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Lou
WOw Lou. Who needs a 3D printer when you take on a project :D
Here is my version of the aircraft design. Looks something like a Sonex experimental.
I may take up the challenge and build a model.
Fraser
I like your plans better and I may use use them rather than mine or I may even do both to let people see different approaches to the same model.
Lou
What is your wingspan Fraser?
Lou
9 3/8" span. After I drew up the plan, I used a fuselage width of 3 feet to accommodate a flat engine into a single cockpit design. Using that measurement as a reference, I scaled the drawing until it was 3 feet at 1:48 = 0.75 inches. The wing span worked out to 37.5 feet with an aspect ratio of approximately 8:1.
Regard
Fraser
I like the look of the Sonex.
Looking forward to your updates.
Cheers
Gordon
Looks a lot like a powered glider with that wing. The Sonex is a close look-a-like
Lou
Internet photo
(https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.aihbHxpagZdc0D_hU69JUQHaE8&pid=Api&P=0&w=268&h=179)
I should elaborate in the Flight Of Fancy tittle. This is my third Flight Of Fancy project. The first was a Supermarine 508 look alike thta did not look much like what I had envisaged. The second although started some 50+ years ago was only completed in recent history and had fancy new wings added to the fuselage.
Lou
Progress shots. The fuselage has been redone in line with Fraser's drawings. The tail feathers are matched to the fuselage with maximum contact area for strength. Also note, the windscreen is wood in keeping with what skills I would have had at that age. The undercarriage is wood knobs.
Lou
Nice flowing lines, Lou. I keep forgetting to try the notched wing connection. Probably make mine with the gear up: haven't decided yet.
Fraser
Looking great Lou,
Gordon
Thank you Fraser and Gordon. I have done some modification but no photos yet. I tried exhaust manifolds, but removed them as they didn't seem to fit the smooth lines of the beast. More progress shots later today if I get a chance to go down to the shop.
Lou
Latest development of my Flight of Fancy Mk III with the addition of winglets and a under nose carburetor scoop. I am also trialing gloss coats as I want to leave it in natural wood with some red details on the fins and winglets.
Lou
Marking will be skimpy with a few decals to dress it up. The winglets and rudder will each have the appropriate flashes in/out and top/bottom. I chose CF-SMM as a registration number. Large one will be under the port wing as read from the rear and the other two smaller ones will either be at the bottom base of the rudders or just forward of them on the fuselage.
Lou
I like the look of the winglets. The head rest is a nice touch as well. I've got the wing on and v fins ready. Working on the cockpit and canopy.
Fraser
Definitely looking good Lou.
Gordon
For Gordon: Thank you.
For Fraser: I liked the idea of the winglet. Are you using a clear windscreen?
Lou
I am going to try to make a clear windshield bubble. I'm using this model as an experiment on various things; open cockpit, clear canopy and perhaps the bare aluminum finish. The nice thing about the FOF3 is it's still a prototype aircraft and production versions can look quite a bit different😉
Fraser
There can be as many versions with only one's imagination to guide the project.
Lou
My Flight of Fancy flew of my bench on 12 Nov 21. Very enjoyable project. It brought back good memories of youthful excitement. Of all my projects, this ranks amongst the most satisfying.
Lou
Happy to be alive.
Lou, the finished model brought a smile to my face. I love the simitar prop with the red spinner. The landing gear gives it a stance that makes it look like it will leap into the air. Really well done.😃😃
Regards Fraser
Absolutely brilliant model Lou.
Gordon
Thank you Fraser and Gordon. I found it quite enjoyable to make.
Lou