[quote=Richard Crapp]
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Originally Posted by wonwinglo The Ryan PT-22 whilst making an evocative WW.2 U.S.Army trainer is not without its problems to build,the Kinner radial would
I am seriosly thinking of building a PT22, Probebly 1/3 whith a big single disguised as one of the radials pots. (Laser 180)
It would be 120" @ 1/3 and would have plenty of "presence"
Curentley looking for a good three view,
The subject aircraft would have to be two cockpit, no spats, painted nose, polished metal fuselage, US trainer colours.
Fortunatley thair is plenty of choice but the Duxford and Old Warden examples do not have enough polish. ![[email address]](http://www.scale-models.co.uk/?emailimage=75d88f8d3590bfa3e8ba3903ca46fbec) |
***Richard,the machine that you mention at Old Warden is owned by a good friend of mine,I have flown this aircraft and it was a real pleasure to handle,with that large draggy prop when you throttle back she just stops dead in mid-air,for the purposes of training pilots for Uncle Sam's air force she fitted the bill admirably,treat her badly and she would bite the unwary,the swinging arm undercarriage for example can catch you out on take off,she rides high then only when ready will lift off,it has caught a few pilots out.
I dont know of any example with a painted cowl,regarding the polished aluminium this is dis-couraged by the CAA these days as it removs the outer shim of metal and makes the monocoque structure weak.