Speedy Bee from Clancy
03-05-2003, 11:04 PM
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Speedy Bee from Clancy
I went to a copy place called Sir Speedy. I wanted to copy my Speedy Bee plans so I can make scratch building templates. They informed me that they can increase or shrink the size of the prints with a touch of a button. I would like to make a 40 size with a 60" wingspan, that would be an increase of 150%. You would have to play around with the size of the wood using. The 1/4" square strips would become 3/8", the 3/16" square strips would become 9/32" Can you find 9/32 square stock? Never checked. I think it would be very cool. Thought I would pontificate endlessly again about the Bee syndrome! 
03-06-2003, 01:48 AM
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That's good to know. I want to make a tiny profile for my desk. Sounds like this would work. I also would like to have a .40 size Clancy bipe. Sounds like I can do that too. Where would you get your ribs cut?
03-06-2003, 02:54 AM
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New Bee?
[QUOTE]Originally posted by imsofaman
[B]Eric,
, I think I would have chosen the New Bee. I have to buy on soon just to see how it flys.
What do you mean by "New Bee" what is the difference from the Old Bee?
4 4 4 4 stroken ron
I went back and look at earlier posts in this thread. I found out what a New Bee is. I feek like an idiot..............Nine plane, I what one too.
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[B]Eric,
, I think I would have chosen the New Bee. I have to buy on soon just to see how it flys.
What do you mean by "New Bee" what is the difference from the Old Bee?
4 4 4 4 stroken ron
I went back and look at earlier posts in this thread. I found out what a New Bee is. I feek like an idiot..............Nine plane, I what one too.
4 4 4 4 stroken ron
03-06-2003, 03:36 AM
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Speedy Bee from Clancy
I've read too many times the wood in Speedy/Lazy Bee kits are bad. I don't want to remake parts for something I bought. I have a few questions in to Adrian about what specifically comes with the New Bee kit and building. I may get one just to keep me busy (like I need more things to do!)
How about covering it with poly ripstop ? ? ?
Texas 3D: if you have any other experiences to share about the New Bee flying characteristics, I'd like to hear about them.
EEK
How about covering it with poly ripstop ? ? ?
Texas 3D: if you have any other experiences to share about the New Bee flying characteristics, I'd like to hear about them.
EEK
03-06-2003, 05:21 AM
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Speedy Bee Rules!!!!!!
What do you guys think about adding wheel pants to a
Speedy Bee, just like the New Bee to improve the looks
and flight performance?
I think it would look cool and add to the Pylon Racer Look!!
I'll have to make them out of wood so I can Monokote them
in order to match the neon yellow on mine.
Speedy Bee, just like the New Bee to improve the looks
and flight performance?
I think it would look cool and add to the Pylon Racer Look!!
I'll have to make them out of wood so I can Monokote them
in order to match the neon yellow on mine.
03-06-2003, 09:12 PM
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DFWS,
I suppose it would work if the Trexlers fit when they deform under weight of landing, etc.
Looks vs. performance vs. weight....
Eric
I suppose it would work if the Trexlers fit when they deform under weight of landing, etc.
Looks vs. performance vs. weight....
Eric
03-07-2003, 02:05 AM
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DFWS,
Take a look at the Stagger Bee from Clancy. It has wheel pants but they are rigid and the suspension moves up and down while the pants are stationary. Honestly, I think it would look very cool! I would only do it with a glow fuel motor. Electrics need to be light as possible. Every ounce of weight added to an electric, shortens your flight time. A four banger would be the answer in my opinion.
Take a look at the Stagger Bee from Clancy. It has wheel pants but they are rigid and the suspension moves up and down while the pants are stationary. Honestly, I think it would look very cool! I would only do it with a glow fuel motor. Electrics need to be light as possible. Every ounce of weight added to an electric, shortens your flight time. A four banger would be the answer in my opinion.
03-07-2003, 02:16 AM
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I chose larger tires and an extra long axle. The axle is a case hardened music wire. Very strong and not brittle. The wider wheel base give me more stability when on the ground. And of course I could not resist adding the monster truck shocks!
03-07-2003, 02:26 AM
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By the way.......I am building a new one now.....I will post some photos soon. This will be a winner! I will give you guys a clue about my last one.....inverting the motor was a pain in the butt! I do not recomend that at all. My new one will be upright but I will not use the small tank in the engine nacelle. I will use a larger one mounted in the fuselage along with the Perry regulating pump since the carb will not be level with the tank. It will be sweet when finished!!!!!!
03-07-2003, 05:36 PM
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Speedy Bee from Clancy
Hey guys.I found a Speedy Bee for sale on E bay. If your looking for a used one this may be the one you are looking for!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=19164
Good luck...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=19164
Good luck...
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RE: Speedy Bee from Clancy
My sugestion is - Dubro Scale Cub wheels. They are big (kinda) like the Trex. wheels But a little tougher and they come with Hubcaps that can be painted to match(?).
