Wid's Guillow's Cessna 150 second try.

backyardbalsapilot · Post by **backyardbalsapilot** » Fri Sep 18, 2015 2:38 pm

Wid,

Looks good. Are you trying to get it to fly straight, or turn in circles?. IMO, if it flies in a circle, it will be easier to recover than if it flies straight.

Bacyardbalsapilot

WIDDOG · Post by **WIDDOG** » Fri Sep 18, 2015 3:17 pm

Good post good question. I could be wrong but I try to adjust the trust angle to get straight trim flights. Than the model hopefully will pick up a left turn on it's own during regular flights. I built this model LC and on it's third trim flight it flew into a tree. I think this model has a lot of potential. If I can get past the trimming I think I would be ok.
https://youtu.be/5PgWDKSatuw

WIDDOG · Post by **WIDDOG** » Mon Sep 21, 2015 7:28 pm

While waiting for better wreather i did some math. I decided to try a 5.5 " prop and 2 loops or 4 strands of 1/8 " rubber. I have pretty much ruled out the 7" and 6" props.

WIDDOG · Post by **WIDDOG** » Tue Sep 22, 2015 12:57 pm

Well not the best video but it does show this model flying. BTW the model banks to the left and misses the tree. It does land safely in the next field.

https://youtu.be/7qXRZqKBThk

WIDDOG · Post by **WIDDOG** » Wed Sep 23, 2015 3:24 pm

Starting on new project. All sheet Kit that are available from Ebay i.e. Paul Bradly. Although Guillow's does not make this type of kit. They are mentioned in Don Ross's book. I built one before and it was an excellent flyer. In my opinion I think Guillow's should at least consider making a All Sheet kit. I still consider myself a good Guillow's customer. https://youtu.be/Uu56PB6V1lY

WIDDOG · Post by **WIDDOG** » Thu Sep 24, 2015 12:46 pm

This kit is going together fairly fast.

1778ppr · Post by **1778ppr** » Thu Sep 24, 2015 8:01 pm

I have been thinking about buying one of these all sheet kits off eBay. After seeing your video I might buy one. What kit is in the video? I'll be watching your build.
Take Care, John

WIDDOG · Post by **WIDDOG** » Thu Sep 24, 2015 10:01 pm

Hi John. The name of the kit I think is a the Arrow Jet. Originally made by Carl Goldburg. If I remember I used 1/8 "rubber and a 6 " Peck Polymer prop.

While looking up the kit I noticed that Guillow s did make a series of sheet Balsa kits. I will try to find out more about them

WIDDOG · Post by **WIDDOG** » Fri Sep 25, 2015 11:07 pm

I was able to find a photo of a 1950's series Guillow's kit. Does not say anything about it being a flying model.

NcGunny · Post by **NcGunny** » Sat Sep 26, 2015 10:33 am

I love that box design. Even the Sensational Die Cut feature on it. And for that time it contained the newest cutting edge North Scorpion jet. I can just imagine all the "High and Tight" haircut kids waiting in line to get it, kinda like the old Nasa documentaries where all the guys have same haircuts,pocket protectors and smoking Camel non filters or Winstons.

WIDDOG · Post by **WIDDOG** » Sat Sep 26, 2015 1:55 pm

Well I finished the kit already. Starting trim flights.

WIDDOG · Post by **WIDDOG** » Sun Sep 27, 2015 7:22 am

I'm getting better at flying. Here is some video of the All Sheet Bird Dog. https://youtu.be/xouuNSE3Q8U

WIDDOG · Post by **WIDDOG** » Sun Sep 27, 2015 9:07 am

I thought it would be fair to also show the Guillow's Bird Dog in action.
https://youtu.be/nHXhz9eQK9g

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