37" Rubber-Powered Model Airplane - 1931 Babcock

37" Rubber-Powered Model Airplane - 1931 Babcock - Anatomy of a Trim Session

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Film is a series of photos and clips showing the trimming process of the 37" span rubber-powered free-flight 1931 Babcock Taubman LC-13, designed & built by Tom Hallman in 2019. Flying session took place in Wawayanda, NY on 7.3.19. Goes through a series of 10 trim flights, showing the effects of adjustments to the tail, thrust, CG and the use of Gurney flaps on the wing TE. Music: "Loveable" by www.bensound.com
I’ve drawn a detailed plan in the style of our late mentor, Dave Rees. The full-sized plan with documentation packet is available for digital download, print ready at 34.5” x 48”.
Order your file here: thegeebee.com/product/1931-ba...
Mine was printed on blue-print paper via Staples, but any other group with
the printing resources should be able to accommodate.
*** 10 steps to trimming a rubber model, by John Koptonak: www.flyingacesclub.com/PFFT/Tr...
Tutorial, How to Make Louvers: • Modeling Tutorial - Ho...
Article on the use of dethermalizers: www.hallmanstudio.com/DT.pdf
Badge Classic DT & spring (at the bottom of the page): www.starlink-flitetech.com/tim...
Balsa density chart with the sweet spot for building light: hallmanstudio.com/Balsa_Densit...
Flying Aces Club merchandise: www.cafepress.com/flyingacesclub
Center of Gravity merchandise: www.cafepress.com/centergravity
For more info on free-flight rubber-powered models, check these websites:
www.easybuiltmodels.com/
www.volareproducts.com/BUY/
www.flyingacesclub.com
Outerzone - outerzone.co.uk/index.asp
National Free Flight Society - freeflight.org/
Mike Stuart's Flying Scale Models - www.ffscale.co.uk/
www.freeflightsupplies.co.uk/...

Пікірлер: 292

@robertsalas3989 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful airplane and flight characteristic, Vearne Babcock & partner Samuel Taubman would probably cry to see the flying elegance of the LC13. While aviation was in its infancy in 1931, it’s unimaginable they designed such a modern, state-of-art aircraft. Thank you for bringing this piece of American history and aviation ingenuity to my understanding...well done!

@paulsoler8986 4 жыл бұрын

You are truly a master of the art and science of FF model flying, an inspiration to old modelers. This is a dying hobby, and I think we must keep it alive.

@darrellid 3 жыл бұрын

Watching your planes fly is immensely satisfying, and that one is an absolute stunner. Thank you for sharing.

@rafaeltorres2886 4 жыл бұрын

I'm telling you all your beautiful rubber powered creations some day should be on displayed to the public to get a closer look at your fantastic artistry.

@davidhardy879 4 ай бұрын

Loved how she just " Sat right down " on flight test #8 ! And that cloud " Fly by " in test #9 was stunning ! A joy to watch your channel and your beautiful " Birds " !

@citicolina 4 жыл бұрын

After an exhausting day you just made my day with this video. Her silhouette in the sky is something else. And those landings, my goodness...

@marvintaylor3492 3 жыл бұрын

After flying some rc models over 10 years ago, today's the day I discovered interest in free flight rubber powered stuff,simply beautiful

@maxfliart 3 жыл бұрын

Thx for the feedback, Marvin. Welcome. Chances are you'll find free-flight to be a much more relaxed and calming approach to spending time at a flying field. Any of the resources listed above will surely help you get there.

@marvintaylor3492 3 жыл бұрын

@@maxfliart I am right now losing myself in your videos. You are absolutely right, I am just realising the calming effect it has! Already checking out the sources mentioned, count me in!

@chrisbailey4254 10 ай бұрын

That is surely one of the most graceful plane shapes of all time.

@robertcieslak1861 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful flights with a beautiful model. My hats off to you for a job well done. I am an 82 year old model fan (rubber power and U-control) and this certainly brings back happy memories of my early trial and error period during the late 1940's and 1950's. After rubber power flight was put on the back burner, my first U-control model was a Mini-Zulch powered with my first motor, an .049 OK Cub. I still have that little motor as a keepsake item from happier times.

@Winter_Sportster 3 жыл бұрын

Just found this, and it gets tabbed for repeated viewing. As Jorge said, a great video after an exhausting day! Thanks for posting!!!!!!!!!!

@mpojr Жыл бұрын

l building model ac for 50 years now and l enjoy your channel ,you do beautiful work Tom ;not many build anymore l guess we are a dying breed of model builders.

@martinkupka3575 4 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous model with beautiful flight properties. I love all your videos and learn a lot from these trim sessions. Here in Germany rubber powered free flight does not seem to be a very common hobby. Not much information available and litteraly no experienced guys whom I could ask. So you are an inspiration and a very big help as well. Thanks a lot.

@redryderaus Жыл бұрын

Your models are always beautifully finished. Watching you go through the trimming process is amazing. Each flight I'm willing it higher.

@mitchilito99 3 ай бұрын

There is nothing I don't love about that little plane. And she finally got some altitude for you. What a dream.

@maxfliart 3 ай бұрын

Thx, Mitch. I feel the same. This model has been a dream. Checks off all of the boxes.

@johnjriggsarchery2457 3 жыл бұрын

This is what rubber freeflight is all about. That is a beeeee-autiful bird!

@eclipser2004 3 жыл бұрын

Flight at 5-56 looked perfect to me. It even lands itself.

@r.waynefournier4283 3 жыл бұрын

You are to be commended! I never knew a model could fly so long, so graceful and beautiful.

@laming2006 4 жыл бұрын

From an old (inactive) CL'er: THAT was some beautiful craftsmanship and some excellent trimming. Such a treat and a thing of beauty to watch it fly. Well done!

@pahlevan1352 3 жыл бұрын

beautiful plane. had to come back and watch it again

@maxfliart 3 жыл бұрын

Thx. One of my favorites too. FYI, I'm going to have a full sized plan of the model available within a month.

@Wyowanderer 4 жыл бұрын

What a treat. But then, so are all your videos.

@lembriggs1075 4 жыл бұрын

Wilbur and Orvile would be very impressed with your airmanship.

@danbenson7587 4 жыл бұрын

I hold my breath watching a free flight model. It’s a thrill the RCs don’t give

@MyYouTube. 4 жыл бұрын

You are wrong. Try to fly a DLG ( Discus Launch Glider ) then You will get the same thrill x 100....

@ratride1 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful flights! The landings are perfect. The prop turning in the grass almost sounds like a engine running.

@davidellis7695 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this video. Took me back to being a kid and the first day flying a new plane. Always very exciting.

@kevindaly5093 4 жыл бұрын

I have a feeling your blood pressure is perfect. ;-) Beautiful model and flights, but I'd love to see some details of the actual adjustments you made for thrust, CG, up elevator... Always trying to learn. Thank you.

@benaissabouzana3262 3 жыл бұрын

B9..pfft ř

@dginia 3 жыл бұрын

You are very patient, and your patience has been rewarded. The lines of this plane are, indeed, classic!

@bradleymasson1777 4 жыл бұрын

You know what you're doing. Beautiful to watch, thank you for sharing. I felt I was there in the moment.

@ReevansElectro 4 жыл бұрын

I am amazed that you would bring a piano out to the field to play some music on your last flight. That is commitment.

@maxfliart 4 жыл бұрын

Next time I'm also having a cellist tag along.

@jamesjacocks6221 4 жыл бұрын

@@maxfliart C’mon, how about a string quartet?

@maxfliart 4 жыл бұрын

@@jamesjacocks6221 Actually, a good flying friend is the lead cellist for the IPO...unfortunately, he's stuck at home in Tel Aviv...

@ihatethedisplayname332 3 жыл бұрын

Hhjh

@ihatethedisplayname332 3 жыл бұрын

Marco

@walk4718 4 жыл бұрын

Love the lower altitude views. Beautiful plane

@davidholmgren659 2 жыл бұрын

Boy does THAT Fly nice!... and it looks spectacular.

@williamrobinson7435 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, and the scale detail is lovely. When she gets above that necessary evening altitude, she really floats up! Remarkably atmospheric flights! 👍

@felipedenovaesreis5098 6 ай бұрын

This is so satisfying! Beautiful model! Thank you for all video you’ve doing!

@Eugensdiet 3 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised that a nice looking plane as this Babcock Taubman had escaped me. Carried out very nicely.

@maxfliart 3 жыл бұрын

Thx Roy. I felt the same, as it immediately turned my head, so I jumped quickly on the build. . I'm looking forward to getting her back into the blue.

@SteveCrowe37 4 жыл бұрын

Your videos bring such beauty and peace in these uncertain times. Thank you so much for building and sharing these delights of the sky with us

@daviddavids2884 11 ай бұрын

the presence of a tail wheel and extra thingies at the horiz-stab, make the tail HEAVIER than it could otherwise be.

@mattshaffer5935 4 жыл бұрын

Just wonderful! What a beautiful ship!

@mdtidwell6095 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful as usual. Thanks for sharing your craft and knowledge.

@danyel80be40 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful model. Thank you for the show and the lesson about trimming!

@Duke-225 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking us all back to a different time.

@tomcoryell 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely Love rubber powered FF planes! And you sir are a master!

@motoflyte Жыл бұрын

wow..that one flies beautifully...lands on it's wheels every time too

@BadChizzle 4 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful design. This is soothing to observe. Thank you!

@robertpapps3618 3 жыл бұрын

True art and a beautiful meditation!

@TheBigDirty716 4 жыл бұрын

Skilled craftsmanship. Absolutely wonderful.

@CLASSICALBUILDER 4 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous majestic flight and model. Congrats.

@AIexanderHartdegen 4 жыл бұрын

This video makes me remember my childhood when I was building aircraf with rubber like this, but not so nice. I feel like this is a poetry about youngness and simple pleasure, like to make fly a plane we made. Thanks for this little moment of peace.

@douglasbliss5595 4 жыл бұрын

Well done! I have never seen rubber power fly so well! Thank you! 😊👍

@Fantus70 3 жыл бұрын

That was just simply beautiful. Congratulation for you work

@seanys 3 жыл бұрын

That is just a beautiful model! Lovely work.

@ericgoldstein4734 4 жыл бұрын

You’re models are always beautifully made both in looks and flight quality; but there was something about this one... I think it’s one of the most beautiful you made; and I loved the way it flew (even though it didn’t go as high as some others), it felt like a real plane on a perfect day.

@maxfliart 4 жыл бұрын

Thx for the kind words. I can only imagine what it must've been like to see the original full-sized aircraft fly. Sure was a beautiful design.

@Beemer917 3 жыл бұрын

That is really great Tom! What a fantastic job you did!

@f2b2f1c 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making these videos, you’ve been an inspiration since 1986.

@FIKOE 4 жыл бұрын

I'm amazed by your beautiful work. Congratulations!

@andrewretallick4614 4 жыл бұрын

It's a thing of beauty! Thanks for showing the work involved in trimming, very interesting 🙂👍

@thhall459 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous!

@wilfredomendez3450 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, simply beautiful.

@pedlpower 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Thank you!

@larryfisher7056 4 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed the analysis comments after each trim flight..beautiful bird.

@joecalobeer6396 3 жыл бұрын

Those flights also show how well that airplane was constructed! You obviously understand rubber powered free flight! There are some lessons to learn from your expertise. Beautiful job!!!

@friedlhochhaeuser6707 4 жыл бұрын

All my respect for you Sir, and all I can say is congratulations for such a beautiful piece of art! Just beautiful!!!!!!!

@johnnygearpin7596 4 жыл бұрын

Simply outstanding looking and flying. Congratulations on a master work of art! Cheers!

@ThePoliticlyinsain 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice model! Thank you for the video.

@subramaniamchandrasekar1397 3 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful flight. Thank you very much. You brought my young memories out. Regards.

@stratcat3216 4 жыл бұрын

Work of art

@sasquatchjunk 4 жыл бұрын

That motor difference was huge! Beautiful build and finish as usual. Thanks for sharing a great day!

@danielgoldberg5869 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!!!

@triskellian 4 жыл бұрын

Another enjoyable trim session.Your workmanship and methodical flight prep are admirable!

@jamesborthwick155 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful build- that is the scale look I always aspire to. Well done!

@trapkit1 4 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful, graceful flyer. A magnificent job done by you sir. Congratulations!

@motoflyte Жыл бұрын

You must have a huge collection of beautiful planes

@math4U1234 4 жыл бұрын

Something so simple brings so much joy. Who needs blood pressure medicine when you have this?

@rcfanaticd.garcia6393 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful pictures. Excellent work. Congratulations from Spain.

@metalheadmalta 3 жыл бұрын

Mesmerizing video. Beautiful beautiful build... and that last flight. Goosebumps... Subscribed!

@RobNorman08 4 жыл бұрын

Flight #10 was incredible..so so beautiful, your work is outstanding and an absolute pleasure to watch

@HappyFlapps 4 жыл бұрын

She flies SOOOOO smoothly!! Such a beautiful model. Bravo friend!

@56Gumball 3 жыл бұрын

Stunningly beautiful model expertly trimmed, very well done! 👍🏼😎

@mcfudpucker7904 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful model and flyer.

@K3Flyguy 3 жыл бұрын

WOW!! That's about the best way to say it! Most excellent few minutes I just spent with you and your model! Thank you Sir! Enjoy all of your videos!

@sanpol4399 4 жыл бұрын

AMAZING.

@kevinsouth2950 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, I've been watching your videos for a couple of years now and this is my favourite so far...

@maxfliart 4 жыл бұрын

Thx. She's quickly becoming a favorite of mine too.

@stephensowell9578 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the lesson, it's very interesting to follow your thought process. Much more precise and subtle than RC. Really enjoyed your success.

@atesus 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, very very nice!

@razifghazali007 3 жыл бұрын

What a beauty!

@hanziwatdan5373 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing model ,love the classic Line.

@Allbbrz 3 жыл бұрын

In the 70's a cousin of mine had a rubber powered plane and it never convinced me that it would do any good so bad a performance it showed. Like almost 45 years after, I have to say I'm impressed with this. I am speechless by how far, how smooth and how great this plane goes. Well, evidently, you know that you are doing... we had no idea :-)

@MegaChekov 3 жыл бұрын

Boy That is perfect Thanks for sharing all the best from John in Texas

@stellarpod 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely superb! What a gorgeous bird. Great job building, both structurally and aesthetically, just stunning to look at. The last two flights were poetry. As always, thanks so much for sharing. Steve