What new Propeller models would you like to see next?

[rifleman_btx]

Very true...

[AirHead]

Nice plane, but just developing the drive-train would be very difficult and expensive. A good project for an individual, but probably too nichey for profitable mass production.

While that's true, I have seen offerings on the Net for contra motors. It must be a double motor with a driveshaft within a driveshaft; both motors spinning opposite. Once that egg is hatched, there could be some cool sport models using the contra principle. Was it the P51 Galloping Ghost that had that setup?....

[Valkpilot]

I had suggested the Wyvern a while ago because it is so unique to any other RC prop plane out there. I had even started a thread dedicated to anything that was contra-rotating propellers. There are even working RC prototypes out there on youtube.

https://www.hobbysquawk.com/forum/rc-airplanes/propeller-airplanes/146573-contra-rotating-propeller-and-other-concepts

Nice plane, but just developing the drive-train would be very difficult and expensive. A good project for an individual, but probably too nichey for profitable mass production.

[Evoman]

Here's a unique bird from late 40's Britain. The Westland Wyvern Mk4 and TF1. This was an early turboprop with contra-rotating propellers. I believe it flew from carriers, but it was retired in favour of the march toward the jet age. I'd like to see a working model with contra-rotating props. She would be a fast little beast I'm sure....Looks cool....

I had suggested the Wyvern a while ago because it is so unique to any other RC prop plane out there. I had even started a thread dedicated to anything that was contra-rotating propellers. There are even working RC prototypes out there on youtube.

https://www.hobbysquawk.com/forum/rc-airplanes/propeller-airplanes/146573-contra-rotating-propeller-and-other-concepts

[AirHead]

Here's a unique bird from late 40's Britain. The Westland Wyvern Mk4 and TF1. This was an early turboprop with contra-rotating propellers. I believe it flew from carriers, but it was retired in favour of the march toward the jet age. I'd like to see a working model with contra-rotating props. She would be a fast little beast I'm sure....Looks cool....

[rifleman_btx]

You mean like this? :)

[Valkpilot]

How about we toss this one into the mix:

[Evoman]

Here is a summary of the most requested models that seem to interest most everyone.

Never been done before in foam
B-29 Super fortress
Beechcraft Super King Air
Cessna 336/337O-2 Skymaster
Grumman Goose w/retracts
Lockheed Model 12 Electra Junior
Heinkel He 111

Re-do’'s
A-1 Skyraider
F6F Hellcat
BF-109K

[Alpha]

"As I remember, I remember wrong a lot."

Woody, your quote is going on my quote board. Thanks for the chuckle!



I too like the Grumman Goose.

[Cws]

I sure hope that gut feeling is right about that A 26 invader

[rifleman_btx]

Well it doesn't, "HAVE" to be water proof if you're operating it from a field with no water. But this plane has in fact been done before. The one done before had air operated retracts. I would think the servo to actuate the mains would have to be in the wing far enough away from the water to keep it safe. As for the nose wheel, it would need to be located in a vertical, isolated well that extends above the water line significantly, with the actuation servo mounted in the top. I may in fact do a Catalina like that some day, if I ever feel the need to make one.

As for me I wouldn't give a hoot if it wasn't water proof. As I have no intention of getting any of my planes anywhere near the water.

Woody

Or it could be done like the flyzone select scale seawind. It works great, no problems, not even in salt water.

[Veltro]

OV-10 Bronco
F6F Hellcat in the 1600mm series
P-39 Airacobra in the 1600mm series
Macchi C.202 or Fiat G.55
Yak 3

My gut tells me the next Flightline twin will be an A-26 Invader.

[Woodcock]

The Albatross would also be cool to have but because it has tricycle gear, the nose gear and wheel doors could add to the complexity since it would all have to be water proof. The Goose on the other hand would be a lot simpler to implement with working gear since the tail wheel could just be none retractable.

Well it doesn't, "HAVE" to be water proof if you're operating it from a field with no water. But this plane has in fact been done before. The one done before had air operated retracts. I would think the servo to actuate the mains would have to be in the wing far enough away from the water to keep it safe. As for the nose wheel, it would need to be located in a vertical, isolated well that extends above the water line significantly, with the actuation servo mounted in the top. I may in fact do a Catalina like that some day, if I ever feel the need to make one.

As for me I wouldn't give a hoot if it wasn't water proof. As I have no intention of getting any of my planes anywhere near the water.

Woody

[Evoman]

Goose is nice, but my favorite is the Albatross. but I like the the Goose too. Zee plane, Zee plane. Regardless what any says, Fantasy Island was a hit show for many seasons. Their clients were delivered to the island in a Grumman Goose. One of my favorite parts. Grumman Goose would be a great model, more so if it was offered with, "WITH RETRACTS"! I've never been able to understand why a company would make a flying boat with out retracts. Since probably 85 or 90% of the prospective customers have flying fields that are no where near water. That seems like it would be a no brainer to me. Always makes me wounder about how bright the Dev's are in relation to their client base. I'm serious here.

I would already have had a Catalina if they offered it with retracts. Or a retract option that could be purchased separately. That would work for me with everyone except Dynam. We all know hoe great their retracts are.

Best Regards
Woody

The Albatross would also be cool to have but because it has tricycle gear, the nose gear and wheel doors could add to the complexity since it would all have to be water proof. The Goose on the other hand would be a lot simpler to implement with working gear since the tail wheel could just be none retractable.

[rifleman_btx]

I would love a Cat with retracts, 2000mm would be sweet on 4s super scale. (Not just wheels, but float tips as well on the flap switch)

[Woodcock]

A Grumman Goose with working retracts has been request several times already in other threads. This model would definitely be a good seller if made.

Goose is nice, but my favorite is the Albatross. but I like the the Goose too. Zee plane, Zee plane. Regardless what any says, Fantasy Island was a hit show for many seasons. Their clients were delivered to the island in a Grumman Goose. One of my favorite parts. Grumman Goose would be a great model, more so if it was offered with, "WITH RETRACTS"! I've never been able to understand why a company would make a flying boat with out retracts. Since probably 85 or 90% of the prospective customers have flying fields that are no where near water. That seems like it would be a no brainer to me. Always makes me wounder about how bright the Dev's are in relation to their client base. I'm serious here.

I would already have had a Catalina if they offered it with retracts. Or a retract option that could be purchased separately. That would work for me with everyone except Dynam. We all know hoe great their retracts are.

Best Regards
Woody

[JamesonC]

As far as I know, it was only called the Piperjet and is in Lakeland FL, at a museum. Was certified, but never intend for production

Yeah, I believe they renamed it the Altaire right before they killed the project.

https://www.piper.com/piper-displays-single-engine-business-aircraft-line-nbaa/

[F22trainer]

Are you referring to the Altaire jet? I read a bunch on that thing years ago but haven't heard anything new since.

As far as I know, it was only called the Piperjet and is in Lakeland FL, at a museum. Was certified, but never intend for production

[Evoman]

A Grumman Goose with working retracts has been request several times already in other threads. This model would definitely be a good seller if made.

[F106DeltaDart]

For civilian aircraft, I'd love to see a Grumman Goose. Classic lines, and just a beautiful flying boat. Especially with some nice retracts! On the another civilian side, although it ain't a fixed wing, I'd LOVE to see Roban try the classic Bell 47. 2 separate versions needed, one as a MASH D model, and one as a civilian G model.