IS there a kit for this?
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RE: IS there a kit for this?
The only kit of the Wedell-Williams Gilmore Red Lion Racer that I am aware of is a 24" rubber scale kit from [link=http://www.dumasproducts.com/cgi-bin/dumas.storefront/4401e4960b180bd0271d40d409680639/Product/View/0402]Dumas[/link].
There are plans available as well, e.g., [link=http://www.aero-sports.com/whplans/gilmore.html]this plan[/link].
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There are plans available as well, e.g., [link=http://www.aero-sports.com/whplans/gilmore.html]this plan[/link].
/Red B.
Edit: Added link to Dumas
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RE: IS there a kit for this?
Red, the plan looks fine but i guess there is no cowl & wheel-pants for it []
but i found this (it talks about an American kit...):
http://www.amarc2002.co.uk/index.php...=1073&Itemid=2
would anyone know about it?
but i found this (it talks about an American kit...):
http://www.amarc2002.co.uk/index.php...=1073&Itemid=2
would anyone know about it?
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RE: IS there a kit for this?
Although not inexpensive, cowling and wheel pants are available from [link=http://www.fiberglassspecialtiesinc.com/cowlplan.htm#WENDELL%20HOSTETLER]Fibreglass Specialties[/link].
Perhaps other companies can supply these items as well. I don't know but maybe you can even find a kit cutter that would laser cut all the parts for you.
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Perhaps other companies can supply these items as well. I don't know but maybe you can even find a kit cutter that would laser cut all the parts for you.
/Red B.
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RE: IS there a kit for this?
This is the same plane in the Miss Paterson scheme Byron made them and I don't know if Iron Bay has produced any kits or not. I did get an extra decal set from Iron Bay last year. The Byron/Iron Bay was based on the Hostetler design except that they made a fiberglass fuselage instead of built up balsa.
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just wondering if anyone makes a kit , short or otherwize of this beauty
just wondering if anyone makes a kit , short or otherwize of this beauty
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RE: IS there a kit for this?
If you like that one, you might like the B2 Brown Racer :
http://www.glhobbies.com/B2_Racer/B2racer.htm
Or, one of Jack DeVine's golden age racers:
http://www.nwhobbytech.com/
Or, the Red Lion plans from Wendell Hostetler :
http://www.aero-sports.com/whplans/gilmore.html
Or, the previously mentioned Iron Bay offering :
http://www.ironbaymodelcompany.com/
Good luck
Dave Olson
http://www.glhobbies.com/B2_Racer/B2racer.htm
Or, one of Jack DeVine's golden age racers:
http://www.nwhobbytech.com/
Or, the Red Lion plans from Wendell Hostetler :
http://www.aero-sports.com/whplans/gilmore.html
Or, the previously mentioned Iron Bay offering :
http://www.ironbaymodelcompany.com/
Good luck
Dave Olson
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RE: IS there a kit for this?
Wendell Hostetler has some plans for one in 84" span. Cowl and accessories are available after-market.
http://www.aero-sports.com/whplans/gilmore.html
Wood kits of this plan should be available from some one on his list shown here;
http://www.aero-sports.com/whplans/kits.html
http://www.aero-sports.com/whplans/gilmore.html
Wood kits of this plan should be available from some one on his list shown here;
http://www.aero-sports.com/whplans/kits.html
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RE: IS there a kit for this?
The Byron kit is a great flyer and builds super fast. Iron Bay has the complete kit together now and is currently shipping them: http://www.ironbaymodelcompany.com/W...ell/Wedell.htm
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RE: IS there a kit for this?
thanks to all for helping
i was wondering if the real plane fuse is clad in alu or if it is fabric?
because the Byron kit has a fiber fuse and the Hosteler is wood structure, which one is more scale?
i believe the price would be close (the Hosteler combined with fiberglas specialities items)
also, does anyone know how this plane flies?
i was wondering if the real plane fuse is clad in alu or if it is fabric?
because the Byron kit has a fiber fuse and the Hosteler is wood structure, which one is more scale?
i believe the price would be close (the Hosteler combined with fiberglas specialities items)
also, does anyone know how this plane flies?
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RE: IS there a kit for this?
Iron Bay is producing the kit. It is very scale. Fiberglass fuse has all the scale lines. They also offer the mock dummy engine. Go to www.ironbaymodelcompany.com
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RE: IS there a kit for this?
I bought a Icon North West Kit of Wendel Williams .#44 ..Same plane as the Red Lion...I built it and had problems with alignment ..The Kit was Poorly Cut and when it was finished ..I had $700 in it .(Glass parts -Covering -Rework-ect) ..I could have bought a Byron ...Put a G62 in it and it flew fast or slow ..Handled nice ...If I had it to do over ..I would go with a Hostedtler Kit by Kit Cutters or Byron...(Iron Bay )...Rich Tampa
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I bought a Icon North West Kit of Wendel Williams .#44 ..Same plane as the Red Lion...I built it and had problems with alignment ..The Kit was Poorly Cut and when it was finished ..I had $700 in it .(Glass parts -Covering -Rework-ect) ..I could have bought a Byron ...Put a G62 in it and it flew fast or slow ..Handled nice ...If I had it to do over ..I would go with a Hostedtler Kit by Kit Cutters or Byron...(Iron Bay )...Rich Tampa
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RE: IS there a kit for this?
Aerodrome R/C makes a nice laser cut kit for electric power. 52.4" wingspan. http://www.aerodromerc.com/