Assembly: AJ Aircraft ARS300 104" 120cc!

[Terryscustom]

Brand new, hot of the press and I can't wait to dive in!

 

[Terryscustom]

Some un-boxing pics:

Looks like LOTS of carbon in the right places, fuel dot and painted canopy fasteners are in place already. The fuse is crazy tall for a plane this size!!!

 

[Terryscustom]

Tail feathers and gear are designed and built for business! Carbon fiber root ribs, double stab tubes, whoa! Rudder is very nicely sized, super deep at the bottom (in the prop wash) so I'm anticipating some excitement out back. CHECK OUT THIS STAB SPAN! That is very close to 40% aircraft dimensions for the tail surfaces. Carbon gear is average size for 120cc aircraft, very nice finish and airfoiled design.

 

[pawnshopmike]

Very cool! Great looking airframe and I love the blue and orange scheme.

 

[Terryscustom]

Cowl is a nice fit and finish, it is sized for a 4.5" spinner and a carbon spinner is included. The included spinner is pre-slotted and pre-drilled for a DA120 drill pattern.
Just for fun I dug some spinners off the shelf. True-Turn 4.5" Ultimate and also checked a 4.5" Falcon spinner. I also set a 5" Pete-Model ultimate spinner on there and honestly I think it would work with the flow of the cowl, you would however need to mount the engine about 3/16" or so lower. Just fun to check out what they look like on there. Obviously everyone has a preference for their favorite spinner.

 

[Terryscustom]

Quick overview of the accessories. The wheel pants have a great finish to match the scheme. Various can and pipe mounts are included with associated hardware. Gear filler plate and gear cuffs with coaming already installed. Tailwheel, wheels axles and all associated hardware. Carbon control horns, engine mounting template with engine mounting hardware INCLUDING STANDOFFS!
Nice to see all usable stuff instead of making a shopping list.

 

[Terryscustom]

Finally the wings.... Carbon root ribs are carried over from the horizontal stabs. Pre-glued pin hinges with very tight hinge gaps that still allow full deflection without binding. Hingelines are also gap sealed! Srings are in place for pulling servo wires.
Covering is tight and nicely applied on the entire plane

 

[Jetpainter]

That thing looks sooooooooo much nicer than the Hangar 9 I just built it almost makes me ill. And cost wise they're a match.

Thanks for doing the assembly here on GSN Terry.

 

[Jetpainter]

And somehow I have a feeling that with a DA120 and cans this one won't weigh over 30 pounds like mine does.

 

[Luchnia]

Finally the wings.... Carbon root ribs are carried over from the horizontal stabs. Pre-glued pin hinges with very tight hinge gaps that still allow full deflection without binding. Hingelines are also gap sealed! Srings are in place for pulling servo wires.
Covering is tight and nicely applied on the entire plane

Nice!