I was very hesitant to mention it, but I promise you that the retired/former Army Air Corps/Air Force guys at your field will quickly point it out to you.
If you have another decal, you can get the first one off with a little bit of effort. Get a corner lifted up and work alcohol under it and slowly pull a little bit up at a time. Continue to work the alcohol under the decal and it will eventually come up.

The following are the pics of today's progress. I used a bellcrank system to actuate the bomb bay doors. Two bellcranks being driven by one servo through a "Y" shaped wire pushrod. The doors look pretty awsome as they swing open and closed. They open to about a 45 degree angle which will be plenty to drop the gumballs and the occasional GI Joe parachuter. It took some real tinkering to keep the servo from chattering. If the doors open further it puts the pushrods in a bind and the servo starts dragging. All in all it is a very realistic and rugged setup. The good part is that the doors close flush and firm. I am now in the process of building a glider tow hard point. I am going to use the same receiver channel for the doors and the tow release. I will just plug in whichever servo I plan to use that flight. My six channel Futaba is one channel short for my needs on this airplane! (Flaperons are using two of my channels)

Hey guys, that's a great looking plane. I've been building/flying since the
late 70's and always wanted to build a big Telemaster. I have a question-
will the Sr. Telemaster accept a Zenoah g-23? I have an engine that's
never been run and is 20 years old, I gotta use it. Would it be too heavy?
Can I shorten the nose to balance it out?

What do you think? Thanks, goldy9955

Well, here is the finished product. Two months of working a couple of days a week and three full days of work this week. I cranked the Saito up for the first time today. Man what a hoot. Sounds like it is just loafing along yet it is pulling like a mad man. I had a hard time getting the throttle set correctly and it still needs some tinkering. I ran two tanks through it today. The airplane looks really cool. I am going to get the local sign shop to cut me some windows out of gold vinyl. I am also going to get some registration numbers cut and a little nose art. She will be "Lucky Lucy" in honor of my wife! I am probably going to paint the landing gear with some olive drab spray paint.

I only have one concern at this point. My rudder and elevator are running on Futaba 3003 servos. These were the bottom of the batch (this plane took seven servos!). The rudder is smooth and strong but the elevator can be overpowered if I put pressure against the direction of travel. This is especially noticeable when the push rod is pushing. The pushing is when up elevator is applied! When the push rod pulls it has more power. Throttle and tow hook use Futaba mini servos and ailerons use Futaba high torque. Bomb drop uses and older Futaba standard servo. I sure do wish I had a half dozen Hitec 635's with Karbonite gears. Until I upgrade the elevator and rudder I will probably just taxi this baby around.

This was a fun project. However, I am glad to be through as all of my other chores have gone unattended for at least three weeks.

Looks great! You definitely need a hi-torque servo for the elevator on a plane this size. I don't think you need it for the elevator. You probably really didn't need it for the ailerons. I base this off my experience with a 90" Cub. I have 3004s on everything but the elevator, which has a hi torqe Hitec. I have had no problems with it.

-Scott

Looks Coooooooooooool, Man...You'll have a lot of fun with that airplane...That's what this hobby is all about, Having FUN...

The Telemaster flies great. Having been accustomed to hot 3D airplanes I have had to get into a different frame of mind while flying the Telemaster. It just purrs on about 20% throttle. I took it to Mac Hodges' spring fly-in and performed the candy drop for the kids. It is amazing how many old modelers came flocking to the pits after the Telemaster landed. Everyone of any age has a story about the Telemaster. I have not tried towing a glider yet but am actively looking for someone needing a tow. The flaps make a minimal difference in the flying characteristics. She jumps off the ground with or without the flaps. Landing in a breeze is interesting as she wants to tip over when taxiing. All in all a very worth while project.

Could you explain how you made it a two piece wing? I was thinking about it but had decided not to, but I haven't joined the halves yet.

My wing is a one piece wing. The change I made was to eliminate the rubber bands by using a pin on the front and two nylon bolts on the trailing edge. The problem with making it a two piece wing is that the center section is not very substantial. There will have to be a good bit of extra material added to the center section to strengthen it. I used the standard rudder and have had no directional problems. The elevator requires a high torque servo.

Hey, if you like the Senior Telemaster, you will love this! Aero Craft is kitting a 12' Telemaster for Hobby-Lobby. The kit will be released late June. Test flights have been very good.
It is set up with an Axi motor now, but will be a great tug with a gas motor.
I do not have a retail price yet. Sorry but I could'nt figure out how to post a picture.
There are some on the Ezone under A giant returns.

Bill Schaefer

Aero Craft

PortCityFlyer - did you think about making the 8 foot wing into two pieces? I would like to build the SR Telemaster but I would need to build the wing in two pieces. Has anyone built the Telemaster wing in two pieces and do you have pictures or instructions as to how to do this. I spoke to Hobby Lobby about this and they did send me a hand drawing that I do not understand due to the drawing I think is intended for an experienced builder because like I said I did not understand it. Plus like I said I need pictures. Looks like you are doing a great joy. Send more pictures on your progress. CARPER

KNESSAKNOCKEN- Do you have any pictures of how you did the wing into two pieces plus any instructions and pictures on how to build the wing with 2 pieces? I want to build the Sr Telemaster but I have a problem of transporting an 8 foot wing. The pictures are great and thanks in advance for your help. CARPER

Finally, here are a few photos to inspire your two piece wing...Hope this helps...

I have really been enjoying this telemaster. The candy drop is a hit at the fly-ins. However, I am having no success with the glider tow. The glider keeps getting into this wild oscilation and we have to cut loose. I have tried flying slower, with and without the flaps. I have tried climbing faster and slower, turning and not turning etc.. The glider does not have ailerons so once it starts gyrating there is nothing the pilot can do.

Hi Guys,

Great jobs on the Telemasters, I have one and was going to order foam wing cores and use alum. wing tubes to make a two piece wing.
However, I decided to go a different route. I bought a Kangke 1/4 scale Monocoupe with a G-26 that had the fuseladge broken in half.
I was going to fix the fuse, but when I took the covering off it was alot worse than I thought, and a replacement fuse cost $180.

I tore the center section apart, made a few more ribs and attached it to the tele's fuseladge, and the "Telecoupe" was born.
I also used the complete tail group from the Monocoupe. The white stripe's one the sides of the fuse are the actual one's from the Monocoupe.
Tha main gear was recycled from another plane. and the front end had to be wacked off accommodate the G-26 engine. I'm still debating on weather to make a fiberglass cowl for it or not, I kinda like the accessability to the engine.
I cut the elevator in half and used twin servos, also the rudder and elevator servos were moved to the rear to help counter the extra weight of the gas engine. Luckily, I didn't have to add any extra weight for balance.
I can't really say how it flies compared to the Telemaster or the Monocoupe, but I think it flies very well. I use it for a drop plane for R/C Skydiving.

I am building one too(from scratch with a 22cc gas burner)I dont see any washout in the wing, is there supposed to be any?

"Real RC Pilots fly Telemasters!!!" I'm convinced that the Telemaster is one of the all time best planes ever built for all around good fun flying! I had a ball with mine Sunday, dropping toilet paper streamers and letting the hot shots go after it. Looked like a bunch of Piranhas going in for the kill. On the first drop, I mentioned to someone that conditions were getting about right for a mid-air. Sure enough, on the 3rd drop, two Funtana .40's tried to occupy the same air space at the same time. One came back with minimal damage, one came back in a bag!
My first Senior Tele had the internal bomb bay similar to Port City's plane. Let me tell you, dropping golf balls will get everyones attention too! It will also clear the flight line in a hurry!
My second Tele I built an External pod with a bomb bay that I can strap on the bottom between the gear, so when I don't want it, I can take it off and lose the extra weight, or strap on a camera pod, jato assist take off, etc.
If I could keep only one plane, the warbirds would have to go and I'd keep the Telemaster. Tons of fun.
Randy

I have go to try that streamer trick this Sunday. Our club has a reputation for pedal to the metal flying and midairs. The streamer target is just what the guys need to get their blood boiling! I dropped a couple of parachutes last weekend and the kids would race to get them. With a 5 knot wind and a drop from about 1000 feet the races were more like a marathon. It never fails, the most remarks come when I do a simple racetrack pattern with very low passes and the Saito just ticking over. All the old timers can't get enough.

I'm in the building process of my first Telemaster. I needed something slow for my son to try his hand at R/C and maybe even my wife. I plan on a bomb bay and since I will have rear mounted servos and 2 servos in the wing the center fuselage will be open for a camera. I find the building to be easy and straight forward just like my old sig senorita. I have not decided on power yet. I'm really leaning toward a brushless lipo combo but the cost is a bit much. It's really nice to come home after a day at work and just get an hour or so building listening to classic rock. My son (5) loves to come in and help glue. I was pleasantly surprised that he didn't break one rib while removing them from the sheets. Great father son project!

I'm in the building process of my first Telemaster. I needed something slow for my son to try his hand at R/C and maybe even my wife........................................
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Go for it Mike. I got into RC when my son was 2, and he soloed on a Telemaster .40 when he was 8. We've been going at it ever since. He is now almost 30, and we hit the field every Sunday. He now has a 35% Carden Edge. The Telemaster is so good and slow, that I let newbies fly mine without a trainer cord. It's a great plane. I just got an email from Hobby Lobby and the GIANT Telemaster will be out shortly, and I plan on having one of them for my collection.
Good luck,
Randy

Well it seems that I still can't cut wood at the correct angle. My wing tips are a bit more than the 45 degree angle stated in the plans but I got both wings the same so it shouldn't matter. I have yet to join the wing halfs together because I'm going to make a heavy ply rib that will have an extension in the front to fit into a receptical in the airframe. The whole wing tip thing pisses me off, now my wing is only 94" tip to tip. I thought the build was going well......

It should also be closer to the wingtip. Again who cares, the bird looks great.

I have just ordered a 40 size telemaster and I have been reading your veiws and ways of getting rid of the rubber bands.I like them but should the front anchor points be more toward the fuse sides to get a more solid hold down,has anyone tried the 4 bolt way?I would like to go one of these routes to rid me of the rubber band also.What other changes have you made to this plane although from what I am reading there really is not anything else it needs.

If you want to bolt on the wing to get rid of the ugly rubber bands, then bolting is the way to go. If you just don't like the nuisance of the rubber bands, try velcro straps. I've been using the same ones (4) for 3 years now on my SENIOR Telemaster. They are quick to put on and take off, and obviously don't need relacing often. But, you must use the right stuff. I got mine from Steve Herring at Vel-Tye. I was admittedly reluctant to try it at first, but he said if the wing came off, he would replace everything. Hasn't happened yet. It's sure a lot less trouble than rubber bands. He also has kits for attaching receivers and battery packs inside the planes that work well.
Randy

http://www.veltye.com

Thank you for the info,I was at their site and they have a vast amount of products can you tell me which one you are using as this sounds like the answer