Re: Logging again

duaneh Sun May 15, 2022 8:38 pm

Yes, there is a lot of white space behind the cockpit. The full scale had Betty's name under the cockpit, her scoreboard behind, and the little skunk graphic on the turtledeck. All of which are too small and intricate to attempt reproducing.

I hadn't considered a non scale marking to balance the white. A good idea, though. Thanks.

GallopingGhostler Sun May 15, 2022 10:08 pm

Sometimes, a cleaner simpler approach yet retaining the essence, which was done in this finish is good enough. Thumbs Up

However, if money is involved and a sale is to be made, the customer is always right. Very Happy

An interesting solution yet not scale, but done in my cartoonish half-A Gee Bee Z Ringmaster CL out of poster foam board was use of fancy gold lettering from Hobby Lobby.

I show this not to say that you should do this, but rather inspiration possibly for a future need or gap filler. bounce

Woody Mon May 16, 2022 7:07 am

duaneh wrote:I just finished my replica build. Tried to keep it true to the original kit, the only real changes I made are dihedral in the lower wing, and a more accurate shape for the cowl & wheel pants.
I used a product engine with a horseshoe backplate, and a homemade 1/2 oz. tank built into the fuselage. The cowl, pants, struts, and cabanes are painted. The rest is monokote. I used Betty Skelton's color scheme on top, but whimped out on the bottom. Hers had checkerboards, I just used red wings and white tail. Final weight came out to 6-1/4 oz.

Thats an absolute "Belter"
Really nice work and well done.
That was quite some work doing the fuselage.
Really gob smacked
Beautiful little thing.
Woody

duaneh Sun Jun 19, 2022 3:04 pm

I finally flew the Little Stinker. I tried to fly it last weekend, but discovered I had seriously underestimated the aggravation factor of a tightly cowled, inverted engine. Couldn’t even get it to pop. Back in the shop, I mounted the engine on the test stand, and it ran perfectly. So, I put it back in the airplane, but rotated the cylinder to the upright position, and left the cowl off. Here it is hooked up to the pin stooge.

It started right up, so I was out of excuses. I double checked that I had picked up the handle the right way, and pulled the pin. The Little Stinker charged down the runway, and lifted off smooth as you please. Flew steady, not twitchy at all. When the engine cut, it slowed nicely, and flared for the landing.

All I can show is these stills. I marvel at the video some members take, especially Kim. Unfortunately, it remains outside my wheelhouse. BTW, the photos make the trees look closer than they are, there's lots of room.
After landing, I discovered that the outboard wheel pant and wheel had departed. I found the pant, but not the wheel, so flying was done for the day. Well, not all flying, just the Little Stinker. I try to bring plenty of airplanes.

rsv1cox Sun Jun 19, 2022 3:39 pm

Wonderful, what's it all about. Encountering problems and solving them and that positive feeling while watching your handywork fulfull it promise. I'm happy for you and hope to see more.

Bob

getback Mon Jun 20, 2022 8:42 am

Man that's Great that it flew as good as it looks were you tring to start the inverted engine upright , alot of people do that cause its easy to flood the other way .. I see you got alot of plank wing jobs there in the hauler . Very Happy

GallopingGhostler Mon Jun 20, 2022 11:30 pm

Congrats, @Duaneh on your submission to Outerzone, they finally published your submission:

Outerzone: #oz13896 16in Little Stinker by Walt Musciano from Scientific

Outerzone wrote:
About this Plan
Little Stinker. Control line sport scale model. Wingspan 16 in, for .039 to .074 engines.
Direct submission to Outerzone.

Quote: "Steve; Here is another of Walt Musciano's 'hollow log' designs for Scientific. Attachments are plans, kit box pic, parts tracings, decal sheet (in 2 pieces, it was too long for the scanner), and pic of a completed model. Model is made from the parts tracings, as I didn't want to destroy the original kit. Duane"

rdw777 Tue Jun 21, 2022 6:46 am

Congratulations and thanks for sharing!… Makes those old Scientific magazine ads come alive!!

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