Early R/C Nutcracker
07-02-2008, 07:30 PM
#1
Thread Starter
My Feedback: (10)
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Tulsa, OK
Posts: 406
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Early R/C Nutcracker
I got my Nutcracker kit today. What a beauty. Beats the original gelcocated all to heck! Glass work is great and light too. This will come out much lighter than the original I had. Will try to upload pics tomorrow.
Jeff
07-03-2008, 08:55 AM
#4
Thread Starter
My Feedback: (10)
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Tulsa, OK
Posts: 406
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RE: Early R/C Nutcracker
Here are the pics I promised of the kit. Needless to say, they explain the quality of the kit by themselves.
I was evidently one of the first on the list to receive a kit I just got lucky and they sent me one of the first kits. It does not have the carbon banding in the fuse, but niether did my first one in the 70's. I will put a ladder in it anyways.
I start this as soon as I am done painting my Curare.
Early R/C.
Jeff
I was evidently one of the first on the list to receive a kit I just got lucky and they sent me one of the first kits. It does not have the carbon banding in the fuse, but niether did my first one in the 70's. I will put a ladder in it anyways.
I start this as soon as I am done painting my Curare.
Early R/C.
Jeff
07-03-2008, 09:51 AM
#5
My Feedback: (7)
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Kissimmee,
FL
Posts: 166
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RE: Early R/C Nutcracker
Did they cut the stab as a diamond? Can't tell by the photos. I buiilt one back in 74 or 75 and still have the plans and instructions for it. Yep, it was heavy.... Flew very fast and when I sold it, the new owner creamed it on the first flight! It will be interesting to follow the build and all up weight. I am working on enlarging the plans for a all balsa Nutcracker.
Jon
Jon
07-03-2008, 10:37 AM
#6
My Feedback: (18)
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Euharlee,
GA
Posts: 1,828
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RE: Early R/C Nutcracker
Very Kewl!! Really nice looking kit!!
Since the Revenger (which I fell for in another thread) works out not to be a SPA Legal plane I think I'll probably be going with this one...I bought a used Intruder that I may refurbish but it has a few flaws (Anhedrial Wings..he he...which are also warped pretty bad)...As usual I wanted something quick and easy which turned out to be a big ole project...
Thanks for the photos!! I've only been able to see a tiny little picture if the Nutcracker but it really cought my eye...Now that I see your's it pretty much takes seals the deal...That one goes on the "want it gotta have it list"...
Looking forward to more photos as she progresses...
Chuck
Since the Revenger (which I fell for in another thread) works out not to be a SPA Legal plane I think I'll probably be going with this one...I bought a used Intruder that I may refurbish but it has a few flaws (Anhedrial Wings..he he...which are also warped pretty bad)...As usual I wanted something quick and easy which turned out to be a big ole project...
Thanks for the photos!! I've only been able to see a tiny little picture if the Nutcracker but it really cought my eye...Now that I see your's it pretty much takes seals the deal...That one goes on the "want it gotta have it list"...
Looking forward to more photos as she progresses...
Chuck
07-03-2008, 12:03 PM
#7
Thread Starter
My Feedback: (10)
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Tulsa, OK
Posts: 406
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RE: Early R/C Nutcracker
It has the diamond stab.
The fuse is very light. It will come out at a good weight i'm sure.
I will use my brand new ST 60 Bluehead PDP ABC in it.
Jeff
The fuse is very light. It will come out at a good weight i'm sure.
I will use my brand new ST 60 Bluehead PDP ABC in it.
Jeff
07-08-2008, 03:05 PM
#11
My Feedback: (105)
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Hiram GA
Posts: 942
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RE: Early R/C Nutcracker
I ordered a nutcracker about 7 weeks ago, gave Dan my CC # he said it would take about 2 weeks. I have called and emailed with no answer at all as to when I will get my nutcracker. Has anybody else run in to this??
Jeff how long did it take you to receive yours??
Thanks, Pete[
]
Jeff how long did it take you to receive yours??
Thanks, Pete[
]
07-08-2008, 03:23 PM
#12
My Feedback: (105)
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Hiram GA
Posts: 942
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RE: Early R/C Nutcracker
Well, just got in touch with dans wife, they been down for about a week due to storms no phone or electicity or email still waiting on fuselages to be delivered. then it will ship.
Pete
Pete
07-08-2008, 09:34 PM
#13
Thread Starter
My Feedback: (10)
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Tulsa, OK
Posts: 406
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RE: Early R/C Nutcracker
It took at least a month, but I had been in contact with him back awhile age when I heard they were possibly going to make them again.
Jeff
Jeff
07-09-2008, 07:14 PM
#14
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Ferndale,
MI
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RE: Early R/C Nutcracker
Hi Jeff,
Looking at post #4, on the photo of the fuselage, the fin doesn't appear to match the side view on the plan.
Any idea which is correct?
John
Looking at post #4, on the photo of the fuselage, the fin doesn't appear to match the side view on the plan.
Any idea which is correct?
John
07-09-2008, 08:19 PM
#15
Thread Starter
My Feedback: (10)
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Tulsa, OK
Posts: 406
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RE: Early R/C Nutcracker
The plans are not full size except for the formers and the rudder and elevators. Not a true representation of the real plane. ment for assembly instructions only I think. The original kit didn't come with full size plans either if I remember correctly.
Jeff
Jeff
08-03-2008, 09:44 PM
#16
My Feedback: (105)
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Hiram GA
Posts: 942
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RE: Early R/C Nutcracker
Recieved my Nutcracker Last week from Dan Gipe, just now found time to go through it , Wow, it is one great looking kit I'm looking foward to getting this one on the building block. I think this one will get one of my new SF 61's and spring air retracts and yes it will have a nose wheel!!! LOL!
Pete
Pete
08-04-2008, 05:54 AM
#17
RE: Early R/C Nutcracker
Recieved my Nutcracker Last week from Dan Gipe, just now found time to go through it , Wow, it is one great looking kit I'm looking foward to getting this one on the building block. I think this one will get one of my new SF 61's and spring air retracts and yes it will have a nose wheel!!! LOL!
Pete
Pete
What was the cost of the kit? I just might add one to the stash......
FB
08-04-2008, 03:32 PM
#18
My Feedback: (105)
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Hiram GA
Posts: 942
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RE: Early R/C Nutcracker
Freebird, the kit is the same price as the phoenix 5 that early R/C sells that is $ 175.00 plus shipping, you will really like it, its always been one of my favorite planes. workmanship it fantastic! Pete
04-05-2009, 05:17 PM
#21
Senior Member
My Feedback: (4)
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: , CA
Posts: 152
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RE: Early R/C Nutcracker
I won a Fliteglas Nutcracker awhile back,when it showed up the box said Nutcracker on it.When I opened it up it was a Fliteglas Tiger Tail kit (Even better) I never owned a Nutcracker,but I will now.
Rich
Rich
04-06-2009, 08:25 AM
#22
My Feedback: (105)
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Hiram GA
Posts: 942
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RE: Early R/C Nutcracker
Guys, I have one of early r/c nutcraker kits, but like a lot of my kits its still in the box, but I will tell you its a great looking kit. The fiberglass work is very nice. Pete
04-06-2009, 05:37 PM
#25
RE: Early R/C Nutcracker
I just talked to a nice young man at Wing and they have the Nutcracker in stock, I should have one in my inventory soon. I flew Nutcrackers during the 1975-76 season crashed both. One on the 2nd or 3rd test flight radio failure (Pro Line) the 2nd just before Nationals dead battery my fault, long story (Kraft Signature) . I think the Nutcracker was one of the best pattern ships I ever flew, dont know why it was not more popular. Perhaps because the great Jim Kirkland passed away around the time it was released... I don't know. Shortly after the the 2nd crash I started with the Phoenix7 and been hooked on them since, I love the way it rolls.