kochj

Hey guys....

I have NOT flown the plane this year, and only had 2-outings last year because I wanted to change a few things:

Gas tank lowered:

I have moved my gas tank to be inline with the carb on my Gemini (tired of the syphoning and blubbery rich off idle/midrange)
I haven't got a tig welder or lathe, so the conversion will wait... in the mean time, this should work well...

Fixed the warped verticle tail
Cut a relief on the side that needed to the tail to come twards.
Taped and epoxied...and let dry. the access hatch was placed there after 1st uneventfull aileron reversal landing...er um crash...
It looks nice and strait and strong now!...

picts...
The almost foam looking stuff is epoxy/micro-ballons/silica mix, that is not smooth....(hard to get in there) and it was a-bit think so it wouldn't laydown nicely...(future knowledge)

Justin

PlaneKrazee

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Do you have any pictures with the gemini and cowl install? WHat rpm are you getting with the APC 17X6? I get about 9000 with my Gemini at sea level. A Cline regulator would eliminate all syphoning problems. Do you have the two screw carb or single needle adjustment?

I've been too busy to assemble my last one. I really liked flying these with smoke.

kochj

It is the airbleed carb (single needle).
I can't remember what I had for rpm's
I don't believe it was as strong as yours.
I am in Minneapolis MN. Not sure what that equalls, but my engines seem to be at the lower end of rpms...

I have a Hitec A9 with telemitry. I will get some numbers off it with that when I get it up...
I can't believe how nice the plane looks with the stickers on it!... Big dif. IMHO...

I was waiting to clear mine....
I was looking at the wheel pants, and it looks like that is a sticker, that has clear coat over it...
My other stickers didn't yellow over time (using the Automotive two part clear coat PPG brand)
It is going on something like 4-years now...

I think I will just fly it as is.. and paint and clear twards the end of the year....

I think I posted picts... will have to check...

Cheers..

PlaneKrazee

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Anyone still flying thier Chipmunk? I have my last NIB one up for sale and am starting to think twice about it.

pacoflyer

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I've still got mine and one NIB just in case
Been flying it for the last couple of summers with a Saito 180 and smoke
It has a great presence in the air and lands with no issues

yellerchamp

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still flying mine, save it for nice days, I think its going on 8 years now, still in great shape.

Henniekuyper

Hi Everyone

If there is someone who would like to part with one, I will be interested.

The shipment will then be to South Africa.

Regards
Hennie

infernorcteam

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There was a NIB one listed a few weeks ago on here for $450. It disappeared and isn't in the sold category. Keep your eye out it may get listed again.

I'm currently fiberglassing mine. It's going to be slightly heavier but with the ZDZ 40 it should be fine. I was tired of the saggy monokote and decided to give it a shot. I wish you luck in locating one. These plane fly amazing, its ashame GP pulled the plug on them.

RC_AVIGATOR

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A good friend of mine is fixing to build two, one for himself and one for a friend. Don't know if I'm going to build mine yet - maybe do every thing but the engine.

Henniekuyper

Hi RC Avigator

Would you consider selling/shipping it to me?

Regards

Hennie

buckymri

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I just picked up one of these chipmunks at an estate sale. Anyone know what the CG is? or where I can get a manual? GP does not list the tech data anymore due to it being discontinued.

GSNut

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Is this what you are looking for ?
It's free for download from GP as a PDF file !

http://manuals.hobbico.com/gpm/gpma1303-manual-v1_1.pdf

Cheers
Doug in Denver

cjhynum89

does anyone know where I can get the plans and a manual I got a half built kit and I need them thanks

RC_AVIGATOR

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Do you still need a manual?

RC_AVIGATOR

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Does anyone remember how much these cost, I'm thinking of selling my nib?

gary9648

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They went for around $490.00 new when I bought mine many years ago.

crazystick

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Here is the pdf file for the manual http://manuals.hobbico.com/gpm/gpma1303-manual-v1_1.pdf

Mike,In a Model Airplane News Mag November 2004 that I have shows in the Tower add it has the Great Plains Giant Super Chipmunk for $369.99 or with a OS 91 FX combo $559.98



Crazystick

thetireman1

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Guys, I need a tail set and canopy for one of these planes and the decal set if possible. Plane rack fell and damaged the tail. Please call 919 730-9013.

tazzzz

What is the cost of shipping

Jeff Spicoli

Paco, I know this is an old thread, but I have mine NIB with a Saito 1.80 as well. What smoke system are you using?

Henniekuyper

Hi Jeff

Do you want to sell it?

pacoflyer

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Jeff,
I haven't flown mine in a couple of years either but I was running an old Don Harris smoke pump which ran pretty well. I was using both Super Dri and Bennet smoke oil.
The Saito 180 provided plenty of power but I started to have trouble keeping it running. I might need to adjust the tank height as mentioned here, or maybe just re-plumb the whole thing.

paul

52jaws

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Looking for an un-cut cowling if anyone has any leads.
Paul

baronbrian

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So i'm a little late to the party, but I couldn't afford on when I was in college. so here we go...
DLE 35ra inverted, Xoar 18x10 prop.
16oz fuel tank, 24 oz smoke tank. slimline Skywriter pump
2x A123 2300mah packs, one for radio, one shared by ignition and smoke
JR 8411 for elevator and rudder, 821 for ailerons, flaps, and throttle. Xbus for wing servos allows a single servo extension to the wing.
AUW 14.5 lbs dry, no balance issues

Twin_Flyer

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Looks great Baron!

Bill S