Vintage Flying Machine Motorized Bicycle Build Off 2015

[Dan]

I know!

That is great, IWW. thanks for finding an' posting it.

 

[LabRat]

OK here it is I have now spent an additional $70 on boards and screws for a table... a work surface for wing building!!!

Only workshop table with six MABs stored under it.

Because I said I was

 

[Semaj]

Dont you need to build a hanger too?

 

[LabRat]

In this world we have to take chances, sometimes they’re worth it and sometimes they’re not, but I’m telling you now, you will never know until you try to make a motorized bicycle fly!

 

[Intrepid Wheelwoman]

In this world we have to take chances, sometimes they’re worth it and sometimes they’re not, but I’m telling you now, you will never know until you try to make a motorized bicycle fly!

And here's a selection of intrepid chaps who did just that

 

[LabRat]

And here's a selection of intrepid chaps who did just that

Have seen some of these before and I believe the chap in the second picture was in Russia someplace rumor has it he did get his bicycle to fly as shown in the picture. I think it was sometime in the early 1920's.

 

[LabRat]

At some point I will post a build thread. But I have no idea what MAB will be flying and I have not started to build the machine.

To move the thread along I will give you a peek at my wing construction under way.

 

[Intrepid Wheelwoman]

My Dad used to build model aircraft using balsa and doped tissue paper. Seeing your wing laid out reminded me so much of that

 

[Tyler6357]

Wow, that wing looks pretty good! Just make sure you have your will written and your final wishes known.

 

[curtisfox]

Looks Kool how about putting some lighting hole in the plywood,sure looks like fun...................Curt

 

[DRBS]

ok then lol can I throw my hat into this match??????? im building a very scary fast machine im hoping to break 55 MPH and if I add wings rudder and a prop to run after takeoff I think I can do it if your with me say **** yea

 

[LabRat]

ok then lol can I throw my hat into this match??????? im building a very scary fast machine im hoping to break 55 MPH and if I add wings rudder and a prop to run after takeoff I think I can do it if your with me say **** yea

Bring it! Sounds deadly I like it! What color? **** yea

 

[LabRat]

Well noting but rain here. Good thing I have some wood and can start cutting parts for the tail section.


Thinking about a friction drive on the rear wheel power a belt to spin the propeller. I am building wings and tail parts with no real idea how it is going to fit.

Having a really good time of it too!

 

[Intrepid Wheelwoman]

Just add wings

 

[LabRat]

Just add wings

Here wizzkid and I were sketching out what was next while we were cutting spars for the ribs. He would draw I would write over the top of him.

Cant even express in words how much fun is been!

Intrepid you see how close what we had drawn is to your post?

 

[Intrepid Wheelwoman]

Well what do you know

The work you've done on the wings is looking so good. My Dad was in the airforce (RNZAF) and was very much into making flying models of all kinds. Seeing the ribs and spars laid out for your wings reminds me so much of what my Dad would build on the kitchen table.

 

[LabRat]

How about this for a flat scale layout.

 

[Intrepid Wheelwoman]

Seeing the wings laid out like that really puts the whole machine in context.

 

[LabRat]

You know I don't build flying machines often but when I do I use Loctite Epoxy

 

[Semaj]

LOL, that first pic.
"Oh my look there, some epoxy!"

Its lookin real good man. Is there much to go before skinning?