Hi all

just thought i would try this posting thing, i belong to a group of flyers in UK that calls ourselves Dawn Patrol,to this end i am currently building (actually rebuilding after an abrupt meet with terror firmer july 2008) a BUSA pup, so if i can figure out how i will post some pics and a few details for you if your interested.picture first, fuselage/cowl and u/carriage.if it works ill set to

well that was easy

some details then built to 1/3 scale using the BUSA kit as a base, it is being modified to some degree, it has a custom made scale u/carriage system that works as scale, the wing section has been thined to a more scale like thickness with no top spar now hence the scale working rigging, power comes from a G62 on an iso mount with hydraulic dampers, radio will be futaba 2.4 ghz, all the tail surfaces are renovable and have been modified again to a more scale like appearance, full working rigging employed again, time for more photo,s the cockpit this time first is the engine mount then the scale cowl mount under fus finaly rudder bar, joystick.

chris

wing and few of the rear end mods to allow removeable tail fin and rudder and fully steerable tail skid.

chris

and with the tailplane fitted

and finally for today, dont want to bore you too much too soon some of the cowl i have just finished working on today,

more tommorrow ???

chris

Looking real good. I just purchased this kit so this will help me some what. looking forward to your post with photos ..thanks Jacque

dang that thing looks good underneath !

I've read some things about your Dawn Patrol. I would love to do something like that here, but it seems all half time shows are 3D or Helis. WW1 is too boring for the people.

But, I am rebuilding a 1/3 scale pup as well, bought it that way, so I will be watching as you progress. If possible, could you show what you did for the undercarriage?
thanks
steve
www.hoosierdawnpatrol.com

hi steve

the undercarriage is a custom made item, by a friend and fellow team member, it has the scale hinge point in centre and has the attachment points for the full working flying wires, i hope these photo,s help to explain.

regards

chris

chris if you have drawings and dimensions,I woud gladly pay for postage and what ever you might want. Thanks Jacque

i'll ask the man who makes them, i think drgs are just scetches and its wellded up in a jig, but i will ask

chris

just a quick one, i went the route of scale for the attachment of cowl, that is a cable in agroove around rear, made the proper cable today with its turn buckle tensioner.


chris

Thanks what ever you can do will be appreciated..Jacque

Would your friend be interested in making another set of those landing gear at a reasonable price? Thanks Bob

he's allready in production, several team members are useing them for pups and triplanes, and now camels too, ill ask him for price and see if we can get some idea of shipping, they arn't heavy just take up a lot of empty space in a box

chris

Thank You. The landing gear on my Pup needs replaced before Flying Season. Here's a few shots of my Pup at Joe Null last year. ..Bob

hi

i asked Richard if he would make more and he says he will, if you take a look at rcmf.co.uk(sign up its free) down to the Dawn Patrol section then onto WW1 discusions, Richard, the man that makes the u/carriages, has put a post on, if you send him a message and he will no doubt get back to any interested parties,
not been in workshop today, been flying instead more pup news soon.

chris

Thanks Chris

Hi Guys

As Chris has said I have made a few Pup undercarriges and I am more than happy to make a few more. Now how do you post pictures[&:][sm=bananahead.gif]

I'll work it out The undercarrige cost About $130 plus carriage, will have to check on carriage cost.

Cheers for now

Rich

Can you do one up in 1/4 scale?

I could certainly have a look at it. I would need a few dimentions of your plane, same goes for 1/3 scale as well.


Cheers

Rich

chris I just sent you a message on your site in the UK. I would like you to make me landing gear for 1/3 Sopwith pup BALSA USA kit. tell me how much and how much postage. best regards .Jacque

Hi Jacque

I will get on with it and also clarify the delivery cost

Cheers

Rich

I need a set for my BUSA 1/3 Sopwith Pup too...Let me know how much and I'll send ASAP...I can Paypal immediately...Thanks Bob

Will do

Cheers
Rich

Sorry I seem to have gate crashed your thread Chris.

Pups looking well mate. looks alot better than the last time I saw it, when it was trying to hide under the runway.

Rich