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Oct 04, 2012, 11:05 PM
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USA, OH, Seven Hills
Joined Mar 2002
4,132 Posts
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PT-22 by Peter Rake
This is my build of a prototype Ryan PT-22 by Peter Rake.
It's also a build thread for the Model Airplane Build Clinic. The model has a 50" wingspan making it just under 1/7 scale. Other threads: Marineair also has a Peter Rake PT-22 prototype build thread. My own thread on the real PT-20, PT-22 and other builds / kits. Newtron has my old Ryan's Daughter kit and is going to build it this winter. It's a similar plane from the same designer but without the swept wings. It will be interesting to compare the flight characteristics of the two planes. I've built only one other balsa plane before so I'm especially open to advice on this thread and from the folks over in the build clinic. |
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Last edited by kdahlhaus; Oct 04, 2012 at 11:30 PM.
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Oct 04, 2012, 11:09 PM
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USA, OH, Seven Hills
Joined Mar 2002
4,132 Posts
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This is the short kit from Manzano Laser Works. I like that it includes the fake engine.
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Last edited by kdahlhaus; Oct 04, 2012 at 11:19 PM.
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Oct 04, 2012, 11:12 PM
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USA, OH, Seven Hills
Joined Mar 2002
4,132 Posts
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I'm starting with the wing. Didn't have enough large magnets to form both wingtips at once.
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Oct 05, 2012, 03:05 AM
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Norfolk, England
Joined Sep 2001
6,602 Posts
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Or enough light to get the first build shot in focus. Might need to watch that, I need those photos.
Would you like to just check that span? Is that measured at 50", or just from memory? I ask because the actual CAD drawing is over 1.5" more span than that. It's never a bad idea if the plan you're building from is the right size. Pete |
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Oct 05, 2012, 03:23 AM
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United States, VA, Petersburg
Joined Mar 2012
351 Posts
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never seen this plane before. Can't wait to see it come together.
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Oct 05, 2012, 05:39 AM
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United States, MD, Elkton
Joined Oct 2011
5,040 Posts
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There's a full scale that flies out of Bealeton,or Warrenton in sort of Northern Virginia.On Route 17,I think. |
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Latest blog entry: The 'Ancient Modeler"
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Oct 05, 2012, 06:00 AM
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Australia, WA, Ellenbrook
Joined Feb 2008
3,301 Posts
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tagging along for the ride, cool looking plane!
Cheers Craig |
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Oct 05, 2012, 06:18 AM
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United States, MA, Holliston
Joined May 2004
513 Posts
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Watching this -
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Oct 05, 2012, 06:52 AM
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United States, VA, Petersburg
Joined Mar 2012
351 Posts
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Quote:
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Oct 05, 2012, 02:09 PM
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Canada, NS, Yarmouth
Joined Jul 2006
2,908 Posts
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Just a little hint from an old professional photographer, more, even lighting and use a tripod if you can. That will stop the blurrs. For publication you need really well lit, and focused photos.
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Oct 05, 2012, 02:16 PM
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Edina, MN, USA
Joined Oct 1999
11,003 Posts
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Cool!
I bashed one from an STA ARF a couple year ago: |
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Oct 06, 2012, 08:09 AM
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New Boston, Texas, United States
Joined Jan 2003
2,210 Posts
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Great subject. I'll be watching.
 Jim |
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Oct 06, 2012, 12:48 PM
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Lake Charles, Louisiana
Joined Jun 2009
2,450 Posts
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Hey kdahlhaus, I started on Peter's PT-22 this week and was going to start a thread this morning when I saw your had gone up.
I started on the fuse and have most of it framed up. I usually start on the wings too but just came up with a local source for the bass wood for the wing spars so they are lagging behind. Do you mind if I join your build thread and post my pics and build progress along with you? Julian |
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Oct 06, 2012, 01:14 PM
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USA, OH, Seven Hills
Joined Mar 2002
4,132 Posts
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Julian, no problem. Glad to have you along!
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Oct 06, 2012, 01:41 PM
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United States, KY, Bowling Green
Joined Jul 2011
933 Posts
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Hey that's cool two pt-22's in one build thread, maybe you can call it the "PT-44 build thread".
 I will be watching for sure! Looking forward to your combined maiden flights sometime in the future. Bill |
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