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Cox Engine of The Month
My "38 Special"
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My "38 Special"
I'm certainly not the best builder/finisher, but I thought I'd show-off a plane that I am very proud of. Some of you may have seen it 'elsewhere' ....
I'll probably never build a bi-plane again .... the wings were a real nuisance to get lined up. But with that said .... I really enjoyed building it, I adore flying it, and it looks great in the air. I'm always real careful with it .... no new stunt-learning with this one.
I completed it in March 2009 .... and the plane is relatively unchanged today. I do have trouble with the ultracote trim .... yup, it flies off at inopportune times.
I'll probably never build a bi-plane again .... the wings were a real nuisance to get lined up. But with that said .... I really enjoyed building it, I adore flying it, and it looks great in the air. I'm always real careful with it .... no new stunt-learning with this one.
I completed it in March 2009 .... and the plane is relatively unchanged today. I do have trouble with the ultracote trim .... yup, it flies off at inopportune times.
larrys4227- Gold Member
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Re: My "38 Special"
Larry, that is one very nice looking plane. I really like the sunburst style on the wing tips.
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Re: My "38 Special"
That really is one to be proud of.
How do you like your Evolution? All of the venturis they come with are big. Some of the stunt guys, among other mods, are making smaller ones and getting really good results.
Rusty
How do you like your Evolution? All of the venturis they come with are big. Some of the stunt guys, among other mods, are making smaller ones and getting really good results.
Rusty
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Re: My "38 Special"
Nice plane, I've had my eye on that kit for awhile.
Jim
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Re: My "38 Special"
RknRusty wrote:
How do you like your Evolution? All of the venturis they come with are big. Some of the stunt guys, among other mods, are making smaller ones and getting really good results.
Rusty
I really like the Evo .... I've got 3 of 'em. I use the medium venturi and either an OS or ST needle. Personally, I feel no need to make any other mods .... but I'm a sport flier. Alot of stunt guys seem to want to get this motor to 4-2-4 .... it's not designed for it, thus lots of mods. I just let her sing in a comfortable 2 around 9.5K .... they are really strong engines there.
larrys4227- Gold Member
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Re: My "38 Special"
Wow Larry, I really do like that whole presentation, your attention to detail is remarkable. I'm a sucker for Bipes and yes, setting up/aligning those wings can be a problem.
Bob
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Re: My "38 Special"
WOW that is pretty !! Looks like a lot of skilled work , Ya got a video of that beauty fling /that would be a site to see if you do . getback
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Re: My "38 Special"
getback wrote:WOW that is pretty !! Looks like a lot of skilled work , Ya got a video of that beauty fling /that would be a site to see if you do . getback
Yes I do have a video.... taken about 5 years ago
larrys4227- Gold Member
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Re: My "38 Special"
I have a LA .46 on mine. I have a real problem with the gear bending on landings. I want to get rid of that or bend my own using better grade aluminum. They certainly are attention grabbers. Ken
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Re: My "38 Special"
Larry try a remember to put the link to your videos with the post some people on here cant see them if you don't and ever one should see this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7al9yAVLU4U Very nice fly's with authority and you just cant beat it when you stop where you took off from Thanks , Eric
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Re: My "38 Special"
getback wrote:Larry try a remember to put the link to your videos with the post some people on here cant see them if you don't and ever one should see this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7al9yAVLU4U Very nice fly's with authority and you just cant beat it when you stop where you took off from Thanks , Eric
Thanks! I'll try to remember that when I post another video!
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Re: My "38 Special"
Ken Cook wrote: I have a real problem with the gear bending on landings. I want to get rid of that or bend my own using better grade aluminum. Ken
I did replace that soft landing gear ..... found some nice aluminum profile gear at a hobby shop in Orlando. They had 2 sets and bought them both. Haven't looked back since!!
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