IMAC Scratch build Laser 200

[WMcNabb]

The laser is in the trailer waiting for the new esc, and it is ready for maiden flight once the weather is correct.
The Dalotel is being readied by changing the flight servos to the upgraded BlueBird H51B , also the flight/power controller will be changed to the AR SmoothFlight and should also see its maiden flight in early summer , and hope to have good videos of both.
I decided for my next project to scratch build the F7F Tigercat at a scale of 25% ish that is I had the Palmer drawings enlarged to 147.5 inches of wingspan, true 1/4 scale calls for around 154 inches of wingspan, I have already started to study the plans because a lot of the construction method has to be modified , but I am wrapping my head around it, and will start cutting ribs to do the wings first,
Now the incentive is two fold, one its been my favorite war bird for the past 40 years, and two, I will installing two 18 cylinder radials, hydraulics for retracts, and flaps etc, I have partnered with Antonio Silva of Authentic Scale and he will be a great value to this project in more ways then one , he will do all the CNC work such as the landing gears, wheels and more,

Holy smokes!! That will be a cool project. Can’t wait to watch this one come together!

 

[Forgues-Research]

there you go

 

[dhal22]

Merlyn Graves approves!!!

 

[AKNick]

The laser is in the trailer waiting for the new esc, and it is ready for maiden flight once the weather is correct.
The Dalotel is being readied by changing the flight servos to the upgraded BlueBird H51B , also the flight/power controller will be changed to the AR SmoothFlight and should also see its maiden flight in early summer , and hope to have good videos of both.
I decided for my next project to scratch build the F7F Tigercat at a scale of 25% ish that is I had the Palmer drawings enlarged to 147.5 inches of wingspan, true 1/4 scale calls for around 154 inches of wingspan, I have already started to study the plans because a lot of the construction method has to be modified , but I am wrapping my head around it, and will start cutting ribs to do the wings first,
Now the incentive is two fold, one its been my favorite war bird for the past 40 years, and two, I will be installing two 18 cylinder radials, hydraulics for retracts, and flaps etc, I have partnered with Antonio Silva of Authentic Scale and he will be a great value to this project in more ways then one , he will do all the CNC work such as the landing gears, wheels and more, and supply the two engines

Why cant I hit the like button a million times.... So neat!

 

[Forgues-Research]

Why cant I hit the like button a million times.... So neat!

Ah thank you anyway, when the time comes I will start a new thread for this airplane, I have already started cutting ribs because I have time right now waiting for the new esc for the Laser

 

[dhal22]

Merlyn Graves approves!!!

Nobody else got that?

 

[Forgues-Research]

Nobody else got that?

I'll bite, who is Merlyn Groves

 

[Forgues-Research]

Having some time in the shop before flying season arrives , which will be testing both the Laser and the Dalotel and also finishing the design and fabrication of a single stick for a friend

So I guess its time to start a new thread

 

[TonyHallo]

I think I watched all of Merlyn's videos.

 

[dhal22]

I'll bite, who is Merlyn Groves

Merlyn was a prolific scratch builder over on RCSB, almost everything was large LARGE twin engine planes.

The Beechcraft Starship scratch build was epic. Monster plane, twin DA 100s at least.