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Ken Currell · 05-22-2008, 10:15 PM

I would like to know what criteria defines GIANT SCALE?

Is there a certain percentage of the real size aircaft that makes it GIANT SCALE?

I assume that the plane must meet at least two criteria.

1. It must be GIANT sized.
2. It must be SCALE.

Can anyone come up with a definition for it?

Thanks
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b0r3d · 05-22-2008, 10:16 PM

As far as im concerned i find my Eagle 2 giant scale and i know it's not but man, wings are as tall as i am (almost) lol

I'd say giant scale is anythign above the norm or average model?

BigBreeze · 05-22-2008, 10:19 PM

I've always thought Giant Scale was 25% or larger. That's MY guess based on what I've seen and read over the years!!

moo · 05-22-2008, 10:30 PM

From IMAA (and MAAC points there):

What is Large or Giant Scale?

The concept of large or giant scale is generally considered to apply to radio controlled model aircraft with minimum wingspans of eighty (80) inches for monoplanes and sixty (60) inches for multi-wing aircraft. Ducted Fan and Turbine aircraft with one hundred forty (140) inches combined length and width, measured from wing tip to wing tip at the widest point perpendicular to the fuselage and added to the length of the fuselage, excluding any protrusions. Autogyros with 50 inches for a single rotor, 80 inches for a dual rotor. Quarter (1/4) scale replica's or larger with proper documentation (minimum 3 view drawing of an actual person carrying aircraft) which do not fit the size requirements will be permitted. However, the concept does not encompass radio controlled model aircraft so large as to have the potential of carrying a human being.

Guest · 05-22-2008, 10:30 PM

From the IMAA web site http://www.fly-imaa.org/imaa/siteindex.html

What is Large or Giant Scale?

The concept of large or giant scale is generally considered to apply to radio controlled model aircraft with minimum wingspans of eighty (80) inches for monoplanes and sixty (60) inches for multi-wing aircraft. Ducted Fan and Turbine aircraft with one hundred forty (140) inches combined length and width, measured from wing tip to wing tip at the widest point perpendicular to the fuselage and added to the length of the fuselage, excluding any protrusions. Autogyros with 50 inches for a single rotor, 80 inches for a dual rotor. Quarter (1/4) scale replica's or larger with proper documentation (minimum 3 view drawing of an actual person carrying aircraft) which do not fit the size requirements will be permitted. However, the concept does not encompass radio controlled model aircraft so large as to have the potential of carrying a human being.

b0r3d · 05-22-2008, 10:33 PM

lol you both posted same thing haha

wingburner · 05-22-2008, 10:34 PM

I'm with BigBreeze..From anything i've read about or built, it's always been considered giant scale 25% and above.

Guest · 05-23-2008, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by wingburner

I'm with BigBreeze..From anything i've read about or built, it's always been considered giant scale 25% and above.

Yeah i think you are right with aircrafts of 30'-40'WS , 25% for them is right for being in giant scale category but what about aircraft with above 100' WS , now how many guys would build 1/6th scale Connie with 21'WS!, not very many just couple so far that i know off, so my model even at 1/14th scale with 109" WS is giant scale model. I will vote for IMAC's definition on this one..

wingburner · 05-23-2008, 04:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scratchbuilder

Yeah i think you are right with aircrafts of 30'-40'WS , 25% for them is right for being in giant scale category but what about aircraft with above 100' WS , now how many guys would build 1/6th scale Connie with 21'WS!, not very many just couple so far that i know off, so my model even at 1/14th scale with 109" WS is giant scale model. I will vote for MAAC's definition on this one..

And so what's MAACs definition on this one?

Mike Emilio · 05-23-2008, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBreeze

I've always thought Giant Scale was 25% or larger. That's MY guess based on what I've seen and read over the years!!

A full size CriCri has a span of 16.1 ft. That would be 193.2 inches.

If I built one at 25%, that's 48.3 inches.
Cool! I got a giant scale CriCri at 48 inches wingspan.

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05-22-2008, 10:15 PM	#1
Ken Currell Guest I am: Ken Currell Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Whitby, Ontario Radio of choice: Multiplex Royal Evo # of RCs: 30+ Feedback: 3 / 100% Posts: 3,684 Total Props: 0	What is GIANT SCALE Remove this ad - become a site supporter! I would like to know what criteria defines GIANT SCALE? Is there a certain percentage of the real size aircaft that makes it GIANT SCALE? I assume that the plane must meet at least two criteria. 1. It must be GIANT sized. 2. It must be SCALE. Can anyone come up with a definition for it? Thanks __________________
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05-22-2008, 10:16 PM	#2
b0r3d RCC Master Contributor I am: Patrick Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mississauga Radio of choice: DX8 & DX3C # of RCs: 12 Feedback: 15 / 100% Posts: 1,282 Total Props: 7	Re: What is GIANT SCALE As far as im concerned i find my Eagle 2 giant scale and i know it's not but man, wings are as tall as i am (almost) lol I'd say giant scale is anythign above the norm or average model? __________________ My Heli's & Planes mCX2 \| CX2 \| 1SQ \| MQX \| mCPX BL \| T-Rex 450SE V1 & V2 \| T-Rex 500CF (x2) \| T-Rex 600 \| Goblin 770 \| My Cars & Trucks Ken Block WR8 Flux My Most Wanted Goblin 500 & 700 \| Compass 7HV \| T-Rex 550 \| Extra 260
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BigBreeze RCC Senior Contributor I am: Marc B Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sk. Radio of choice: JR9303 # of RCs: 6 Feedback: 1 / 100% Posts: 695 Total Props: 0	Re: What is GIANT SCALE I've always thought Giant Scale was 25% or larger. That's MY guess based on what I've seen and read over the years!!
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moo RCC Supreme Contributor I am: eric q Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Crawford Lake, Ontario Radio of choice: Turborix # of RCs: too Feedback: 9 / 100% Posts: 7,148 Total Props: 27	Re: What is GIANT SCALE From IMAA (and MAAC points there): What is Large or Giant Scale? The concept of large or giant scale is generally considered to apply to radio controlled model aircraft with minimum wingspans of eighty (80) inches for monoplanes and sixty (60) inches for multi-wing aircraft. Ducted Fan and Turbine aircraft with one hundred forty (140) inches combined length and width, measured from wing tip to wing tip at the widest point perpendicular to the fuselage and added to the length of the fuselage, excluding any protrusions. Autogyros with 50 inches for a single rotor, 80 inches for a dual rotor. Quarter (1/4) scale replica's or larger with proper documentation (minimum 3 view drawing of an actual person carrying aircraft) which do not fit the size requirements will be permitted. However, the concept does not encompass radio controlled model aircraft so large as to have the potential of carrying a human being. __________________ desiderantes meliorem patriam To err is human, to moo is bovine
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05-22-2008, 10:30 PM	#5
Guest Guest Join Date: Sep 2002 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 0 Total Props: 57	Re: What is GIANT SCALE From the IMAA web site http://www.fly-imaa.org/imaa/siteindex.html What is Large or Giant Scale? The concept of large or giant scale is generally considered to apply to radio controlled model aircraft with minimum wingspans of eighty (80) inches for monoplanes and sixty (60) inches for multi-wing aircraft. Ducted Fan and Turbine aircraft with one hundred forty (140) inches combined length and width, measured from wing tip to wing tip at the widest point perpendicular to the fuselage and added to the length of the fuselage, excluding any protrusions. Autogyros with 50 inches for a single rotor, 80 inches for a dual rotor. Quarter (1/4) scale replica's or larger with proper documentation (minimum 3 view drawing of an actual person carrying aircraft) which do not fit the size requirements will be permitted. However, the concept does not encompass radio controlled model aircraft so large as to have the potential of carrying a human being.
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05-22-2008, 10:33 PM	#6
b0r3d RCC Master Contributor I am: Patrick Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mississauga Radio of choice: DX8 & DX3C # of RCs: 12 Feedback: 15 / 100% Posts: 1,282 Total Props: 7	Re: What is GIANT SCALE lol you both posted same thing haha __________________ My Heli's & Planes mCX2 \| CX2 \| 1SQ \| MQX \| mCPX BL \| T-Rex 450SE V1 & V2 \| T-Rex 500CF (x2) \| T-Rex 600 \| Goblin 770 \| My Cars & Trucks Ken Block WR8 Flux My Most Wanted Goblin 500 & 700 \| Compass 7HV \| T-Rex 550 \| Extra 260
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05-22-2008, 10:34 PM	#7
wingburner RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Jack D. Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Beaverlodge AB Radio of choice: Futaba.18sz # of RCs: 15 Feedback: 19 / 100% Posts: 9,210 Total Props: 21	Re: What is GIANT SCALE I'm with BigBreeze..From anything i've read about or built, it's always been considered giant scale 25% and above.
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