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| jgood, Comment for image # 41681 | 31 Dec 19 10:28 |
| Great looking machine, very nicely made. I like the unpainted look. |
| jgood, Comment for image # 41676 | 31 Dec 19 10:27 |
| Sorry Phil. Now done! Happy New Year! |
| pfinn, Comment for image # 41684 | 30 Dec 19 13:37 |
| Thanks Don C. I made some 38' with .010 braided steel wire. I was fortunate to work closely with a Ukranian gentleman who competed CL (and still competes) globally at AV. He gave me advice and encouragement via emails while I finished this model i.e. balance point (for beginners !), line setup and building (eyelets, wire wrap per AMA rules), control surface throws, tank setup and modifications (my engine needs positive fuel pressure to run... Norvell),hand grip geometry, etc. etc. But after watching several videos on 1/2A (.049) models and timing the rpms of the pilot and then spinning around like a "Whirling Dervish" for three minutes (which would be half of a tank!) at that rpm, I decided that....uhhhh....No. HaHa. I purchased an original "Clown" racer on ebay 6-7 years ago predominantly for the Ohlsson Rice engine that was still on it. The silk covering had all over-tightened and snapped/ripped over the years. In the photo it looked terrible, hence the $24 price. I was surprised when it arrived. The engine runs, I restored the "Clown", switched the engine and was thinking of flying that first. 55' lines. |
| David Duckett, Comment for image # 41676 | 30 Dec 19 11:11 |
| James said he's been lax and is working on the list. |
| Don C, Comment for image # 41682 | 30 Dec 19 10:43 |
| Beautiful. If your German classes are going well -Wunderschon! (Don't have umlauts on my keyboard). |
| Don C, Comment for image # 41684 | 30 Dec 19 10:35 |
| Both are works of art. How long are your flying wires? I another lifetime I couldn't handle .049 as I got dizzy. Switched to .35 with 70 - 90 foot wires and it went very well. |
| BriandKilby, Comment for image # 41681 | 30 Dec 19 09:27 |
| really sleek looking phil, looks like an x plane! |
| pfinn, Image # 41684 | 30 Dec 19 08:10 |
I fit it to my hand grip. |
| pfinn, Image # 41683 | 30 Dec 19 08:09 |
I made an adjustable control handle for it too. |
| pfinn, Image # 41682 | 30 Dec 19 08:08 |
I left the silk unpainted because I prefer the "Open" look. I used only enough Dope to fill in the Silk to save weight. I may someday add some subtle graphics. I haven't flown it yet because, truthfully, I'm afraid I'll become too dizzy. Crunchy Crunchy Balsa Bits Time! |
| pfinn, Image # 41681 | 30 Dec 19 07:58 |
A Miracle! A finished pfinn project!! HaHa! |
| pfinn, Image # 41680 | 30 Dec 19 07:56 |
It was suggested on the plans to lighten the rear of the aircraft by creating open structure on the stabilizer and rear half of the fuselage. So I did! Hanging while the Dope dries. |
| pfinn, Image # 41679 | 30 Dec 19 07:54 |
I decided to try using Dope and Silk to cover this one. |
| pfinn, Image # 41678 | 30 Dec 19 07:52 |
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| pfinn, Image # 41677 | 30 Dec 19 07:52 |
Selecting which engine. .049 or .074. I opted for the .074 because of the lower rpm and the ability to swing a larger diameter propeller. I wanted to slow the aircraft down yet create enough thrust to be able to go vertical and keep the lines tight. Plus...the dizziness factor!! |
| pfinn, Image # 41676 | 30 Dec 19 07:47 |
This is not the Geef 250. This is a Brodak Pathfinder CL kit. I've contacted James a couple of times, but alas, the model requests have not yet appeared. Absolutely no problem with me though. Thought I'd post these. A resurrection project. I started this way back when and got this far. I had spent two years care-giving my Dad before my Germany move. During which I built a Cabin/Workshop/Man-cave on the property for the both of us. After a few other projects, I decided to finish this. I had almost finished the wing. |
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