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Old 15 May 2009, 05:15 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I thought I'd say hi to you folks, I've been a long time lurker and have finally registered since you've provided a lot of help for me in the past, Here's my 36" ws Farman boxkite slow flyer It's powered by an IPS motor and has 3 axis controls. The controls are all originating from a working joystick and rudderbar. through servos beneath the seat area.






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Old 15 May 2009, 05:31 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Thanks for sharing
Hey, That's pretty neat!

Gotta love those R/C pioneers.
How about some static photos and some info on the build?


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Old 15 May 2009, 07:19 PM   #3 (permalink)
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A thing of beauty, Sir! Congratulations are in order. It is really wonderful to see a model like this up in the air.

I second the request for some 'at rest' pictures showing more of the structure.

Thank you for sharing this!
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Old 15 May 2009, 08:30 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Excellent work...very impressive.

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Old 15 May 2009, 09:06 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Thank you for the compliments. you guys are kind.

I'll track down some photos of me holding it, I have to say I'm not really photogenic and the model isn't exactly scale, sort of stand off and squint scale.

I didn't log a build along with this one, I just sat down one evening and started to cut and steam bend the ribs for the monster. I had an idea about what I wanted to make, as it's a cross between the 1911 Military Flyer and the similar endurance version, except without the dihedral in the lower wing set. The drawings I used are from the Early Aircraft Drawings 1911-1919 CD. Eventually there will be a Gnome Omega spinning on the back of the prop, and I need to make a oil and fuel tank set to complete it.

I know this website's forum tends to interest more of the WWI scale but most of my models are pre WWI models. They also tend to be smaller 1/12" scale miniatures. I've also got an AVRO type "F" and an AVRO 511 Arrowscout.

Cheers and thanks!
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Old 17 May 2009, 07:40 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Very nice indeed! Yes, more pics would be appreciated.
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Old 17 May 2009, 02:10 PM   #7 (permalink)
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She is a thing of beauty, Lewis! How did you run all of that rigging? That had to have been quite a load of work!
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Old 17 May 2009, 03:12 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Welcome aboard & Beautiful boxkite!

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Old 20 May 2009, 05:17 PM   #9 (permalink)
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You got Pretty Good Talent there LewisS Beautiful piece of work!

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Old 21 May 2009, 05:35 AM   #10 (permalink)
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It's indeed a work of art. How 'bout some close up photos?.........John
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