Build it from scratch:
Quarter Master Bipe
The Quarter master plans are by Reid's model products, designed by Gene Decook, Harry Braunlich and drawn by David W. Reid. For more information on this plane and other quality models please visit: www.reidsmodels.com
Aircraft specs:
Wingspan: 73" top and bottom wings
Wing area: 1825 sq. in.
All up weight: 17-18 lbs.
Power: 42-62cc Gas or nitro engine 2.3 cubic inch or larger
Who's building it you ask?
The Quarter master is being built by one of our club members, Leonard Kolb. Leonard loves to build planes from scratch and currently has the largest airplane in the club, a 40% scale Piper Cub with a 14 foot wingspan(built winter 2008).
I will be posting more pictures and information as the build progresses, so check back often....Leonard builds fast!!!.
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 Completed fuselage ready for some sanding and covering. |
 Vertical and horizontal stabilizers are just about complete and then ready for some covering. |
 The construction of the wings has begun |
 Main and sub-spars being glued in place. |
 Another photo of the wing construction. |
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 More progress.....Lookin good Leonard!!! |
 Test fitting the completed horizontal and vertical stabs |
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 Checkin to see if the horizontal stab is level |
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 Completed bottom wing ready for some sanding and covering |
 The top wing under construction |
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 Preping for aileron servo install |
 Bottom wing |
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 Finally...Primed and test flown!!! |
 With the test flights done.....This pretty bird is in for paint(6/27/10). Leonard mentioned something about a yellow and black scheme. Pics will be posted once the paint is done. |
 Finally done and she fies great!!!! |
Page updated: 11/10/2010