Can You Identify this Old Timer?
08-24-2008, 10:33 AM
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Can You Identify this Old Timer?
I recently acquired this old timer and have enjoyed flying it.
It was probably originally a free flight model.
I have converted it to electric flight.
It is 3 channel with no ailerons.
Originally was probably free flight.
I have a 12X6 apc prop on it
and have used a 3 cell 3200 mah lipo and 4 cell 3200mah lipos.
On a calm day with some thermal activity it is not uncomon to get 45 to 60 minute flights.
Okay, so I love the plane. However there is much discussion in our club as to what model this really is?
I cannot seem to find out what model this is.
Can anyone help?
J
It was probably originally a free flight model.
I have converted it to electric flight.
It is 3 channel with no ailerons.
Originally was probably free flight.
I have a 12X6 apc prop on it
and have used a 3 cell 3200 mah lipo and 4 cell 3200mah lipos.
On a calm day with some thermal activity it is not uncomon to get 45 to 60 minute flights.
Okay, so I love the plane. However there is much discussion in our club as to what model this really is?
I cannot seem to find out what model this is.
Can anyone help?
J
08-24-2008, 12:53 PM
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RE: Can You Identify this Old Timer?
Both the 'American Ace' and the 'New Ruler' were designs of Henry Struck in 1940. Both were identical except for size. New Ruler had a 74" wing while the American Ace was either 36" or 54"
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08-24-2008, 02:00 PM
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It is definitely an American Ace, class B free-flight. Back in the early forties I modified one by squaring off the wing tips and the elevator. The fuselage and rudder were as designed. See photos below. Note similarities.
08-25-2008, 09:54 PM
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RE: Can You Identify this Old Timer?
I appreciate all the info guys. I'm beginning to believe that this aircraft is a "New Ruler". It has a 6' wingspan and the American Ace had a 4'.
here is some video footage I took today. This plane floats around forever. It even thermals like a sailplane.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nlw4t_td-o
here is some video footage I took today. This plane floats around forever. It even thermals like a sailplane.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nlw4t_td-o
08-26-2008, 05:22 PM
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ORIGINAL: Jim Messer
It is definitely an American Ace, class B free-flight. Back in the early forties I modified one by squaring off the wing tips and the elevator. The fuselage and rudder were as designed. See photos below. Note similarities.
It is definitely an American Ace, class B free-flight. Back in the early forties I modified one by squaring off the wing tips and the elevator. The fuselage and rudder were as designed. See photos below. Note similarities.
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08-26-2008, 07:48 PM
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RE: Can You Identify this Old Timer?
Bill:
I'm surprised you don't recognize me! Photo taken in 1947 - so I was 17 at the time. Those old days in free-flight competitions were a big part of my life back then. I presume that you have been there and done that as well.
I'm surprised you don't recognize me! Photo taken in 1947 - so I was 17 at the time. Those old days in free-flight competitions were a big part of my life back then. I presume that you have been there and done that as well.
