a couple of new acquisitions

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a couple of new acquisitions

Postby oz rb fan » Tue Apr 02, 2019 12:48 pm

years ago i used to fly control line flying models and in the last 12 months i have started collecting engines again and completing some of my older engines.......these are my latest
Image56437489_955162918012414_4579909410830155776_n by paul sabin, on Flickr

three cox tee dee engines a .15....049 and the tiny one is a .010
Image55875282_272001397067699_6532662187977080832_n by paul sabin, on Flickr
the pride of the set.....is the .010...the worlds smallest production internal combustion engine....it's sitting on a 20 cent piece
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Re: a couple of new acquisitions

Postby tor lives » Tue Apr 02, 2019 2:38 pm

That is very cool!!
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Re: a couple of new acquisitions

Postby Cap'n Wannabe » Tue Apr 02, 2019 2:43 pm

I started out with control-line models many years ago. My first was the Aeroflite Cougar, with an OS 10 up front. I put a Snoopy in the open cockpit, with a pair of machine-guns up front....it looked really cool until I crashed it. I still have that engine kicking around in the shed....not sure if it'd work now, though.
Later I moved onto R/C models, and once I finish moving (got a new place with a double garage....yay!!!) I'll be able to unpack them for the first time in about 10 years!

Here's a pic of my scratchbuilt Ugly Stik. I modified it from the original plans somewhat - instead of solid balsa, it is built up from trusses, which makes it a whole lot lighter. I also faired in the engine, which I reckon makes it look sleeker. All up, it weighs a smidge over 2kg, and powered by a TS46, it goes like a cut cat..

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It took around 6 months to draw the plans, and another 6 months to build..
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Re: a couple of new acquisitions

Postby oz rb fan » Wed Apr 03, 2019 12:44 pm

NOICE Damo...i curently have an unfinished prifile westland whirlwind for a pair of Taipan .15's and a profile KI 84 also for a taipan 15.......might just have to finish building them.
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Re: a couple of new acquisitions

Postby Cap'n Wannabe » Wed Apr 03, 2019 12:50 pm

I was just going through the plans I have stashed away...I have a lot more than what I remember!
Including a Turbo Porter, a Pawnee, a CT-4/Victa Airtourer, and an Islander..
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