acobra

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Hi all:
Does anyone out there know of plans for an Ercoupe that would be flyable with an OS.91FS? Most likely 1/5th scale the Ziroli 1/4 size seems a bit big. Or has one of you used that OS.91 on one of them?[:@]
Thanks
Frank

jimsoque

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Hey Frank:
I'm in the process of constructing Jim Messer's 3-93 1/5th scale Ercoupe. My plans are in use at the moment. It calls for a gas 23 size engine, but I'm putting a Surpass .91 four stroke in her - there's just not enough room in it for a large engine. She's coming together nicely, with help from Mr. Messer himself. So, with regard for your need for plans, would you like me to copy them for U at my local bluepring shop? Let me know. My zipcode is 11741, Holbrook, NY- I'm sure I can get them to you without any difficulty. Enclosed are some photos, and elsewhere, the construction is under phase in another forum w/ fuse photos as well.
Best,
Jim Soque

Dean-RCU

I have anSupertiger 91 in this Ziroli Aircoupe and it is more than enough power to fly it at a scale speed.[img][/img][im

Jim Messer

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The 1/5 scale Ercoupe that I designed has been flown on all kinds of engines. Your OS91FS will do just fine in this plane. We built 13 of these little rascals in our club and they are asbsolute performers in the air. A wide variety of engines were used, and they all flew the airplane well. Just be sure to balance the airplane exactly 3 1/4 in. back from the leading edge of the wing and you will be O.K. Here are some photos:

1 - Jim Messer and prototype
2. - Irv Barber - fully detailed cockpit, rivets, etc.
3. - Jim Welborn
4. - Jim Kileen

flicka5

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Jim: an impressive gaggle of Ercoupes. Any images of the group flying in formation?
Does the 1/5 Ercoupe design use the diagonal rib pattern?

Jim Messer

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Sorry, No photos in formation. Yes - the wing ribs are at a diagonal pattern. I have sold both of my 1/5 and 1/4 scale Ercoupes (4 total) - so all I have left is the 1/3 scale with a G62.

Hawkeye

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OK Jim, now you have me hooked. I need to know how to order a set of your 1/5 scale Ercoupe plans. Thanks, ...Steve

Jim Messer

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Plans are available from Reid's Quality Model Products. [email protected] 315-548-3779 Cost is $25.00 plus $6.75 shipping.

Ercoupe N99879

Hi Jim,
Are there any pieces to consryuct an interior or scale sliding windows?
Just curious ( 1/4 scale)

Ed DeBolt

Owner-pilot of Ercoupe N99879

Jim Messer

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Hi Ed:

I thought that this was a dead thread. Surprised to see it resurface. Sorry - my plan does not show any way to make a sliding window, but I know it can be done, as one of our members did it. He used tiny brass rails in some fashion. Don't know the details.

dcarbonn1

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Jim what is the cg on your 90 in ercoupe. Going to buy it from a friend and dont know what size quadra is on it but guess it should fly it;

Jim Messer

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Balance the plane 4 1/8 inches back from the leading edge. Plane was originally designed for the Q35, so any 35-42 cc engine should fly it nicely.

armykamp

I am finishing a Messer Ercoupe of 1993 and I find some info missing from the plans.Where is c.g. to be located in the 1/5 scale model using an OS 91 Surpass F series.I also would like to get the control throws as they are not listed.Any info onwhat some of the parts listed but missing in the kit would also be appreciated.