Bridi Killer Bee
05-11-2008, 02:53 PM
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RE: Bridi Killer Bee
Well, over a year and 1/2 after starting this thread, I've finally began (and almost completed) my construction (LOL).
I must say this is one of the best kits I've ever built, once you get past the two pages of "instructions." About all the instructions are good for are laying out the pieces of lumber you will need for each sectionso that you are sure to use the correct wood. Other than that, you might as well throw them in the trash. You will definitely need some building experience before tackling this thing.
But with lots of big pieces, I must say the box emptied pretty quickly. I've just had time to work on it here and there. Probably 40 hours total into it right now, with maybe 10 left. All I have left to do is cover the LE (once I get ahold of some more ultracote carbon fiber covering), and install the radio gear, balance, and fly!
First I will post a few pics in the framing stage. I didn't take many pics, so here is what I have so far:
I must say this is one of the best kits I've ever built, once you get past the two pages of "instructions." About all the instructions are good for are laying out the pieces of lumber you will need for each sectionso that you are sure to use the correct wood. Other than that, you might as well throw them in the trash. You will definitely need some building experience before tackling this thing.
But with lots of big pieces, I must say the box emptied pretty quickly. I've just had time to work on it here and there. Probably 40 hours total into it right now, with maybe 10 left. All I have left to do is cover the LE (once I get ahold of some more ultracote carbon fiber covering), and install the radio gear, balance, and fly!
First I will post a few pics in the framing stage. I didn't take many pics, so here is what I have so far:
05-11-2008, 02:57 PM
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And Here are some of the most recent shots. As I said earlier, I still have to get some more CF covering and finish the LE. I'll post more pics when I get her all finished.
Right now it is 11.4 lbs, minus the little bit of covering left and the radio gear. I'm using a G23 with a 15 X 8 prop, which is supposed to deliver around 14 lbs of thrust. Hopefully it will fly.
Right now it is 11.4 lbs, minus the little bit of covering left and the radio gear. I'm using a G23 with a 15 X 8 prop, which is supposed to deliver around 14 lbs of thrust. Hopefully it will fly.
09-23-2008, 08:41 AM
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This plane looks like it will be a great flyer. I am looking for a good kit to build that would take a 26CC gas. This looks like a nice weekend flyer that would be good for a 26 CC. I am looking at the CRRC 26 CC engine and like the size. I would like to build a kit that would allow a Sunday fly and this looks like it may be a good fit. I was looking at the Goldberg Extra as well. How does she fly? I have only seen 1 review on the site.
