Some Comet/ now Guillows Builds?

lukebozek1 · Post by **lukebozek1** » Fri Sep 24, 2010 6:42 am

The Ercoupe is a gorgeous build. What are you using for drawing in the control surfaces, is that ink or tape? I picked some tapes up a while back and they work pretty well as long as I remember to dab a tiny bit of glue at starts and stops. Hope that you are feeling better, but it looks like you were busy.

ADW 123 · Post by **ADW 123** » Fri Sep 24, 2010 6:56 am

looking good so far

BillParker · Post by **BillParker** » Sat Sep 25, 2010 3:17 pm

Comet Kit #3506 - Aeronca Chief

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ADW 123 · Post by **ADW 123** » Sat Sep 25, 2010 3:18 pm

are you gonna build it for show?

BillParker · Post by **BillParker** » Sat Sep 25, 2010 3:18 pm

3207 Comet Phantom Fury

3207 Comet Phantom Fury 32 inch Wingspan Endurance Competition Balsa Flying Model Airplane 1960s/70s reissue of one of the more famous free-flight models of the 1930s. These aircraft were common in the 1930s when the sport of free-flight model airplanes reached it's zenith. It was not uncommon for these models to fly for 45 minutes or more on rubber power alone - many flew out of site, and it became common practice to write your name, address and phone number on the covering tissue. Comet was a famous manufacture of stick and tissue flying and static models. In the 1930s Great Depression, they lead the low-priced kit revolution with the "Dime Scale" kits and famous advertisements in Model Airplane News magazine and others. Comet reached it's peak in the 1930s when they acquired the services of Carl Goldberg. Goldberg was a highly accomplished modeler with articles in Model Airplane News and famous designs that won him several National level competitions in the 1930s and beyond. (Carl Goldberg went on to found his own company and produced well designed and popular free-flight and RC aircraft). Comet survived the post World War economic slump and continued kit production until they were bought out by long-time competitor Guillow's in 1998. Kit features traditional wood/tissue construction, detailed full size plans, building instructions, hardware, wheels and canopy material, tissue and propeller.

BillParker · Post by **BillParker** » Sat Sep 25, 2010 3:43 pm

are you gonna build it for show?

Gonna try it with rubber power. I have another kit, a Taylorcraft that's almost the same plane that I'll set up for .09 u-control. I think that'll be a fun one to fly. Real landings, dead stick...

bp

ADW 123 · Post by **ADW 123** » Sun Sep 26, 2010 7:00 pm

didnt know you flew rubber powered....

BillParker · Post by **BillParker** » Tue Sep 28, 2010 4:33 pm

A Bit Holloweeney, eh?

I've been known to "try" to fly rubber powered. Toss em once and hang em on the ceiling is really more my speed. I suppose if one actually flew, I'd get all fired up about it. Most of the time tho... They don't.

ADW 123 · Post by **ADW 123** » Tue Sep 28, 2010 5:54 pm

ive flown electric free flight, Rubber powered, and U control. i also like to build static display. then there were those gliders i designed and built. my second one flew pretty nicly.

scigs30 · Post by **scigs30** » Wed Sep 29, 2010 10:00 am

This may not be the most scale bird produced by Comet, but it is a fun easy build. The wood was a little on the heavy side but not too bad of shape for an OOP model kit. I built it per the plans, but one could definitely add more dihedral and move the motor peg forward. I did replace the Prop, Shaft, Nose Button and wheels. I took it across the street this am at my small community park and gave it a couple of test flights. I only had to add a little clay in the front and she did great. Total weight for flight is 29 grams. Now I have to decide what to build next.

BillParker · Post by **BillParker** » Thu Sep 30, 2010 9:25 am

Scigs, if you'll send me a note, I have a kit I want to give to you. I promise, it's right up your street...

bp

BillParker · Post by **BillParker** » Thu Oct 07, 2010 6:16 pm

Comet Kit #3506 - Aeronca Chief

This is a hangar queen. I do however, (just received) the Easy Built Models Taylorcraft, 50"
wing. I will put a motor on it and fly the circular pattern. (along with a 50" Lysander, 2
P-40's and the jewel in the crown, the S.E 5.A 50" box kite...

BillParker · Post by **BillParker** » Fri Oct 22, 2010 9:20 am

Comet Sparky

lukebozek1 · Post by **lukebozek1** » Fri Oct 22, 2010 9:37 am

I thought I was having another LSD flashback when I saw the twins, my wife gave me meds and explained that there were really two of these on the page. They look great. By the way I am finishing that Bearcat, I do not like the peel and stick decals but I cut the letters out completely leaving no trim and thay did better. They might even stick for a day or two. Did you know that the Comet kits are being reproduced for Penn Valley Hobby? They are printwood like the original Comet kits. I may pick one up to see how they go. I do have a Stinson Reliant but it is at the bottom of the build list.

BillParker · Post by **BillParker** » Fri Oct 22, 2010 11:19 am

If you're going to do Comet, see if they have the P-38.

In one kit you'll satisfy all your cravings, and believe me, never look back.

It's like building three airplanes.

bp

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