Wild Hair JOE (Ken Willard) Pee wee powered

Hi Ian, I imagine that when you say "slabby" you can say boards .. ok? or woody plane? ... well.



Yes ... I can build faster but don´t be impatient Ian, I prefer build slow to enjoy more time.

I´m thinking to ing one channel RC, I fligh over railways, trees, river, road, there are many dangers for free flying.

The Wild Hair Joe plan appears at sixties in Flaps magazine, the most popular aeronautic and model press.



Here explain how build.



Here shown wing platform detail.

HI Jose , i looked over the plans and it doesn't say how many ribs to cut and install ? I read the english version couldn't get the translator to do the spanish version so i could read . Looks like a fun little build , you going with the .035 K&B to pull the extra weight ?

Eric, I think it's as simple as on the drawings: 1 rib at wing root and 1 more at 2/3 of the wing.

José, Good luck with the build. Looking forward to see it flying!!

Hi, yes there is a simple construction system like jedelsky profiles.

One rib at root and other a 2/3 span, but I add one more at 1/3 span and I will make the root rib extra thick.

About engines I have three vintage K&B size but I think COX Pee wee has eneogh thrust for small Joe.



However I scale up plans 10 % because I don´t like fly bullets.



See the bigger Skyrida Pee wee powered.



By the WAY anybody want to follow me building another vintage slabby or ebenezer 1952 ( 65 years old)

getback wrote:HI Jose , i looked over the plans and it doesn't say how many ribs to cut and install ? I read the english version couldn't get the translator to do the spanish version so i could read . Looks like a fun little build , you going with the .035 K&B to pull the extra weight ?

Eric, you might check out the plans from Outerzone.  In English and will print out full size:

http://www.outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=2031

The Referent Mark

jmcalata wrote:
See the bigger Skyrida Pee wee powered.



By the WAY anybody want to follow me building another vintage slabby or ebenezer 1952 ( 65 years old)

That's a lovely plane you have there.  Great job with the doped colors.  Nice and bright.  It flies nice and docile with the PeeWee and oversized prop.  What size prop is that?  I've admired the Skyrida, but couldn't see when I'd get to building one.  Well done!

And, Yes! We always want to see another vintage build thread!

The Envious Mark

Flying over railway, trees and river.. Where do you land Joe? Maybe add one more RC channel.. Nice Winter project! I love to build.. I understand you're wanting to take your time with the model. Relaxing with it is good. I'm relaxing a little too much lately..

The  Skyrida Pee Wee flies great , Overloard i just now seen the last pic it dint' pick up earlier and see now where the ribs are , Thanks though. The Pee Wee will do it i am sure Jose , just wondering if you would go with the original in the pic.   I may take you up on the winter build i have alot on my plate right now but need some FUN!!!!   Copy paste Let me ck out Outterzone thanks Mark!

Hi guys, I have started project  ... anybody follow me?



The motor plate mount is a wood circle rest that drills bigs holes

Is a lot oo fun build small models ... you can relax so much and enjoy with them  

A 1952 model neede vintage colours painting ... maybe varnish and some black details.

About Skyrida I use normally 5x3" prop at Pee wee but I use 6x3" also as you can see here.

jmcalata wrote:Hi guys, I have started project  ... anybody follow me?



The motor plate mount is a wood circle rest that drills bigs holes

Is a lot oo fun build small models ... you can relax so much and enjoy with them  

A 1952 model neede vintage colours painting ... maybe varnish and some black details.

About Skyrida I use normally 5x3" prop at Pee wee but I use 6x3" also as you can see here.

Hola José como estas?, veo que tienes un nuevo proyecto en curso!, sigo tus avances! .....(a propósito, pudiste hacer el aro acelerador del acelerador del Pee Wee? Saludos!!!!

Hi Jose, how are you? I see you have a new project underway! I follow your progress! ..... (by the way, could you make the accelerator ring of the Pee Wee accelerator? Regards!!!!

You're getting along well. What a good idea to use a hole saw for making the motor mount. That shape goes well with a Pee Wee or Babe Bee tank. I use children's puzzle parts for motor mounts. The plywood has very fine layers.



I always protect the surface with a piece of Oracover against fuel ingress. Oracover when sanded can be painted in any colour you want!

Keep up the good work

Lieven

No Mauricio, I dont made ring ... maybe later ... next year

At hole saw wood mount se add two slots V for landing gear wire



And a big groove rear for fue assembly

Looking Good Jose , you are getting on with the project , How much did you scale up the plans ? If i can get to one it will have to bee early this coming year !

I scaled about 110% for Pee wee .020

Win span is 440 mm

Looking good Jose, I am following this I am curious to see how you are going to protect the radio stuff from castor goo, as I am also interested in a simple "radio assisted" free flight model.

I also like your engine mount idea. strong, simple, and acts as ballast too.

Oh is true the center hole can be put ballast ... but I check cdg 50 % and need ballast rear at  tail

1/16" (1,58 mm) balsa is very thin for stab and wing sheet, I use 2 mm



I have made the rudder down because is more easy mount the wire servo for control.



Two small papel tissue hinges inserted

Looks very nice. The hole saw idea is awesome. Never thought of that.

OVERLORD wrote:You're getting along well. What a good idea to use a hole saw for making the motor mount. That shape goes well with a Pee Wee or Babe Bee tank. I use children's puzzle parts for motor mounts. The plywood has very fine layers.



I always protect the surface with a piece of Oracover against fuel ingress. Oracover when sanded can be painted in any colour you want!

Keep up the good work

Lieven

Another great idea. Would be good to post this in the 'Cheapskates' topic in the other forum. I like it!

The 'Cheapskates' topic I was referring to is actually called 'repurposing/recycling items for hobby-use'. My bad, but I do like the sound 'cheapskate'! Anyways, I think it would be a great share on that topic, but did not want to take your work and discovery away from you, so if you were interested in sharing it there, here is the link. Thanks again for sharing.
https://www.coxengineforum.com/t10328-repurposing-recycling-items-for-hobby-use

Kari the best way to insulate the equipment from the oil is to put it inside the fuselage 3/16" wide but for that you have to be a good surgeon

Insert a micro tiny servo for rudder