fox 19 classic stunt

I just got hold of a nice running Fox 19 (plain bearing, crossflow port, 35th anniversary vintage).

Can anyone suggest a nice design for classic stunt? (Pre '71 here in NZ), preferably something with flaps and maybe Detroiter or I-beam construction...

I'm guessing something in the 38"-42" span range, yes?

I can send you plans for the Mackey Profile, a flapped airplane that flew very well for me with Cameron and McCoy 19's. I also have plans for the Stoker Cougar, an attractive Aeromodeller full fuselage, flaps, and upright motor airplane for 3.5's. I probably have several others. I'll take a look.

>I just got hold of a nice running Fox 19 (plain bearing,
>crossflow port, 35th anniversary vintage).
>
>Can anyone suggest a nice design for classic stunt? (Pre '71
>here in NZ), preferably something with flaps and maybe
>Detroiter or I-beam construction...
>
>I'm guessing something in the 38"-42" span range, yes?

You're talking here about the old 3-screw backplate ('57 style), or the later model from the '70s with the vertical bolt-on venturi???

Don't know if the Jr. Nobler is classic legal or not. But the Fox.19/Jr. Nobler combo is tops in my book. The sound and look of the plane bring back very good memories! Good luck with wantever you chose to build!!! Robc

Thanks for the suggestions so far.
Its the later model engine with the vertical bolt-on venturi. I'm guessing it was late '70s-early '80s given that the box says "35 years of Fox" or words to that effect.

It runs very nicely... not bad for about US$20

I just found out that under our local rules we can use scaled up or down classic designs, which opens the book up somewhat.

One gentleman has a 1.5x Showman flying really well...

Maybe a 40" Bearcat, Cobra or Novi. I have those plans already.

Any other suggestions?

> Don't know if the Jr. Nobler is classic legal or not. But
>the Fox.19/Jr. Nobler combo is tops in my book. The sound
>and look of the plane bring back very good memories! Good
>luck with wantever you chose to build!!! Robc

That was my combination for my 2nd ever model airplane. I built it as a 12 year old. Originally started with a McCoy redhead .19 (shown pictured) then went to an Enya .19 (much heavier). Finally settled on the Fox .19 baffle. It was the earlier version with the cast in venturi - not the bolt on which followed in later versions. The Fox ran the smoothest but still overpowered the JN. With an 8-6 prop (I knew little about props back then) it zinged around pretty good.

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The Jr. Nobler is mostly for a .15 size engine. A good fit for that .19 might be a built-up fuselage "Peacemaker" (MAN 6004) or a "Little T-Bird". I'm not sure when the Little T-Bird came out.

The Little T'Bird is classic legal, and better yet, you can order a kit of it from Larry Richards. He makes a superb repo kit, you won't be dissapointed.

British designs that come to mind are the Skiffler and Thunderbolt 48" span - for 3.5-5cc, the Scimitar is 45" for 2.5-3.5.

The Keilkraft Spectre is a cut down Scimitar (42").

ASk if you want pics or to know where to get plans.

Does anyone know of this design, HOOPTEE?
It doesn't have flaps, but I really like the look of it...

A.

Take a look at Barry Baxter's (Sorry, Len) plans site. He has a 50's stunter/combat bird--the VAMPIRE. Invert the engine, and you would have a snazzy looking little airplane. I have one of those Fox 19s, (they should call it Das Schnorchel Motor, the way the venturi sticks up there.) I'm gonna try the Vampire one of these days. This week end, I'm bashing on the sprinkler system with a big hammer, hoping I can get it to work.