[WWI] Solartex

[Bruce Boldner]

Rusty,

Yes, I'll post some pictures when the Camel's finished (BEFORE the 
first flight!)

  The basic fuselage is now framed up, also both wings and the tail feathers.
This evening I plan to mount the bottom wing at the correct incidence 
on the fuselage, then will fit the cabanes and set the top wing.

Then the fuselage floor, servo mounts, linkages.  I'm using the 
standard Futaba S3003 servos, but Futaba don't seem to make a side 
mount single servo tray. Would've been particularly handy for the 
aileron servo, which mounts in the fuselage between the bottom wings 
within the fuselage on a crosswise bulkhead.  I know I can fabricate 
wooden mounts, but I reckon the hard plastic side mount trays like 
Kraft used to provide would be easier and stronger.

I estimate the Nelson fabric will take around 2 weeks to get here and 
I should be ready to cover the plane by then.

I'll stay in touch.

Regards,

Bruce.

At 10:30 PM 6/8/2009, you wrote:
>Bruce,
>
>Good luck with the project, maybe we can see some pictures when its done?
>
>Rusty Scott
>12 Middle Street
>Lancaster NH 03584
>603-788-4463
>603-788-4483 fax
>Rustys at dscottre.com
>
>----- Original Message ----- From: "Bruce Boldner" <bruce.boldner at bigpond.com>
>To: "World War I Modeling Mailing List" <wwi at wwi-models.org>
>Sent: Monday, June 08, 2009 7:51 AM
>Subject: Re: [WWI] Solartex
>
>
>>Rusty,
>>
>>Wow! That radial sounds superb! I'd love one, but it's just too 
>>expensive for me.However, maybe a cheaper single cylinder 4 stroke.........
>>mmm..........
>>
>>Thanks again for your advice and information.
>>
>>Regards,
>>
>>Bruce.
>>
>>At 10:38 AM 6/8/2009, you wrote:
>>>Bruce,
>>>
>>>You say you have a 1/6th scale and want an authentic sound? You 
>>>are in luck my friend, there is a perfect fit from Saito. Click 
>>>the link and check out the sound this three cylinder makes. It 
>>>will also fit inside your cowl I believe being a 1/6th scale.
>>>
>>>http://www.hangar-9.com/Articles/Article.aspx?ArticleID=1692
>>>
>>>Yes the covering on the D7 is authentic "lozenge" fabric in 1/4 
>>>scale. Its heavier than film but really nice looking stuff. The 
>>>rib tapes and all of the stitching takes time but looks great. As 
>>>far as dope aging, there is a rejuvenator that I used recently 
>>>from Randolph dopes and it was great stuff. Easy and made the 
>>>older doped surface look brand new again. Got the tip from a full 
>>>scale guy and he was right.
>>>
>>>My D7 has a G 38 Zenoah in it. Spring starter is already installed 
>>>so hand propping will be simple. I traded a Sterling D7 kit two 
>>>years ago to a fellow and I am sorry I did it. Those kits bring 
>>>about 350 on e-bay, they are highly sought after. I would have 
>>>built it but now that its gone I wont be paying 350 for one when 
>>>the 1/4 scale from Busa is 315...........
>>>
>>>My VK tripe was a great plane but it was small and the wind played 
>>>havoc with it. For it time in the late 80s it was a good flyer but 
>>>nothing like a GTM or Balsa USA flies. Proctor also makes very 
>>>nice scale kits. They are like a museum replica as far as the 
>>>frame work. If you want an Eindecker go with SR batteries kit. Its 
>>>a great flyer.......... That's all for now. If I can ever help or 
>>>you need anything let me know. We have great access to WW1 RC 
>>>right now. Its the best time I can think of for WW1 stuff to be 
>>>available to the masses. Even the ARF's are really good flyers.
>>>
>>>Take care,
>>>Rusty Scott
>>>Dotte Scott Real Estate
>>>12 Middle Street
>>>Lancaster NH 03584
>>>603-788-4463
>>>603-788-4483 fax
>>>Rustys at dscottre.com