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For Those in Search of a New Project #371

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:07:52 -0600

The Pander S-4 Postjager was a 1930's Dutch three-engined mailplane designed and built by Pander & Son. Only one was built which was destroyed during the MacRobertson Air Race. The S-4 was designed as a fast mailplane for the service between the Netherlands and the Dutch East Indies. It was a three-seat low-wing monoplane powered by three 420 hp (313 kW) Wright Whirlwind radial engines. It had a conventional retractable landing gear with a tailwheel. The S-4, registered PH-OST, first flew on 6 October 1933.

Hello from the PNW

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:54:48 -0600

Hello, I am Chris and I am just really getting into the hobby so I will be asking a lot of questions and looking for guidance.

Thank you for letting join the group!

Curtiss Robin

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:26:26 -0600

Hi,

I am looking for pictures of this airplane:

It’s a Curtiss Robin tail number NC323J

I only have a couple of pictures of it and would like to be able to do a better job of painting Then I think I can with just these pictures.

Any help would be appreciated!

Whit

First scratch build

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:49:57 -0600

Gentlemen,

I am thinking of building my first scratch plane this coming winter. High wing, .40-.45 glow engine, 60-70 inch wingspan. Looking for any suggestions as to who sells the best plans. I see on site supporter section many companies that sell plans but not sure whom to go with. All advice and suggestions are most appreciated.

Respectfully

clc58

Frank Wercinski

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:08:03 -0600

I was just super fortunate to stumble upon and buy this Twotter from an unsung super scale modeler:

https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?4893693-Twin- Otter-for-Joe-Nall

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiCa6TCyxCU&t=2s

He still have this for a steal:

https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?4894277-Last- Chance-at-AERONCA

Airtronics Extensions, Servo Leads Z-Conn

Thu, 28 Apr 2026 18:29:55 -0600

Looking for some Airtronics 6 & 12 Extensions, servo Leads and Switch Harness with Z connectors (Blue)

These seem to be hard to find after Global has gone out of Business.

Thanks for looking

Peter

Wanted: 1/3 scale WWI helmet and goggles

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:41:45 -0600

Well, I was out getting in some FAI practice Saturday. On one of flights, the pilot came back without his helmet and goggles...dang it! I thought I heard a faint "thwack" sound at one point (FE-8 pusher), and the prop had a small nick in it. So apparently the helmet came off and hit the prop. I looked for a while in the cornfield, but looking for a fist sized piece of brown leather amongst the corn stubble was next to impossible.

Anyways, perhaps somebody has a 1/3 scale helmet and goggles from an old project. My pilot is from WarbirdsPilots.

rosssnapon hellcat build

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:05:54 -0600

Well it is april 27th and the third wing is built and the retracts fitted and working ,but the are cycling a little hard, tryed adjusting Robart air valve , fuseolge is 90 % covered, Ooo forgot to mention the belly pan is fitted to the wing, it was challenging, everything else is don except the outer wing, the cockpit is 95% done , needed two install the gunner sight, time to get back at it.

Ziroli Hellcat parts

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:31:51 -0600

I have for sale a few Ziroli Hellcat parts.

Bought an airplane at auction and did not like the way it was built so I decided to part it out.

Cowling: fairly good condition but will need some cosmetic work. $50

Dummy engine: Not sure of the maker $30

Canopies, 1 used & 1 new $40 for both

All the above for $100

PM me if interested

Storm Damage NW of Fort Worth

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:28:28 -0600

A line of storms was moving thru the area last night. Wind blew hard and did some tree damage. Power has been off since around 9:45PM last night. Pulled out the generator at 6AM and cranker her up. Still waiting of the power company to get their power going. A couple of pics. Most of the storm passed East of my place. Good for that!

This was the worst tree damage. I liked this Mesquite tree. Looks like she's a goner.

Pulled the Gen out and fired her up. I run tests ever 6 months or so. She has run without any problems. Had to turn off the 240 volt breakers even though they were not being used. But have all the lights on in the house.

Most of this debris can be mowed over. But a few branches need picking up first.

Glad this is all the damage we got here. TV won't start due to a power outage up stream, I guess. Will see how the area got hit when power is restored.

If you have a gen, be sure to get it all setup and test it every so often.

Rickenbacker 12" NIB $85

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:12:56 -0600

NIB Never Opened From Distributor @ 1st Release (2005)

$85.00 via CC

PM Me

Includes: Trenchcoat, Tunic, White Scarf, Leather Sash-Belt, Overseas Cap, Map & Map Case...W/Display Stand

Quality Plus Pilot For Your WWI Scale Pride & Joy

Robart 150 main 160 tail retracts

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:41:02 -0600

Looking for a set of retracts to outfit a Top Flite Giant Scale Hellcat. Specifically looking for pneumatic Robarts 150 mains and 160WC-W tail wheel. Let me know what you've got a price shipped to 19341! If you're local I've got some planes I would trade as well.

Steve’s Midwest Extra 300S

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:47:39 -0600

After just completing the BUSA Ercoupe which took one year to build and preparing to build a 96" Rapide i have decided on a simple build and a replacement "go to" plane.

I have been flying a BUSA Smoothie XL as my "go to" for the past three years or so, it is getting tired.

Hopefully this Extra will be the new "go to" plane so the Smoothie can go into semi-retirement.

I built one of these years ago, powered by a Moki 1.8.

Covered with Super Coverite and painted with automotive acrylic laquer.

It was such a great flying plane, I still have seller remorse like several others.

I bought this kit ~10 years ago.

It is an earlier flat tail version, Midwest changed the tail to an airfoil shape somewhere along the way during production.

I do have the templates for the airfoil version and have started cutting the parts.

This one will be powered by a Brison 3.2.

Thank you Chris Kimball for selling me this beautiful engine, it is my first Brison.

Radio will be FrSky, this is also a first for me. A long story i won't bore you with.

Typically i use Hitec servos (they are awesome in my opinion). I ran across a deal on 8 NIB FrSky servos that i simply could not pass up, it was such a good deal i was concerned it may be a scam.

If anyone has a lead on a Midwest instrument panel for this one, please let me know. Long shot i know.

Please chime in with any comments and/or questions.

Ants at Work!

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:25:50 -0600

Mowed today. Been seeing this ant colony for a long time, so took some pics. These guys have created a HIGHWAY in the grass that does on for 75 feet, at least! They have several other mounds they shuttle back and forth to. Large Red Ants. Maybe Carpenter Ants.

Here's their main fort, over 3 feet across. This mound is far away from the house, thankfully, at the edge of the property.

This is the highway they built over many years time. This shot shows it going for 50 - 75 feet. That's the edge of the main fort at the bottom of the pic. Weed eater there.

Bit of a close up of the trail! Pretty amazing.

For Those in Search of a New Project #370

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:40:29 -0600

The Airco DH.9 (from de Havilland 9) also known after 1920 as the de Havilland DH.9 is a British single-engined biplane bomber that was developed and deployed during the First World War. The DH.9 was a development of Airco's earlier successful DH.4, with which it shared many components. These were mated to an all-new fuselage and used the Beardmore Halford Pullinger 230 hp (170 kW) engine, which promised increased performance. Anticipating its usefulness, the type was ordered in very large numbers for Britain's Royal Flying Corps (RFC).

Upon entering service, the DH.9's performance was found to be unsatisfactory. The BHP engine was unreliable and failed to provide the expected power, which gave the DH.9 less performance than the aircraft it had been meant to replace. The performance deficit was blamed for the heavy losses they suffered over the Western Front. The redesigned DH.9A was fitted with a more powerful and reliable American Liberty L-12 engine which rectified the shortcomings of the original DH.9 model.

Has Anyone Built A PB4Y On RCSB?

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:20:39 -0600

PBY4-1: Not Your Great Uncle's B-24.

PBY-4-2

PBY-4-2 Technical Blueprints & 3-View Drawings

Official Navy 3-View: A standard public domain 3-view line drawing from the Bureau of Aeronautics shows the aircraft's profile from the front, side, and top.

Vector & CAD Files: High-resolution vector drawings are available for modeling and digital design, including formats like AI, EPS, and DWG.

Historical Schematics: Detailed technical drawings can be found in archives like AirPages.ru, which provide specific dimensions for the wing, tail, and fuselage.

Key Visual Features to Note:

The "Navalized" Look: Unlike the B-24, the Privateer lacks engine turbo-superchargers, which changed the profile of the engine nacelles.

Tall Single Tail: Replaced the B-24's twin-tail design to improve low-altitude stability.

Lengthened Nose: The fuselage is 7 feet longer forward of the wing to house additional radar operators.

Heavy Armament: Look for the six power-driven turrets in drawings, including unique "teardrop" waist blisters.

For Those in Search of a New Project #369

Thu, 21 Apr 2026 13:38:44 -0600

The Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar (Navy and Marine Corps designation R4Q) is an American military transport aircraft developed from the World War II-era Fairchild C-82 Packet, designed to carry cargo, personnel, litter patients, and mechanized equipment, and to drop cargo and troops by parachute. The first C-119 made its initial flight in November 1947, and by the time production ceased in 1955, more than 1,100 had been built. They were used by various countries militaries and also civilian use.

PICA PLATT SPIT NEW BUILD PREP & QUESTION

Thu, 21 Apr 2026 08:17:23 -0600

I ran across this at Toledo this year... New in box. however the canopy is not in usable shape...any suggestions? going to look for 3D files to print a frame and try to salvage the glass...i am going to have extra copies of the plans printed on bond if anyone wants a set let me know...it looks like a set will be about $6ish...for the 3 sheets.

There as going to be quite a bit of "fixing" to the "kit" to get it close....don't expect to actually start for about 18 months

Solving for the canopy will probably take that long

Cheers

If You Live Within...

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:35:32 -0600

Warbirds and Classics 2026 - Rockford, IL

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:00:42 -0600