10' Ford Tri-Motor

[Aviator08]

Might want to give Rasterize a note. He may be able to do some amazing artwork that you can print out and super77 on as a skin.

I might reach out to him, but I know he is pretty busy with other Skins. ( as well as a Golden Age Pylon racer skin)

 

[Aviator08]

What are you going to do for the engines? Did you have a dummy in mind or are you just going to wing it?

If you find/design a dummy engine which could be 3D printed I could probably run them off for you.

Thanks. I looked on thingiverse, but couldn't find any 9 cylinder, or even 7 cylinder radial engines in 1/8th scale. I found one on another site... I will see if I can use it.

Otherwise I will do like I did for the PT-17 and cut them out of layers of DTFB.

 

[CaptBill]

I am beginning to think illusion might be the best answer. Maybe an airbrush shadow would work? However, I plan on just painting this prototype to KISS.

Stay the course. It your build. We are cheering you on!

 

[Aviator08]

One wing fitted.


3D printed landing gear fittings.

 

[Aviator08]

 

[AkimboGlueGuns]

3D lab print released their PT-17 build videos and showed how their radial engine goes together. That should fit the bill just fine. Granted, the files are $20-$30, but you get awesome engines + a 3D printable stearman.

 

[wilmracer]

I'd hit up http://parkflyerplastics.com/cart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=31_32 to look for the motors. Keith's stuff builds beautifully.

 

[willsonman]

Indeed. Keith's radial looks perfect on my Sikorsky! (small version in my avatar )

 

[Fuzzy Whumpkin]

Holy Cow!! i Literally JUST watched this yesterday and thought "i should look up what plane that is and see if anyone's made a good RC version"

brownie points for whoever knows the movie

 

[TexMechsRobot]

Holy Cow!! i Literally JUST watched this yesterday and thought "i should look up what plane that is and see if anyone's made a good RC version"

brownie points for whoever knows the movie

Can do better than the movie! That aircraft is N9651 known as The "City of Philadelphia". It currently resides at Fantasy of Flight in Polk City, Florida. Its notable appearance was in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.

 

[Aviator08]

Front half of radial engine.

 

[Tench745]

Hey, that looks a lot like a J-5 whirlwind!

 

[Aviator08]

Engine Nacelles

I got a little more done this weekend after finishing the Super Solution build video.

 

[Aviator08]

One set of engine halves completed . YAY!! :applause:

 

[CaptBill]

What are the cones for? Did you turn them on a drill?

 

[WWagner]

CaptBill I believe those would be the side pods for the tri motors. Beautiful work so far can't wait to see the finished product.

 

[Aviator08]

What are the cones for? Did you turn them on a drill?

WWagner you are correct. Thanks for the complement.

CaptBill, I glued the rings together, then took a rasp and took the big edges off, then took a sanding block and sanded the rest down to what I wanted. they could both probably use a little more sanding before painting.

 

[TooJung2Die]

I remember seeing (and hearing) the Ford Trimotor flying over Las Vegas when I moved here in the 1970's. It was in use for many years by Grand Canyon Airlines for tours. You might be interested in some photo details.
http://www.grandcanyonairlines.com/equipment/the-ford-tri-motor/gallery
I'll be following your build with great interest!
Jon

 

[Aviator08]

I remember seeing (and hearing) the Ford Trimotor flying over Las Vegas when I moved here in the 1970's. It was in use for many years by Grand Canyon Airlines for tours. You might be interested in some photo details.
http://www.grandcanyonairlines.com/equipment/the-ford-tri-motor/gallery
I'll be following your build with great interest!
Jon

Yes, I believe it is now housed at the Planes of Fame museum in Valle, just south of the Grand Canyon. At some point I may drive over and take a closer look at it.

 

[CaptBill]

WWagner you are correct. Thanks for the complement.

CaptBill, I glued the rings together, then took a rasp and took the big edges off, then took a sanding block and sanded the rest down to what I wanted. they could both probably use a little more sanding before painting.

Nice Job