Scale Tailwheel Assemblies by Earl Aune!
 

Hello All,

I just wanted to pass along some great news, my friend Earl Aune (Some of you may know him from US Scale Masters) has started building Scale Tailwheel Assemblies again. I have had the great fortune to pick up a couple of them in the last 3 weeks and Earl is working on a 3rd one for me. I am attaching a couple of pictures so you guys can see what he has been building. I picked up the Tailwheel Assembly for a couple of future projects, the new TF Giant Scale F4U Corsair ARF and the Ziroli 96" Wingspan Hellcat. I know I am going to get a ton of e-mails so here is the information you need;

Designed and sold by Earl Aune - Jensen Designs LLC
Earl Aune - [email protected]

Just send Earl and e-mail telling him what you need and for what kit; he is VERY responsive and will get back to you!

Now we can finish these birds and make them look awesome!!!

RE: Scale Tailwheel Assemblies by Earl Aune!
 

Hey Cub Boy can you give me an idea what Earl charges and does he make a tail wheel for the smaller TF F4U Corsair?

RE: Scale Tailwheel Assemblies by Earl Aune!
 

Hiya FlyerInOKC,

As I do not work for Earl; I am just a customer so I would rather you have that conversation with him.
His pricing is VERY competitive and I am sure you will be pleased! Just shoot him an e-mail; he is great about responding.

RE: Scale Tailwheel Assemblies by Earl Aune!
 

I have one of Earl's tail wheels for a Ziroli Hellcat that is under construction. Top quality, light weight and strong.

RE: Scale Tailwheel Assemblies by Earl Aune!
 

I dont think he is to great about responding, I sent him a E-Mail a month ago and still no response.

RE: Scale Tailwheel Assemblies by Earl Aune!
 

Hi,

Sorry to hear that; there could be many reasons why you did not receive a response. Could you please send him another e-mail, I know he is spending a great deal of time designing new assemblies and manufacturing existing ones. I know he would be very happy to hear from you!

RE: Scale Tailwheel Assemblies by Earl Aune!
 

Let us know if he responds Slope Pilot.

Cub Boy what age bracket is Earl in? I know some of the old timers in the past have suffered sudden health issues causing an interpution in comunications. I hope Earl isn't one of them. It would be heartbreaking to think we could lose a man with such craftsmanship.

RE: Scale Tailwheel Assemblies by Earl Aune!
 

I was excited to see this thread a week or so ago and imediately contacted him as well as telling a friend about him/them. My friend (in CA) already has a stock Ziroli in hand from him and my special order is being made (for a Meister F4U) now. He responded wthin a day to all of our emails. Perhaps check the email address you are sending to? I used the one at the top of this thread.

Whit

RE: Scale Tailwheel Assemblies by Earl Aune!
 

Slope Pilot

Try the email address above and I think you will get a response. I sent Earl an email for a price quote at 13:27 today and got the reply at 15:34 today. Not too shabby a response time. Responding email included pictures, full description, price, and an estimate on the time to build the tail wheel including paint.

The address I used was: [email protected]

RE: Scale Tailwheel Assemblies by Earl Aune!
 

I forgot to mention the tail wheel includes a working tailhook to be lowered by a micro servo for flybys if desired.

RE: Scale Tailwheel Assemblies by Earl Aune!
 

Thats the e-mail adress I used, maybe I should try again.

RE: Scale Tailwheel Assemblies by Earl Aune!
 

Just sent Earl an email for my Byron Corsair. I want one, I need one, I have TO HAVE ONE!!!! With the tail hook. :D

RE: Scale Tailwheel Assemblies by Earl Aune!
 

Duayne here is a little eye candy for you. this is the photo Earl sent me.

RE: Scale Tailwheel Assemblies by Earl Aune!
 

I just received a Dave Platt ZERO tailwheel retract from Earl Aune. It is a real beauty, light weight, included the tailwheel and was a bargin to boot ! I had a number of e-mail communications with Earl and he responded quickly each time. ([email protected]). Very satisfied with the product and customer service. ' buff

RE: Scale Tailwheel Assemblies by Earl Aune!
 

Just payed for mine.:D:D:D

Cant wait!!

RE: Scale Tailwheel Assemblies by Earl Aune!
 

Is Earl still doing these? Just sent him an email. :)

Colin

RE: Scale Tailwheel Assemblies by Earl Aune!
 

Eart's work is just about the best I've seen.

Charles

RE: Scale Tailwheel Assemblies by Earl Aune!
 

Earl got back to me really fast ... and his stuffis amazing!

Does Earl have a website...? curious to see the range of scale gear he offers

Cheers- Marty

Here you go Marty: http://www.jensen-design.com/2201.html

Website is dead.
Are these still for sale?

Tony

Does anyone know if Earl is still making these?

The last time I tried him via email I received no answer. Have not tried the landline though.

There is a guy over on RCG looking for a custom tail wheel assembly for a laser kit I own but I'm afraid to mention Earl unless I know he is still in business. A lot of the older guys run into health issues and there is no way for any of us know about it.

I found on LinkedIn an Earl Aune in Vancouver WA working as a consultant for a company outy of San Jose, CA with and interest in R/C Scale models. I can't contact him thru LinkedIn because I refuse to pay for an upgrade.