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Re: Going to build a CL model... or two

Posted: 28 Jun 2019, 20:46
by F2B
Spike S wrote: ↑01 May 2019, 09:01Watts Around2.pdf
When reading through this pdf, one sentence caught my special attention: 'It’s now appearing in World-Championship Control-line as well.'
I know, I was there when the first 4 pilots flew under electric power, WCh 2006:
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I'm the one on the right... :mrgreen:

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Spike S wrote: ↑01 May 2019, 09:01When estimating power required for a converted IC design, a figure of 150W per Pound seems to be a good aiming point.
After doing the conversion of your estimate into kilos, I can tell you, you're not far off.
The model in the picture (as well as Bob Hunt's -World Champion 1978- Genesis Extreme) is powered by a AXI 2826-10 on 4S4200mAh, 12.5 x 6 Graupner CAM E prop.
It's the converted Blue Pearl by Henk de Jong (published in AM) and we decided I should fly it that WCh.
Timer was a one off, that enabled me to crank up the power another 5% or so after the horizontal eights.
Still, flying with just governor proved not enough in anything but perfect weather.
In that case it was a formidable stunt weapon, in anything else a handful.

My current model has a Torcman NT350, capable of 800 Watt peak.
Coupled with an APC 13 x 6.5 E/F2B it's really something.
Model weight is 1735 grams
Aiming at 5.25 - 5.35 sec lap times it pulls like a freight train (relatively speaking, for such a relative small model).
I flew it in contest in Germany last weekend and in spite of the sometimes lively breeze it remained very controllable.
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Re: Going to build a CL model... or two

Posted: 26 Nov 2020, 16:12
by robinson727
Hello All
I'm new here and I was wondering if there were any UK participants in the "Worldwide Ringmaster Fly a Thon" ?? We had a nice turn out here in Memphis, TN USA.. just wondered what went on in the UK.. I built an 850 in^2 Ringmaster with a ST Bluehead .61 with the next iteration of this wireless throttle that worked very well..
Take care,
Al
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Re: Going to build a CL model... or two

Posted: 26 Nov 2020, 20:34
by F2B
Hi Al,

I don't want to be speaking for anyone else, but the Ringmaster was never well known in my country (of course now it is, due to the internet), so it doesn't have the status here like it has in the US.
Most trainer models we were familiar with, were local developments (admitted, using a lot of US techniques, only years behind... ;) )
My first model of US design I made in 1973 was a modified "Gieseke" Nobler, that helped me qualify for our national team...
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A Ringmaster with a ST 61 Blue head... :o That should be more than a handful..... :lol:

Regards,
Bruno

Re: Going to build a CL model... or two

Posted: 27 Apr 2021, 20:25
by Pufango
Hello lads, a few photos of my c/l models .All unflown due to athritis 😟.Never mind still enjoy the build! See how many you can name !
Tony .
PS the plans are all available on the superb Outerzone site .

Re: Going to build a CL model... or two

Posted: 27 Apr 2021, 21:01
by F2B
Very, very nice indeed!

All seem from the time I remember well, when 'fun flying' could be anything, but mostly FF & CL, as RC was something only 'experts' dared trying.

Re: Going to build a CL model... or two

Posted: 28 Apr 2021, 05:32
by ozrs
I spot a Miles Gemini.

Some old footage of one here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-DPPMrl1nE

Re: Going to build a CL model... or two

Posted: 28 Apr 2021, 08:42
by Wayne_H
what a fabulous collection Tony, well done ;)

Re: Going to build a CL model... or two

Posted: 29 Apr 2021, 21:55
by F2B
Pufango wrote: ↑27 Apr 2021, 20:25 Hello lads, a few photos of my c/l models .All unflown due to athritis 😟.Never mind still enjoy the build! See how many you can name !
Tony .
PS the plans are all available on the superb Outerzone site .
Then there is this model... :?: :roll:
I do recognise it, but for the dear life of me, I couldn't remember the name and origin.
The one I remember was powered by a Wen Mac .049
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Re: Going to build a CL model... or two

Posted: 29 Apr 2021, 23:22
by PaulJ
I think it's a KK Joker....... :?

Paul

Re: Going to build a CL model... or two

Posted: 30 Apr 2021, 09:14
by F2B
PaulJ wrote: ↑29 Apr 2021, 23:22 I think it's a KK Joker....... :?

Paul
Thank you!
I've looked it up and that must be the one. :mrgreen: