1/4 scale Cruismaster model

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jerrybates

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Hi, I am new to this site but have always had a liking for anything Bellanca. Several years ago I built a 1/4 scale R/C model of the Bellanca Skyrocket. It's a fantastic model and many have been built and flown since. I am currently working on plans for a 1/4 scale Bellanca Cruismaster. I have found a lot of information thru the internet and friends involved with aviation history. But, there are many areas I need help with in order to do justice to the Cruismaster.

Can anyone help with details of the aileron and flap hinges? I can decern the hinge locations from the parts manual but little else. I would like to know the location of the hinge points in relation to the upper wing trailing edge and from the top or bottom of the aileron and flap to the hinge points.

I would be more than willing to offer a free set of plans for any help.

Thanks,
Jerry
 
Here are some drawings I made for you. Feel free to e-mail any questions to cruisair@hotmail.com

And YES- I'd like a copy of some plans if you feel so inclined.


Hingelocations.jpg


Aileronhingepockets.jpg


AileronBracketsa-1.jpg
 
Dave,

Absolutely wonderful! Just what I was looking for. Let me digest it a bit more and I will get back to you.

Thanks,
Jerry
 
Jerry:

This is the setup for a Cruisair (14-13-2). Other than not using exposed control wires, I think the Cruisemaster is the same.
Y'all help me out and correct me if I'm wrong. :?
 
Jerry, the Cruisemaster has the ailerons hinged at the rib mid point about 2 inches in. Just like you would balance them. The flaps ate hinged on two brackets that pivot below the flap ,works somewhat like a Fowler flap. My controls are still off the wing and if you give me an e-mail I will send you pictures of the arrangement. Lynn the crate :|
 
My question is why does everyone do the Cruisemaster, but not the Cruisair Sr.? (grumpy face here).
 
Dave,

I suppose I could show details for the whole line of Cardbord Connies on the plans. I chose the Cruismaster as well built and flew the prototype model (no formal plans) and have the fiberglass cowl available.

All it take is time and dedication. And of course, the help of folks like you guys.

Jerry
 
A few years back, a friend of mine, Bruce Lund, and one of his buddies came over to my garage and took extensive measurements of my 14-19 for a scale size model that they wanted to build. Bruce is a retired professional modeler, having done commercial building projects, architectural models, etc., all his professional life, as well as creating and selling plans for R/C aircraft models, and building a full size Midget Mustang for his personal use.

Bruce built the scale model Cruisemaster and it is now owned by a guy up in the Atlanta area. I did get a nice picture of the finished model from the guy in Atlanta.

I'll have to look up the name of the Atlanta person and, unfortunately, I have lost contact with Bruce, but I think he still resides in Daphne, AL or Fairhope, AL.

Dave York
 
Dave,

What a small world, indeed. I was the "buddy". You allowed us to dig through your workshop and drag pieces out into the driveway for measurement and photographing. That was a wonderful experience and I thank you for all your help. We took about a hundred pictures. Unfortunately, I have misplaced all my documentation from that visit. Bruce is a very good friend of mine. He hand drew the plans for the model. Those are the drawings from which my plans are based. I have scanned them and are redrawing them in AutoCAD. Of course, Bruce will be credited for his work. I am making several changes to increase scale fidelity and construction techniques as well.

Jerry
 
Jerry,

Small world indeed.

Would you contact me directly at: york40@bellsouth.net or 251-463-2165?

I would like to help you in any way that I can.

Dave
 
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