A project for myself which makes a change
I had wanted something bigger but this came up and it was too tempting to refuse.
This kit is the prototype pre production model that Skymaster and a number of other builders have started to put together. Loads needs to be done/re done but I'm impressed with the detail and think it should make a great addition for next years fleet. Progress will be slow as I have some more important projects to do but it should plod along nicely.
Length: 85.5" (97" with refueling probe) (2225mm). Wingspan: 61' (1550mm).
Power: 25~32Lb (12~15kg) thrust
dry weight: 14.5-16.5kg (32-38Lbs)
The model weighs 20lbs add 4lbs of electrics 3.5lbs of turbine and ancillaries and 7lbs of fuel we're talking 34.5lbs wet. I'm hoping a Merlin 140 will work as this gives around 33lbs of thrust here in the UK which is more than its rated for but I'm finding Gasper at Jets Munt is conservative in his specs which makes a change for a manufacturer. If it needs more of a push then a Jetcat 160 will be used but this is over a pound heavier so my hope is that keeping it light will work better :xx
I spent an evening cleaning the model with meths and degreaser as it was covered in cack and red over-spray from somewhere. I like to do this as it does show up the areas that need attention and in this case there are five or six small crush marks and hanger rash that needs sorting before anything goes in it.