Ford TriMotor
05-11-2003, 02:40 AM
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I am looking for plans to build a Ford TriMotor. I don't mind paying for them. (nothing is free!) I just don't know where to look. I just want the plans, not a kit. I want to build 3 of them. One with .20 motors, one with .61 and one with .91. I enjoy the challenge of scratch building... any help would be great!!!
05-11-2003, 11:07 AM
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One idea, would be the EAA in Oshkosh Wisconsin.
They have a full size one that they rebuilt after it was destroyed in wind. They told me that they have the plans. It is available for rides most of the year. I went up in it!!!!!!!! Drool!!!!!!
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They have a full size one that they rebuilt after it was destroyed in wind. They told me that they have the plans. It is available for rides most of the year. I went up in it!!!!!!!! Drool!!!!!!
Good Luck,
05-11-2003, 04:29 PM
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If you ever get the opportunity to hold the controls on that trimotor you'll tire of it quickly. Takes great effort to do anything other than straight and level. Heaviest controls you could imagine.
Bill.
If you ever get the opportunity to hold the controls on that trimotor you'll tire of it quickly. Takes great effort to do anything other than straight and level. Heaviest controls you could imagine.
Bill.
05-11-2003, 04:35 PM
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Ive seen the one at oshkosh, its funny to watch it just run out on the runway and take off, i mean it just went right across the taxi ways.
does any of the model mags sell plans for this bird?
does any of the model mags sell plans for this bird?
05-11-2003, 04:43 PM
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Me take the controls of a 70 year old plane!!!!!! I never control any plane that I cannot walk away from the crash!!!!!!!
I was happy in the rear.
Hey, Dago Red, love the saying about modifying that plane under your name!!!!!!!
I was happy in the rear.
Hey, Dago Red, love the saying about modifying that plane under your name!!!!!!!
05-11-2003, 04:52 PM
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Thanks, scary part is that any plane i build or own ends up some how being mod to looks so differ like my RIP twin tail superstar or my 21 wheeled kadet senior.
What year did you go to oshkosh? i been there 4 years i missed the 2000 show but been to 98,99,01,02, i camped there 2 years ago, that was awsome and hope to go this year and camp again.
Are ya going to go this year? I wonder what planes they are brining in this year, wish they would bring in Dago Red for thier demo air race, i love that part!!!
Thanks, scary part is that any plane i build or own ends up some how being mod to looks so differ like my RIP twin tail superstar or my 21 wheeled kadet senior.
What year did you go to oshkosh? i been there 4 years i missed the 2000 show but been to 98,99,01,02, i camped there 2 years ago, that was awsome and hope to go this year and camp again.
Are ya going to go this year? I wonder what planes they are brining in this year, wish they would bring in Dago Red for thier demo air race, i love that part!!!
05-11-2003, 05:06 PM
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Trying to answer original question, I found this site at the Ford museum where you can see the original drawings of the Trimotor.
Only visited the museum several times. That is one good point about lots of travel.
Only visited the museum several times. That is one good point about lots of travel.
05-11-2003, 09:48 PM
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I found what I was looking for!!!!! Thank you for your help!
Feb, 1986 issue of Model Aviation had the plans for sale $22.50 for an 82" wing version using .90 4 strokes. I think those plans will work for me...
Thanks again!!!
Feb, 1986 issue of Model Aviation had the plans for sale $22.50 for an 82" wing version using .90 4 strokes. I think those plans will work for me...
Thanks again!!!
05-15-2003, 02:02 PM
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I HAVE A SET FOR 78 IN WS
USES A SINGLE 90 AND TWO DUMMY PROPS
COULD BE BLWON UP OR DOW DEPENDING ON YOUR LIKING
THE 78 IN IS EASY TO HANDLE AND THE SINGLE ENGINE IS A NICE SIMPLE APPROACH.
$30 SHIPPED ROLLED AND INSURED UPS TO YOUR DOOR
ALSO HAVE A CERMARK DICONTINUED ISLANDER AVAILABLE
SEE ARFS FOR SALE MAY 14TH
BEST TO ALL
DAN MOFFETT
[email protected]
USES A SINGLE 90 AND TWO DUMMY PROPS
COULD BE BLWON UP OR DOW DEPENDING ON YOUR LIKING
THE 78 IN IS EASY TO HANDLE AND THE SINGLE ENGINE IS A NICE SIMPLE APPROACH.
$30 SHIPPED ROLLED AND INSURED UPS TO YOUR DOOR
ALSO HAVE A CERMARK DICONTINUED ISLANDER AVAILABLE
SEE ARFS FOR SALE MAY 14TH
BEST TO ALL
DAN MOFFETT
[email protected]
