Olham 164 Posted January 30, 2011 Found these videos, and I like that furry little pilot - enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTDuGaTRiJU Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
von Baur 54 Posted January 31, 2011 TOO FREAKIN' CUTE!! (That'll cost me a 'man' card) So where was the camera that took the backwards shots? Hit up YouTube and check out the one with the snowy mountains. Not only great scenery but the landing is...ummmm, not as good as this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tranquillo 10 Posted January 31, 2011 I like that sort of pilot when I'm not trying for scale planes. This is my pilot on an aerobatic biplane i built. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted January 31, 2011 Is that Piglet, from Winnie the Poo ? I loved that book as a kid, and still do. So much fine phantasy in there, and superb drawings. So you can fly this Navy trainer? (Boeing, I suppose?) I mean, you can remote steer it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tranquillo 10 Posted January 31, 2011 Is that Piglet, from Winnie the Poo ? I loved that book as a kid, and still do. So much fine phantasy in there, and superb drawings. So you can fly this Navy trainer? (Boeing, I suppose?) I mean, you can remote steer it? Yes, it's Winnie the Pooh with homemade goggles. I also am a great fan of the books. And yes, the plane is remote control. I just made it look like a Stearman - it isn't a scale model of one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carrick58 23 Posted January 31, 2011 Wow the model a/c rocks , good job Tranquillo, I hate to admit it but Piglet was one of my favorites too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tranquillo 10 Posted January 31, 2011 Wow the model a/c rocks , good job Tranquillo, I hate to admit it but Piglet was one of my favorites too. Thank you, carrick. When I said earlier that the character was Winnie the Pooh, of course you all knew I meant Piglet. I just love those books and read them still. Do not be ashamed to admit you like good literature . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted January 31, 2011 Absolutely, tranquillo! What I feel from reading this one - it was written with so much love for the kid. If there are light and darkness as contradicting forces in our universe, this book is fully on the "light" side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lewie 7 Posted January 31, 2011 I thought I'd post this image of my 1/12" scale 1911 Farman III electric powered RC model. It is scratchbuilt with the scale control yoke and rudderbar controlling the flight control surfaces. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted January 31, 2011 And that thingy can fly??? As a pilot, I would always have to ask again, which direction is forward. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UK_Widowmaker 571 Posted January 31, 2011 That was a lovely video Olham...My son really enjoyed that! (and so did I ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lewie 7 Posted January 31, 2011 And that thingy can fly??? As a pilot, I would always have to ask again, which direction is forward. Yes indeed it does, and it's also quite scale about it's flight envelope as it quits flying and drops like a soggy feather if the power goes away. There's a lot of drag in the airframe. Plus some interesting interactions with the lifting tail surfaces and the prop blast over them. I rather like really early Farman Boxkites... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tranquillo 10 Posted January 31, 2011 I thought I'd post this image of my 1/12" scale 1911 Farman III electric powered RC model. It is scratchbuilt with the scale control yoke and rudderbar controlling the flight control surfaces. Nice one, Lewie. Much prefer building the older ones now - just working on the plans for Howard Wright Monoplane 1909. I just haven't got the space for 1/2 scale - I wish - so have to be content with 1/6. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lewie 7 Posted January 31, 2011 (edited) Nice one, Lewie. Much prefer building the older ones now - just working on the plans for Howard Wright Monoplane 1909. I just haven't got the space for 1/2 scale - I wish - so have to be content with 1/6. No that's actually quite a small model, only about 38 inches in wingspan. It's scaled one inch to the foot or one/twelfth scale, i.e. 1/12" . I don't have room for big models either, most of my planes are about 1/12" or 1/14" scale. They're considered 'parkflyers', and the Farman II is flown a bit faster than a fast walking pace. Edited January 31, 2011 by Lewie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tranquillo 10 Posted January 31, 2011 No that's actually quite a small model, only about 38 inches in wingspan. It's scaled one inch to the foot or one/twelfth scale, i.e. 1/12" . I don't have room for big models either, most of my planes are about 1/12" or 1/14" scale. They're considered 'parkflyers', and the Farman II is flown a bit faster than a fast walking pace. Looks like I need new glasses then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted January 31, 2011 (edited) That was a lovely video Olham...My son really enjoyed that! (and so did I ) Nice you enjoyed it together, m8 ! Edited January 31, 2011 by Olham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lewie 7 Posted January 31, 2011 Looks like I need new glasses then. You should post some pictures of your Howard when it gets close to being finished. BTW thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tranquillo 10 Posted January 31, 2011 (edited) It'll be a while yet, Lewie, I'm building a WW1 type biplane at the moment. Not a scale version of a real one but just made up. The Howard Wright is in the planning stage but will be next on the building board unless I take a fancy to the Albatros DV I have plans for. Edited January 31, 2011 by tranquillo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tranquillo 10 Posted January 31, 2011 By the way, Olham that second video is great. Thanks for posting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAF_Louvert 101 Posted February 1, 2011 . Olham, that second video reminds me of the view I get when flying ultralights, minus the aerobatics. And I fill out the cockpit just about as much as Teddy does, (still working on losing my Christmas weight). . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted February 1, 2011 You mean, you really fly Ultra Light aircraft? Wow - that must be great! And explains, why you are such a good OFF pilot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAF_Louvert 101 Posted February 1, 2011 . Well, I'm not so sure about being a good OFF pilot, but the UL experience does provide a bit of insight into how the WWI kites may have handled. I haven't been doing much RL flying for a while now, mainly because of the occasional dizzy spells I've been having, (sinus issues), which would not be a good thing several thousand feet up in a 250 pound aircraft. Don't want to end up as "Film at 11:00". . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted February 1, 2011 Oh, I see - be careful, Lou. Don't risk your life easily - there are duties here beyond tomorrow. In other words: we'd miss you too much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
