Wright Bros. plane?
01-07-2003, 03:46 PM
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Does anyone have plans for the Wright bros. plane? Is there a company that makes a kit? If I build one from scratch should it be electric or gas? I found a plastic model of the plane for reference.
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That would be an EXCELLENT subject for an RC project, especially with centennial coming up.
As far as engine, it would depend on size. Personally, I'd go with a w/s of about 50-60" and put a small four-stroke in it. And you've GOT to use functional belt drive/pulley, etc.
Good luck and keep us posted!!
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As far as engine, it would depend on size. Personally, I'd go with a w/s of about 50-60" and put a small four-stroke in it. And you've GOT to use functional belt drive/pulley, etc.
Good luck and keep us posted!!
- George
01-07-2003, 08:25 PM
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My LHS has one hanging in their store. It's wood and a good size wingspan.
I don't know anything else about it. The shop is Sunrise Hobbies in Seaford Long Island. 516-783-4343. The owners name is Matt.
Hope this is a starting point.
I don't know anything else about it. The shop is Sunrise Hobbies in Seaford Long Island. 516-783-4343. The owners name is Matt.
Hope this is a starting point.
01-08-2003, 05:57 AM
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Look in the trade magazines, there are a couple of companies that sell kits. (Three SeaBees?) I would build a couple of small gliders, and perhaps a semi-scale electric first, as I think you'll have your hands full with this one. Not sure of any plans, but at any rate, good luck!
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01-08-2003, 10:17 AM
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The following picture is my half finshed Dare Wright Flyer - it's electric and flies well using two GWS IPS-DXA (the power system from the Picostick/Tiger Moth).
Cliff (RCU id is "Wright Flyer" for obvious reasons!)
Cliff (RCU id is "Wright Flyer" for obvious reasons!)
05-21-2003, 09:28 PM
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I realize this thread is really old but today I ran across the answer to what the original question was: "Does anyone have plans for the Wright bros. plane? Is there a company that makes a kit?"
Check out this link:
http://www.scalercmodels.com/
Click on "WWI kits", then "Wright Flyer".
They're showing kits and plans for 1/12, 1/6, 1/4 scale and even 1/3 scale (by Special Order) for the Wright Flyer.
Check out this link:
http://www.scalercmodels.com/
Click on "WWI kits", then "Wright Flyer".
They're showing kits and plans for 1/12, 1/6, 1/4 scale and even 1/3 scale (by Special Order) for the Wright Flyer.
05-23-2003, 05:25 PM
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I am just finishing up the Dare Kit 1909. The crystal just came in so I should be trying it out in a couple of days. I really enjoyed this kit and access to the designer is easy. I spoke with him and e-mailed him also. This is the first kit I've been afraid to fly. I doped and tissued it. I can show you pics if you'd like.
05-23-2003, 08:06 PM
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Go here. Don't know anything about their kits (although they look quite impressive).
http://www.arizonamodels.com/wrightflyer.htm
http://www.arizonamodels.com/wrightflyer.htm
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Flew the 1909 Flyer on Saturday night. It flew much better than i thought it would. It looked great in the air! I had an issue with the new batteries not being fully charged but that was my fault. I would recommend it to anyone that wants to fly one this centennial year. I will be looking into lighter battery alternatives as light is key for this model. It needs to be landed with some power on.
