What would you ask for if you could spec your own 50cc plane?

[Unbalanced]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Flyfalcons
	There was no Gee Bee R3.

It's still a cool design regardless if a real one will ever exist someday.

[MDS007]

I was thinking of 85" in bare airframe weight and around 1400 Squares?

[MikeC3D]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Flyfalcons
	There was no Gee Bee R3.

Your absolutely right, no such full scale ever existed, Ive read up on the story of it from the original Italian designer Mirco to the stolen design and the German built composite version, Donut models rights to model, Hobby lobby being the only distibutor with the rights. But Mirco, Donut Hobbies, and Hobby Lobby call it the GEEBEE R3, so will I and even though it was one mans fantasy, why cant it be mine too...lol If the Kimbles actually build it, then there will be a full scale version. Google is a wonderful thing.

MikeC

[MikeC3D]

Gary, you may want to contact Kevin Kimble at Kimble Ent. in Florida b4 going the GeeBee R3 route, there may be an issue there. Maybe you could get the rights to build a Large one. I think even a 50cc might be a large plane, the little Hobby Lobby arf is 59" ws and its pretty darn big. Our LHS has one Ive been drooling on.

[nesikachad]

What I'd like in an ARF:

1. All wood surfaces sealed. From one end of the bird to the other.
2. Landing gear structure that will survive the real world. Fields are different, they have bumps, holes, and dips. We make mistakes from time to time and come in harder than we should. I'll gladly give up a few ounces for a more durable airplane and it'd be nice if this was taken more into consideration. I end up adding material to these areas anyway cause nothing is more frustrating (for me) than getting to the field and being grounded over one less than perfect landing.

3. YES, and R-3 GEE BEE that doesn't cost a fortune!

Can't think of anything else at the minute but that'd make my day.

[sensei]

	Quote: Originally Posted by MDS007
	KnoxHobbies is currently in the design phase of its newest 50cc line of airframes and we want you to have a say from the beginning. As we always have we value and apply the input into our builds. So build and fly your 50cc dreams.. time to weight in on all aspects colors weights ans stuff. So show the FG intel and let the ideas roll.. Lets build planes!

how about a 96" span Laser 200; with a finish weight of 15 1/2 pounds.

Bob

[Unbalanced]

	Quote: Originally Posted by nesikachad
	What I'd like in an ARF: 2. Landing gear structure that will survive the real world. Fields are different, they have bumps, holes, and dips. We make mistakes from time to time and come in harder than we should. I'll gladly give up a few ounces for a more durable airplane and it'd be nice if this was taken more into consideration. I end up adding material to these areas anyway cause nothing is more frustrating (for me) than getting to the field and being grounded over one less than perfect landing.

Good point. The landing gear structure should be designed such that it's not relying on a glue bond. Fact is, the Chinese workers that assemble the models most likely don't understand the construction of the aircraft. They're just trained to glue part A to part B. All the while the boss is on them to not waste anything, reduce costs, go faster etc.
A tab and slot design would be more robust and less prone to failure from lack of glue.

[MDS007]

Yes-

I am excited to see all this great input.. keep it coming I am taking it all in and considering it all.

[casey g]

you need to hire some one to do your color schemes. . . . . .

[66stang]

Color schemes that don't look like a gay pride paint chart!

[customjrod]

95" corsair with beefed up landing gear area with retracts installed and working flaps.
95" p47 thunderbolt with the same. THAT WOULD NOT BREAK THE BANK.

[customjrod]

	Quote: Originally Posted by 66stang
	Color schemes that don't look like a gay pride paint chart!

YES