Biplane Covering Schemes
06-21-2002 | 08:55 PM
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Biplane Covering Schemes
I'm building a Weeks Solution X biplane. Can't decide on a covering scheme. It doesn't have to be scale, but I want it to be sharp. Anyone know of sites or have pictures of either full scale or models I could get some ideas from.
06-22-2002 | 10:09 PM
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Biplane Covering Schemes
dmax64,
That airplane is a Pitts S2C. You can find more information about it at www.aviataircraft.com . That was their prototype airplane that they had a couple of years ago when they redesigned the S2B. I dunno how many pics they would have of that scheme, but you can give it a shot. I have seen the full scale, and it is really nice, but like MarkNovak said, it would be difficult to do.
If you just look at it, the colors can "get away" from you. I'm sure that if you study it however, you can figure out how it goes. Good luck, and post some pics of your finished product!
That airplane is a Pitts S2C. You can find more information about it at www.aviataircraft.com . That was their prototype airplane that they had a couple of years ago when they redesigned the S2B. I dunno how many pics they would have of that scheme, but you can give it a shot. I have seen the full scale, and it is really nice, but like MarkNovak said, it would be difficult to do.
If you just look at it, the colors can "get away" from you. I'm sure that if you study it however, you can figure out how it goes. Good luck, and post some pics of your finished product!
06-23-2002 | 08:57 AM
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Biplane Covering Schemes
Try and get some pictures from the old TOC's when the biplanes were all the rage. Theres some very pretty schemes. Im sure some of the magizines from the early to mid 90,s have some good pics...
06-23-2002 | 09:49 AM
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From: POMPTON PLAINS,
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COLOR SCHEME
If your in for some work, and I do mean a lot of work, think about a CHRISTEN EAGLE pattern on your Weaks. I have an 82" Eagle and I can tell you it is an eye catcher on the ground as well as in the air. Ken....The "BALSA BANDIT"
06-23-2002 | 10:01 AM
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From: Frederick,
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Pitts pictures &
The following link is for plans and parts to a huge Pitts 12 which has a radial engine. The sound on this site is of the RC Showcase 5 cylinder radial which is 231 cc. Many pictures and a video of the model flying. A 93" wing span gives this one a huge classification.
http://www.bigairplanes.com/
RC Showcase link
http://www.rcshowcase.com/
I am not affiliated with either company listed above.
Bill
http://www.bigairplanes.com/
RC Showcase link
http://www.rcshowcase.com/
I am not affiliated with either company listed above.
Bill
