ltc

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Hello,
Does the K45TP come with exhaust pipes? I didn't see them on the website pictures or accessories page.
If not, is there a vendor who makes these to fit this TP?
Thanks.

gunradd

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Call or Email Barry. He had a new set from someone at Kentucky jets but not sure where he got them from.

ltc

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Thank you very much for the reply.
I emailed him via the website a week ago but never heard back. I was unaware of the big jet event, so I am sure he is very busy. I will try again in a few weeks.

I am still working to buy the plane from Skysun (Muses F3A turboprop airframe ... kind of different), after 6 months I might be getting close !

Justflying1

Give Tam's Jets a call

ltc

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I sent an email via his website, never heard back.

Dansy

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you got any answer from skysun?

ltc

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No.
I thought I was finally close. They asked for shipping address to calculate shipping costs, sent it, then that was it.
back to square 1 ...

Dansy

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You got further then me.....they never answer my text, messenger, or email..... but I still want one ☝️ it would be a cool plane to fly with a 45tp

ltc

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I'm not giving up just yet.
If I have to, I'll fly to China and just knock on the door, buy the plane, and bring it home with me. I know where their factory is located; it's not far from some vendors that I have visited before.
I have some concerns about the long landing gear struts on grass, but its still worth a try...the plane looks pretty cool.
I'm sure getting the plane will make getting K45TP exhaust pipes seem easy.

Dansy

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I'm on pavement....fly there to get it....that's an idea

ltc

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I found some K45TP exhaust pipes...but not for the Muses F3A turboprop.
They are for a JMB Jets PC-21 (about the same size as a Skymaster PC-21 but much lighter due to built up / film construction)
Jean-Marc at Kingtech Luxembourg is very nice to work with and has a beautiful plane.

So Ive given up on the Skysun Muses and am buying the JMB PC21 with K45TP instead !

Dansy

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So you have been able to get a Muse ?

ltc

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No, I threw in the towel on that one.

I'm getting the JMB Jets PC21. Just don't ask what the shipping charges are ...
The exhaust pipes will be included with the plane, along with a 3 blade Biela prop.

Dansy

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Thats a shame....They never even answer my email....I guess that PC21 is made in the same factory as the Ventrix?

ltc

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I think the JMB Jets PC21 is made by Xtreme ARF.
I asked for electric retracts and brakes, so it will come with Electrons...my other option was Pahl retracts for the Sebart PC21XL, which is close in size/weight.

It's not on their website , but it was shown on their Facebook page a while ago.
Jean-Marc is very nice to deal with, so apart from the shipping charges, I'm good

Dansy

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I have talked with him before very nice guy indeed...

Dansy

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Got my Muses today which prop did you get?

ltc

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Clearly they liked you better than me ....

For my initial maiden or two, I went with a Biela 3 blade wooden prop 22x12
https://kingtechturbine.lu/Biela-22x12-T-3-BL_1

Longer term, I have just received a quote from Christian at Ramoser for a 5 blade Varioprop with spinner. 325 Euro total (10 blades .. spares, just in case)
I've been told by Sandor at Digitech that the Varioprop is a better choice and runs about 60degC cooler EGT ... and it looks cool. He flies the JMB PC-21 with K45TP

I've read here on RCU that carbon fiber props are not recommended for turboprops; wooden is preferred. This is to minimize the likelyhood of damage in a ground/tip strike?
Haven't decided on a fuel tank yet. I was thinking of going with a 1.5l tank from Secraft. It looks pretty nice.
If not, then probably a custom tank from JetTech or CMJets tanks

Dansy

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I'm gathering part as well....Ramoser prop would be good for scale project like the PC21, but mine is only a F3a type plane....3 blades would be enough, I guess JM has the wooden prop, the like you showed is carbon, I like carbon and the Muses got a very healthy prop clearance......very tall gear, almost look funny.

I got a a square smoke from jet tech coming for another project....will see if it fit, if not...?? So you think 1.5ltrs is enough for 7 minutes flight + start....??

I'm waiting to see if Barry can get me this stacks...if not I guess my plane won't be flying anytime soon....

ltc

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Sandor at Digitech.nl stated that his K45TP on the JMB PC-21 has a 1.5l tank: "1.5 liter and a old bvm uat 8-10 minutes flight time"
That should be OK for start, taxi and 7 minutes (although I usually use a taxi tank)

Jean-Marc can sell you the same K45 pipes that he sold me for my PC21
If not, you can contact Ilja at Grummania and he can make custom K45 pipes for you.
I've also seen some people just use "straight pipes" which are easy to find and connect

Dansy

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Lewis, thanks for the info....

ltc

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You can a 2 or 3 blade Varioprop from Christian at Ramoser, along with a cnc spinner
The adjustable pitch is nice, given the relative uncertainty regarding ideal prop size/pitch with the K45TP

Looking forward to seeing the Muses build thread !

Dansy

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I order a Biela from Aircraft international 22x12... spinner from desert A/C....probably CMJets for the tank now that I know the size...

Servo MKS (777x 3And 960 x 4).....couldn’t get the Ditex I wanted and I have a bunch of new 777.....supply is pretty slim for the DITEX, hopefully that will change with Esprit...Retract is the supply one I might change the gear controller for the JP one will see...Secraft hardware...

Thats pretty much it, I will do a build tread after I receive most of the parts....I need to wait for the motor low $$ in the RC funds, I have order 3 turbines since December.....

ltc

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I thought Ditex servos were readily available from HackerBrushlessUSA; I think he is the importer distributor for all North America
I know they are also available from the usual shops in Germany as well ...

Dansy

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Well he didnt have any 1906 or 2111, Mike also only showing one....I have only been able to get 2 1906 in 2 years, I know they have them in Europe, but MKS are also very nice and shipped the same day....I hoping Esprit will improve the supply..