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RE: Talk about big!...Check this - 11/13/2003 7:19 PM

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David, could you tell us a bit about the propulsion and control systems?

Sure !

The list of the equipment I am using in this model:

9 x Futaba 5301 servos. Used for the elevators, ailerons, flaps and inner rudder.
2 x Futaba 9206 servos. Used on the steering and outer rudder section.
4 x Futaba 9303 servos. Used for the spoilers.
15 x Futaba 3001 servos. Used for pop-out lights and U/C doors.
4 x 309DPS PCM synthesized receivers. Two in the fuselage and one in each outer wing section.
4 x 4,400mAh 6 Volt packs.
2 x 2,200mAh 6 Volt packs.
2 x 1,800mAh 4.8 Volt packs.
2 x 7,000mAh 12 Volt lighting packs.
2 x SM Services opto-isolator units.
2 x SM Services battery backer units.
8 x SM Services led battery checker units.
10 x heavy duty switch harnesses and lastly a whole lot of twisted servo extension leading to get the power to where it is needed.

24 litres of kero split between 4 glass/carbon tanks with 4 BVM UAT's

Oh, and 4 RAM 750F's unless someone wants to donate 4 AMT pegasus' . . . .

as if

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RE: Talk about big!...Check this - 11/14/2003 12:03 AM

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So this is the reason the Hobby shop was out of balsa the other day. Anyone have an idea what that thing cost to build? hehe that way i can show my wife and tell her " see i am not that bad"

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RE: Talk about big!...Check this - 11/14/2003 12:33 AM

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Let's just say that with the 4 turbines and all that radio gear........$30,000 would get you close.....

Am I close David? Of course when you count the labor this would be a little short

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RE: Talk about big!...Check this - 11/14/2003 1:15 AM

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So this is the reason the Hobby shop was out of balsa the other day. Anyone have an idea what that thing cost to build? hehe that way i can show my wife and tell her " see i am not that bad"

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Let's just say that with the 4 turbines and all that radio gear........$30,000 would get you close.....
Am I close David? Of course when you count the labor this would be a little short

Well here is the materials listing as of last month . . . . . . . .

Five 8' x 4' X 1/8" lite-ply sheets.

Three 5' x 5' x 1/4" Ply sheets.

Seven 4' x 1' x 1/18" ply sheets.

450 1/8" x 4" x 36" balsa sheets.

300 1/4" sq x 48" balsa strips.

60 1/4" sq x 36" spruce strips.

Four 3" x 4" x 36" balsa blocks.

To put this lot together you can also include the:

1.2 US gallons of PVA wood glue.

40 tubes of thin and thick cyano from Deluxe materials in the UK.

50 yards of 1.6 oz glass cloth.

17 lbs of skinning epoxy . . . . . . and 36 foam (paint decorating) rollers to apply the same . . . . of course most of the epoxy ended up on the workshop floor as dust after sanding.

And lastly 130 #11 Xacto knife blades.

and a lot of midnight oil too !!!!!!!!!! sorry, I lost track of the bales of wet/dry used . . . . . OPPS !!!!!!

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RE: Talk about big!...Check this - 11/14/2003 3:51 AM

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24 litres of kero split between 4 glass/carbon tanks with 4 BVM UAT's

Holy crap, that's almost 6 1/2 GALLONS!

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450 1/8" x 4" x 36" balsa sheets.

I could floor my kitchen with that much!

That is one monumental project!

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RE: Talk about big!...Check this - 11/14/2003 4:58 AM

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17 pounds of epoxy and 1.2 gallons of PVA? WHOOOOOOOOOA

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RE: Talk about big!...Check this - 11/14/2003 8:11 AM

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i know this is a fairly old thread but you don't have any flight pics on your website? does this mean it hasn't flown yet?

Davie, please tell me you live somewhere near gatwick cos i would LOVE to see that thing fly!

Hope you are still reading this

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RE: Talk about big!...Check this - 11/14/2003 9:06 AM

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i know this is a fairly old thread but you don't have any flight pics on your website? does this mean it hasn't flown yet?

Davie, please tell me you live somewhere near gatwick cos i would LOVE to see that thing fly!

Hope you are still reading this

The model has to go through CAA / LMA certification before I can fly her for anyone. The test date and location has been set and this gives me some more time to get all the detail on the model and to write up a few more reports for RCMW.

I will be posting video and pics on my web site once done and will let you know the dates later.

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RE: Talk about big!...Check this - 11/14/2003 11:18 PM

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When is your planned completion time? I can't wait to see the pictures of all the radio work and engine installation to come.

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RE: Talk about big!...Check this - 11/14/2003 11:42 PM

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Can't wait to see this when i get to Woodsprings.

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RE: Talk about big!...Check this - 11/16/2003 9:40 AM

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Davie,
Superb work. The first few days framing pictures were breathtaking.

Some questions:

What is the expected cruising speed?

Length of takoff roll?

Grass field capable?

What do you require in assistance to operate the airplane?

Do you plan on mounting it up at he big Messe in Sinsheim for 2004? What about Le Ferte Alais?

What is the field assembly time and how do you transport it?

Was this a team effort or you and wood and lots of time?

How will you balance the aircraft?

Thank you and best wishes for a long life of your Globemaster!!!

It is very pleasing indeed to see a model of these proportions that is not hacked out of foam but built in the traditional style of box, formers, longerons and planking. The results certainly display the efforts. Your work looks very professional. I hope you can get some photos of the airplane standing next to the real one.

By the way, what is the scale on the model? Sorry if you have already said and I missed it.

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RE: Talk about big!...Check this - 11/16/2003 10:06 AM

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Superb work. The first few days framing pictures were breathtaking. Thank you very much Mark for the compliment.

Some questions:

What is the expected cruising speed? Should be around 100 Kmh to 140 Kmh top top speed.

Length of takoff roll? I am hoping based on power and weight and on other models similar to this that it will be a fairly short TO with the amount of flap available.

Grass field capable? Definitely with 12 x 5" wheels and 2 x 4" nose wheels.

What do you require in assistance to operate the airplane? One helper to do the starting with me and a fire marshall as per jet safety practices.

Do you plan on mounting it up at he big Messe in Sinsheim for 2004? What about Le Ferte Alais? Email me details on Messe in Sinsheim and Yes, I will be going to La Ferte in 2004.

What is the field assembly time and how do you transport it? It takes 30 mins to assemble and dissemble on my own, with helper slightly less time. I transport it in my Citroen Relay van along with my 39% Extra 300 and funfly models.

Was this a team effort or you and wood and lots of time? Just Me wood and a LOT of late nights. But I did have help for the first five days of construction and again for another 5 days when skinning the wings from my good buddy who came over from Scotland to assist. He also made the fuel tanks for this model.

How will you balance the aircraft? Total weight divided into the two undercarriage assy locations and then it's the 'law of the Lever' to get the CG which on this model is exactly between the front and rear wheels on the main U/C assy.

Thank you and best wishes for a long life of your Globemaster!!! Thanks and best wishes to you too.

It is very pleasing indeed to see a model of these proportions that is not hacked out of foam but built in the traditional style of box, formers, longerons and planking. The results certainly display the efforts. Your work looks very professional. I hope you can get some photos of the airplane standing next to the real one. To be honest I hate the idea of all the models out there being mainly foam. It has had an impact of the building skills of many model-makers and although foam is faster, wood is a real pleasure to build with and always will be in my opinion.

By the way, what is the scale on the model? Sorry if you have already said and I missed it. It is 1:10 scale.

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RE: Talk about big!...Check this - 11/16/2003 9:40 PM

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Why all wood - if it crashes early that's a lot of work down the drain. Wouldn't foam be a lot quicker ans easier???????

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RE: Talk about big!...Check this - 3/22/2004 5:57 AM

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Sorry to dig up an old thread, but... What ever happened with this? Has it flown yet? The web site no longer works.

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RE: Talk about big!...Check this - 3/22/2004 6:11 AM

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The web site's not gone, he just apparently took down all the content temporarily. Try just http://homepage.eircom.net/~skycam .

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RE: Talk about big!...Check this - 3/22/2004 10:56 AM

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Sorry to leave you all in the dark, but I have been very busy finishing off the model for the upcoming test flights.

You can still access the construction on the model on http://homepage.eircom.net/~skycam/c17construction-1.htm and once the model has flown I will be updateing the whole web site afresh on http://homepage.eircom.net/~skycam/c17.htm

Cheers,

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RE: Talk about big!...Check this - 3/25/2004 7:16 PM

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Is that an actual model of Chuck Norris in the co-pilot seat?

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RE: Talk about big!...Check this - 3/25/2004 7:19 PM

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Affraid Not . . .just me after not shaving for 2 hours

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RE: Talk about big!...Check this - 3/25/2004 7:33 PM

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Well the good news is that I am nearly there . . . . . . Going away to the UK this weekend for a bit of a break and a party then its back next thursday to get it ground tested.

I will keep you all up to speed on how it all goes.

For the past three weeks I have done 3 amm late nights on her 6 days of the weeks and I need a bit of a break before I flip . . . . .

Cheers for now. . . . . Hitting the model shop in Swindown and Hereford on Monday. . . . spend spend spend . . . .more toys !!!

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RE: Talk about big!...Check this - 3/25/2004 8:09 PM

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PLEASE tell me you will have a video camera on its test flight

Thats just incredible, about when do you think you will fly the thing?

David

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RE: Talk about big!...Check this - 3/25/2004 8:14 PM

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Anybody want any money on deadsticks

, Seriously though Davie that is an impressive bird I hope everything goes flawlessly... and post the video of the first flight on here...

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RE: Talk about big!...Check this - 3/25/2004 9:31 PM

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PLEASE tell me you will have a video camera on its test flight

Thats just incredible, about when do you think you will fly the thing?

David

video camera's !!!!!!!!! more than one anyway. Plus 3 mounted on the model too.

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RE: Talk about big!...Check this - 3/25/2004 9:33 PM

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Anybody want any money on deadsticks , Seriously though Davie that is an impressive bird I hope everything goes flawlessly... and post the video of the first flight on here...

Well it's got a 25% chance of flame out.

I will be posting video and pics all over the place if all goes well and drinking my large magnum of champane to boot !!!!

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RE: Talk about big!...Check this - 3/26/2004 2:59 AM

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Hey man, post vids even if it doesnt....

When ya gonna fly it?

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RE: Talk about big!...Check this - 3/26/2004 3:07 AM

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David, this has to be the nicest R/C model I have ever seen. The complexity, the clean sleek airframe, and all your wiring is just so cool! I mean, its 4 turbine engines!!!!!!!

Good luck!

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