Baby Bombshell

[Ragwing]

I've already talked about this model in other forums, but this is where it really belongs.

I built my Baby Bombshell from the 4k's plan, the only real modifications I made were converting it to 2 channel R/C, adding lightening holes, and 2 hatches on the bottom to get at the radio gear. It has 2 Hs-81 servos, probably overkill in retrospect, a FMA receiver and 370mah NIMH battery, all pulled around by a Texaco .049. Total weight is 15 oz, no additional nose weight needed to balance. The canopy is made from a Dixie cup, I hated installing the canopy and I am still not happy with it. I tried to stick with a classical Bombshell trim scheme, but I couldn't resist the urge to add scallops, it's all done in Monokote.

The model flys wonderfully, with an 8x4 prop it glides uphill, and just floats around. And it looks good in the air too.

Derek

[vintage1]

with an 8x4 prop it glides uphill, and just floats around. And it looks good in the air too.

I like the gliding uphill bit!

Shame you have no 'in air' pictures.

Classic vintage looks. Love it.

[eliworm]

Nice job. This has always been one of my favorites. One I would someday like to build. I have a set of full size plans that I break out every now and then. So much to build so little time.

Jim

[Tony Oliver]

Nice aeroplane. I'm surprised there's no apparent downthrust on the motor. Do you fly it with the engine flat out or at reduced speed?

Tony

[Ragwing]

Thanks for the compliments. I just got a new digital camera, so I will try and take some inflight photos next time I go out.

The photos are a bit decieving, they were taken before the first flight-when I discovered that it really did need some downthrust. I put a few washers on the top lugs and it flew fine. Before it wanted to climb and mush into a spin. Dumb thumbs didn't correct enough-but the model was alright.

I run the engin "all out" but with an 8x4 on it it doesn't turn very fast.



Derek