Updating the Ta 152.

[nebeltex]

Our Focke-Wulf Ta 152 models were among some of our earliest designs, and they turned out to be pretty good string flyers. Since they were first released (July 2003), a lot of things have changed so we thought it was about time to update them. First up will be the H version. In 1/72 scale of course.

[Yeti]

Nebeltex, that looks great. Could you elaborate on how you make that plane into a "string flyer"? Is it something like what we see in the following video?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o36mzKH4WVs

[goodduck]

What part(s) are you going to update?

[nebeltex]

Yes, that is the same principle for string flying. The prop spins well and gives a nice "whirrrr" sound. I weight the nose with a US dime (2.27 grams). The lead can be kite string, button thread, or even dental floss. Here is the old bird in a short but dizzying flight.
http://youtu.be/O7xKRBjAmlA

I have also (once) attached a plane to a ceiling fan!

The changes include a different fuselage and tail, thinner panel lines, larger air intake, more accurate prop, and improved texture.

[Yeti]

Nebeltex, thanks for the additional info and the link to the flight video, that's really cool! Do you have the string attached at the center of gravity? Also, did you hold the line by hand, or is it connected to a stick?

[Texman]

Originally Posted by nebeltex

I have also (once) attached a plane to a ceiling fan!

Hmmm, four fan blades, four aircraft....and you have a Lufberry circle dogfight!

[nebeltex]

Yes, the "Lufbery circle" does lend itself to ceiling fan combat. I have since prefered "mobile" ceiling displays (Calder).

As long as the dime is in front of the wings, and out of the way of the spinner axis, one only needs to (FLAK) pierce the end of the left wing for a string. The "flight rod" in the first video helps the model demonstrate flight, and a nice wheeled landing. Without a fixed landing gear, many flying models just need to be pulled in safely after a flight.

[Yeti]

Originally Posted by nebeltex

As long as the dime is in front of the wings, and out of the way of the spinner axis, one only needs to (FLAK) pierce the end of the left wing for a string. The "flight rod" in the first video helps the model demonstrate flight, and a nice wheeled landing.

Thanks for the explanation, someday I'd like to try this out on a model.

[nebeltex]

Well, we FINALLY got around to finishing the Ta 152 C3 and H0 models and have listed them on our site;

Ta152

[Mike1158]

Nice model, am I right in thinking the C version would be powered by a Jumo 213?