Model Engine Test stand

 

The latest project from the Boice Model Ranch in Xenia: A multi-

engine, portable test stand.  The top is a hard maple cutting board

and has been coated with Klass Kote Epoxy for fuel proofing; it

has a clear central area for ignition units.  Around the perimeter 

are various mounts, most are commercially produced but a custom

aluminum one from the late great Bucky Walter accommodates 

Orwicks.  The bottom shelf adds rigidity and accepts weights in 5

gallon buckets.   With three legs, every surface is effectively a 

single plane.  Lockable wheels keep it from escaping the testing 

area.

Playboy Juniors

54" version with eight longerons

44" version

There may be more...

These are both entirely different from the Playboy Sr.  Below:

Cabin and Pylon versions shown and well as two dihedral options.  Shorten the wing to 70" and you have the 1944 version.

K&B .29 with an O&R tankmount

 

http://www.antiquemodeler.org/sam_new/news_letters/assets/Coastal%20Flyer-263.pdf

Domenico "Nick" Bruschi

 Born in New Rochelle and raised on Long Island, he returned to the Republic of San Marino after the war.   He worked as a banker, and in retirement, he was a plug spark in the European Old Timer movement.  In 2000, many Americans met him for the first time when he brought a large contingent of Italian modelers to the SAM Champs in Pensacola, including the inimitable Ninetto Ridenti.

Per chi fosse interessato, il funerale si terrà presso la chiesa della Madonna della Consolazione, in via Salita Ugolino da Montefeltro, 4. Mettete l'indirizzo completo nel navigatore, perchè, almeno il mio, non riconosce Il santuario della Madonna della Consolazione. Si parcheggia nel parcheggio della funivia, c'è il sottopasso della superstrada e si è davanti alla chiesa. Il feretro parte dall'Ospedale di SanMarino alle 9,30 e dopo pochi minuti sarà in chiesa. Io ci sarò.

Plotting ribs for tapered wings.

I found this in Model Plane Building From A-Z (Carstens Publications July 1969) The NACA taper method. I'm not sure if it works with all airfoils and tapers but it's worth a try.

Latest from Glen Poole

 Folks, 

Glen's recent build is a Rambler for A Texaco and Texaco with OS .20 FS engine.  Glen got the engine from Mike McIntyre.  Tips for using this engine for A Texaco from Allan Laycock and Mike McIntyre.  Glen has not run the engine at this time.  For Muncie SAM Champs next year.

Jack Hiner