sausage breakfast. Email me if you want direction.

Rich

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.

Hey great Art, I think my wife will come with me this year. I know Bill & Sharon will be there. Looking forward to see you guys. You other Dawn Patrol folks Eureka Springs, AR is always a fun event.


Fair Winds & Happy Flyin'
Rich

It is not a theory. It is a fact ! ;)

Amen!
Doc

Just made my reservation for the Warbirds over Arkansas event. See you there.

Looking forward to seeing everyone. Once we all get there, make sure to let everyone know what your forum name is. I sometimes get home from an event and then read on the forums that so and so was there, but I never made the connection between the real name, plane and forum name - then I feel like I missed out.

Later - gotta get ready for a flying/camping weekend at our national flying site.

Charlie, did you make your reservation with the Country Mountain Inn? That is where we have always stayed.

Rich

Rich, I did. Are you coming?

My wife, Linda will be coming as well, I 'll made our reservation this week. Looking forward to it.


Rich

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I only have one , The Newport 11 but there will be more. Yours Paul T

Quigley, nice airplane, I'm sure it flys great, all Balsa USA planes seem to do. Would like to be part of the Balsa USA Brotherhood?

Fair Winds & Happy Flyin'
Rich

i've been working on mine a bit today....

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It all looks good. I could use some advice on my Pup, what do I get to put the aluminum wrap behind cowling? Thanks

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


http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2161761

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2161762

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2161763

if you double click on the picture you can enlarge the picture some.

Hi Captn! I'm in the same boat. I'm flying a 1/6 Scout and have a 1/4 DVII in the box. Please keep us up to date on the build!

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2161791

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 !

Looks great. I hope mine looks that good. What did you cover it with?

Thanks for the help. My last post was on a picture of a Pup but I don't know where it is now.