Model of Taylorcraft

[thesmo]

I have been asked to make a 1/2 scale model (18 feet) of the Taylorcraft. Is it possible to get pictures of interior of models or does someone have plans for interiors? I am not sure of the model but the Model BC-12D would be the closest I would do. I still have to talk to him on his full expectations of me. For now I would just like to get some pictures of interior for referrence.

[Carl Ellis]

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There are many, many pictures at gallery.taylorcraft.org and www.taylorcraft.info.

- Carl -

[thesmo]

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I have talked to the person and it is the 1941 Taylorcraft BC-12D that he wants done. So I am hoping to find what I can on this. Thanks for the replies.

[Robert Lees]

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thesmo: is it to be R/C? There is no such animal as a 1941 BC12D...it would have been a BC-65 (just to be pedantic).
There are lots of 1/4 scale models around...for example the two shown here. I know that r/c pilots of Taylorcraft models do LOVE to fly them, perhaps not a coincidence, since the real thing is a delight to fly.

Of course, in 1/4 scale, there is never a lot of intricate detail on the interior. Well, what the heck, why not go the whole hog and do a full-scale model?
Thinks: full scale model = the real thing!

[thesmo]

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Classic Comparison
Taylorcraft BC-12D

You can almost guess how long an individual has been aware of classics of the late 1940's by the amount of awe in his or her voice when seeing a pristine, restored BC-12 Taylorcraft.

http://www.taylorcraft.info/tcraft/95350.jpg

Taylor built thousands of airplanes before the war shut him down to start making L-2's. After the war, they cleaned up the airplanes still further and introduced the BC-12D. There are probably more of this model existing than any other. By the same token, more BC-12D's died on back tie-down lines than any other given type. Go figure!

This was pulled off of http://www.taylorcraft.info/tcraft/tcraft.htm and pasted here. It does say BC-12D. Good looker to. Anyway, pictures are great no matter what plane.

Yes I did say an 18' wing. Not quarter scale but 1/2. Already talked to the wife on borrowing the livingroom for the build, lol. don't like working outside.

[thesmo]

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thesmo: is it to be R/C? There is no such animal as a 1941 BC12D...it would have been a BC-65 (just to be pedantic).
There are lots of 1/4 scale models around...for example the two shown here. I know that r/c pilots of Taylorcraft models do LOVE to fly them, perhaps not a coincidence, since the real thing is a delight to fly.

Of course, in 1/4 scale, there is never a lot of intricate detail on the interior. Well, what the heck, why not go the whole hog and do a full-scale model?
Thinks: full scale model = the real thing!

Yes this will be 1/2 Scale R/C Controlled.

[VictorBravo]

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Say there, Thesmo... There was a company called "Light Miniature Aircraft" that made a 3/4 scale wooden Taylorcraft replica for homebuilt experimental use. You could scale their plans down to half scale and have a good jump on it. If you find a set of LMA aircraft plans, be sure to note the differences between it and a "real" T-craft. The 3/4 scale version probably got squeezed or stretched someplace to still allow two people to fit in it.

If you do this, you will wind up with about a 300 pound airplane.

If you scale UP a quarter scale R/C model you will still wind up with at least 150 pounds IMHO.

Bill Berle

[jgerard]

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I remember seeing a 1/2 scale cub in RC modeler magaizine quite a few years ago. The owner was told he could not fly it by the AMA because it was too big. Imagine that! even the toy airplanes have to deal with their own FAA

Jason
N43643

[Carl Ellis]

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How's this for a scale model!!!

http://www.alexisparkinn.com/photogallery/Videos/RCb52crash.wmv

[Robert Lees]

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Carl:
I have the full video of the successful flights of this 1/4 scale (I think) B52, too large to post, but available from the internet. If I get some time I will dig out the links.

The crashed one was a gonner, but they have built another. Some serious wedge involved here, 4 jets and a bunch of r/c gear, plus the airframe. Large enough to carry 600lb, so I'm led to believe.

[Carl Ellis]

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Aren't those engines a couple of grand ($$) apiece.

Let's see now $2000 * 4 + other goodies = one serious dent in the pocket book. How do you break that to the wife?

[Richard Boyer]

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Actually I thought they had 8 turbines on it.....

Someone cried a loooooooonnnnngggg time. It looks like a classic stall. I have seen a video of a real B52 crashing the same way. Unfortunately, more than money was lost on that crash.

Richard Boyer
N95701
Georgetown, TX

[Carl Ellis]

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Hmmmm.... Any B-52 pilots out there who would like to elaborate on the handling characteristics. Doesn't the B-52 have spoilers rather than ailerons?

- Carl -

[Carl Ellis]

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There are many other videos here including the "real" B-52 crash.

http://www.alexisparkinn.com/aviation_videos.htm

- Carl -

[Tcraft Classics]

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Here's a link to the 1/2 scale cub. Great way to get the grandkids flying!!

http://www.wingsoverpiper.com/2004.php