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Berkely Mini Zilch
roddie Wed Jan 01, 2014 5:57 pm
Sig offers this kit on their "Vintage control line" page. It would be cool to run a hopped-up readie on this one.. Maybe run your "Speed-Contest" engine and a different prop.. It's not much bigger than the CEF Speed planes... but has built-up construction. 19-1/2" wingspan.. just under 100 sq. in. It's a Stunter... A review recommends substituting hard balsa where possible, to strengthen the airframe.
I see this model appealing to Rusty and Ian in particular... Ian, because this model was designed in an era where small displacement diesels were popular.. and he likes a built-up fuse... and Rusty, because he's into "Precision Aerobatics"... and this model would be fun for someone with his experience.
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I see this model appealing to Rusty and Ian in particular... Ian, because this model was designed in an era where small displacement diesels were popular.. and he likes a built-up fuse... and Rusty, because he's into "Precision Aerobatics"... and this model would be fun for someone with his experience.
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Re: Berkely Mini Zilch
RknRusty Wed Jan 01, 2014 7:28 pm
Pretty cool. Looks like it would be a fun little plane for a Killer Bee.
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Re: Berkely Mini Zilch
jhaye Fri Jan 03, 2014 4:14 pm
And all of the Zilch's have a reputation as great flyer's, I have also thought about this one. The other one I like is the Minnesota modelers "snapper"
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Re: Berkely Mini Zilch
roddie Fri Jan 03, 2014 9:12 pm
jhaye wrote:And all of the Zilch's have a reputation as great flyer's, I have also thought about this one. The other one I like is the Minnesota modelers "snapper"
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Here's a link to Minnesota Modelers.. cool stuff! http://minnesotamodeler.webs.com/
The "Snapper" can be found listed under "Half-A stunt"
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Re: Berkely Mini Zilch
ian1954 Sat Jan 04, 2014 11:57 am
I like the aeroplane pictured. I always have a preference for built up wing and fuselage (Oh! Have I mentioned that before?)
I liked the Minnesota site. When I saw the "surgical" tubing used for bladder tanks it brough back memories. My mother (a nurse) used to keep me supplied with it. It made me very popular with the club members!
I didn't understand " This is a great transition model from sport airplanes or stunt trainers to the full-blown competition stunter. " .
What is different about the construction/design? I thought all control liners flew level until you waggle the handle!
We were taught using combat planes (Dominators) - they were basically indestructable. I saw quite a few bounce off the ground (and did it myself!), be restarted and then launched immediately. They were sensitive to handle waggling.
I liked the Minnesota site. When I saw the "surgical" tubing used for bladder tanks it brough back memories. My mother (a nurse) used to keep me supplied with it. It made me very popular with the club members!
I didn't understand " This is a great transition model from sport airplanes or stunt trainers to the full-blown competition stunter. " .
What is different about the construction/design? I thought all control liners flew level until you waggle the handle!
We were taught using combat planes (Dominators) - they were basically indestructable. I saw quite a few bounce off the ground (and did it myself!), be restarted and then launched immediately. They were sensitive to handle waggling.
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Minnesota Modeler Kit
RK Flyer Sat Jan 04, 2014 3:40 pm
roddie wrote:jhaye wrote:And all of the Zilch's have a reputation as great flyer's, I have also thought about this one. The other one I like is the Minnesota modelers "snapper"
Jim Hayes
Here's a link to Minnesota Modelers.. cool stuff! http://minnesotamodeler.webs.com/
The "Snapper" can be found listed under "Half-A stunt"
Roddie
I have the Snapper & Sky Writer kits from M.M. (Ray Stone) I've built the Sky Writer but havnt flown it yet, I still crash the Trainers!!
Check my post on Sept. 9th. Rays kits are very nice & worth a lot more than his price!
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