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RE: Magnum Engines?
I have had 3 magnums and have learned my lesson now - you get what you pay for but get lucky sometimes. The first .91 FS was absolutely awesome for 2 years. Perfect. The second was a 1.08 2-stroke that provided a dead stick almost every flight. Ran good and then out of the blue it would stop almost every flight. Got rid of it thinking it was a fluke and bought a .91 2-stroke and it started off cantankerous and then got worse from there. Even the most experienced engine guy at our field couldn't figure out why either of these 2 engines were acting the way they were. My explanation is that they are Magnums and you never know what kind of engine you'll end up with. I have given up on it and will replace with an O.S. Good luck. Maybe you'll be lucky.
Posted on: 1/5/2006 11:51 PM by Author "Bob757FL"
in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3737979
RE: Super Flying King twin-engined version
[size=4][/size][font="Verdana"][/font]Congratulations Reg!!!
Posted on: 10/16/2005 9:05 AM by Author "Bob757FL"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3459928
RE: Super Flying King twin-engined version
YEA REG!!, This has been a long road that finally culminated in a beautiful plane. Your cowls and flaps look great. You have to get a picture of yourself squating behind the plane for people to really appreciate the size. These aren't fiberglass beauties painted in the mold, this is hard yet rewarding work transforming a box of machine cut parts and sticks into a 46 pound flying machine. Im sure the sound of both of those engines running in unison will be one noone at your field has ever heard there before. I forgot, did you put in a bomb bay? If you did, put some light objects to drop, even on the maiden flight. You'll have lots of people watching and you might as well test all of the systems out. Do you have the 7 inch tires on it? I know you have the JR 10X so you'll be able to program the flaps to come down slowly with servo speed function. Makes for a much easier transition. The automatic elevator compensation with flaps function also works very well although I never did figure out how to match the elevator flap trim speed to the slowed down flaps speed. Its Friday night and there is no flight report here so I guess that means its Saturday or Sunday. Hopefully you can fly it tomorrow before there is too many people around it asking questions while you are trying to remember to do everything right with a new airplane! Give us a flight report and make sure you have a friend take some digital pics. Good luck this weekend and congratulations on completing this huge project and making it look so nice. Sincerely, Bob LeBlanc p.s. check you PM
Posted on: 10/14/2005 11:40 PM by Author "Bob757FL"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3456666
RE: Super Flying King twin-engined version
Congratulations Dave! It is beautiful. It must sound incredible too. I would pay money to see Andy Kane put it through the routine you described. The A330 "formation" shot was great timing! Thanks for sharing your pictures and project here. As Reg said, this should make your SFK Twin serial number 1 from the factory. If he gets the windows in and flies soon, he will have serial number 2. This puts you guys in a VERY select group of RC pilots/owners. Does anyone know how many SFK singles there are completed or at least a ballpark? Just curious. Bob LeBlanc
Posted on: 10/4/2005 10:41 AM by Author "Bob757FL"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3420852
RE: Super Flying King twin-engined version
Hi Reg, Thanks for the update once again! It is looking better with every update. October? I don't know, 2 engines to get mounted and hooked up plus flaps, windows, control setup, and balance. That might be pushing it. December sounds more realistic if your weather is acceptable. Even the foamies take me 2 weeks anymore even though they are always advertised at an evening or two! Keep up the good work and keep the updates coming! Bob
Posted on: 8/30/2005 10:22 PM by Author "Bob757FL"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3315320
RE: Super Flying King twin-engined version
Reg, Your setup looks very similar to what we did with our single SFK. The only differences are that the the elevator outer tubes were fastened on every 1/2" balsa side stick that it crossed to absolutely insure against buckling and the inner control rod was the plastic one with metal ends screwed in. The reciever antennas were routed along guide tubes, one each side right next to it. I will try to email or post you a picture here so you can see how it was. There were no radio range problems. You might want to setup a reciever and do a range check before covering just to make sure the metal pushrods don´t present a problem. Walk down to the end of your street and see how it performs with a few servos. Bob
Posted on: 7/8/2005 11:10 PM by Author "Bob757FL"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3149650
RE: Super Flying King twin-engined version
Oh my gosh Reg, I can't believe you did these tips yourself! I think Bruce's website says that the prefinished ones he does will save you about a day of sanding. After taking one look at the finished product, I figured it would save me 1 week of sanding. When they arrived, I knew right away that these were done well beyond my abilities right now. He uses a spindle sander I believe. Whatever that is, I don't have one or even know where to buy one. you did great on your own though. Wheelpants on an ugly stick? Its supposed to be UGLY! I'll send you a picture of my ugliest of sticks. It consisted of a GP 60 size fuse and tail with a set of Dave Patrick Extra 330 wings that were permanently glued together with an aluminum joiner rod after the thing crashed. The wings are obviously way out of proportion but they were just too pretty and undamaged to throw away. It flew OK and got lots of laughs. If you can, send or post a pic of your 215 stick as it stands today. Thanks for the update! Bob
Posted on: 6/6/2005 11:30 AM by Author "Bob757FL"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3047182
RE: Super Flying King twin-engined version
Hi Reg, The Twin SFK is looking great! The cowls are beautiful and look somewhat like a Widgeon's. (Jimmy Buffet style float plane) I can't wait to see what the trim scheme is going to look like. If you don't mind and have an extra moment, could you email me a picture or two of your 130 inch stick? That sounds pretty wild. Well, as of April 29th, I no longer am a proud owner of a BTE SFK. As previously posted, it has gone on to another owner who lives near Boston. We have 2 small children and one minivan. It just got to be too much work to remove 2 child seats, then the two car seats, load up Sky King, go to the field, unload it and put it together, get in two 10 minute flights, then take it apart, load it back up carefully, come home, unload it carefully and set it back in its storage area in the garage, install the car seats, and then carefully install the child seats correctly. By the time I was done, I was tired. So, it is now in a very deserving person's trailer who will be able to just hook it up to the hitch and go. The SFK will always be a most memorable project in all my years of RC due to the nature of its being built with a sick friend. (who is now better!) He needed a wonderful project to distract him during his illness and the new owner needed a wonderful plane to fly with his son. So, this SFK successfully fulfilled both needs and continues to. Its funny, after deciding to sell it, I bought my first foamy. Go from one of the largest planes to the smallest and lightest. It doesn't give the adrenaline rush of flying something substantial but then again, it doesn't require the removal of anything from our Odyssey. It will do for now. I am still very much interested in your project and appreciate the updates you provide here. I am sure there are plenty of others who are following your progress too as well as Bruce himself. Sincerely, Bob LeBlanc BSLeBlanc@comcast.net
Posted on: 5/11/2005 12:14 AM by Author "Bob757FL"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2963726
RE: Super Flying King twin-engined version
Fobus!, Please update us on your progress even if its none since last time. I am in my last 10 days of SFK ownership but will continue to follow your immense project. Two new kids and my flying just isnt' happening so the "Sky King" is going to Boston to fly with a new owner who plans on flying it every nice weather weekend this summer with his 3 year old son. He is a very deserving/appreciating next owner but I am already starting to miss it. Electric foamy is where I stand now and having much more fun with it than the I did with the Zagi revolution. Don't give up Fobus! I know it is more work than anyone here that hasn't built one can imagine, especially a twin, but don't give up. We are with you! Take care, Bob LeBlanc
Posted on: 4/20/2005 2:47 AM by Author "Bob757FL"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2893918
RE: Himax throttle cut-off, servo glitching
Hey guys, Thanks very much for your postings. This is my first electric too and it is a whole new ballgame and the learning curve is ongoing. From what you suggested about the 11.1 volt lipo, I need to get a 7.4 2-cell and reprogram it. I am sure, however, that the 3dfoamy.com recommended this setup (CC25 + 3s1p 1000-2100 LiPo) in their construction CD and on the website. I am confused. Bob
Posted on: 4/14/2005 1:54 PM by Author "Bob757FL"
in the forum "Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2876268
RE: Himax throttle cut-off, servo glitching
Dovetal, I revised my last posting to keep bad information from being posted. It still cutoff today after 2 minutes with the ESC in the cooling wind. I do have a Y-harness for 2 ailerons like you and am on a waiting list for a Berg 6 channel RX. Thanks for posting your findings. Sincerely, Bob LeBlanc
Posted on: 4/12/2005 9:05 PM by Author "Bob757FL"
in the forum "Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2867803
RE: Himax throttle cut-off, servo glitching
Dovetal, Have you figured out the solution yet? I am having an identical problem with AXi 2212/34, Thunder Power 1320 3s1p, and CC25 like yours. Running 4 HS-55 servos and 11x4.7 slow flyer prop. It ran perfectly for 4 flights and then just started acting like yours yesterday and today. Very discouraging. Please post or let me know what you find out. Thanks very much and good luck! Bob
Posted on: 4/11/2005 10:10 PM by Author "Bob757FL"
in the forum "Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2867481
RE: AXI Motor Question
Don't feel like you are the only one that doesn't have a clue but wants to! I had exactly the same questions until reading this. Many of the older guys at the field feel inimidated by all of it. Its like a different language when speaking electrics. The ones who have jumped in are having a ball. I'm going to figure enough out to do the same thing. Good luck and thanks for posting your question. Bob
Posted on: 2/15/2005 5:52 PM by Author "Bob757FL"
in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2662166
RE: Super Flying King twin-engined version
I can't wait to see and read your flight test report on this. It is BEAUTIFUL! Interestingly, you chose the wingtips to cover last. The fowler tips looked intimidating so we chose to get them over with first. Ultracote stretches so nice that they really weren't a problem and look so very cool when covered, almost like fiberglass. Happy Holidays! Bob
Posted on: 12/2/2004 11:12 PM by Author "Bob757FL"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2397076
RE: Super Flying King twin-engined version
Alright Reg!! Good to see you back on the project. Now keep us updated because we'll be looking forward to seeing the progress made. Bob
Posted on: 10/24/2004 10:04 PM by Author "Bob757FL"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2284514
RE: Super Flying King twin-engined version
Salmonbug, Post some more when you come back to the project. Here's a picture of the matching pair my friend and I built. SFK and FK. Bob
Posted on: 10/2/2004 3:42 PM by Author "Bob757FL"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2220446
RE: Super Flying King twin-engined version
Hi Salmonbug, you are right, the kit does not have a canopy. The ARF does though. Here's a picture before I started cutting it to fit.
Posted on: 9/20/2004 1:37 AM by Author "Bob757FL"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2187300
RE: Super Flying King twin-engined version
Mike, Get the Delta Vortex! Everyone says it looks like the British Vulcan bomber flying by with an all white bottom and dark blue on top. If you put the included canopy on it like I did, it probably costs some speed but it looks so cool with its nose up coming in for a landing and it also helps very much with orientation as does fixed gear. I just finished the Flyin King regular size today and it looks great. I built this also with my SFK building partner and when we got together to do the final hookups and radio installation, the CG came out perfect with no added weight. The SFK was similar but all my extra smoke battery and smoke system did require 6 ounces of balancing tailweight. (my own fault but not bad on a 40 lb model!) Bruce makes the best kits period. I'll post a group picture of all three of my BTE planes as soon as it stops raining here. It looks like Salmonbug is having a great BTE building experience! Keep the pictures coming. Remember Reg, it isn't a race, we are just enjoying looking in on yours and Salmonbug's progress as it happens. But you'll also enjoy glancing at your completed SFK everytime you come in and out of the garage. I still look at it almost daily and think wow, cool model.
Posted on: 9/7/2004 9:58 PM by Author "Bob757FL"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2156302
RE: Super Flying King twin-engined version
Welcome Salmonbug from Belgium! Keep us posted on your progress especially with pictures. My single SFK will be sitting in the garage for some time as the field it flies out of got hammered by a hurricane last week in Punta Gorda FL. I'll be posting a pic of the regular FK here with its big brother fairly soon when we get it covered in a matching scheme. They both have operating candy bays but it was going to be too much work to try to form fowler tips for the little guy. Still should look good though. Keep us posted on your project! Bob
Posted on: 8/18/2004 4:17 PM by Author "Bob757FL"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2096815
RE: Super Flying King twin-engined version
Michael, have you started on a new SFK? It will be a great day to hear that you are flying your new SFK!!! Besides Bruce, you probably have the most experience now with this model. Reg, how is the Twin coming. We haven't forgotten about you! The regular size Flyin King has been a blast to build. It does look small with the giant SFK sitting idle behind me. But once all the wing panels were joined together, it looks like this might be the new favorite for ease of setup. (2 bolts) Covering will be identical to the Sky King since they certainly are related. The group picture will be coming soon. Bob
Posted on: 7/27/2004 12:28 AM by Author "Bob757FL"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2026786
RE: Super Flying King twin-engined version
Michael, Have you thought about building the regular size Flying King? After reading and seeing your pictures, my friend (who has become my building partner now) and I, decided to build the regular size version. This time he builds the tail and fuse and I get the wings and flaps. We both probably would feel more comfortable experimenting with different stuff on the smaller version anyway. If you do this, it will cost a whole lot less $, take a lot less time and the kids probably wont care if its 7 feet or 11 feet. They will just be happy and thrilled that you let them fly something. What you are doing with sharing our hobby is what it is all about. My guess is that you wouldnt have changed a thing, dont have any regrets, and are very content. Sincerely, Bob
Posted on: 7/3/2004 3:57 PM by Author "Bob757FL"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1958144
RE: Super Flying King Single
Michael, I too am sorry for your loss. This truly sucks. What a beautiful airplane you created. I'm glad you documented the Agscout on video for everyone to see including you for years to come. Bob What servos and battery system did you use?
Posted on: 6/21/2004 8:58 AM by Author "Bob757FL"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1921124
RE: Super Flying King Single
Shawn, Thanks for the update on your club's SFK. I did read about it in Model Aviation. You guys are doing a wonderful thing with that plane. You could carry a sharpie with you and let each person that gets a shot at flying it, sign it. I do that with my trainer. It does not have 57 signatures though! Not even close. Your club must have set the SFK record for most time aloft unless Bruce has been up flying his alot. The stopping in the wind and backing it up gives me something to shoot for now on a good constant wind day. Bob Reg, we aren't giving up on you. Its a lot of work for one person especially with double the engines, extra plumbing and fowler flaps too. Just want to encourage you to keep going with it. It will be worth the effort! And all the hatches will really come in handy later.
Posted on: 6/16/2004 11:06 AM by Author "Bob757FL"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1907183
RE: Super Flying King twin-engined version
Michael, I just finally was able to download your Agscout 154 mb video. The self starting Fuji is awesome! I'm double gloved with a leather inner and a welder's glove on the outside and here you are pushing a switch to prime and then hitting the ignition and its running. How cool! Your video shows how well the plane handles even in a somewhat confined space. Those homes and telelphone poles don't look all that far away! I'm not that daring yet with it. That is really nice of you to let the kids have a shot at flying it, too. (You do have a trainer cord and box don't you? ) The IMAC guys still complement it probably because its not like the rest of the planes and the only way to have one is to order a box full of wood and start building. You're right, a small crowd always comes over to take a closer look and ask questions. When that happens, I always turn off the switches or discontinue whatever I'm doing and give them full attention. Its curteous and even more importantly, it prevents forgetting to put in some wing joiner bolts or priming the engine with the ignition on! Mine has been getting about 2 flights a month. I always make it a 1/2 day event with my building partner and set a time and look forward to it for a week. There's a big difference between going out to the field to fly an RC plane and going out to the big field to fly the Sky King! Maybe next year the SFKers could all plan on going to the Joe Nall event and getting them all in one place for a change. Never been there but it would be a great excuse to "have" to go. Bob BTW, I too use the 24-10 prop and it seems to be perfect. I have a 26-10 in the closet but am thinking that won't be necessary especially once this engine breaks in.
Posted on: 6/16/2004 1:29 AM by Author "Bob757FL"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1906446
RE: Super Flying King twin-engined version
Reg and David, Just checking in to see how you both are progressing with your SFK Twins. I thinks its been about a month since the last time we heard from you. We are all looking forward to seeing your finished aircraft and reading your flight reports. If you're like me, your maiden flights will be a big highlight of your entire RC modeling careers. Bob
Posted on: 6/15/2004 11:59 PM by Author "Bob757FL"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1906283
RE: Converting the Super Flyin' King to electric?
You might want to reconsider the gas option. My 3W-75 powered SFK with cannister muffler (same setup as Bruce Tharpe's prototype) is the cleanest airplane I've ever owned. No mess whatsoever. There is really nothing to clean up when the flying is done and the exhaust tube points straight down. There is no comparison to a glow engine at all. You could easily modify the muffler with a longer exhuast tube say 6-12 inches long well out of the way of your testing equipment. With a 50 ounce tank it would easily coast along for 30 minutes. Afer 10 minutes, the 40 oz tank on mine is still 2/3 full. Mine weighs 41 lbs and the power is perfect for this airplane and quiet too. Good luck. Bob
Posted on: 5/11/2004 8:49 PM by Author "Bob757FL"
in the forum "Glow to Electric Conversions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1806887
RE: Super Flying King twin-engined version
David, One of the nices twin cowls I've seen. Beautiful work! Keep us posted on your progress with more pictures. What covering scheme are you planning? Bob
Posted on: 4/8/2004 8:42 PM by Author "Bob757FL"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1704486
RE: SFK First Flight
Thanks Art, Michael, and Reg I think Bruce Tharpe talks to everyone personally who is building his model. What other kit manufacturer can say that who is operating on this scale? Two of us were working together on this model and he spoke to each of us on different occasions answering questions, never acting like he is too busy, even though he is. He can barely keep up with demand anymore. He earns this success every day. Bob LeBlanc
Posted on: 4/1/2004 10:45 AM by Author "Bob757FL"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1680118
SFK First Flight
Well, after 2 weathered out attempts, today's third attempt for a maiden flight of the Sky King went very well. What a cool airplane. My building partner and friend who successfully fought off cancer during the building of this model was the designated test pilot from the start. We decided to use no-flaps since that is what both of us are used to for takeoff and landing, at least for the first flight. It required some down trim and right aileron for hands-off. He got up to altitude and slowed down for some slow flight and to test the flaps. The wind had picked up over 15 knots and was getting gusty so he decided to not do full stalls. The JR 10X has a 3 position flap switch that automatically adjusts the elevator down when the flaps are extended. We decreased the auto flap-trim just little bit from the factory setting on both half and full settings and it, by chance, ended up being exactly perfect. No pitching up with flap extension or down due to too much elevator trim. In fact it was almost unnoticable except that the plane slowed down even more with the throttle not being touched. The flaps were retracted at the now much slower speed and I figured it might stall on John but it didn't. So further testing on a calmer day will be necessary to see exactly where it does stall. John continued making a few race track patterns then tested the cargo doors well upwind. Out came the 2 dollar Toys-R-Us parachute guy. After the chute landed, John then handed me the transmitter. I accomplished the same flap tests at slow speeds as I have no RC flap experience. Nice, controllable, and uneventful. Roll rates. The 3 position "dual rate" aileron switch was progammed for slightly less than recommended, slightly more than recommended, and then alot more than recommended. Roll rates were quite slow and forgiving on the low setting and what I would consider just right on mid rate. Adverse yaw was noticable at both settings. I did not try high rate. The huge wings and a large aileron hanging down on the outer wing panel in the wind really made it want to slip through the turns. I think differential aileron (more up than down) is in order as we programmed very little of this in. Or else learn to use rudder for coordinated turns! I've never really noticed this in any other RC planes before so I figured it really wasn't necessary. I was wrong. Maybe that's why setting up differential ailerons was clearly recommended in the directions by Bruce. I went to try an aileron roll on low rates and decide that it was rolling too slow to complete and rolled back out. Mid rates were much better. With down elevator fed in during the inverted portion, the nose stayed right on a point. Very cool! I have to do that some more on future flights. Some low slow passes to enjoy our completed project working as advertised. Going down wind it covered the distance of the fairly large field in no time at all. Like was mentioned in other flight reports, its size makes it appear to be moving slow but it isn't! Upwind passes produced much slower groundspeed and more time to enjoy it. We decided not to push the envelope with more aerobatics and instead, land and check the security of the wing joiner screws. I handed the transmitter back to John who set up for a long shallow no-flap approach. He touched down very nice, a brief wheel landing and then the tail settled on. He used much more of the field than either of us thought would be necessary. We were glad we went to the more distant larger field than try it out at our smaller field with concrete landing pad. We both decided to come back to this field to try half flap takeoffs and landings before going to our own smaller field. The smoke system was not tried as the wind would have blown it away quickly anyway. That and some nice big loops will be on the list for the next flight. What a great day! My wife and daughter came out and watched too. I think she was more nervous than me. And I will admit that I did have weak knees after flying it this first time. John, the retired Marine, would never admit to that but he did run to the porta-john as soon as I started priming the engine. He told numerous people what a great kit BTE makes and what a joy it has been building it. That it has been! This successful maiden flight after John's successful chemo treatment make this a very happy ending. Thanks for supplying such a wonderful project for us to take on Bruce. Sincerely, Bob LeBlanc P.S. The 3W-75i started on the second flip after the priming turns. What a nice, smooth, quiet idle. The transition is perfect. Absolutely no more engine adjustments after the engine-run day. Its quiet idle with low bass putt-putt sound makes it all the more impressive when you slowly advance the throttle to full open. P.S.S. The wing joiner screws all held in place. 7/8 for sure did not move at all. The 8th one might have moved 1/8 turn but maybe it was just not as tight to begin with. The wing joiner method works!
Posted on: 3/31/2004 10:58 PM by Author "Bob757FL"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1678986
RE: Super Flying King twin-engined version
Shawn, thanks for the picture and information on your clubs' SFK. Where are you located? Very nice job. I think you need more sponsors, though.[:D] Your's came out nice and light. Michael, it came out at 41 lbs. The smoke system probably adds 1 pound, the cargo bay another pound, stol tips probably another half pound and 3W-75 another 1 lb. It starts adding up quick. I'm looking forward to hearing your overall weight numbers for the Ag Scout. It should be a pretty hefty monster with all of the equipment you'll have in it. Reg, your wing joiner looks pretty effective. Between 8 screws on each side plus the horizontal one, your wings aren't going anywhere. Have you heard of anyone having any problems with the single engine version getting loose constructed as planned? Bob
Posted on: 3/10/2004 4:52 PM by Author "Bob757FL"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1611255
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