Manx Cat IV

I may do a build thread on this one. Not sure. I started one once and it did not even recieve a reply. So I tend to shy away from build threads. I am still waiting for the reply from Build Right Fly Right. I am thinking about having red wings and a black fuse. Should look nice.

RR

Godsey3.0 wrote:I may do a build thread on this one. Not sure. I started one once and it did not even recieve a reply. So I tend to shy away from build threads. I am still waiting for the reply from Build Right Fly Right. I am thinking about having red wings and a black fuse. Should look nice.

RR

Well, please do a build thread if possible. I will surely comment as will the other Control Liners on here. Right guys?

Keep in mind that a lot of people just like to read and not reply. You may be helping someone without even knowing it. That's the way I think about it anyway.

Hope it comes soon!

Ron

I can post some pictures of the build. There are only two other examples of this plane on the net. One on Stunt Hanger and the other is the kit manufacture. I guess mine will be third. Hopefully I do not fall after the first flight! I can handle a foam combat wing but I do not know about a wooden biplane...

I am now beginning to lean more towards a diesel engine instead of glow. I can turn a larger prop which will slow it down some but pull hard through maneuvers. I can also fly up to five minutes on two ounces. And there is that beautiful smell....

I will need a small Veco crank according to the plans. Anyone know where I can get one?

Also, I would like to get a non-clunked 3 oz tank so I do not have to swap one tank between glow and diesel. I only have one metal tank. The rest are clunk and I do not really like them. Anyone have one to sell? I would, personally, rather buy a used one.

RR

Veco bellcrank? How small?

It just says "Small Veco Bellcrank".

Measure the length of the bell crank hole to hole and then select something that is available...or cut your own.

I would go with a 3 inch
http://brodak.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=bellcrank&x=0&y=0


Phil

I see,

Yeah, go modern on the bellcrank. Chances are it was an aluminum one which over time your leadouts will saw through. Do what Phil says and measure it out and buy a nylon one.

If you can't afford a new one let me know.

Ron

I actually have a Sig 3" bellcrank. It is an old one still in the package. I worry about how that will affect the throws though. It is most likely larger than the Veco small crank.

RR

You could always drill another hole closer to the pivot or just use the innermost one.

I checked out the crank and the two inner holes are much further in than I remembered. I think it will work fine.

I got a reply from Built Right Fly Right. The email I recieved was from his wife. The owner (Walter) is in the hospital. She said they would get back with me when he gets out in a few days.

I hope all is okay with him.

RR