1/3 scale leaf sprung tail wheels?
08-30-2005, 04:44 PM
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1/3 scale leaf sprung tail wheels?
Hi guys just wondering what options there are for 'scale' tail wheel assemblies to suit a 1/3 scale Pitts S-1... I am looking for as scale as possible with leaf springs and yoke, rudder hardware etc. any info would be welcomed
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08-31-2005, 08:30 AM
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RE: 1/3 scale leaf sprung tail wheels?
I use the Ohio Superstar tail wheel assemblies and really love them.
I have had several break, so now I use the largest one for my 33% plane.
I have had several break, so now I use the largest one for my 33% plane.
08-31-2005, 01:22 PM
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RE: 1/3 scale leaf sprung tail wheels?
Thanks for the input guys.... what Iam really after though is as close to scale as I can find, same as in these pics of the full size Pitts!!! I know there must be some commercialy available 1/3 scale tail wheel units out there??? just have not been able to find them so far... any suggestions would be great
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RE: 1/3 scale leaf sprung tail wheels?
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Marty, Dave Patrick sells them. I have one NIP if you are interested. LKet me know and I can forward pics. Craig
Marty, Dave Patrick sells them. I have one NIP if you are interested. LKet me know and I can forward pics. Craig
Hi Craig, Idid check out the DP website and only could find this one below (non scale)
does DP do a 1/3 scale leaf sprung tailwheel as in the Pitts pics above?
08-31-2005, 10:36 PM
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RE: 1/3 scale leaf sprung tail wheels?
ORIGINAL: ozcan
Hi Craig, Idid check out the DP website and only could find this one below (non scale)
does DP do a 1/3 scale leaf sprung tailwheel as in the Pitts pics above?
ORIGINAL: cbk07
Marty, Dave Patrick sells them. I have one NIP if you are interested. LKet me know and I can forward pics. Craig
Marty, Dave Patrick sells them. I have one NIP if you are interested. LKet me know and I can forward pics. Craig
Hi Craig, Idid check out the DP website and only could find this one below (non scale)
does DP do a 1/3 scale leaf sprung tailwheel as in the Pitts pics above?
I have made one really scale for a 1/3 scale J3 but that was one of a kind.
anyway goodluck and if I come across this one I'll let you know
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RE: 1/3 scale leaf sprung tail wheels?
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[quote]ORIGINAL: ozcan
Hey Marty, wasn't there a company in New Zealand making some scale tail wheels?
I have made one really scale for a 1/3 scale J3 but that was one of a kind.
anyway goodluck and if I come across this one I'll let you know
Roger
funny eh!!! I have been in the hobby now for thirty odd years and could have sworn I have seen these scale tail wheel units out and about by at least two manufacturers I thought?? cant find nadda in any size/scale at the moment it seems
RG, I agree may just have to I think
just would of saved a little time.... hopefully I may get lucky and someone may chime in with an idea and product that fits the bill!Cheers-
09-01-2005, 07:24 AM
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RE: 1/3 scale leaf sprung tail wheels?
Marty, the package says up to 35 lbs, but Dave told me if it was designed for planes up to 40+ lbs. He supplied this with his 44 lb Edge I put together a year ago. I chose to go carbon fiber. Would sell for $30 shipped to you in Canada if interested
09-01-2005, 03:01 PM
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RE: 1/3 scale leaf sprung tail wheels?
Sig makes nice giant scale spring tailwheels. I use them on my Midwest and Composite ARF Extras. The DP tailwheels with the wire bend easily.
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RE: 1/3 scale leaf sprung tail wheels?
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Sig makes nice giant scale spring tailwheels. I use them on my Midwest and Composite ARF Extras. The DP tailwheels with the wire bend easily.
Sig makes nice giant scale spring tailwheels. I use them on my Midwest and Composite ARF Extras. The DP tailwheels with the wire bend easily.
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RE: 1/3 scale leaf sprung tail wheels?
Marty -
Looks like you hit paydirt buddy [sm=thumbup.gif] . I'd tell you that perserverance does indeed pay off, sept I dunno how to spell perserverance.
RG
Looks like you hit paydirt buddy [sm=thumbup.gif] . I'd tell you that perserverance does indeed pay off, sept I dunno how to spell perserverance.
RG
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RE: 1/3 scale leaf sprung tail wheels?
Scale Tailwheel assemblies are available in both quarter scale and third scale are available from Cirrus Ventures. Ph. (908)322-7221. Fax (908)322-5522. E-mail address is:
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They are beautiful, but pricey.
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They are beautiful, but pricey.
