Aircrate - This is beginning to be fun

What a change, you really resurrected this one. I wouldn't worry about a few pinholes and flaws considering what an improvement it is over its condition in your first thread. The old backasswards Enya looks pretty fresh too.


If you want to add some exhaust stains, brown might be a better choice, masking and creating a streak down the side of the fuselage. I'd be afraid of disappointing myself if I tried fogging it with a dusting of black. But test it on a board and see what you think.

What are you going to do with that old galloping ghost? Dare to trust some future build to survive a flight with that thing at the controls? You could name it George Lol.
Rusty

Thanks guys,  I have been fishing around for comments and idea's on this thing.  In truth, when it comes to artistry and finishing details I'm a lost lamb.  I have kept everything that came with this model, even down to the deflated Trexler wheels.

That GG system (Yes, George the Galloping Ghostler should be proud) is a marvel in motion, what engineering.  I would need the transmitter and battery pack and receiver to put it in operation, but I haven't altered anything that would prevent it, just remove the bell crank fill the mount hole and I'm there.  







PS: Yes, the engine that came on it was a TV engine with the exhaust on the other side. That one is a C/L engine. I have 09's with a muffler but if I change my mind and use it I'm going to have to mod the front end. This is a large plane, that table is two feet wide and I'm not sure if a 09 will haul it.

Bob

Thanks again. Some difference from this:





To this:



I take pictures as memory prompts, the old noggin isn't what it used to be. Good thing, I had forgotten what it looked like several months ago.

I have that engine all cleaned up, but it's TV and I would have to wire it open using it C/L. I have thought about constructing a mechanism that would offer mid speed and high speed settings.

Bob

Almost there, I still have to construct the control handle lead-outs, paint the struts black and add a few more decals but in a pinch I could fly her now.

After a test sheet I decided not to "fog" it with black, but I still have to clear coat the decals. I really like those vinyl decals on the tail and wings. You just peel off the backing, align and remove the film and it leaves just the image itself.









I did find a windshield in all that plastic. I cut a circular slot in the balsa, filled it with epoxy and set the shield. The epoxy hasn't fogged it yet.

Now that I have nearly finished this someone else's disaster, I won another on ebay this morning. At least this one has a wing. Anyone recoganize the kit?







It started at around $2.00, sold for $64, less than the value of the rather uncommon Enya .06. It had several bidders including a sniper at the ten second mark but I managed to snipe the sniper. I will enjoy putting it back together.

Bob

Looks amazing!

Quite a transfomation Bob.

I am wondering about your leadout setup though. It's going to be really difficult to hook up lines as configured. Normal leadouts exit past the guide.

Ron

Cribbs74 wrote:Looks amazing!

Quite a transfomation Bob.

I am wondering about your leadout setup though. It's going to be really difficult to hook up lines as configured. Normal leadouts exit past the guide.

Ron

I think he has an arrangement made for the LO's. This is similar to an idea in the scale section of Stunthanger. I thought the wingtip would have an open eyelet of some type, but I can't see any openings in the pictures.

Phil

Thanks guys,

I wanted the lower wing to be detachable so I installed a blind nut in the fuselage and an aluminum tube in the wing and use a nylon bolt to secure it. I still have to make a couple of ten inch leads which will remain on the lower wing when it's removed, then use connectors to attach to the handle.





Does anyone recognize that model? I would like to find the plans as I will probably have to recreate some parts. The Enya .06 dates to the 1960's so I would think the kit came from the same era.

Bob

getback wrote:Looks like a White Knight (the aircrate) Nice job on the bipe I see you changed the NVA to the other side , I bet she will be a good flier and look good doing it . Bob you may want to start another thread on the mystery plane , good score there !! wish I could help but don't have a clue . Eric

We're two peas in a pod Eric.  I never name any of my airplanes but I had thought "White Night" leaving off the "K" would be a good one for this airplane.  Then you came up with almost the same thought, so why not.......  The White Knight it is.  I named the pilot after the names creator.  





Bob

Bob,

I just looked at your pictures again. I wasn't paying attention the first time. What you have there is a Veco Scout. Very cool, it's worth a restore.

Ron

P.S. I have plans for it.

WTG looks great worth a greenie fo shizzle!!!

Nice job Bob. It's good to see old airplanes get another chance to fly

Cribbs74 wrote:Bob,

I just looked at your pictures again. I wasn't paying attention the first time. What you have there is a Veco Scout. Very cool, it's worth a restore.

Ron

P.S. I have plans for it.

Thanks Ron,  I found Roger's thread on it here:

https://www.coxengineforum.com/t8511-veco-scout-build

Looks like Dumas also kitted it.  The pictures that I have don't show the distinctive profile of the tail, but I think you nailed it.  I believe I can down load the plans.

Greenie applied

Bob

getback wrote:Don't you wreak me , Ha Ha HA !! that was what I needed here this morning as I wallow in my pain from moving some ply around in the shop, I am Honored to take a ride in your plane . I guess since I couldn't ID that plane and have a KIT from Roger H. I really need a ass kicking but, I will blame it on this siness infection I have been dealing with lately. lol  Bob if you need some templates for the ribs or anything else I can help with let me know . PM so I don't miss it , I have got to get to the building board and finish up some planes (spring is a coming) Eric will fly again!!  

Thanks for the offer Eric, I will PM you when the time comes. I see the seller has mailed it, I was a little worried as he had zero ebay feedback. It should be here Wed.

Eric aka The White Knight will fly!!!

getback wrote:Ok sounds good !

I hope you feel better soon Eric. My sinuses are killer too in the winter, but when spring and allergy season comes they clear right up. Go figure.

I received the OS 20 four stroke, but as thought it's to large for this airplane. It sure would solve the tail heavy problem though. Guess I will go with the Enya 09 with a heavy prop washer and a ton of lead in the nose. If it fly's well I will substitute the .15 which will require bearer mods.

Otherwise the lead outs are secure, handle ready and 52' lines. Now all I need is courage and a nice day.

Bob - Sorry I want to apologize, I gave you a "Red" as I was scrolling thru the post on my iPad. I use my finger to flick or slide the screen up to advance the page and  accidentally hit the "-" button.   You really deserve a bunch if greenies for all your work on the White Knight. Hope to see some flight videos!