An Old Timer Gas Free Flight designed by Gilbert Sherman and published in the September 1939 issue of Flying Aces Magazine. The original 68" span model has been scaled down to 17" by Tim Bucher.Kit B-201; 50 laser cut parts. Recommended power package is available from <span style="color:#0000CD;">www.microflyerradio.com</span>
3 reviews for Rambler
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Mark Ferstl –
First flown in 2018, my BMJR Rambler has hundreds of flights on it (as of 2023) and I couldn’t be happier. I’ve fit it with a geared motor, timer/speed control and lithium battery from microflierradio.com (this is the correct website address, though it’s misspelled elsewhere on this website) and with that combination it weighs 29 grams. It flew right climb/right glide straight off the board… I installed trim tabs but, due to the straightness of the kit, I’ve not had to deflect them much. The stability of this design is excellent with the aggressive polyhedral and long tail moment. It flies wonderfully.
The only change I’d make, doing it again, is increase the landing gear length to provide clearance for the larger prop on my geared motor system (it was originally designed for a direct drive with smaller prop).
Thanks for a great kit!
Mark Ferstl –
Follow-up review (October 2025):
After many years of fun flying, I replaced my worn-out powertrain (mentioned in my first review) with a J&H Aerospace 10F capacitor system. The reduced weight of this setup allows for more sporty (though still sedate) performance, and the smaller propeller has just the right clearance for the supplied landing gear. The flight characteristics are wonderful, with a long powered phase and gentle glide. Its stability makes it fly like a much larger model. I’ve had several flights, in light morning lift, of 2-2 1/2 minutes; in any stronger lift, the Rambler will head OOS. I have to be careful!
After years of flying, I’d suggest one slight design modification: reinforce the leading edge of the horizontal stabilizer by using thicker stock or doubling up the 1/16″ material. Being a single-gear design, the stabilizer tends to contact the ground routinely on landing.
I can’t say enough about this model. It’s been a blast to fly.
Mark Ferstl –
Follow-up review (October 2025):
After many years of fun flying, I replaced my worn-out powertrain (mentioned in my first review) with a J&H Aerospace 10F capacitor system. The reduced weight of this setup allows for more sporty (though still sedate) performance, and the smaller propeller has just the right clearance for the supplied landing gear. The flight characteristics are wonderful, with a long powered phase and gentle glide. Its stability makes it fly like a much larger model. I’ve had several flights, in light morning lift, of 2-2 1/2 minutes; in any stronger lift, the Rambler will head OOS. I have to be careful!
After years of flying, I’d suggest one slight design modification: reinforce the leading edge of the horizontal stabilizer by using thicker stock or doubling up the 1/16″ material. Being a single-gear design, the stabilizer tends to contact the ground routinely on landing.
I can’t say enough for this model. It’s been a blast to fly.