Reaction 54 Jet Kit
10-25-2005, 09:50 PM
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hello kevin, i have a merc sitting around to go into a mig, it surely looks to big. also, the weight would make it difficult to balance. by the time she would be balanced you would began to lose the characteristics that makes the model desirable. take care, barry
10-25-2005, 10:50 PM
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RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit
ORIGINAL: u2fast
hello kevin, i have a merc sitting around to go into a mig, it surely looks to big. also, the weight would make it difficult to balance. by the time she would be balanced you would began to lose the characteristics that makes the model desirable. take care, barry
hello kevin, i have a merc sitting around to go into a mig, it surely looks to big. also, the weight would make it difficult to balance. by the time she would be balanced you would began to lose the characteristics that makes the model desirable. take care, barry
Barry---If it's not too much trouble could you post a pic of the Merc in the engine compartment??? This is such a large model that I was hoping that the extra wieght wouldn't affect it too much.
Thanks---Kevin
10-26-2005, 09:51 AM
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RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit
ORIGINAL: mr_matt
Hi guys,
Has anyone flown one of these with the new side inlet kitbash?
Thanks,
Hi guys,
Has anyone flown one of these with the new side inlet kitbash?
Thanks,
Kevin
10-30-2005, 09:08 AM
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RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit
Yeah, the kit's been out almost a year now and the press releases are just starting to pop up. Don't blame the mags - I put off sending in PRs until I was sure to have a nice supply of kits on hand.
You might like my article on page 47 of the same mag about carving STOL wingtips. Might look cool on an R54!
You might like my article on page 47 of the same mag about carving STOL wingtips. Might look cool on an R54!
10-31-2005, 04:48 PM
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RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit
what is everyone using for power and what kind of vertical are you getting i would guess that most of the jets weight around 18 to 20 lb . mine is about 70% done and it is time for more
parts like the noisy kind
thanks six
parts like the noisy kind
thanks six
10-31-2005, 05:15 PM
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RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit
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what is everyone using for power and what kind of vertical are you getting i would guess that most of the jets weight around 18 to 20 lb . mine is about 70% done and it is time for more
parts like the noisy kind
thanks six
what is everyone using for power and what kind of vertical are you getting i would guess that most of the jets weight around 18 to 20 lb . mine is about 70% done and it is time for more
parts like the noisy kind
thanks six
Dave "got 82 flights on mine" Rigotti
P.S. In flight on board video too!
10-31-2005, 05:52 PM
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RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit
plenty of go up power expecially with a run at the bottom..even managed a close facimile of a hammerhead (rudder is too small) with Deans !!
10-31-2005, 06:10 PM
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RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit
Mine has a Wren 54 mk3 (14 pounds thrust), and it weighs almost 19 pounds. not unlimited vertical but enough for me especially after a fast pass..
my new (glassed and painted) r54 weighs just over 20 pounds and has a Wren Supersport (18 pounds thrust). Not flown yet but I expect the performance to be just as good if not better.
(got 36 flights on mine)
Regards
my new (glassed and painted) r54 weighs just over 20 pounds and has a Wren Supersport (18 pounds thrust). Not flown yet but I expect the performance to be just as good if not better.
(got 36 flights on mine)
Regards
11-01-2005, 06:00 AM
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RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit
ORIGINAL: rcguy!
18 1/2 pounds with a P60. Check out the Rigotti video on Bruce's website. NOT unlimited vertical, but plenty of GO!
Dave "got 82 flights on mine" Rigotti
P.S. In flight on board video too!
ORIGINAL: six
what is everyone using for power and what kind of vertical are you getting i would guess that most of the jets weight around 18 to 20 lb . mine is about 70% done and it is time for more
parts like the noisy kind
thanks six
what is everyone using for power and what kind of vertical are you getting i would guess that most of the jets weight around 18 to 20 lb . mine is about 70% done and it is time for more
parts like the noisy kind
thanks six
Dave "got 82 flights on mine" Rigotti
P.S. In flight on board video too!
Regards
11-07-2005, 05:46 AM
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RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit
I live in Japan.
I started the assembly of Reaction in May, and completed it in October.
I remodeled fuselage of Reaction to shape different from an original
design.
That is, an original, square section was changed into a round section.
As a result, it became a very beautiful appearance.
Fuslage is painting finish in addition to the micro glass, and the wing is
film finish.
I was able to enjoy a wonderful assembly kit by a wonderful design by Bruce
and the production of Bruce enough.
The first flight is scheduled to be tried on holiday when the condition in
November is good.
I started the assembly of Reaction in May, and completed it in October.
I remodeled fuselage of Reaction to shape different from an original
design.
That is, an original, square section was changed into a round section.
As a result, it became a very beautiful appearance.
Fuslage is painting finish in addition to the micro glass, and the wing is
film finish.
I was able to enjoy a wonderful assembly kit by a wonderful design by Bruce
and the production of Bruce enough.
The first flight is scheduled to be tried on holiday when the condition in
November is good.
11-07-2005, 11:01 AM
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RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit
kzmori, you are my hero! I've never really said this, but I've often thought about an R54 with a smooth, rounded fuselage just like you've done here. Usually, that means a fiberglass fuselage, but you have done a beautiful job with wood.
When kzmori bought his kit, he shared some pictures of some delta wing models he designed. I could tell then that he is a gifted modeler with a good eye for design. We all wish you luck with the test flights of your R54.
Oh, and I think "eulogy" was just a mistaken use of English. A eulogy is a respectful speech you make for dead people and crashed airplanes
You do not want to give a eulogy for the R54 (maybe you meant "tribute"?). Thanks for sharing the photos!
When kzmori bought his kit, he shared some pictures of some delta wing models he designed. I could tell then that he is a gifted modeler with a good eye for design. We all wish you luck with the test flights of your R54.
Oh, and I think "eulogy" was just a mistaken use of English. A eulogy is a respectful speech you make for dead people and crashed airplanes
You do not want to give a eulogy for the R54 (maybe you meant "tribute"?). Thanks for sharing the photos!
11-07-2005, 02:22 PM
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RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit
Hi Kzmori,
Your R54 looks wonderful. I thought mine was "rounded and slippery" but yours is much better. good luck with the first flights. You will love this airplane.
Bruce, I think you are going to see lots of "Customised" Reactions. This is something that will never happen to the ARF's. They all look the same.
Regards
Your R54 looks wonderful. I thought mine was "rounded and slippery" but yours is much better. good luck with the first flights. You will love this airplane.
Bruce, I think you are going to see lots of "Customised" Reactions. This is something that will never happen to the ARF's. They all look the same.
Regards
11-07-2005, 05:04 PM
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RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit
ORIGINAL: kzmori
I live in Japan.
I started the assembly of Reaction in May, and completed it in October.
I remodeled fuselage of Reaction to shape different from an original
design.
That is, an original, square section was changed into a round section.
As a result, it became a very beautiful appearance.
Fuslage is painting finish in addition to the micro glass, and the wing is
film finish.
I was able to enjoy a wonderful assembly kit by a wonderful design by Bruce
and the production of Bruce enough.
I want to send the eulogy to wonderful work of Bruce.
The first flight is scheduled to be tried on holiday when the condition in
November is good.
I live in Japan.
I started the assembly of Reaction in May, and completed it in October.
I remodeled fuselage of Reaction to shape different from an original
design.
That is, an original, square section was changed into a round section.
As a result, it became a very beautiful appearance.
Fuslage is painting finish in addition to the micro glass, and the wing is
film finish.
I was able to enjoy a wonderful assembly kit by a wonderful design by Bruce
and the production of Bruce enough.
I want to send the eulogy to wonderful work of Bruce.
The first flight is scheduled to be tried on holiday when the condition in
November is good.
Where in Japan are you located? I get to Japan on business every so often....
Dave "got 82 flights on mine" Rigotti
11-07-2005, 05:33 PM
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RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit
Man, you guys got me going now, since I don't have a place where to build for about 4 years now I haven't venture to build any balsa kit ( I love to build my own ), the last one that I build was an Enforcer and it was a fight every day with my wife because I was building it in the leaving room, but there is hope in the very near future for me, so here I am thinking, mmmmmmm 1/2 of the garage will be mine and only mine so mmmmmm, build again, the reaction is looking better and better every time I see it plus one of my friends has one half way there, if i get it I will put a Simjet 1200 that's 18 #'s of thrust for it. 
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11-08-2005, 08:57 AM
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I am very glad to hear the voice of your praise　for my round shape Reaction.
However, the word used for the funeral has been sent to Bruce.
I'm very sorry.
I am wishing that eulogy will not be dedicated to my Reaction.
Bruce
Thank you very much for following to
my poor English.
kzmori
However, the word used for the funeral has been sent to Bruce.
I'm very sorry.
I am wishing that eulogy will not be dedicated to my Reaction.
Bruce
Thank you very much for following to
my poor English.
kzmori
11-08-2005, 05:28 PM
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RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit
ORIGINAL: kzmori
I am living Nagoya.
If you could visit Nagoya, I will invite you to my homebase.
kzmori
I am living Nagoya.
If you could visit Nagoya, I will invite you to my homebase.
kzmori
I get to Fukuno near Toyama. I'm sure we could get together on my next visit to Japan. Heck I could fly into Nagoya instead of Osaka. I'll let you know my schedule via PM.
Dave Rigotti
11-15-2005, 07:27 PM
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RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit
I would like to hear from people that have tried retracts other than the Robart 530 that is recommended. I fly half the time off grass, and wounder about the 530 holding up. I have looked at the Robart 630 with struts, and this looks like a better unit. The price difference is not apreciable with this choice. The Trim wheels and brakes also strike me as a better choice. What are others doing in the way of their retracts? I would hate to spend the almost $400 for the 530's and Kavan electric unit, when a bit more would give me something far better.
11-15-2005, 07:44 PM
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RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit
ORIGINAL: f6hlct
I would like to hear from people that have tried retracts other than the Robart 530 that is recommended. I fly half the time off grass, and wounder about the 530 holding up. I have looked at the Robart 630 with struts, and this looks like a better unit. The price difference is not apreciable with this choice. The Trim wheels and brakes also strike me as a better choice. What are others doing in the way of their retracts? I would hate to spend the almost $400 for the 530's and Kavan electric unit, when a bit more would give me something far better.
I would like to hear from people that have tried retracts other than the Robart 530 that is recommended. I fly half the time off grass, and wounder about the 530 holding up. I have looked at the Robart 630 with struts, and this looks like a better unit. The price difference is not apreciable with this choice. The Trim wheels and brakes also strike me as a better choice. What are others doing in the way of their retracts? I would hate to spend the almost $400 for the 530's and Kavan electric unit, when a bit more would give me something far better.
Dave Rigotti