RE: Composite-Arf 33% Gee Bee R2 - First Flight - Pics - Videos - L@@K
Andreas! Im So sorry to hear about your loss :( Wow Man, I dont know what to say... I know the flying wires are THE most important part of the Building Process... They need to be Perfect! Some People have drilled a small hole through the wire end and installed a steel pin after Brazing their Wires for added Strength to their Wires. I am so Sorry Andreas. Was there anything Salvageable? Did the Moki Survive?
Posted on: 7/24/2012 7:06 PM by Author "nexusdc5" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Composite-Arf 33% Gee Bee R2 - First Flight - Pics - Videos - L@@K
Hello Andreas... Congrats on finishing it! PLEASE PLEASE save your Engine!!!!!! On this Plane Engine combo, You will need to Baffle the Engine before you fly or you may over heat the Motor Causing Sever Damage. The Cowl is Huge and the Majority of the Air will go around the engine and not through the Cylinders like it needs to to properly cool the Moki. If the Cowl was smaller it wouldnt be an Issue. I was talking to Gots From Areo Scale and he has had a Few of these motors Come back to him for Overheating repairs, And the motor was used in the Carf Gee Bee! So please, Save your Engine and Baffle it so the Air Passes through the Cylinders and not around the Engine. WE WANT VIDEO!!! :)
Posted on: 7/14/2012 11:03 AM by Author "nexusdc5" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Composite-Arf 33% Gee Bee R2 - First Flight - Pics - Videos - L@@K
Looking Good Andreas!! :)
Posted on: 7/8/2012 7:59 AM by Author "nexusdc5" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Composite-Arf 33% Gee Bee R2 - First Flight - Pics - Videos - L@@K
Hello Andreas, No I do not have the total Weight Yet. I had just Ordered the Rest of my Flight System, Two More 4000 Mil Batteries and the Power Box Systems Co- Pilot. Also ordered My Sidel Scale Prop.. As soon as I take Delivery of these Items, I will then let you know what the Approximate Weight will be. But I do Expect it to be a slight bit heavier than Most. I had the Airframe Worked on before Construction. All the seam lines were Erased and had It Repainted So with that, I expect a little heavier but hopefully not by much. I will let you know as soon as I do! :)
Posted on: 7/5/2012 10:05 AM by Author "nexusdc5" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Composite-Arf 33% Gee Bee R2 - First Flight - Pics - Videos - L@@K
A Couple more...
Posted on: 7/3/2012 8:38 PM by Author "nexusdc5" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Composite-Arf 33% Gee Bee R2 - First Flight - Pics - Videos - L@@K
Hello Jimmy... I too had your same tail wheel set up in my kit.. I tried to make sense of the tail wheel assembly myself and ran into the same road block. Soooooo, Richard turned me on to Fults. Its the way to go. Here are a few more Pictures of my Progress of the Radio tray. Thought it might help with a few Ideas for Everyone else. Hope you like! :)
Posted on: 7/3/2012 8:33 PM by Author "nexusdc5" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Composite-Arf 33% Gee Bee R2 - First Flight - Pics - Videos - L@@K
A couple more... oh and i chose no tiller because being straight down will promote better steering capabilities. Richard said if he build another one he would do the same. I got the Idea from him. So thats how I Installed mine. :)
Posted on: 7/2/2012 4:59 PM by Author "nexusdc5" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Composite-Arf 33% Gee Bee R2 - First Flight - Pics - Videos - L@@K
Hello Jimmy (AKA n8622t) I might be able to help you with the tail wheel set up you want, its all in the pictures. You would be most Satisfied with the Fults Tail Wheel Setup. I two set up for a pull pull system... Anyways, the pictures say a thousand words...
Posted on: 7/2/2012 4:53 PM by Author "nexusdc5" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Composite-Arf 33% Gee Bee R2 - First Flight - Pics - Videos - L@@K
Hello Andreas... Yes the Stock Shock Absorbers Work well and I believe Everyone has been using them with no problems. Although with the Mokies up front the absorbers may need to be stiffened up a bit with a heavier spring or not, Still waiting to see what my finished weight is going to be with mine. I was chatting with Gotz at Aero-Scale, he knows these Mokies inside and out and he suggests going with the 30x20 Wood Prop. This will be the Most Efficient for this Engine, but also good speed. Your Moki Mount looks great. Here is mine. :)
Posted on: 6/27/2012 8:24 PM by Author "nexusdc5" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Composite-Arf 33% Gee Bee R2 - First Flight - Pics - Videos - L@@K
Hello Andreas, The Moki 250 has been flown In The Gee Bee and it flew it well however from what I understand it is a handful. It only means NO ROOM FOR ERROR! :)
Posted on: 6/21/2012 10:32 PM by Author "nexusdc5" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Composite-Arf 33% Gee Bee R2 - First Flight - Pics - Videos - L@@K
Hello Andreas (AKA tridente) Are you Setting up for a Moki Install? I was Curious Because I am too. I noticed in your pictures the Bolt pattern for the Engine is Very Similar in nature for a MOki install, Not to mention the Carb or Ventury Way... Nice Job on your Dome! :)
Posted on: 6/21/2012 6:38 AM by Author "nexusdc5" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Composite-Arf 33% Gee Bee R2 - First Flight - Pics - Videos - L@@K
More Pics
Posted on: 6/9/2012 5:44 PM by Author "nexusdc5" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Composite-Arf 33% Gee Bee R2 - First Flight - Pics - Videos - L@@K
Hello Hannes... How are you? I'm Still in the Process of Building my self. I am now Configuring my Throttle Linkages and Choke Linkages as well as figure out how I'm going to mount the Mini servos. Ive Placed my Prop and Hub Order and should see them in about a Month. Talk to you guys soon. :)
Posted on: 6/9/2012 5:30 PM by Author "nexusdc5" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Composite-Arf 33% Gee Bee R2 - First Flight - Pics - Videos - L@@K
Is anyone posting here anymore?
Posted on: 2/6/2012 7:38 PM by Author "nexusdc5" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Composite-Arf 33% Gee Bee R2 - First Flight - Pics - Videos - L@@K
slowly but surely.
Posted on: 2/5/2012 9:09 PM by Author "nexusdc5" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Composite-Arf 33% Gee Bee R2 - First Flight - Pics - Videos - L@@K
zzzzz....
Posted on: 1/15/2012 8:11 PM by Author "nexusdc5" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Composite-Arf 33% Gee Bee R2 - First Flight - Pics - Videos - L@@K
Hey! MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY!
Posted on: 12/25/2011 2:04 PM by Author "nexusdc5" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: ThunderTiger Rare Bear
Notice in the last set of Pictures how short the Wing joining tubes were before I replaced then with longer and stronger wing tubes.
Posted on: 12/7/2011 6:57 PM by Author "nexusdc5" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: ThunderTiger Rare Bear
Yes They Are... Pictures are on their way...
Posted on: 12/7/2011 6:46 PM by Author "nexusdc5" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: ThunderTiger Rare Bear
hey SJN, Glad to hear he didn't have any problems with his install. That's Encouraging! :-) Ill Post some in depth pictures during my tail section build for you.
Posted on: 12/7/2011 6:37 PM by Author "nexusdc5" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: ThunderTiger Rare Bear
Hey SJN... Yes, Very good Idea installing your servos in the rear wings. That's what I did and they turned out very nice. with that and sealing the hing gap should take care of the Problem. Also don't forget to beef up your rear Wing tubes. I still wouldn't trust the upgraded tubes they provided in these kits. I haven't flown mine yet but still looking forward to the day. Just not finished with it yet.
Posted on: 12/7/2011 6:14 PM by Author "nexusdc5" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Composite-Arf 33% Gee Bee R2 - First Flight - Pics - Videos - L@@K
Hey Rowdog... Well...My two cents worth, I contemplated the same thing trying to Figure the best servo to use. I was looking at the JR Z8800T HT Digital when I Found out that JR had Discontinued it. So... Back to my search. Long story short, I wanted to make sure I had Everything covered to Maximum Insurance. I thought or a decent HT Digital Servo I;d be spending about a hundred bucks, So I decided to go with the JR 8911HV... 470 oz/in with titanium gears. I just wanted to added insurance these servos provide. The throttle servo... I'd go with a good Metal geared servo, you certainly dont want to strip gears during halF throttle on this Bird!!! Vince...
Posted on: 10/19/2011 7:57 PM by Author "nexusdc5" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Composite-Arf 33% Gee Bee R2 - First Flight - Pics - Videos - L@@K
Wow Hannes, Great Job! That looks Awesome! So much or that Idea!! lol My only concern is with those only bolted on leaves a chance oF coming apart in the air? Perhaps you already have it covered but looks really dangerous to me. But still... Great job on the Idea though!!! BEAUTIFUL!
Posted on: 10/17/2011 7:52 PM by Author "nexusdc5" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Composite-Arf 33% Gee Bee R2 - First Flight - Pics - Videos - L@@K
Hey 40Gee Bee, Well things are a little slow on my end but looking great. I just finished my tail wheel setup with a pull pull system. Just getting ready to start on my flying wires. One of my Challenges consists of making my flying wire holes very small and at the precise location keeping the exit holes to a bare Min. My Exit holes will be the shape of the flying wires. I think this will look very clean. So yeah... its coming along well. Thanks for asking! :) Vince...
Posted on: 9/27/2011 6:37 PM by Author "nexusdc5" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Composite-Arf 33% Gee Bee R2 - First Flight - Pics - Videos - L@@K
lol...
Posted on: 9/26/2011 6:23 PM by Author "nexusdc5" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Composite-Arf 33% Gee Bee R2 - First Flight - Pics - Videos - L@@K
Hello Eagledancer... Im nearing that stage myself, Im going with 56 % Silver and at this content it melts at 1200 and flows nicely at 1400... I hope this helps.
Posted on: 9/25/2011 3:04 PM by Author "nexusdc5" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Composite-Arf 33% Gee Bee R2 - First Flight - Pics - Videos - L@@K
Hey Jimmy, Yes the Solo Prop does look very nice But unfortunately will only be a Static Prop. I was looking into Several Prop choices and came across some interesting information. While the Solo Prop does Work and works well, Its not a very efficient Prop. So Im going to fly a solid 32 x 20. Ill Break it in with a 32 x 18.
Posted on: 9/6/2011 9:45 AM by Author "nexusdc5" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Composite-Arf 33% Gee Bee R2 - First Flight - Pics - Videos - L@@K
Hey Jimmy, Yes, I bought the tail wheel as well. The tail wheel is a 2 1/2 Dubro Ultra light. Its a Foam wheel. I don't mind changing it out from time to time.
Posted on: 9/6/2011 9:00 AM by Author "nexusdc5" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Composite-Arf 33% Gee Bee R2 - First Flight - Pics - Videos - L@@K
Just to recap on the tail wheel subject, I had ordered another tail wheel setup from Carf due to loosing mine. The First Picture is what they had sent me :/... there was no way to lock the steering arm into place. So... I found FULTS! Just like Richard had said, This is the way to go. I just added another arm to Allow me to use a Pull Pull System. Not to mention it was a fraction of the Price. I drilled the Axel ends out to 1/4 inch and used a 1/8 x 1/4 hardened Aluminum tube for my Axel. Then a long bolt to pass through the Axel to mount the Wheel Pant. I used a Dubro Ultra Light 2 1/2 wheel. I hope this helps.
Posted on: 9/5/2011 2:40 PM by Author "nexusdc5" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Composite-Arf 33% Gee Bee R2 - First Flight - Pics - Videos - L@@K
Ok, Coming along slowly but surely! I was very curious where my weight came out at with just the fuse, landing gear (minus pants) and the Moki only... I dun no but seams a slight bit heavy already, its coming in at 24 pounds so far ... What do you guys think? Im thinking Hanger Queen!!! lol jk IT WILL FLY! COME HELL OR HIGH WATER!!! Need to give you guys some great Video!
Posted on: 8/22/2011 8:13 PM by Author "nexusdc5" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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