Log in
Search
Latest topics
» Getting Ready to Attempt some Restorations - Newbieby Levent Suberk Today at 2:12 am
» music vids.. some of your favorites
by 1/2A Nut Today at 1:39 am
» Automobiles you don't see everyday...
by KariFS Today at 1:05 am
» Vintage balsa gliders
by Oldenginerod Today at 12:51 am
» Thermal Hopper Question.
by Canso07 Yesterday at 11:28 pm
» Help me Find m'y lost Snowmobile engine
by davidll1984 Yesterday at 9:32 pm
» Cox Tee Dee R/C .051 from Kustom Kraftsmanship
by sosam117 Yesterday at 5:43 pm
» Dope free build
by oldguy Yesterday at 4:41 pm
» TD 09 Ducted Fan
by OVERLORD Yesterday at 10:12 am
» Cox Dragonfly engine
by MauricioB Tue Jan 19, 2021 10:30 pm
» Model Locomotive stuff
by Ken Cook Tue Jan 19, 2021 6:16 pm
» Free Flight Modelling
by Ken Cook Tue Jan 19, 2021 6:09 pm
My Peter Rake Aircrate
Page 1 of 1
My Peter Rake Aircrate
Rather than step all over oldguys coping plans post (again) I thought I would revisit my old ebay Strutz Aircrate rebuild, and to clear up a misconception. A rehash from years ago, but thought newcomers might enjoy it.
https://outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=2415 A Peter Rake design.
I love this plane. Gives me pleasure every time I look at it, which is often.
It arrived minus wings and the front structure, but included a very dirty and worn Enya .09. It featured a working escapement system which I removed and replaced with a control line bell crank. I made the wings from an old crashed R/C model that I had, but retained or rebuilt the rest.
The wings were cut down to the models scale length. Painted it with Top Flights Lustrekote primer and white. I did not use the original throttled Enya rather I installed a C/L Enya .09 not the four stroke in oldguys post George. I tried the four stroke but it was a poor fit and probably to much engine for this application.
I have not flown it yet, waiting for one of you C/L pros to show up and air time it.









Bob
https://outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=2415 A Peter Rake design.
I love this plane. Gives me pleasure every time I look at it, which is often.
It arrived minus wings and the front structure, but included a very dirty and worn Enya .09. It featured a working escapement system which I removed and replaced with a control line bell crank. I made the wings from an old crashed R/C model that I had, but retained or rebuilt the rest.
The wings were cut down to the models scale length. Painted it with Top Flights Lustrekote primer and white. I did not use the original throttled Enya rather I installed a C/L Enya .09 not the four stroke in oldguys post George. I tried the four stroke but it was a poor fit and probably to much engine for this application.
I have not flown it yet, waiting for one of you C/L pros to show up and air time it.










Bob
rsv1cox- Top Poster
Posts : 5840
Join date : 2014-08-18
Location : West Virginia
Re: My Peter Rake Aircrate
Bob, I never tire of seeing your restorations. Even if you review as re-runs. If its a good show, it IS a good show.
Marleysky- Diamond Member
Posts : 2827
Join date : 2014-09-28
Age : 68
Location : Grand Rapids, MI
Re: My Peter Rake Aircrate
Beautiful. You should re-title this to 'From A Mess To A Masterpiece'. Great work, you should be more than proud of it.
NEW222- Top Poster
- Posts : 3066
Join date : 2011-08-13
Age : 42
Location : oakbank, mb
Re: My Peter Rake Aircrate
Oooh! It had the old Galloping Ghost setup! Cool!
The Old School Mark
The Old School Mark
batjac- Diamond Member
Posts : 1918
Join date : 2013-05-22
Age : 57
Location : Portland, OR, USA
Re: My Peter Rake Aircrate
I once had a girlfriend in college that could do all of that stuff. Unfortunately, as a starving student, I couldn't keep up with her incessant demands for more batteries.
ticomareado- Account Under Review
- Posts : 1088
Join date : 2013-10-03
Location : NC
Page 1 of 1
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum