Radio Control Hobby

I have been dabbling with R/C Airplanes for a few years.

Now that I have a country home I have a great place to fly the aircraft -
in my backyard!

Building them is my strong point so far - my flying skills still leaves a lot to be desired.


Kit Built Bud Nosen Trainer


This is my Bud Nosen Trainer with Justin standing by it so you get some 
idea of how large this plane is. I haven't flown it yet but I expect it will make 
a nice size crater when I crash it.

Wingspan  -  96"
Length -
Weight - 12lbs
Power -
Ryan Aircraft A6M Zero

This is my recently completed Zero from Ryan Aircraft

Scale:  1/14
Span: 32"
Length: 23"
Wing Area: 170 SQ IN
Weight RTF: 18 OZ
Power: Speed 400 7.2v Brushed Motor, 6x4 APC prop, 8 Cell 1000mAh Nimh battery

 


AeroLock Pitts M12
This 1/8 Scale Pitts M12 Biplane is a limited edition 'short' kit from Mike Hall of Aerolock Models.
 


This picture shows the airplane's bottom wing uncovered. 
I have the cowl all painted and it is taped in place for this picture

 

this picture shows the upper wing setting in place (sort of)
The covering is ' old school' - Silkspan and Dope

Scale:  1/8
Span: 33"
Length: 30"

Also in the works...  Sig Skybolt (converting to electric)