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1:4.5 mosquito
Posted: May 11th, 2017, 8:27 pm
by Karl mander
Hello
It's been a while since I've posted on the forum, but thought it the right time to introduce the latest project.
Started in December last year is a Brian Taylor 71" mosquito that's been doubled in size to just under 12ft.
Powered by two reduction drive equipped zenoah62s it had its first engine run today.
Re: 1:4.5 mosquito
Posted: May 12th, 2017, 6:54 am
by david clarke
Gorgeous Carl .......this one is on my bucket list I have the Rawl plans but I was thinking exactly what you have done BT doubled in size.....Can't wait to see how it flies.......did you fly the Sea Fury?.
Cheers,Dave.
Re: 1:4.5 mosquito
Posted: May 12th, 2017, 8:11 am
by Peter Siggins
Blimey Karl it's not long ago we were looking at the the Sea Fury - mossie looks great
Do you sleep at all ???
Cheers
Pete
Re: 1:4.5 mosquito
Posted: May 12th, 2017, 8:38 am
by Karl mander
Thanks Dave
For info its a two peice wing, removable tail and the canopy hinges in the middle allowing access to wiring etc.
It's taken longer than expected (6months) however I'm pleased with the way it looks.
The retracts are Ray Slacks from a 1/5 Wellington, the steerable tailwheel is crafted in the finest shedology style and works well.
I'll take more pictures when I put it together next.
The props are 3 blade 26x14, in its first run yesterday it appeared over propped, however that may be due to the exhaust system as it was very quiet.
Unfortunately I didn't take the little piece of protective tissue out of the left engine carburettor prior to turning it over. This has been sucked in, requiring some dismantling.
Sea fury is next , i need to ferkle with the engine and tank before its maiden.