Crank,

I read the thread, thanks, but Falcon SR also interesting for us this period.

Cees

Is that a Pietenpol ? Cat power. My wife has two cat's, notice, my wife has 'em, not me. First thing on this pair, took their front claw's out, and both male's, they are now de-nut's.

Crank

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pump or the old fashioned single shot?

Gents

I cannot make a picture without Hanna, she is always with me.
Picture deleted of the Falcon SR and her.
success with the Taurus FB.

Cees

pull refers to something you tell someone during skeet shooting.

OK, here we go. As soon as Cees checks in, the thread goes down the toilet. I was afraid that this would happen and was hoping that it wouldn't. I'll continue the build but won't add anything to the thread until Cees goes away. I was really hopeful that there could be a Taurus thread without Cees butting in, I guess I was asking for too much.

FB

Just click the little red hand at the bottom of his post and he magically disappears. . .

Never looked at that one before... Now that is Almighty Power!

I never knew about that. I just tried it and like doxilia said!!!

Free Bird,
I already did send Crank a PM about the Falon SR. so for me there is no need to post anymore,

Success with the Taurus,

Cees

FB,
I'm hoping you'll start this up again sometime in the near future. I've acquired a NIB Taurus this week and like you I'm not a collector. Upon perusing the contents she isin extremely fine shape. The balsa is very fresh lookingand even smells so. The die-cutting is also very nice. This appears to be a very early 70's or perhapslate 60's vintage. It makes no mention of "proportional" gear usage so faras I have looked.Last time I had a Taurus in hand was around 1973. It dented my Sweetater savings but I'll just cut back on the black n tan's for awhile! I posted a few pics in Dave's Tiger Tail resto thread. Thanks.
Hook

Excellent score Hook! And no, the thread isn't dead. A lot of work has been done and I'm just doing other modeling to keep fresh. Maybe next week I'll post some more pics. If you start to build your Taurus, please contribute to this thread with pics and comments.

FB

Great FB, I'll be sure to do that.It was an eery feeling opening the box, I lifted it left to right just like I did in 1973! I really enjoy the build process, and I'm slow, but I'll be using your thread like a guidebook and will post when I get going. I do have to get the TT III done first.Really gratefull to have discovered SPA, the VS/RC (sic) and all you fabulous modelers and RCers.
hook

Opening that box for the first time is an experience that I never forget. A lot of dreaming goes along with that. My build is nothing special, just enjoying something that I love to do. I'm sure you can add some interesting tid-bits during your build. A TT is on my someday list, it sure is purdy though! In fact, I've got a Bobcat waiting in the wings. I've gotta agree with you about vintage, etc., it rules!

FB

Hey FB......
Regarding the period correct VECO 61 for the Taurus......
Recently, a guy gave me a K&B 61 which is virtually the same engine with a machined head and replaceable crankshaft prop stud.
It was locked up, no carb and had a lot of time on it....but no broken parts.
The next day I sent it to Clarence Lee and he cleaned it up and rebuilt it for $40.
It looks and feels like new.
I got a Perry carb (small intake) from Tower and it's ready to go.
This version of the K&B is not period correct because the original VECO had a huge o/d prop shaft that required reaming the prop hole..
Also, it had a die-cast head, 2 rings and took forever to get those rings to seat.
The later engines had a single ring.
You should be able to find several locally for cheap.
I dont think anyone would hold it against you for using the later model....even if they noticed!

DH

Good stuff!

Dave Harmon,

I have to say the period correct engine for the Taurus was the Veco .45 R/C, unless I am grossly mistaken. Oriiginally, I thought it would have been the K&B .45 R/C but I believe that was rare. After reading the Model Airplane News 1/63 issue the designer Ed Kazimirski mentioned the Veco .45 with a special venturi insert restrictor to improve fuel draw. I would suspect a .61 on the Taurus would make it a rocket. I have almost completed my Taurus from plans and plan on using an OS .50SX for power. Although I do have a Veco .45 R/C I had originally planned to use, however the technology is old, the throttle arm is on the opposite side, and of course the exhaust baffle makes it interesting to muffle. So the OS .50 will make life easier and probably supply more than enough power.

Pretty certain Sledge is right, a Veco .45 was the choice for that "period". I don't think many folks would mind that an early K&amp;B .61 was on her though. I'd prefer a more modern powerplant on mine just to have a higher comfort zone regarding reliability. But, I do have a rather old virtually new ST .46 Bluehead that would do nicely (I think.)
hook

Well said FB! It is a rush isn’t it!

The Veco .45 was introduced around the same time as the Taurus so Ed's choice of the Veco over the K&B was logical as the Veco produced more power. As the popularity of the Taurus grew, larger engines became available. Guys used a variety of engines like the ST .56 an .60, Merco .49 and .61, Veco .61 and OS. 60 Goldhead. So, you have a nice variety of vintage engines to use. Most patten competitors of the time used the larger engines to do the maneuvers required so for sport flying, anything from a .45 up is ok.

Cool! What a nice RCU feature.

So, what's up with the Taurus?

Life has gotten in the way, mostly work. It's been hell this year. Building season is right around the corner.............

FB

sounds like my life right now. my rc life is limited to this forum right now....