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Gruman Ag-Cat - 9/23/2003 5:28:13 PM   
corcguy


 

Posts: 39
Joined: 1/20/2002
From: Littleton, CO, USA
Status: offline 		Thinking of building Ag-Cat from Floyd Fitzgerald plans from Bill Northrop. Would appreciate hearing from any of you who have built from these plans.. how good are the plans, final weight, engine used, flight characteristics, any other useful info.

Thanks for your response. Dick L.
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RE: Gruman Ag-Cat - 9/23/2003 6:04:25 PM   
Agman29


 

Posts: 65
Joined: 5/7/2003
From: Hot Springs, AR, USA
Status: offline 		I bought the plans about 6 months ago, they look really good. I have heard all good reviews about the flight chacteristics.

http://www.flyinglindy.homestead.com/index1.html

scroll down about halfway and see that one.

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RE: Gruman Ag-Cat - 9/23/2003 10:52:09 PM   
Agman29


 

Posts: 65
Joined: 5/7/2003
From: Hot Springs, AR, USA
Status: offline 		check this guy out.

http://www.flyinglindy.homestead.com/index1.html


scroll down about halfway for the ag cat article

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RE: Gruman Ag-Cat - 2/11/2007 5:14:10 PM   
riph


 

Posts: 37
Joined: 12/21/2001
From: Carrollton, TX, USA
Status: offline 		I ordered a set of plans from Bill for a 90" Ag-Cat and a kit from Precision Kit Cutters. I hope to get it built over the summer and install a RC Showcase 150cc gas radial. I am not a builder so this will be a giant task for me.

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RE: Gruman Ag-Cat - 2/15/2007 6:14:24 AM   
outacontrol41


 

Posts: 1093
Joined: 11/27/2004
From: Girdletree, MD, USA
Status: offline 		I ordered a set of plans as well. I have yet to order the kit but will soon. That will also be my summer project. This will be my second build project, my first is a Piper Pawnee PA-25 from TMRC. It's a 1/4 scale cropduster (108'' ws). Please post your opinion of the quality of the Ag-Cat when you receive it. Very interested in knowing. Thanks.

One more thing.....do you really think you need a 150cc engine? Larry flew his just fine with a G38. Seems like way overkill. Just my humble little thought.

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RE: Gruman Ag-Cat - 2/17/2007 4:14:15 AM   
riph


 

Posts: 37
Joined: 12/21/2001
From: Carrollton, TX, USA
Status: offline 		I am just looking for a plane for the 150cc radial. However, after reviewing the plans this plane is not large enough for the 150. It would be a nice plane for the OS or Saito radials.


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RE: Gruman Ag-Cat - 4/25/2007 2:11:15 PM   
outacontrol41


 

Posts: 1093
Joined: 11/27/2004
From: Girdletree, MD, USA
Status: offline 		Anyone currently building one of these? I'm still trying to decide wheather to get the kit or scratch build from plans. Opinons, please?

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RE: Gruman Ag-Cat - 5/31/2007 5:45:55 AM   
cayuse


 

Posts: 5
Joined: 8/13/2004
From: Abbotsford, BC, CANADA
Status: offline 		Hey guys,

I'm considering getting plans right now. I need something to put my G-62 in.
I assume you got yours from Bill Northrop Plans Service.
What did they cost and how would you describe their quality?

Thanks,

Gary

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RE: Gruman Ag-Cat - 6/1/2007 5:17:32 PM   
RedTwilight



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Joined: 1/15/2006
From: Hurdle Mills, NC, USA
Status: offline 		Sign me in! I too am interested in knowing the quality, price, flight characteristics, etc... of the AgCat.

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RE: Gruman Ag-Cat - 6/2/2007 4:39:32 AM   
outacontrol41


 

Posts: 1093
Joined: 11/27/2004
From: Girdletree, MD, USA
Status: offline 		Dear Mr. Twighlight,

May I call you Red? The AgCat plans are clear and easy to read, I think they're a good investment. Plans come in two sheets along with an informative article from Model Builder magazine on the construction process. I've not started building mine yet because I'm in the middle of a project currently, but the AgCat is next. I paid around $45 including shipping and they come folded up. I believe you can use a G38 to G62 with this model depending on what you're going to do with it. See photo below for a sample of the drawing....

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RE: Gruman Ag-Cat - 6/27/2007 7:40:06 PM   
flyemhi


 

Posts: 2
Joined: 10/7/2004
From: Layton, UT, USA
Status: offline 		I have the plans but I would like to know if anyone has a bill of materials for this airplane.

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RE: Gruman Ag-Cat - 7/24/2007 2:21:19 PM   
outacontrol41


 

Posts: 1093
Joined: 11/27/2004
From: Girdletree, MD, USA
Status: offline 		I keep a well rounded stock of wood of all sizes, balsa sticks, balsa sheets, hardwood spruce and bass. Always helps to have a good supply rather than just what the plan calls for to account for mistakes or shortcomings. I plan build this kit next year starting in Jan.
I will probably post some pictures as I have in the cropduster forum. I'm between a Zen G38 or a Saito 325 radial. I'll decide when the time comes.

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RE: Gruman Ag-Cat - 8/9/2007 7:06:48 AM   
anothercrashpilot


 

Posts: 107
Joined: 3/30/2007
From: Porterville, CA, USA
Status: offline 		HEY !, outacontrol ! ! Found you over here ! I'm still trying to figure out how to search this site ! I had been hoping to find a thread on this ,But surprised to find no Builds yet ! I finally got back to the guy suppossidely cutting my 10' Kit , and he'd been recuperating from his hospital stay ,and says he'll be starting on it soon , but as you know ,I won't be holding my breath ! Well I'm going to subscribe to this thread and hope to share something before TOO long ! ! ! ! ! OH ! One thing about the plans . DO you think it will be neccessary to offset the rear Fin Like the plans show ? I think it will make mine look like I can't glue straight ! I received a Williams Brothers 1/4 scale radial, BUT it's TOOOO small for mine and I don't think using the cylinders off it will work eigther . LATER !

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RE: Gruman Ag-Cat - 8/9/2007 2:15:33 PM   
outacontrol41


 

Posts: 1093
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From: Girdletree, MD, USA
Status: offline 		ACP...I think we're going to have to stick to the plan with the vertical fin simply because the fin and rudder are so darn close to the propwash. You could probably build the fin straight and think you're getting away with it but you'll most likely find that after you trim your plane in the air then land it, the rudder will be set to an extreme position to make it fly straight. Maybe that's better to look at than a crooked fin??! I couldn't tell you. I have several full scale agcats in my area I'll check out when I get to that point to see how they're built. I'm saving my money for a Saito 5 cyl. radial for this plane....it will make front end construction so much simpler instead of making or buying dummy cylinders. You would probably need an RCS giant scale radial for your 10' wingspan cat.
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-p.s. The Williams Bros. engine kit you bought did fit my Flair 1/4 scale Stearman....but the wingspan is 89'' so it's probably just right for the 90'' Agcat.

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RE: Gruman Ag-Cat - 8/10/2007 8:59:28 AM   
anothercrashpilot


 

Posts: 107
Joined: 3/30/2007
From: Porterville, CA, USA
Status: offline 		I"M GOING TO LET THIS PRINT UP TO SEE WHAT THIS HEADING IS THAT IS ALREADY TYPED IN ........................ WELL ,as you know I'm sure it was put like that for a reason . I've put every thing back on hold here again to get things cleared out again , But i finally got the Slimline smoke mufflers today so now I'll get back to trying to Build that Dummy ! I'm not sure I'll be able to do much for it to look decent , As now the mufflers and cylinders on the GT80 will take up so much space and they're all out the same distance as where the dummy cylinders need to be ! ( Hack Job ! ) I'm glad to see a realistic paint scheme on the new AGWAGON , And I even like the color . ( RCGuys .) That's also interesting what you did to build up the Pilot in your Plane, It's a little hard finding many pilots with any Torso or much of a body ! HEY, I remember coming across a pilot figure again awhile back of a skeleton barnstormer or WW 1 or 2 pilot and don't remember the scale or even the maker ! Do youknow Which one I'm talking about and Who sells it ? THANKs......................................

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RE: Gruman Ag-Cat - 8/10/2007 2:04:07 PM