The .020 Silver Lining is dead, long live the .049

Don't get me going Dave. I'm always interested in wierd airplanes, but that one is really out there. Looks like something that I would build, some scrap aluminum, a hammer and a rivet gun. There are internet rumblings about an airworthy car about to be marketed here. Fly to town, fold the wings and do your shopping.

Somehow there is a .049 in there.

I like it Levent, especially the windshield/canopy. Maybe the "Red Herring".

Iconic:



Getting there on .049:

A little longer, a little more wing, a little more belly = a .049.  This one won't be silver.









I don't understand why everyone isn't building one.

Scrap balsa, simple, that neglected Cox Babe Bee laying in a draw some place.  Maybe it's - too wierd, ain't gonna fly, why build it.

So....ya never tried anything different?  

It ain't no P-38/Nobler....that's the point.

Different likes company too.

Dunno

Maybe I ought to start another contest.  Most interesting S/L build (type) get's an engine or two based on popular vote. Ten or more entries to qualify.

Levent Suberk wrote:Floh 16 ins wingspan model plan:

https://outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=4030

I like the smiley face, but that's a whole lot of drag.

My new .049 version is going to look like this, as good as I can get it anyway.



Picture and wall hanger worthy, right up there with your drawing of the Silver Lining.  

Second coat of Min Wax sanding sealer.  This stuff is like applying thinned epoxy.  Sticky, get it in the cracks and on the bitter ends like wing tips.  Sand off first and second coats with blocked 100 grit.  Third coat with 320 grit, then apply paint.  First sanding removes about 90%, what is left is in the cracks. Subsequent coats the same.  My first quart lasted four years, need another.  Price has gone up from about $7.50 to $20.00.



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I don't understand why everyone isn't building one.

Scrap balsa, simple, that neglected Cox Babe Bee laying in a draw some place.  Maybe it's - too wierd, ain't gonna fly, why build it.

So....ya never tried anything different?  

It ain't no P-38/Nobler....that's the point.

Different likes company too.

Dunno

Maybe I ought to start another contest.  Most interesting S/L build (type) get's an engine or two based on popular vote. Ten or more entries to qualify.

Despite me taking the forum to the wood shed nobody wants to play.  Every day 30+ members log on and I can't find ten that wants to build one based on Levents original drawing and equipped with any Cox engine .049 or less including TD's, medallions, etc.

 With Jacobs approval I would develop rules, sponsor and offer prizes to first, second, and third participants based on popular vote.  Think engine of the month.  

Thought it would be fun but maybe not.

Levent Suberk wrote:I've been making decals for 12 ins wingspan. Do you want another decal or logo or any additional insignia?

Thanks Levent - AIRTRUK would be nice.

Bob

I have more or less given up on this idea George.  Asking 10 people out of thirty to build something is expecting too much even when considering how easy this model is to build.  It's not like people guessing how many engines were in Jason's jar, or my - guessing the weight of my Tri-planes contests.  Building something takes some effort.

I was thinking about three weeks to a month to build.

 I have never found building any Guillows easy.  My first was a French Spad when I was 12/13.  Turned out pretty good for a first timer.  Bought the identical kit some four years ago just to have it.



It was nice that Guillows got involved.  

Today, I'm kicking back with a heating pad and a root beer float.  Hours with a pressure washer yesterday did me in!

Funny you should mention that George.  While reading the August issue of Air Classics, this picture caught my eye and you guessed what I was thinking. A couple of Babe Bees back to back and propped correctly!!




BTW the F-86 makes my top ten.  If you analyze this picture closely you will see the leading edge slats deployed along with the ailerons positioned correctly for this low speed photo.  The relating article is a history lesson in itself.  

Levent Suberk wrote:A4 size lettering sheet:

https://www.mediafire.com/file/6dr05xfvafol9ru/Airtruk_Lettering_A4.png/file

Thanks Levent. Got it.