[NSRCA-discussion] Compensator kit

dwaynenancy dwaynenancy at cox.net
Mon Jan 15 05:32:41 AKST 2007


I've got a built Compensator but it's not quite like the original.  We 
tried to use a RE engine and anhedral was put it the stab.  It's got 
Kraft retracts in it too.  I flew it some with a SE after all the 
problems with the RE.

Dwayne

Rusty wrote:

> Tom,
>  
> Very funny deal.  I got up last Sunday morning, felt a strong urge to 
> go on my wife's E-BAY (mentioning brand name on the list!) and look 
> for the Compensator. 
>  
> NO Way I YELLED, Honey how do I do this!
>  
> Long story short, it is here.
>  
> The rest of the story includes a Gator Flea I built in 1995.  It was 
> gorgeous because I had a very talented guy who had won the Toledo 
> Painted Pattern Award (joe Smith from St. Louis area) several times 
> paint it per the original.   Anyway, it satisfied the most important 
> model in my rc pattern life as far as a motivator.  It flew very well, 
> very very fast with an OS .40 FSR (brand name), quite special.  The 
> model is now in Omaha because of another rule I have.  If I scratch a 
> model do to a flight error, I generally sell it right then and 
> there...I was being cute landing and did a snap 4' off of the ground 
> and needed 4 and a half to do it right.
>  
> I'll probably try an RCU build thread.
>  
> Rusty Dose
> Team Futaba
> Team YS Performance
>  
> (Full Disclosure)
>
>     ----- Original Message -----
>     *From:* Koenig, Tom <mailto:Tom.Koenig at actewagl.com.au>
>     *To:* NSRCA Mailing List <mailto:nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
>     *Sent:* Sunday, January 14, 2007 7:43 PM
>     *Subject:* [NSRCA-discussion] Compensator kit
>
>     I am so jealous.......you are a lucky man for finding this kit.
>     Had I known, I would have out bid you!!!   =)
>      
>     Rusty-please put me on your email list for pictures as you build
>     this ( I'd love to see?) I have a very soft spot for this plane!
>      
>     Tom
>      
>
>         -----Original Message-----
>         *From:* nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
>         <mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org>
>         [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]*On Behalf Of
>         *Bob Richards
>         *Sent:* Monday, 15 January 2007 12:34 PM
>         *To:* NSRCA Mailing List
>         *Subject:* Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Engine choice for an
>         iroginal Compensatorkit?
>
>         My choice, if I could find one, would be the ST bluehead.
>          
>         I might have a 60 sized Semco flo-through muffler, if you
>         would be interested in it.
>          
>         Bob R.
>
>
>         */Rusty <rdose at wi.rr.com>/* wrote:
>
>             NSRCA List Readers,
>              
>             I have just received a kit I have wanted since I was a
>             boy-  Southern R/C Compensator, an original kit in the
>             original box!  (E-bay)
>              
>             Each year I build at least one model that I wanted but
>             couldn't afford as a youth.  It is my intention to build
>             as "original" as possible.  I have secured a set of brand
>             new in the box Southern R/C/Pro-line retracts and would
>             like suggestions as to which motor to use...preferably
>             from the era.
>              
>             Notwithstanding the listing of brand-names...I believe
>             that Mecoa sells new HP engines.  A Webra or Super Tiger
>             Blue head would be fine.  What about those flow-thru mufflers?
>              
>             Rusty Dose
>             Team Futaba
>             Team YS Performance
>              
>              
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