WWII Twin Engine Project Suggestions?
09-19-2003, 03:06 AM
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RE: WWII Twin Engine Project Suggestions?
2 things to remember for any multi. Must have trike gear and/or twin fins & rudders, preferably both. Have seen 2 Mosquitos fly, both nightmares on take off (pick a direction, any direction) and with pointy little wings not very forgiving. Both now live in garbage bags. A-26 or B-25? Both look a fine choice!
09-19-2003, 03:28 AM
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RE: WWII Twin Engine Project Suggestions?
John:
Disagree.
Training wheels are nice, but when you learn to fly a taildragger you'll find they are no longer necessary.
In close to 12 years of building twins I have yet to build one with twin fins. And I have not felt their lack.
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Must have trike gear and/or twin fins & rudders, preferably both.
Must have trike gear and/or twin fins & rudders, preferably both.
Training wheels are nice, but when you learn to fly a taildragger you'll find they are no longer necessary.
In close to 12 years of building twins I have yet to build one with twin fins. And I have not felt their lack.
Bill.
09-19-2003, 02:14 PM
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RE: WWII Twin Engine Project Suggestions?
You are too early out..
I am working hard on the A-26 Invader for myself.. but the way I am working, I will end up with tools for a limited kit production.
I am into 78.5 inch (200cm) plane with 15" props from the germany very scale like and on mine with electric power purpose built for props and plane!
Claus
I am working hard on the A-26 Invader for myself.. but the way I am working, I will end up with tools for a limited kit production.
I am into 78.5 inch (200cm) plane with 15" props from the germany very scale like and on mine with electric power purpose built for props and plane!
Claus
09-19-2003, 02:44 PM
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Claus:
It looks good, but my preference is the "Glass Nose" airplane.
What you have shown is the B-26K model, later renamed yet again as the "A-26 Counter Insurgency" version.
Bill.
It looks good, but my preference is the "Glass Nose" airplane.
What you have shown is the B-26K model, later renamed yet again as the "A-26 Counter Insurgency" version.
Bill.
09-20-2003, 08:07 AM
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RE: WWII Twin Engine Project Suggestions?
If you can find one, the Dynaflight F-82 is a well behaved twin. I have one I have been flying for over 5 years. The only problem is the gear mounting is a little weak and I have had to strengthen it.
Wing also had a short kit at one time. I don't know if they still market it.
Wing also had a short kit at one time. I don't know if they still market it.
09-20-2003, 02:24 PM
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RE: WWII Twin Engine Project Suggestions?
William ..
I really hope your estimation is correct about it is a counter invader. the drawings are found on a russian site and traced and re-constructed by me.
Being married Thai and with two thai boys in the house I have to make it the Thai version of the counter invader.. and take the benifit from the lager tailfin that was submitted to that .
I am at the moment making reacts for it the simple way, but with a scale look. But as on the real plane .. roughed construction for grass fields. I separate the spring action and the folding action .. to make it more relayable, and more simple to make on the kitchen table.
Claus
I really hope your estimation is correct about it is a counter invader. the drawings are found on a russian site and traced and re-constructed by me.
Being married Thai and with two thai boys in the house I have to make it the Thai version of the counter invader.. and take the benifit from the lager tailfin that was submitted to that .
I am at the moment making reacts for it the simple way, but with a scale look. But as on the real plane .. roughed construction for grass fields. I separate the spring action and the folding action .. to make it more relayable, and more simple to make on the kitchen table.
Claus
09-20-2003, 02:40 PM
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RE: WWII Twin Engine Project Suggestions?
A previous post has said it already and I can confirm the Murataka B25 is a very nice kit and flys like a dream (even very well on one engine, which many twins won't) The kit involves considerable carving, but turns out quite scale-like, and the wood quality can't be beat. The Murataka (previously sold as Royal) kits have been around a long time, and there are many happy builders. Available from: www.hobbybarn.com
09-20-2003, 03:06 PM
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RE: WWII Twin Engine Project Suggestions?
Claus:
Here are three pictures. In order they are:
1) A-26 of Korean war vintage, with 2000 hp R-2800 engines.
2) Early On-Mark conversion to B-26K specifications. 2500 hp R-2800 engines. Note added air intake on top of the nacelles.
3) Last series A-26A "CoIn" version. This one is probably an early a-26 conversion - note lack of added air inlet for 2500 hp engines. The "Counter Invader" could be found with either engine set.
And to confuse matters even more, some A-26 aircraft were converted in the field to a gun nose in the middle 1940s. There was never an "Official" gun nose until the On-Mark conversions, in 1963 or 1964.
Hope this doesn't muddy the waters too much.
Bill.
Here are three pictures. In order they are:
1) A-26 of Korean war vintage, with 2000 hp R-2800 engines.
2) Early On-Mark conversion to B-26K specifications. 2500 hp R-2800 engines. Note added air intake on top of the nacelles.
3) Last series A-26A "CoIn" version. This one is probably an early a-26 conversion - note lack of added air inlet for 2500 hp engines. The "Counter Invader" could be found with either engine set.
And to confuse matters even more, some A-26 aircraft were converted in the field to a gun nose in the middle 1940s. There was never an "Official" gun nose until the On-Mark conversions, in 1963 or 1964.
Hope this doesn't muddy the waters too much.
Bill.
09-21-2003, 05:57 AM
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Thank's William
just the information that I needed.
It has been a hard job to find good drawing information on the invader..
Claus
just the information that I needed.
It has been a hard job to find good drawing information on the invader..
Claus
09-22-2003, 03:22 PM
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RE: WWII Twin Engine Project Suggestions?
Bill,
I'm afraid I have to correct you on the second picture. I've been involved in the operation of that very airplane for several years, doing maintenance, and getting some co-pilot time in it as well. The airplane, "Sugarland Express", is operated by Scandinavian Historic Flight in Norway and is flown at displays all over Europe. It's originally a dual control TB-26 trainer, later converted to a Monarch executive transport. We converted the a/c back to an A-26 B configuration with a solid gun nose. We have kept the cabin for crew transport. The engines are R-2800-79 B-series engines, 2000 HP each, just like the war-time '26's. It's a joy to fly, performance is much closer to fighters of it's time than simillar size bombers.
I'm about to finish a 1/7.8 A-26, 110" span. I'll post pictures soon.
Fly safe!
- Thore
I'm afraid I have to correct you on the second picture. I've been involved in the operation of that very airplane for several years, doing maintenance, and getting some co-pilot time in it as well. The airplane, "Sugarland Express", is operated by Scandinavian Historic Flight in Norway and is flown at displays all over Europe. It's originally a dual control TB-26 trainer, later converted to a Monarch executive transport. We converted the a/c back to an A-26 B configuration with a solid gun nose. We have kept the cabin for crew transport. The engines are R-2800-79 B-series engines, 2000 HP each, just like the war-time '26's. It's a joy to fly, performance is much closer to fighters of it's time than simillar size bombers.
I'm about to finish a 1/7.8 A-26, 110" span. I'll post pictures soon.
Fly safe!
- Thore
09-22-2003, 03:39 PM
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Thore:
Sorry, I knew the name "Sugarland Express," but I have her listed as a "K" model.
Here's another picture, one you probably already have.
And it's interesting to find out where she is now. Thanks.
Bill.
Sorry, I knew the name "Sugarland Express," but I have her listed as a "K" model.
Here's another picture, one you probably already have.
And it's interesting to find out where she is now. Thanks.
Bill.
