Decals
 

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.

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.


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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.

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.

Thank you, Appreicate the help!

Alan

Here you go Alan. Measurement taken from the edge of aileron to the Leading Edge of wing. 12-1/2" on the nose.

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Thank you, 12-1/2" it is. Time to make some adjustments.

Alan

Good luck on your project Alan, if you need anything else ask...

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.

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.

Alan

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!

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?

Alan

Don't mind at all, hope it inspires you to create your own unique Tiger. Looking forward to see your build!

Here is the PDF and the DXF file for the Carl Goldberg TIGER 60 CAD conversion.

Alan

Anybody have a spare canopy for a Tiger 120?

Dave

Tiger
 

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?

‘Thanks, I will try that.

Dave

Tiger