My "38 Special"

larrys4227 Fri Aug 28, 2015 8:21 pm

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.

My "38 Special" Original

Marleysky Fri Aug 28, 2015 9:19 pm

Larry, that is one very nice looking plane. I really like the sunburst style on the wing tips. Flying

**RknRusty** Sat Aug 29, 2015 12:01 am

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

JPvelo Sat Aug 29, 2015 12:17 am

Nice plane, I've had my eye on that kit for awhile.

Jim

larrys4227 Sat Aug 29, 2015 6:57 am

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. Surprised

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.

rsv1cox Sat Aug 29, 2015 7:54 am

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

getback Sat Aug 29, 2015 10:32 am

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 Biplane

larrys4227 Sun Aug 30, 2015 8:47 am

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

Ken Cook Sun Aug 30, 2015 11:38 am

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

getback Sun Aug 30, 2015 11:52 am

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 Cool

Thanks , Eric

larrys4227 Sun Aug 30, 2015 3:42 pm

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!

larrys4227 Sun Aug 30, 2015 3:44 pm

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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