Build Log: Aero Graphics Velie Monocoupe 113 (24.5" Span)
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- Опубликовано: 13 мар 2024
- Build log for Aero Graphics' 1928 Velie Monocoupe model kit.
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Music: Josef Suk, Serenade, Op 6 - A Far Cry 
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Of course you should fly it! A model of that size and that low weight will fly beautifully! Awesome build.
That's cool, the real plane is hanging in the Quad-Cities airport in Moline, IL. I grew up 1/2 mile from the Velie mansion.
Great building. It would be nice to see it in the air where it belongs.
I built a 48-inch version of this airplane from a Flyline kit, back in the day.
Those big wide struts made it nearly impossible to trim.
Fun build, though.
Wanted to thank you for your in depth build. Several things stood out, such as placement of the windscreen (support struts), and your details for the lettering. I used Corel Paint to copy them and then used the magic wand to get rid of the background followed by importing it into draftsight for the layout of the fuse. Easier for me to create the gold trim in that program so that any damage to the tissue and I can reprint it.
I agree on gluing the wings together.
As far as powering by rubber, I recommend moving the rear area for the peg to be moved forward so that it is between the LE of the stab and the TE of the wing. This will give it a better balance point.
Many thanks! I will keep this in mind.
Very nice. It looks like a Walt Disney plane.
You still got it, fantastic.
Thank you!
Very nice build of an early Monocoupe, I reckon it would fly very well, but I was surprised that you only built it as a 3 channel model instead of a 4 channel plane, as it would be nice to have aileron control as well.
My Uncle Fred flew, after he retired as an aerobatic pilot, a Monocoupe 110 Special he named “The Spirit of Dynamite” which is now in an aircraft museum, which was similar to the plane he flew for years as an aerobatic pilot with was a Monocoupe 110 with a Pratt and Whitney Wasp engine.
Someday, I would like to build an RC version of his plane.
Thanks for sharing your build experience with us all!
Happy Flying!
Please have an excellent and awesome day!
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Thank you very much for the kind words and well wishes, they are greatly appreciated. All the best to you as well.
I seriously considered giving this model aileron control but in the end it came down to the embarrassing fact that I have no experience flying four-channel RC. I've previously looked into RC simulators to change this.
I've seen the "Spirit of Dynamite" and it is a seriously beautiful bird. Whenever I see it I wonder if its livery was Gee Bee-inspired. It's very striking.
If you ever want to build a model of the 110 Special I would highly recommend Walt Mooney's plan. It is a spectacular flyer with rubber power, but I'm not sure how it would do as an RC model.
@@dxmodelworks I am sure that the 110 plans would result in a very good flying RC model, and would be very acrobatic too if it were built well.
Keep building, and I recommend that you try out a good flight simulator which enables you to use your own transmitter, these actually enable you to become fully familiar with your transmitter and help you to feel more comfortable when you are actually flying your RC model.
Happy Flying!
Please have an excellent and awesome day!
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Beautifully made, especially the engine and lettering!!!
Thank you!
SO gorgeous!! Bravo!
Thank you!
Surely you built it to fly ? Lovely job love to see it in the air !
Beautiful job 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you!
You are a master!
Thank you!
Fantastic!
Thank you!
It looks great!
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awesome!
That is beautiful
Thank you!
Rubber powered free flight works although more challenging the RC.
I’d like to see how you managed to attach those thin gold strips to the fuselage. That must’ve been a challenge.
Once the beginning of the strip was positioned and glued into place, the rest of it wasn’t too bad. The lettering was very challenging.
I finished mine (had to have a friend use a few of his programs to get the Monocoupe script as I couldn't achieve it in Corel). Spent some time this last Saturday trying to get it to fly with 1 loop of 3/16". No joy. I think the problem is that with the short nose I have a stability issues as it acts much like a dutch roll situation. I"ll try again soon but it looks like it going to be a hanger queen as I'm not really interested in damaging it after so much work. So, if I can find a good field of tall grass.....
Sadly, I’ve heard other cases of trimming issues with models of this type as well. A field with tall grass is definitely helpful if you have access to one, but as you pointed out, it’s a matter of how much you’re willing to risk your work. The issues I’ve heard about have put me off trying to fly mine, which isn’t too disappointing since I’m content with just having the model around to look at. Hoping you meet with more success in your next attempt!