Super Skybolt build from Italy
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Super Skybolt build from Italy
Hi Everybody, I know that there are other Skybolt threads in this forum but i open this one beacause this's mine building. Never done before, but there is always the first time
For first I would like to thank Dave for a lot of suggestions given to me.
I'm considering to make some little changes from Great Planes plan, i thanks toChrisMH for some good idea
1. Pull-pull rudder
2. Servo's location inside fuselage
3. To cover the airplane with dope over Koverall (never use it suggestions welcome!)
4. Change plastic clavis with Great Planes Solder Clevis 2-56
5.I will replace the control horns with eitherRobart 1/8"
Cowl and wheel pants for now are the orginal, maybe i will change it with fiberglass.
I'm thinking to buyDubro'sfuel tank360 cc (12 oz)
I'm thinking to buy Topflite's propellers, the model is Topq5180 (15x8)
The engine that i bought is O.S FS-120S-E, i need the engine mount that soon i'll buy.
For now i don't know which kind of receiver andradio transmitter to buy, i see the Specktrum AR7000 for the receiver, i don't know about radio tramitter (i'm thinking some one kinf 6-channel compatible with the receiver module)so i accept suggestions about it.
Suggestions welcome!
For first I would like to thank Dave for a lot of suggestions given to me.
I'm considering to make some little changes from Great Planes plan, i thanks toChrisMH for some good idea
1. Pull-pull rudder
2. Servo's location inside fuselage
3. To cover the airplane with dope over Koverall (never use it suggestions welcome!)
4. Change plastic clavis with Great Planes Solder Clevis 2-56
5.I will replace the control horns with eitherRobart 1/8"
Cowl and wheel pants for now are the orginal, maybe i will change it with fiberglass.
I'm thinking to buyDubro'sfuel tank360 cc (12 oz)
I'm thinking to buy Topflite's propellers, the model is Topq5180 (15x8)
The engine that i bought is O.S FS-120S-E, i need the engine mount that soon i'll buy.
For now i don't know which kind of receiver andradio transmitter to buy, i see the Specktrum AR7000 for the receiver, i don't know about radio tramitter (i'm thinking some one kinf 6-channel compatible with the receiver module)so i accept suggestions about it.
Suggestions welcome!
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RE: Super Skybolt build from Italy
Hi Dave! Nice to meet you!
I needed a lot of time to study plan and buy everything i need
i started yesterday to prepare all the little parts offin,rudder, stabilizer and elevators.
Today also epoxy, cianoacrylic and balsa filler are arrived by mail box so this evening after work i glue it!
I needed a lot of time to study plan and buy everything i need
i started yesterday to prepare all the little parts offin,rudder, stabilizer and elevators.
Today also epoxy, cianoacrylic and balsa filler are arrived by mail box so this evening after work i glue it!
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RE: Super Skybolt build from Italy
ORIGINAL: FrancescoR
Hi Everybody, I know that there are other Skybolt threads in this forum but i open this one beacause this's mine building. Never done before, but there is always the first time
For first I would like to thank Dave for a lot of suggestions given to me.
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Suggestions welcome!
Hi Everybody, I know that there are other Skybolt threads in this forum but i open this one beacause this's mine building. Never done before, but there is always the first time
For first I would like to thank Dave for a lot of suggestions given to me.
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Suggestions welcome!
I have recently built this Skybolt; same kit as you have.
My suggestion is to browse the other threads. I have posted dozens of pictures.
Go in particular to the thread named "Skybolt hanger and clubhouse".
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_60..._1/key_/tm.htm
I will check the above link before finalizing this post.
I have verified that this link takes you to the proper thread.
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RE: Super Skybolt build from Italy
Ciao, Francesco!
This is an especially interesting thread as I am currently building a Super Skybolt, (although the contruction has been halted while I finish several other planes that were already mostly done!)
I have the fuselage mostly complete and have started on the cabanes - not too enthused about that part.
Any tips/thoughts posted here will very likely be a great help for me.
Looking forward to future posts.
All the best,
Mike
This is an especially interesting thread as I am currently building a Super Skybolt, (although the contruction has been halted while I finish several other planes that were already mostly done!)
I have the fuselage mostly complete and have started on the cabanes - not too enthused about that part.
Any tips/thoughts posted here will very likely be a great help for me.
Looking forward to future posts.
All the best,
Mike
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RE: Super Skybolt build from Italy
ORIGINAL: BigMikeUSMC
Ciao, Francesco!
This is an especially interesting thread as I am currently building a Super Skybolt, (although the contruction has been halted while I finish several other planes that were already mostly done!)
I have the fuselage mostly complete and have started on the cabanes - not too enthused about that part.
Any tips/thoughts posted here will very likely be a great help for me.
Looking forward to future posts.
All the best,
Mike
Ciao, Francesco!
This is an especially interesting thread as I am currently building a Super Skybolt, (although the contruction has been halted while I finish several other planes that were already mostly done!)
I have the fuselage mostly complete and have started on the cabanes - not too enthused about that part.
Any tips/thoughts posted here will very likely be a great help for me.
Looking forward to future posts.
All the best,
Mike
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Are you referring to "this thread in which we are now writing" or the thread linked to in the preceeding post ?
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RE: Super Skybolt build from Italy
Not sure where this question is coming from - the title of the thread is 'Super Skybolt build from Italy' with the OP being FrancescoR - why do you think it should be addressed to a different thread?
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RE: Super Skybolt build from Italy
i built this ship years ago you will have fun i did make the rudder a pull pull system due to it had a hard time holding knife edge but i ran the cables above the elevator which put the control horns middle of the rudder worked great plus i had a ys 120 in mine
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Not sure where this question is coming from - the title of the thread is 'Super Skybolt build from Italy' with the OP being FrancescoR - why do you think it should be addressed to a different thread?
Mike
Not sure where this question is coming from - the title of the thread is 'Super Skybolt build from Italy' with the OP being FrancescoR - why do you think it should be addressed to a different thread?
Mike
Your post is not addressed but since it is following mine I presume it might be for me.
Nothing is or has to be addressed to a different thread.
If you read again carefully you will see that the OP asked for suggestions.
I gave a suggestion to read other threads dealing with the Skybolt and in particular the thead for which I posted a verified link.
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RE: Super Skybolt build from Italy
Hello Weazel1,
As stated, I already have the fuse mostly done and am fiddling with the cabane struts (they always seem to cause problems for me!)
I have anOS120 Surpass w/pump that should be just about perfect for this plane, plus it gives me some latitude with tank placement.
Hello Zor,
OK, since your post was in response to mine I couldn't quite figure what you meant. Yes, there are many threads on the Skybolt and all are worth reading.
All the best,
Mike
As stated, I already have the fuse mostly done and am fiddling with the cabane struts (they always seem to cause problems for me!)
I have anOS120 Surpass w/pump that should be just about perfect for this plane, plus it gives me some latitude with tank placement.
Hello Zor,
OK, since your post was in response to mine I couldn't quite figure what you meant. Yes, there are many threads on the Skybolt and all are worth reading.
All the best,
Mike
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Hello Weazel1,
As stated, I already have the fuse mostly done and am fiddling with the cabane struts (they always seem to cause problems for me!)
I have anOS120 Surpass w/pump that should be just about perfect for this plane, plus it gives me some latitude with tank placement.
Hello Zor,
OK, since your post was in response to mine I couldn't quite figure what you meant. Yes, there are many threads on the Skybolt and all are worth reading.
All the best,
Mike
Hello Weazel1,
As stated, I already have the fuse mostly done and am fiddling with the cabane struts (they always seem to cause problems for me!)
I have anOS120 Surpass w/pump that should be just about perfect for this plane, plus it gives me some latitude with tank placement.
Hello Zor,
OK, since your post was in response to mine I couldn't quite figure what you meant. Yes, there are many threads on the Skybolt and all are worth reading.
All the best,
Mike
BigMikeUSMC and FrancescoR,
Note that in the thread I linked to there was many pictures that were apparently lost by RCU as they had software problems many times about posting pictures.
One fellow in his posting asked "where are all the pictures gone?"
Many of these pictures were from my build.
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RE: Super Skybolt build from Italy
BigMikeUSMC and FrancescoR, Note that in the thread I linked to there was many pictures that were apparently lost by RCU as they had software problems many times about posting pictures. One fellow in his posting asked "where are all the pictures gone?" Many of these pictures were from my build. Zor ABSOLUTELY UNTRUE! When zor showed-up in the Skybolt Clubhouse, he was new to R/C Universe and was making "experimental" posts to get used to the format. When another member tried to tell him that R/C Universe had a beginner's forum to get used to posting and editing, zor took it that he was being called a beginner to R/C and blew-up. He demanded that the moderators remove all of his posts and they happily obliged him. This is evident from post #124 (5/7/2009) which includes an answer to one of zor's previous (and removed) posts. You will also note that there are no posts from or reference to zor prior to post #124 - proof that there were posts removed by request of zor himself. R/C Universe was NOT having problems and did not remove zor's pictures. Again, he himself demanded his posts be removed. Note in post #131 that zor declares that he is "gone again". Can't be gone "again" unless you've left before. And again, you'll see members quoting from zor's missing posts - removed by his own request.Readers will notice that zor moved into and claimed the Skybolt Hanger as his own personal blog. He single-handedly killed it. Francesco, I apologize for marring your thread. I will be removing this tomorrow afternoon, hopefully after there has been enough time to expose zor for what he is - deviously trying to hijack and take-over your build thread. (in reply toBigMikeUSMC |
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BigMikeUSMC and FrancescoR, Note that in the thread I linked to there was many pictures that were apparently lost by RCU as they had software problems many times about posting pictures. One fellow in his posting asked "where are all the pictures gone?" Many of these pictures were from my build. Zor ABSOLUTELY UNTRUE! When zor showed-up in the Skybolt Clubhouse, he was new to R/C Universe and was making "experimental" posts to get used to the format. When another member tried to tell him that R/C Universe had a beginner's forum to get used to posting and editing, zor took it that he was being called a beginner to R/C and blew-up. He demanded that the moderators remove all of his posts and they happily obliged him. This is evident from post #124 (5/7/2009) which includes an answer to one of zor's previous (and removed) posts. You will also note that there are no posts from or reference to zor prior to post #124 - proof that there were posts removed by request of zor himself. R/C Universe was NOT having problems and did not remove zor's pictures. Again, he himself demanded his posts be removed. Note in post #131 that zor declares that he is "gone again". Can't be gone "again" unless you've left before. And again, you'll see members quoting from zor's missing posts - removed by his own request.Readers will notice that zor moved into and claimed the Skybolt Hanger as his own personal blog. He single-handedly killed it. Francesco, I apologize for marring your thread. I will be removing this tomorrow afternoon, hopefully after there has been enough time to expose zor for what he is - deviously trying to hijack and take-over your build thread. (in reply toBigMikeUSMC Message edited by EJWash1 5/16/2013 1:21 AM _______________________ EJWash AMA 910957 Your workshop is your sanctuary... |
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Very funny zor. The only thing you've done by copying my post is show what a deranged mind you have. I was going to remove the post after enough members could read it and hopefully you'd leave this modeler to build in peace. You've proved that what I posted is true.Thank you for that. As I stated, the reason I posted what I did was to show what you are, sick in the head, and I did not expect you to help me do so - thank you!
So while you're in such a helping mood, posthow the Waco Brotherhood ran you out of their thread, how R/C Groups banned you and is constantly penalizing you for your crude behavior, andhow you're obsessing with young girl's threads. How you threw a childish tantrum and removed hundreds of posts from your own self-worshiping rant thread.After that, share with us what you were incarcerated for.
I'm sure the moderators will be here soon to clean-up after you - as usual.
So while you're in such a helping mood, posthow the Waco Brotherhood ran you out of their thread, how R/C Groups banned you and is constantly penalizing you for your crude behavior, andhow you're obsessing with young girl's threads. How you threw a childish tantrum and removed hundreds of posts from your own self-worshiping rant thread.After that, share with us what you were incarcerated for.
I'm sure the moderators will be here soon to clean-up after you - as usual.
Enjoy.
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RE: Super Skybolt build from Italy
Ok guys, let's keep this thread on topic. It's not here to talk about other build thread, or pictures missing from someplace else on RCU. If you don't have anything to contribute to this build thread then simply don't post here. It's just that simple guys.
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Ok guys, let's keep this thread on topic. It's not here to talk about other build thread, or pictures missing from someplace else on RCU. If you don't have anything to contribute to this build thread then simply don't post here. It's just that simple guys.
Ok guys, let's keep this thread on topic. It's not here to talk about other build thread, or pictures missing from someplace else on RCU. If you don't have anything to contribute to this build thread then simply don't post here. It's just that simple guys.
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RE: Super Skybolt build from Italy
Some small progress in the build, finished the fin and rudder build. Assembled the stab and elevator skeleton. For now itnot be completing until I'll find the need to strengthen the mechanism for pull pull.
For now i don't make to sand all finish parts.
1. Fin and rudder skeleton
2-3. Preparing Fin and rudder for Robart hinge
4-5. Stab and elevator skeleton
6-7.Fin and rudder balsa cover
I had glue the fin and rudder skeleton with Great Planes Cyanoacrylate kind thick, but for me is not the best solution, too fast drying and is hard or impossible to sand so is nedeed glue very precise. Some little problem with glue between waxed paper and stick's balsa, but all solved.
For the all other parts i used Titebond wood glue, ithas more slow drying and easy to sand, this is most important for the external parts.
For now i don't make to sand all finish parts.
1. Fin and rudder skeleton
2-3. Preparing Fin and rudder for Robart hinge
4-5. Stab and elevator skeleton
6-7.Fin and rudder balsa cover
I had glue the fin and rudder skeleton with Great Planes Cyanoacrylate kind thick, but for me is not the best solution, too fast drying and is hard or impossible to sand so is nedeed glue very precise. Some little problem with glue between waxed paper and stick's balsa, but all solved.
For the all other parts i used Titebond wood glue, ithas more slow drying and easy to sand, this is most important for the external parts.
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RE: Super Skybolt build from Italy
I have a pic of mine and if I can find I'll post a pic, built a long time ago. It also had a smoke system. Very good flying airplane. Good luck with yours. Looks great.
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RE: Super Skybolt build from Italy
Francesco, the only thing I'd say after building one is to watch out for the weight, it creeps up very quickly on this model, most seem to come out close to 5Kg. Mine still flies fine with a 120 Surpass motor but I am very aware of the weight on approach to a landing. It really does excel at big flowing aerobatics though.
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RE: Super Skybolt build from Italy
I found the pic. This was around 1994 at Farragut State Park in Idaho. Grass field. The fuse and tail were glassed and painted. The only thing covered were the wings. It had smoke. Yes, guys it was heavy but it flew like a cream puff. Great aerobatics. Hung on the prop, disappeared in the smoke. It really was a nice spectacle. Think it has a OS120 pumped motor but can't remember. Good luck with yours.
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Hi guys, thanks for answers, you are too kind, I am still at the beginning
I need the information, I think that the engine needs other part.
The question is this, about the engine choke as you can look in the picture i would understand how to fix the mechanism for regulating the flow of air from the outside of the airplane. I checked that there is a spring that opens the air valve completely and it is possible with a underwire to close it as i want but when i leave theunderwire the valve completely re-open .