ID Planes Size & Model
 

I've flown a few helicopters in the past. And got the basics down. Nose-in tail-in ect. And I have a sim RFG3.5.

Just wanted to get that out of the way. I been wanting to have a go at a plane for a while. The other day I picked up 3 planes local. They need some minor repair, and covering. I have no clue as to the model, or name of the any of the planes. But it was pretty cheap nearly free. $45.00 for everything.

1 trainer.
2 mid wings.
14 servos. all work good.
2 Futaba rx's
1 jr RX
And several rx packs.
1 Thunder Tiger GP 42, which has had a rough life. Carb flanges broke off, carb jb welded back on, lol But was told it ran good.
I'm working on the engine, stripped it, clean it and going to put the carb back on.

What I'm wondering is it worth the time and money to repair these?
I'll have to buy an iron heat gun, epoxy ca, and coating. But I do want to learn how to repair. So I figured this would give me a chance.
I'll probably have to come up with at least one good engine.

They do all have good wheels and landing gear.
One is missing the canopy though. I figured I could build one from balsa.

I kind of had the idea to use the wood from the trainer to repair the others. But I'd like to have a trainer so.

Any help on iding these models would be awesome. Model & size.

Thanks

I thought about converting one to electric?
And I hope my imgs show up.

RE: ID Planes Size & Model
 

The airplane in the middle is a Sig something extra, The one on the right is a a pretty typical genaric forty sized trainer and the airplane on the left is obviously suppose to be a Raven but I don know the maker.

If you mean to say that you would breckup the trainer (the airplane in the best, most complete shape) for lumber to repair/complete the other two then that would be ridiculous as well as inadaquate to complete the jobs.

The trainer is obviously the very first to get airworthy.

John

RE: ID Planes Size & Model
 

Dont know about the mid wings...the red one looks a lot like an extra though, but without the canopy Im not certain.

However, I used to own a trainer exactly like the one pictured...but in slightly better shape.

It flew well with an Enya 40 on it.  Its what I learned to fly with and only sold it last year because I didnt think I needed it any longer.  Probably should have kept it for my son for when hes old enough to take up the hobby...but that is still a couple years away from now.

The yellow trainer flies nice (or at least mine did) and will land pretty much hands off.  I balanced mine right on the spar.

Sorry...bought the trainer used and dont know the maker...but I would definitely keep it and get your airplane flying skills honed with it.

RE: ID Planes Size & Model
 

I don't know what the trainer is, but the middle kit is a Sig Something Extra .40 size, and the red plane is a Global Quality Kits Raven. The Trainer
looks to be the easiest to rebuild, the SSE would be a great second plane to learn more advanced aerobatics with, and the Rven is a whole different
animal.

RE: ID Planes Size & Model
 

Thanks everyone. Now I know what they are at least. It's a place to start. Guess I'll rebuild the Trainer to start with. And have the other two to work on over the summer. Much Thanks
Trying to sell my heli gear on craigslist to buy motors, and stuff. I'm tired of looking at them copters. Nothing Fancy Blade CP's and a 450 Clone with enough parts to rebuild another or many crash parts.
Carry On!!! Everyone.

RE: ID Planes Size & Model
 

If I'm not wrong the last one on the right is a Carl Goldberg Eagle 2.

RE: ID Planes Size & Model
 

If it's a kit built model, the trainer could be a an Eagle 2 or a PT-40. If it's an ARF it could be anything. Any 40 size trainer should fly fine with a GP42.
The two kit manuals are availabler for download
PT-40 http://manuals.hobbico.com/gpm/gpma0...anual-v1_2.pdf
Goldberg Eagle 2 http://manuals.hobbico.com/gpm/gpma0955-manual.pdf
Hobbico will sell you the plans

You can download the Somethin Extra manual from www.sigmfg.com > Videos and Info > Instruction Manuals. They will sell you the plans.

I do not know if manuals or plans are available for the old Global kits. You could ask at www.globalhobby.com

RE: ID Planes Size & Model
 

Are the tail feathers on the trainer glued on or bolted on.
If bolted I would say a World Models Mach 1.
The Mach 1 uses a semi-symetrical wing instead of a flat bottom.
Again, most of the trainers look alike and are hard to tell apart.

Fix and keep the trainer. They are great to have at the beginning
of the flying season to work out the cobwebs.
They are also great for Fun-Fly games.

Good Luck,
KW_Counter

RE: ID Planes Size & Model
 

For the small amount of wood required to do the repairs you can just buy it at Hobby People or Hobby Town. Covering and glue too.