Phillip Kent ¼ Scale BC12- D Taylorcraft
05-08-2008, 06:23 PM
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Phillip Kent ¼ Scale BC12- D Taylorcraft
I thought I would show some pictures of my ¼ scale Taylor craft I thought would be a good alternative to the Bob Nelitz 1/3 scale and look as good in a smaller scale for transport without reducing the plans! Also Bob Holman sells the plans and lazar short kit. I am now producing the cowl for anyone that would like to build this project. [email protected]. More pictures to come!!!!!!!!!!!
05-12-2008, 01:15 AM
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RE: Phillip Kent ¼ Scale BC12- D Taylorcraft
Hello, Probuilder, I just picked up a 1/4 scale taylorcraft kit on ebay so i will be following this thread. By the way, the stearman L.G. fairings i got from you will work great !Regards, J.R.
05-12-2008, 09:27 PM
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Hy Phillip, nice looking T craft.I restored and owned a Real 1940 Bl65 for 19 years. The L Stands for Lycomming engine.Look at my site to see my Tcrafts The model was built from the plans for a Free Flight plane from 1941 BOB MOOR AMA 6559
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RE: Phillip Kent ¼ Scale BC12- D Taylorcraft
i am building the hostetler tcraft bc12d.....i noticed you didnt have sheeting on the whole fuse......only a portion? i am sheeting all of mine.....i use 1/16th ply back to f3 then covered it with 1/8th balsa. from f3 back....i used 1/16th balsa....then 1/8th balsa. my plan is engineered for a hacker ep. i contacted wendell....he said a g-26 will work fine. plan calls for no mods using gas.....but i done a bunch of them. i am at the point right now of covering the h stab....the v stab....the feathers.....whole thing so far still only weighs 3.5 lbs. with the center section attached and the tailwheels assembly in place with wheel. plans states finished weight at 15 lbs. my g-26 will go 4.6 lbs. i am curious what your pwering yours with.....and the span of it.....and estimated finished weight. i opted to eliminate the heavy plywood....aft.....and use balsa and epoxy. my guess is im going to end up with a noseheavy model is why i went this route. also i ordered main gear....instead of making them from music wire. the savings on aluminum versus steel wire will benefit me if im correct in my judgement. time will tell i guess. i have built alot of planes....been doing it for 30 years. yours is interesting.
08-27-2009, 12:37 AM
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RE: Phillip Kent ¼ Scale BC12- D Taylorcraft
I would be interested in seeing some pictures of your construction? Wendell uses the box construction so as the builder is guaranteed to build a straight fuse! On the other side, I was looking for a little more scale construction to finish the cockpit without any added bulk. I covered the plane in ceconit and using the stitts process which is now in poly brush! I decided to power with an OS 120 twin to try and keep scale flight characteristics! Hoping weight will be around 17lbs, any lighter will cause too much popping during straight flight. I will post more pictures soon as other project are near the finish line.
08-27-2009, 01:30 PM
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not sure how many pics made it......preview wont let me look......i tried 4 times......would not let me do anymore than 1. i am not spending all day just to post a few pics......[:@]
08-29-2009, 02:24 PM
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i posted some......never heard anything back from you......guess your really not that "interested" after all. perhaps im not building mine the way it should be done......dont matter to me.....its my airplane. dont bother asking me for anymore for pics. just build yours. i will build mine. [:@]
08-29-2009, 03:55 PM
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Sorry you feel that way! I have three jobs and cannot be there at the precise moment that the ads are posted ! Plus for some reason I am not being notified through this thread that you have responded! Are you responding to my post or someone else’s attached to my post??????
08-29-2009, 04:57 PM
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does it matter?........fact is.........you started the thing........wanted my pics. i gave em to ya. i cant control the **** about you being notified.....in my opinion anyway......the whole system sucks as far as getting notifications and such anyway. sometimes they work...sometimes they dont. i really dont need this forum at all.....and i dont need the likes of you telling me your problems either. POOF.......IM OUTA HERE!!!! HOPE THEY BAN ME!!!
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RE: Phillip Kent ¼ Scale BC12- D Taylorcraft
Hello Probuilder, I just wanted to let you know that I am sure enjoying this thread on your Taylorcraft! It is of museum quality, as all the planes you build are.... The pictures that you posted are fantastic! It looks like another show winning scale aircraft.... NICE! Well, as buisy as you are and you still take the time for fellow modelers questions is remarkable, and I just want to thank-you for that.... edmoor posted some stuff about you that isn't justified, it sounds like he is having difficulty manuvering around in the website?? Maybe he should spend more time relaxing by washing the dirty dishes in his sink.... Well, I will continue watching this expert at work! Take Care Probuilder! Thanks Alot!!!
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RE: Phillip Kent ¼ Scale BC12- D Taylorcraft
[:@]billyflys......here is what you can do......$%^&()^.........dont you worry about my lifestyle.....worry more about yours.....i can dig up some stuff if you would like me to do that. want me too? pro is a guy who has an ego problem......anything but his photos he wont look at or remark about.....i say **** him.
pro is a guy who has an ego problem......anything but his photos he wont look at or remark about.....i say **** him.
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i wont comment on anything......as i got a warning. and furthermore.....i wont ever post here again. i can see that its a "biased based" forum. no time for fellows like me who dont "wash" the dishes. you try living alone without a job....no unemployment....see where you go? enjoy your posty pro boy!!
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RE: Phillip Kent ¼ Scale BC12- D Taylorcraft
Thanks! I will post more pictures this weekend! I have so many coals in the fire but this project is ready for stitching and taping.
09-29-2009, 08:45 PM
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RE: Phillip Kent ¼ Scale BC12- D Taylorcraft
Hi, Probuilder, I'm very familiar with the full size taylorcraft BC12D and your construction is correct! Keep the pictures coming.Regards, John R.
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10-01-2009, 09:07 AM
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What are your plans for tapes >
The products from Pink-It, have a scale amount of "pinks per inch. http://www.pink-it.net/
The products from Pink-It, have a scale amount of "pinks per inch. http://www.pink-it.net/
10-02-2009, 06:37 AM
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Give Gary a call, in the eveninng. He can offer up some sage advice on adding the stiching and tapes. You'll be hard pressed to find a nicer guy !
Your T-craft is a beauty ! What products will you use for painting ?
Give Gary a call, in the eveninng. He can offer up some sage advice on adding the stiching and tapes. You'll be hard pressed to find a nicer guy !
Your T-craft is a beauty ! What products will you use for painting ?
