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Jim's Scratch Built RC Spruce Goose

by jim markham
(hemet ca. usa.)

This is my scratch built h-4 spruce goose. It is 12ft wingspan, weight is 48lbs and it flies on 8 E flight 32's and castle 60 amp speed controls and 4 thunder power 4s 5000 batteries, and jr 2.4 radio system.


It has 7 flights on it now flies very nice. There is videos on you tube under jims spruce goose.

happy landings all jim.




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Jun 09, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		color NEW
by: jim

the original was coated in a special coating and was silver in color it was later painted white when it was on display in the long beach dome and when it was moved to the evergreen air museum it had the coatings removed and was refinished in the silver color while the museum was being built and then they put the hughes hercules its actual name in the new building. thanks for all your amazing comments and it has been a pleasure to fly it. f.y.i. it was built mostly of birch wood not spruce the news people dubbed it. this was due to birch holds up better to moisture and is also lighter. happy landings to all. jim
Jun 09, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		color NEW
by: jim

the original was coated in a special coating and was silver in color it was later painted white when it was on display in the long beach dome and when it was moved to the evergreen air museum it had the coatings removed and was refinished in the silver color while the museum was being built and then they put the hughes hercules its actual name in the new building. thanks for all your amazing comments and it has been a pleasure to fly it. f.y.i. it was built mostly of birch wood not spruce the news people dubbed it. this was due to birch holds up better to moisture and is also lighter. happy landings to all. jim
Jun 09, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		color NEW
by: jim

the original was coated in a special coating and was silver in color it was later painted white when it was on display in the long beach dome and when it was moved to the evergreen air museum it had the coatings removed and was refinished in the silver color while the museum was being built and then they put the hughes hercules its actual name in the new building. thanks for all your amazing comments and it has been a pleasure to fly it. f.y.i. it was built mostly of birch wood not spruce the news people dubbed it. this was due to birch holds up better to moisture and is also lighter. happy landings to all. jim
Jun 09, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		color NEW
by: jim

the original was coated in a special coating and was silver in color it was later painted white when it was on display in the long beach dome and when it was moved to the evergreen air museum it had the coatings removed and was refinished in the silver color while the museum was being built and then they put the hughes hercules its actual name in the new building. thanks for all your amazing comments and it has been a pleasure to fly it. f.y.i. it was built mostly of birch wood not spruce the news people dubbed it. this was due to birch holds up better to moisture and is also lighter. happy landings to all. jim
Feb 07, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Original color?
by: Charles Clark, Willits Ca.

Does anyone know what the color of the real plane is? I've seen silver, grey, and white.
Oct 31, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Flying Boat
by: AnoJimnymous

My Dad was in charge of getting the real one moved from Terminal Island to the dome in Long Beach. I was fortunate to see it in the original hanger. I do not think Mr Hughes liked it being called Spruce Goose. He preferred Flying Boat. Great model Jim.
Apr 14, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		Breathtaking
by: Tom

Hi is the scale also to that of weight? What materials did you use for the construction?
I'm just amazed at how well your replica flies, and makes me wonder how much better the original would have flown if Mr. Hughes had the aluminum he wanted to build it with.

Apr 14, 2016
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starstarstarstarstar 		the goose
by: Anonymous

how can i get a set of plans?? michael weir po 951 laytonville ca 95454
Mar 22, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		plans?
by: justjn

Hi there. Are your plans available for share or buy?
Jul 27, 2014
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starstarstarstarstar 		Inside the Spruce Goose
by: Joella

Two days ago I had the privilege of entering the cockpit of the real Spruce Goose with my husband and a tour guide. I sat in the Howard Hughes chair and imagined the thrill it must have been to fly such an extraordinarily beautiful plane. I congratulate you on making such a terrific copy of Mr. Hughes dream plane. Thank you for letting us see how it looks in the air and on the water.
May 28, 2013
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jim's contact info
by: Scott Justis

Jim, is that for rent (you operate)?
you can contact me at 281-910-5695

Scott
Jun 05, 2012
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starstarstarstarstar 		So did Howard's
by: Anonymous

"There is one differance though, yours actually fly's."

Minor correction- so did the original.

Fantastic work I am in awe.
Oct 30, 2010
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starstarstarstarstar 		Awsome
by: Pat

Thats one fine looking bird. You did an outstanding job recreating the Howard Hughes
avaition wonder. There is one differance though, yours actually fly's.

Great job...
Oct 29, 2010
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starstarstarstarstar 		spruce goose
by: Anonymous

It took 8 months to build and 2 months to design I started with laddies plans I redesigned for the larger version.the steering with motors is a mix with 3 channels to couple rudder'throttle and a togle switch to turn the system on and off by a friend jayson turner he is a heli pilot an it took 3 hours to get working properly. jim
Oct 29, 2010
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starstarstarstarstar 		AWESOME!
by: Matt

That is completely awesome Jim, thanks for sharing!

You got 6 more flights on her than the original one. How long did it take to build her?


How do you have your radio set up where you use the side motors to turn when taxiing?

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