The Cutest RTF Cox Ever Made!!

944_Jim wrote:That sure is cute! It looks like it could fit on a mouse pad.

What is the wingspan?
Is it throttled?
What length lines will you use?

Thanks Jim!

It's got a wingspan of 16 inches, with a throttled .020 that looks like it hasn't been run.  Haven't checked the book yet, but figure to fly it on 20 feet of spiderwire.  I'll be posting a video of it's bellcrank/throttle in operation.

I'm not a student of these Cox plastic flyables, but I'm familiar enough to know I have never seen that example before. Yes, cute like a new born puppy. So far, I have resisted the notion of collecting them.

I do the same Kim, my new best friend sticks around until the next NBF shows up.

Bob

I like it too Kim, it will bee interesting to see it fly with the throttle set up , i have never seen this in action ! Hea i got a few engines hanging around my computer area LOL More good memories coming at you .

When the thread came up about the throttle control handle I wondered if it would even work on a .020. You told your story about running one in your past and I was amazed.
Would love to see this little jewel in action again. Thanks for sharing your story. Nice find.

crankbndr wrote:When the thread came up about the throttle control handle I wondered if it would even work on a .020. You told your story about running one in your past and I was amazed.
Would love to see this little jewel in action again. Thanks for sharing your story. Nice find.

Gonna post a video as soon as it happens. At the time, the ability to throttle the engine was such a novelty that I'd almost claim as much taxi time as flying time. I loved pulling in power and letting it gradually rise into the air, as opposed to the rocket-like launches of my other control line planes.

Cox indeed did a nice rendition of the Ryan ST-3 (AKA PT-22 WW2 trainer). According to:
Fighter Sweep: Ryan PT-22 Recruit Killer

The aircraft was redesigned with a more powerful engine, more ruggedized airframe and resulting higher wing loading. It would have made an excellent follow on trainer, but was used as a primary trainer. Due to the changes made it more sensitive to handle. Actor Harrison Ford crashed his on a golf course, which seems to live up to its name (although the crash may not be related to its shortcomings). One thing I noticed is that there was no roll brace extending above the pilot's head, so in the case of a flip over could possibly crush a pilot's skull.

Cox opted for the in-line engine version versus the radial 5 cylinder Kinner engine version. I can see why, much easier to model with no exposed cylinders to break off in handling.

It does seem prettier than the Fairchild PT-19.

That is a cute one! I had never seen that model. Neat!

Congrats Kim!!! I believe that model comes from the same mold as the army trainer. What's really cool to me is.. they seem to have the only "airplane-version" of a .020 product-engine. (as opposed to a Pee Wee/tanked engine)

Does yours have this engine/back-plate set-up?



Here's the Army trainer version..

roddie wrote:Congrats Kim!!! I believe that model comes from the same mold as the army trainer. What's really cool to me is.. they seem to have the only "airplane-version" of a .020 product-engine. (as opposed to a Pee Wee/tanked engine)

Does yours have this engine/back-plate set-up?



Here's the Army trainer version..

Yep...that's it!!!

I think it’s one of the better ones for sure. I have one of those engines/backplates in my hoarde.