Electric Replica at SAM Champs 2015

This report from Bob Galler who attended the Champs:
This is a good photo showing all the models at the Champs in 36 inch Replica. We kept 2 minute run with 10 minute max.  For various reasons only 5 flew. The 5 that flew in order of finish:
Glen Poole
Luther Peters
Bob Raadts (Australia)
Richard Dick
Bob Galler

In the photo from left to right, (Note still trying to identify person in third rear to right of Mike Myers.)

Richard Dick with Kerswap
Kneeling Glen Poole with Fu Bar
Standing Mike Myers with Crusader
Kneeling Bob Galler with  American Ace
Standing behind ??
Standing next Alan Laycock with Le Timide
Standing behind Bob Raadts with Powerhouse
Standing Dale tower with  Stardust Special
Last Luther Peters with Gladiator

Seldom seen at Balloon Fiesta Park

Bob Galler sent these pics from a gorgeous day at BFP.

Steve and Vic watch Steve's little UMX Radian.

Bob Galler's latest acquisition...a Thermic 100 vintage glider. His test glides this fine morning show that it's going to be a promising subject. Notice the really cool graphics. Covering is the original Micafilm, making it even more vintage.

The Largest Comet Clipper Of Them All

Buzz Averill and his 120" Comet Clipper along with two other Clippers - one at 36" span Electric Replica size. Bob Galler reports the 8 pound 120" span model is a real floater.

Buzz Averill REALLY likes the Comet Clipper design. I think the mid-size model is the "full size" Clipper.

Three sizes of Comet Clipper with the 36" Electric Replica Comet Clipper on top.

Buzz Averill and his 120" Comet Clipper

All photos by Bob Galler.

Eugene 3 E-Wakefield

From Bob Galler:
The model is my new RC E-Wakefield and is powered by Maxx Products ACC337 - equivalent to the old Graupner Speed 300 motor . The model is a laser cut kit of the Eugene3 from Bob Holman. This model is not technically approved since it was discovered in Ed Lidgard's attic and drawn up by Jim O'Reilly. But the Eugene2 which it looks almost exactly the same is approved and is pre-WWII. I doubt if any RC guys will complain...especially since we went to 1950 as the new cut-off year.
Bob

Here's Bob's fuselage in the Holman laser-cut building fixture (AKA a jig)

Looks like Bob is using Monokote for the horizontal stabilizer tips of his Eugene 3.

SWR 2015 Electric Replica Contestants

Richard Dick - Strato Streak; Bob Galler - American Ace; Colin Widdison - Comet Clipper MK II; Vic Newton - Playboy; Luther Peters - Quaker; Steve Moskal - Comet Sailplane; Phil Pearce - Simplex

The weather was in the mid-70's on the day we flew the Electric Replica event. Our new location near Eloy, AZ pretty much resembled the old location on Toltec Road. This one was a challenge to find but well worth the effort. The free flight guys north of the the RC field were very helpful in directing me and Mary to the new RC location. Mary Moskal took this group shot before the three rounds were flown. Vic Newton put in a 13+ minute max to stay soundly in the lead. We'd like to state here that Vic knows he has to do some "work" recovering his Playboy. It could be that, when he ever gets to it, it may make his performance suffer and give the rest of us a chance.

The results as reported by Bob Galler:

Vic Newton 1st

Steve Moskal 2nd

Richard Dick 3rd

Phil Pierce 4th

Bob Galler 5th

Luther Peters 6th

Colin Widdison  (Had some trim issues and did not post a time.)

We heard Loren Kramer is working on his own ER model and look forward to seeing it.

Steve Moskal

Terry Tombaugh's Miss America

Terry Tombaugh has been flying up a storm with his new Miss America. I asked him for some data on the model and he gave a very thorough description and some neat pics. Here's the description by Terry.

"3.86 lbs all-up weight without battery. So far I've used a 3S 3A and 3S 3.3A  battery. This adds 260-300 gms. of weight and keeps the CG at about 33-35% as specified on plans.  Later  I will try a 2650 or 2200 3S and move the CG back a little. It flies perfectly at 33-35% throttle so there's no rush to do this.  It uses a Turnigy 3548/5   900kv motor, Xoar 13 X 6 prop, 90 Amp ESC (more than necessary but it's what I had on hand.)  The graphics are made by Callie Graphics. I told her to duplicate the earlier order from Buzz for his Miss America. The plans (reproduced from the originals) from Bob Holman show that exact fuselage graphic and stripe. The heavier Du-Bro wheels put the CG 33-35% without adding nose weight. It glides very flat for that vintage of old timer. Not as responsive to light lift as my Playboy 80 (built by Buzz) but that weighs only 2 lbs. But it can fly extremely slowly without stall or loss of control authority.  Maintains altitude at one click below half throttle and climbs in a head wind at that setting .  I get 21-23 minutes duration on a 3S 3A  battery at that setting. All Ultracote, standard weight covering."

Doping (Lacquer!) The Sandy Hogan

Bob Galler writes:

"In my garage with door partially open and heater on from 1:30 till 3:00.  The temp was 55 in my garage. I was using nitrate donated by ASA club member Terry Pierce thinned 20% with Brodak nitrate thinner. Shrinks well. This is the last of any doping  needed for this baby. Worked almost to the point of asphyxiation. One wing half top view other bottom.
Best
Bob"

SAM 100 Fun Fly December 5

Bob Galler writes: 

On Friday 12/5 the SAM 100 guys flew after a rare entire day of rain. We flew at the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Field where we have a designated area for Old Timers and Gliders. Other areas in the park are designated for Helis, Jets ARFs and FF. We have our own gate cards from the city, of course we don't fly when soccer and other events are going on, so it is usually week days before noon. Also the entire month of September and October the park is closed for the Balloon Fiesta, so we fly elsewhere.  Friday we flew RC LER, Speed 400 and 36inch Replica.  Those attending were Vic Newton, Steve Moskal, Richard Dick, Bob Dubois, Terry Tombaugh, Rocky Stone and myself. It was great to see Steve out as he had a full knee replacement just a month ago. At one time Terry Tombaugh and myself ROG'd two full size Dallaire Sportsters in formation, and somehow after 10 minutes landed within 20 seconds of each other. Other planes flown:
Super Sniffer
Jr. Playboy
Lanzo Bomber 72"
Cabin Playboy
50% Miss America
52" Speed 400  Lanzo Airborne
36 " Replica Tomboy
Micro UMX Radian motor glider (Steve's easy therapy)