Short Answer: Add Flying Wires and a Steerable Dolly for the Takeoff Run
Steve Cushing added flying wires and built a ground dolly for his Radical RC 1905 Wright Flyer model. The dolly has its own receiver and responds to his rudder inputs, allowing him to taxi and guide the model during its takeoff run without a hand launcher.
What Scale Details Did Steve Cushing Add?
Steve Cushing writes and provides photos of his Radical RC 1905 Wright Flyer kit. He added flying wires and also built a dolly. The flying wires add more scale detail to the model, while the dolly gives the airplane a controlled way to move across the ground before takeoff. Nice job, Steve!
How Does the Steering Dolly Help the Takeoff?
Steve’s dolly has its own receiver and responds to rudder inputs. That lets him taxi and guide the model on its takeoff run. It also allows him to fly the model without a hand launcher to help, which is a practical addition to a scale model with a ground-running takeoff.
The rear view shows the model’s added scale detail and the arrangement Steve described. Thanks for the photos, Steve.
Where Can You Find the Wright Flyer Kit and Accessories?
The Radical RC electric airplane kits category is the place to browse related kits. For this model, see the 1905 Wright Flyer kit reference and the 1905 Wright Flyer accessories-only reference.