Scale Build-Off – Northrop Gamma

[SnowRocker88]

So, I've been in love with the Gamma since I was a kid. One of my most prized possessions as a child was the Budweiser sponsored air racer piggy bank I had. Looked exactly like this one I found on Google images.

Such a beautiful plane in my opinion. And it reminds me of my childhood. So, why not design and build one, right? I started to do so and then I found wilsonman's Forum Build-Off Thread. What would make a better submission from me than my Northorp Gamma? I haven't gotten enough progress done on it to disqualify it so that's what I'm doing.

1/16 Scale

Length: 605mm
Wingspan: 995mm

I have already started the build but as the rules state, I am eligible since I haven't yet covered it. Since I'm not the greatest RC pilot I'll probably have someone else test fly it for me.

Anyways, here's what I got so far. Original progress can be seen in my design/build thread here.



























I think I will set it up with my Park 300 I have laying around. Hopefully it will fly well. I have a feeling that the elevator is a bit undersized.

 

[saiga556]

Looking good. I like the landing gear fairings that you are using.

I bet it will look real good in the air. I hope your using the buweiser paint scheme.

 

[SnowRocker88]

I will. Hopefully I can pull it off.

 

[Joker 53150]

Nice design to pick! I've got some old (60's) plans for a balsa control line version of the Gamma that I'll some day use.

 

[johnmw]

that is a beautiful plane.
well done!

 

[earthsciteach]

Wow! That looks fantastic! Great choice for a subject.

 

[SnowRocker88]

Thanks everyone! Should be adding electronics soon.

 

[SnowRocker88]

Have been a bit distracted lately.

Motorcycle blew a headgasket and as it's now cold weather season it's the perfect time to tear the motor down and replace it among other misc to-do list items.

I'll have the bike back together soon and progress will resume on the Gamma shortly.

 

[marc60]

Gonna put wings on that??
Can't wait for the maidenflight

But the plane is starting to look very good.

Grts Marc

 

[dutchmonkey]

my last RC distraction

i know how winters can go

 

[SnowRocker88]

Gonna put wings on that??
Can't wait for the maidenflight

But the plane is starting to look very good.

Grts Marc

It's a Honda. It left the factory with wings!!
(You can see them right on the tank! )

my last RC distraction
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i know how winters can go

Wow, that thing looks great! Do all the customizing yourself?

 

[BanditJacksRC]

I think I will set it up with my Park 300 I have laying around. Hopefully it will fly well. I have a feeling that the elevator is a bit undersized.

The build looks great! Although the elevator looks fine. The rudder/vertical stab might want to be increased in size... Nothing worse than spending so much time on a build to launch it for it to immediately fly left and dive down into the ground! (i'v been there)

 

[dutchmonkey]

It's a Honda. It left the factory with wings!!
Wow, that thing looks great! Do all the customizing yourself?

yes i did i will message you what i did so as to not jack your thread. love the gamma by the way cant wait to see it done

 

[SnowRocker88]

The build looks great! Although the elevator looks fine. The rudder/vertical stab might want to be increased in size... Nothing worse than spending so much time on a build to launch it for it to immediately fly left and dive down into the ground! (i'v been there)

Hmm. I wasn't really worried about the Vstab. Rudder surface area and total area pass the 'gut feeling' check. I'll keep that in mind tho. I do intend on adding a bit of down and over thrust angle to my power pod to help fight torque rolling.

yes i did i will message you what i did so as to not jack your thread. love the gamma by the way cant wait to see it done

Thanks for sharing. Sounds like a crazy build!

love the gamma by the way cant wait to see it done

I hope she flies as good as she will look!