Joe Nall Project Plane - Help Us build It

[superbee]

At the Nall we are going to have a project plane for everyone that would like to participate to build on. In true Joe Nall fashion it will be big.
Carl Goldberg 1937 Valkyre scaled up 200% to 20 feet. The goal is to build this plane in 15 days at the Joe Nall. That means it will be three year Joe Nall project. The First Nall for 5 days we will work on the wing with a 40 inch cord. This is going to be quite a challenge. There are 58 ribs to be stick built from scratch. I am working on the supplies and logistics for this project now. The wing has approximately 1,600 pieces. Looks like it will take 1,516 linear feet of material, who knows how much glue, a lot of sandpaper, and many hours at the building table. So you can see it will take a huge community effort to build just a wing in 5 days.
We know their will be veteran builders, novice builders, and I hope a lot of kids. Please take the time to work with these kids and help them be a part of this project. Kids are the future of our hobby.
I hope everyone can find time to enjoy this project. The 24 foot building table will be set up in the Pat's hanger. Remember to sign the nose of the ribs you build and leave your name on this unique plane. I welcome your comments.

[smokin]

this is a great idea and i'm sure the time contributions will be there..... i bet you'll be surprised at how much you can accomplish as a group in 5 days!!!! good luck and the clinton, ia group looks forward to being a part of it!
matt

[TheTank]

Awsome! Count me in!

[50%plane]

WOW! cool project!

[KrisW]

You sure you want my grease and grunge stained fingers touching all that pristine virgin balsa?? Maybe I'll come by and lend some moral support, run for drinks. . resharpen the knife blades for you. . .

This ought to be a great project.

[superbee]

It is great to hear the intrest in this project. All the wood for this project has ben aquired, Balsa for the ribs, leading and trailing edges, and sheeting for center of wing. My dad and I cut 50 1/4x1/4x10' spruce stringers for the multiple spars. We still have a few things to get together, sanding blocks, razor blades, and glue. The plans should be printed next week, 200 square feet of paper to go thru the plotter. I hope everyone can find something to intrest them in this project even if its just standing around telling building stories about the one that got away.

[3Dguy]

Wow, that'll be fun if I can make it to Nall. What is the planned powerplant?

[sukhoi26]

Sign me up also. I don't know what I would do if I didn't have something to build why I'm gone. Rob

[smokin]

rob.... do you think you can handle this project????? LOL!
matt

[superbee]

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	Quote: Originally Posted by 3Dguy
	Wow, that'll be fun if I can make it to Nall. What is the planned powerplant?

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If we build it, the motor will come. I am not sure at this point but from my past experience some where around 200cc.

[3D-Seth]

	Quote: Originally Posted by superbee
	<p></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> If we build it, the motor will come. I am not sure at this point but from my past experience some where around 200cc.

DA 200 . . .

Will it be maidened in 3 yrs at the Nall?

[superbee]

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	Quote: Originally Posted by 3D-Seth
	DA 200 . . .</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Will it be maidened in 3 yrs at the Nall?

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with ama rules I am not sure. I hope in 3 years we could have a drawing of all the people that helped built it and are at the nall. that person could get to flyit

[smokin]

that is a tremendous first flight pilot suggestion! that oughtta work.

[rcpilot82]

That sounds like a great Idea!! I have been itching to build something but college and my house have prevented me from doing so. I'll be there!!

[superbee]

The Valkyre plans are printed now. It took 65 feet of paper 36 inches wide, and that's just the ribs and wing. The work bench is next on the list.