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Roy Maynard’s ¼ Scale WWII SAAB
J-21 Project |
Roy brought
in his nearly completed SAAB
J-21 Fighter built using
David P. Andersen plans.
Available
free to you within this website,
see Andersen Designs from the
home page.
This is
truly a massive model built with
removable wings (at the
tail-booms) to allow it to fit
into Roy's (large) Sprinter Van
for transport.
The Dave
Andersen designed 1/4 scale
electric Saab J21A model is
powered by an Esprit motor with
a 200-amp Jeti s peed
controller and 14S battery
setup. Custom Robart
retracts lift to 7” main and 5”
nose wheels. An electronic
sound system replicates Daimler
Benz engines with two 4”
speakers.
The model
features Klass Kote paint in
authentic Swedish WW2 colors, a
semi-scale cockpit, and an Aces
of Iron pilot bust. It
weighs just under 50 lbs, it’s
scheduled to fly later this
summer. |
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Chris Launer’s Ordinance
Modeling |
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Chris Launer
shared a new set of ord inance
he had built for a client using
his wonderful 3D printing
capabilities.
He builds
custom bombs, missiles, and
other weaponry to his clients
specifications. |
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E. Ruan’s Custom Brewster
Buffalo Landing Gear
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Ernest has
been building the Bates Buffalo
for some time, but he has been
stymied by the lack of available
retracts by the recommended
manufacture. He
has now started engineering his
own set for the model project.
This is
really the second attempt with
Brewster retracts. The first
time utilized two servos.
It worked but once the radio was
turned off, the gear collapsed.
In this
second attempt, Ernest plans to
use Actuonix units. In
addition, he’s thinking about
engineering a one piece from the
two-piece shown on the plans.
The advantage will be keeping
the whole retraction system
connected during transportation.
We look
forward to seeing the resulting
product! |
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M. Danielson’s 1/6th scale
Skymaster T-38A Talon |
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Mike shared
his latest T-28 model with NASA
livery. Brandon Archer
provided the custom painting
services and m entioned
that the NASA Logo on the tail
required custom paint masks from
Callie Graphics for the 5-layer
paint. It was challenging!
It has
pneumatic landing gear, doors
and speed brake s.
It has an anti-collision light
in the tail and a position light
on the bottom of the fuselage.
Mike decided
to do this model after reading
the book “Challenger” and
realizing the uniqueness of
astronauts’ use of these
aircraft for training and as a
means of traveling.
Mike plans
to maiden it this spring at
SMMAC, we look forward to a
flight report this summer!
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Skymaster T-38A
Talon
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Scale: 1:6
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Length: 96"
(2446mm)
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Wingspan: 59'
(1500mm)
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Weight: 27.8lbs
empty, 34.6lbs
wet
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Power: KingTech
K130G5
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Radio: Jeti
CB220, CortexPro
Gyro
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Livery: NASA
Crew (by Brandon
Archer using
Klass Kote paint,
support from Roy
Maynard)
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Brandon
Archer’s JTM F-16 Project
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Brandon shared
his 1/8.5 scale F-16 by JTM is
powered by a Swiwin 80 turbine and
features JP scale retracts, Torq
servos, a Spektrum RX, and a
CortexPro gyro.
He has completed
six flights with this aircraft, two
of which were flown without the AG63
Pro braking and steering gyro system
which made it a challenge for ground
handling and landing.
Future plans for
the jet include adding lights and a
scale cockpit and pilot from Jet
Rulers 1/8 scale F-16. |
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45% ME-163
Komet Update: Brandon also
discussed the 45% Me-163 Komet’s 3D
printed cockpit for Brian Omara’s
2nd Komet build.
Jan Larsen has
generated CAD files that need final
tweaking before starting the
printing of this very large cockpit
and pilot figure. |
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Ahmed
Bassal’s ¼ Scale Me-163 Komet Motor
Glider |
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Ahmed shared his
latest Komet creation, the ¼ Scale
Me-163 powered by an electrical
system! The system consists of
a badass motor 5340-360Kv brushless
motor driving a 17x8 carbon fiber
folding prop. The combination
produce 21 pou nds
of thrust using an 8 S Lipo battery
of 9200mah capacity. The total
weight is approximately 17 lbs.
The colorful
paint scheme is taken from a story
in “Beyond the Sprues”, an on-line
modeling forum where the author
(unknown) tells a story about using
the Me-163K (Katapult) to defend
German shipping from Allied raiders.
The story describes the Komet’s
being fitted with RATO engines for
the catapult launch and the recovery
system where the spent, unpowered
Komet is recovered by the pilot
snagging a loop of cable on the ship
on landing. (Only one shot at this!)
http://beyondthesprues.com/Forum/index.php?topic=2852.0
The white paint
scheme with blue & yellow lightning
bolts is a perfect way to
accessorize Ahmed’s electrically
powered Me-163 motor glider.
We expect to get a flight report
once the weather warms up! |
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This was our LAST meeting until
October 30, 2026. Enjoy Flying
Season!
We look forward to seeing you
all during this flying season!
I have referenced a link to the
many flying events our members
attend! Please review it and
feel free join US! |
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Don't forget; Andersen SAAB Plans
are available for Download for FREE
personal use within our Website! |
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