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Old 08-23-2018, 07:16 AM
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Any chance you could share the file?
Old 08-23-2018, 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by luckylendy
Any chance you could share the file?
I sent the decal maker the jpg and they printed it in the size I specified. I had them done in color on as you see it here and one in a mirrored version for the other side. Airplane scheme is orange Monokote with everything in front of the wing being white to make the decal pop.
Old 08-25-2018, 06:14 PM
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Okay, I admit that I went on the dark side a while back. Those ARF Phoenix Tigers are cheaper and better built than what I can do. I decided to modify the 90 size version to a twin using two OS 46AX's and ran the engines today for the first time. The sound of a twin is so sweet! Still have some final finish and paint to do on the nose and on the nacelles but it should be ready for a first flight this week.


Old 09-05-2018, 06:22 AM
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Nice!
Old 10-27-2018, 04:46 AM
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Originally Posted by luckylendy
Hey Tiger lovers. I was able to arrange to have a set of plans printed (Tiger 2) from HEMIKILLER (here on this site).
$14 folded, $18 rolled.
Would be nice to get a laser cutter to furnish the wing ribs. Would be a quick build after that as the Tiger 2's are so straight-forward. Anyone have a suggestion on a laser cutter that would provide them as a standard item?
Old 10-27-2018, 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by thailazer
Would be nice to get a laser cutter to furnish the wing ribs. Would be a quick build after that as the Tiger 2's are so straight-forward. Anyone have a suggestion on a laser cutter that would provide them as a standard item?
Try Rob at Balsaworkbench.com he cuts rib kits to replace the regular and mini Ace constant core foam cores. I have also had him cut 5 short kits for me. He is reasonable on pricing too. He does it as a hobby he has a day job and grows his family's food too. I can't say bad word about his work.
Old 03-17-2019, 07:31 PM
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I am trying to reverse engineer the TIGER 60. I am hoping some one can tell me the chord of the wing. I have estimated it to be 12-3/8" but some of the information I have indicates 12-1/2".

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Alan
Old 03-18-2019, 03:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Wizardofflight
I am trying to reverse engineer the TIGER 60. I am hoping some one can tell me the chord of the wing. I have estimated it to be 12-3/8" but some of the information I have indicates 12-1/2".

Thank you,

Alan
I'll check the plans and post for you tonight when I get home from work.
Old 03-19-2019, 10:32 AM
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Thank you, Appreicate the help!

Alan

Originally Posted by VincentJ
I'll check the plans and post for you tonight when I get home from work.
Old 03-19-2019, 12:37 PM
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Here you go Alan. Measurement taken from the edge of aileron to the Leading Edge of wing. 12-1/2" on the nose.

Old 03-19-2019, 12:56 PM
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Thank you, 12-1/2" it is. Time to make some adjustments.

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Old 03-19-2019, 01:29 PM
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Good luck on your project Alan, if you need anything else ask...
Old 03-20-2019, 01:17 PM
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Time for an update on one of my backburner projects. Here is a draft on the CAD conversion for the CG TIGER 60.

Alan

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What engine are you going to use Alan? I built mine last year and I used a DLE-20 engine.
Old 03-20-2019, 03:01 PM
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I have some really nice OS 2 and 4 strokes that would be perfect. I'm considering trying elcetric the new motors out there are looking pretty good, the last e-motor I used was an Astro 05 so it would be new teritory for me.

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What engine are you going to use Alan? I built mine last year and I used a DLE-20 engine.
Old 03-21-2019, 07:58 AM
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The previous Tiger that I had, I used a OS .91 4-stroke engine and I really liked. What ever you choose to use don't be afraid to go big it will take it. Tigers tend to build a bit on the tail heavy side, especially if you modify the tail section. Post pics, you're off to a good start!
Old 03-21-2019, 03:42 PM
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A friend of mine once told me you can never have too much power, he was hovering his plane on the prop at the time.
I went through your build and really like the mods you incorporated (thread bookmarked for future reference), the new tail feathers look great, and a two piece wing is a must on a plane this size.
Once I have the original plans complete I'll create a revised version. Hope you don't mind if I steal some of you ideas?

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Old 03-22-2019, 03:22 AM
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Don't mind at all, hope it inspires you to create your own unique Tiger. Looking forward to see your build!
Old 03-26-2019, 09:17 AM
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3/26/19 Update - Here is the latest draft for the TIGER 60. Almost there, still tweaking it. Added an option for 2 wing dowel pins instead of the single one. Read that the single pin is a weak point.
Old 03-28-2019, 07:47 PM
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Here is the PDF and the DXF file for the Carl Goldberg TIGER 60 CAD conversion.

Alan
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Old 11-17-2019, 05:39 AM
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Anybody have a spare canopy for a Tiger 120?

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Old 11-17-2019, 06:10 AM
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If you can’t find one what I did one time was to look around for a Plastic milk or water jug to make a canopy May not be exactly like a real canopy either paint it or leave it clear just cut it to fit their body good luck rye
Old 11-17-2019, 06:30 AM
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Hey Guys, how is it going?

I'm planning to start to build my second Tiger 60. I'm really interested in pattern flying and I've read that the Tiger is a good platform to start with. I came across an article from 2006 (maybe in this same thread, I really can't remember) written by Allan Alman on which he describes the modifications he made to a Tiger in order to use it as a pattern practice plane. One of those modifications is to shorten the wings one bay so to reduce wingspan by almost 7 inches. My question is what is the purpose of that? what effect does it have on the flying characteristics of the plane? reducing wingspan makes it more aerobatic? will it require more skills to fly it?
Old 11-17-2019, 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by rye
If you can’t find one what I did one time was to look around for a Plastic milk or water jug to make a canopy May not be exactly like a real canopy either paint it or leave it clear just cut it to fit their body good luck rye
‘Thanks, I will try that.

Dave
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I like using orange juice bottles there long and skinny look around recycling Bins

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