Great planes ultimate 160    Gallery
View related threads: (in this forum | in all forums)

Logged in as Guest



Users viewing this topic: none
    Search This Thread  
 
Printable Version

All Forums >> RC Airplanes >> 3D Flying! >> Great planes ultimate 160
Page: [1] 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10   next >   >>  

Tower Hobbies Get Coupon Codes Brands  
Login
Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >>
Great planes ultimate 160 - 8/8/2005 7:43 AM  1 votes
drumbum



Posts: 1834
Score: 110
Joined: 7/31/2004
Last Login: 4/14/2013
From: Lynchburg, VA, USA
Status: offline 		I just got my issue of Fly r/c .. and being an ultimate fan was interested in this plane... wonder if a DA 50 would bring the wing loading up too much to 3D it?

SPECS: Wingspan: 65" (1650mm)
Wing Area: 1446sq in (93 sq dm)
Weight: 12.5lb (5670g)
Wing Loading: 20 oz/sq ft (61 g/sq dm)
Length: 72" (1830mm)
REQUIRES: Engine: 1.60 cu in (26cc) 2-stroke glow
OR up to 3.1 cu in (50cc) gasoline

This is a list of mods and tips from a1pcfixer that apply to this plane.


To save folks time searching this topic for info & photo's, here's my list of 'mods'
( quick-links) we've done to the GP Ultimate 1.60;

Wing joiner mod #1.....

Wing joiner mod #2.....

Wing joiner failure.......

Landing gear mod #1a.....

Landing gear mod #1b.....

Landing gear mod #1c......

Landing gear mod #2a......

Landing Gear mod #3......(improved prop clearance).....

Improved stock Landing Gear, from GP 1.60 Performance Series Extra 330s ARF

Engine mount - toothpicks mod #1a....

Engine mount (back side -washers) & cowl mounted w/3"stand-off's #1b...

Hinge mods on tail....

Prop drilling/balancing next 7 posts....

DA-50r (FREE shipping & FREE 3"stand-off's)....

Check balance without the wings on.......

Wheel pants mod.....

Also; when you view those items above, read a couple pages before & after. Usually there's more details & descriptions.





Attachments
Click to see fullsize image.
Click for fullsize


< Message edited by daveopam -- 1/25/2011 5:21 PM >

_____________________________

Lee Durham,
http://lee3d.tripod.com

Hide Signatures
       Post #: 1

RE: Great planes ultimate 160 - 8/8/2005 7:34 PM   
cstevec



Posts: 1751
Score: 102
Joined: 5/4/2003
Last Login: 4/23/2013
From: Tappahannock, VA, USA
Status: offline 		Lee, I have been seeing advertisements for this plane for some time now but can't seem to actually find it on the Tower web site or the Great Planes site. Did you see it anywhere but in the mag?

Hide Signatures

(in reply to drumbum)
       Post #: 2

RE: Great planes ultimate 160 - 8/8/2005 7:57 PM   
RobertC



Posts: 291
Score: 100
Joined: 3/7/2002
Last Login: 5/20/2013
From: Redmond, WA, USA
Status: offline 		It's been on Tower's site for a while now. Never seems to be much information on new planes until they actually arrive in stock. Kinda strange since it IS the same company that manufactures the plane!

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXKJB5&P=0


Hide Signatures

(in reply to cstevec)
       Post #: 3

RE: Great planes ultimate 160 - 8/8/2005 8:02 PM   
cstevec



Posts: 1751
Score: 102
Joined: 5/4/2003
Last Login: 4/23/2013
From: Tappahannock, VA, USA
Status: offline 		Thanks, you are right, not much info

Hide Signatures

(in reply to RobertC)
       Post #: 4

RE: Great planes ultimate 160 - 8/8/2005 8:02 PM   
EXTRA ADDICT


 

Posts: 744
Score: 105
Joined: 8/7/2004
Last Login: 3/22/2011
From: huddleston, VA, USA
Status: offline 		I might need to get myself one of these. I have been wanting a good size ultimate for some time now.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to RobertC)
       Post #: 5

RE: Great planes ultimate 160 - 8/8/2005 8:25 PM   
drumbum



Posts: 1834
Score: 110
Joined: 7/31/2004
Last Login: 4/14/2013
From: Lynchburg, VA, USA
Status: offline 		Wonder how far off the AUW is.. if you could get it at around 11 it would be perfect for my YS FZ140L. if not i was thinking a DA 50 but wonder how it will 3d with the DA.. If they would have just gone a little bigger or a little smaller with it ..

_____________________________

Lee Durham,
http://lee3d.tripod.com

Hide Signatures

(in reply to EXTRA ADDICT)
       Post #: 6

RE: Great planes ultimate 160 - 8/12/2005 10:02 PM   
captain_castor


 

Posts: 112
Score: 100
Joined: 1/9/2003
Last Login: 12/29/2010
From: Quincy, IL, USA
Status: offline 		anyone try to order one yet? I'm wondering about the lead time and backorder issues. Looks like exactly what I need. The tail blew off of my Creek 72" Giles yesterday so I have a 1.60 FX with a BCM pitts ready for a transplant. I would hope that the AUW is accurate because if they call it a 3d bird for a 1.6 glow, 12 lbs is already pushing it for thrust to weight ratio required for 3d. My giles was 12 lbs wet and could pull out of a hover easily, but if it were any heavier I would be hesitant to get stupid close to the deck knowing that I couldn't jam the throttle and get out quick.



_____________________________

Any flying is FUN FLYING to me!

Hide Signatures

(in reply to drumbum)
       Post #: 7

RE: Great planes ultimate 160 - 8/13/2005 12:48 AM   
AcroJo



Posts: 2279
Score: 105
Joined: 1/25/2003
Last Login: 6/18/2010
From: Clarks Summit, PA, USA
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: drumbum
Wonder how far off the AUW is.. if you could get it at around 11 it would be perfect for my YS FZ140L. if not i was thinking a DA 50 but wonder how it will 3d with the DA.. If they would have just gone a little bigger or a little smaller with it ..


Lee, check out the 3W 28i. its 42.72 oz. with ignition. Add 1.6 oz. for a 900mAh 7.4V LiPo on ignition, as it is plug and play with all four battery types. Ballistic pulling 11 lbs. and would keep the weight down compared to a DA 50. Joe


_____________________________

Stranger in a strange place.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to drumbum)
       Post #: 8

RE: Great planes ultimate 160 - 8/13/2005 2:45 AM   
drumbum



Posts: 1834
Score: 110
Joined: 7/31/2004
Last Login: 4/14/2013
From: Lynchburg, VA, USA
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: cumn thru


quote:

ORIGINAL: drumbum
Wonder how far off the AUW is.. if you could get it at around 11 it would be perfect for my YS FZ140L. if not i was thinking a DA 50 but wonder how it will 3d with the DA.. If they would have just gone a little bigger or a little smaller with it ..


Lee, check out the 3W 28i. its 42.72 oz. with ignition. Add 1.6 oz. for a 900mAh 7.4V LiPo on ignition, as it is plug and play with all four battery types. Ballistic pulling 11 lbs. and would keep the weight down compared to a DA 50. Joe



what kind of thrust are they getting out of that joe?

_____________________________

Lee Durham,
http://lee3d.tripod.com

Hide Signatures

(in reply to AcroJo)
       Post #: 9

RE: Great planes ultimate 160 - 8/13/2005 5:18 PM   
AcroJo



Posts: 2279
Score: 105
Joined: 1/25/2003
Last Login: 6/18/2010
From: Clarks Summit, PA, USA
Status: offline 		I could let you know exactly what its getting when I run it up next week. Joe

_____________________________

Stranger in a strange place.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to drumbum)
       Post #: 10

RE: Great planes ultimate 160 - 8/26/2005 9:40 PM   
captain_castor


 

Posts: 112
Score: 100
Joined: 1/9/2003
Last Login: 12/29/2010
From: Quincy, IL, USA
Status: offline 		got mine ordered, LHS saying mid september ETA

_____________________________

Any flying is FUN FLYING to me!

Hide Signatures

(in reply to AcroJo)
       Post #: 11

RE: Great planes ultimate 160 - 9/5/2005 1:45 AM   
drumbum



Posts: 1834
Score: 110
Joined: 7/31/2004
Last Login: 4/14/2013
From: Lynchburg, VA, USA
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: cumn thru

I could let you know exactly what its getting when I run it up next week. Joe


Hey joe.. did you ever get any thrust#s yet?

_____________________________

Lee Durham,
http://lee3d.tripod.com

Hide Signatures

(in reply to AcroJo)
       Post #: 12

RE: Great planes ultimate 160 - 9/7/2005 4:19 AM   
AcroJo



Posts: 2279
Score: 105
Joined: 1/25/2003
Last Login: 6/18/2010
From: Clarks Summit, PA, USA
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: drumbum
Hey joe.. did you ever get any thrust#s yet?


Lee, finally got a chance tonight for a pull test. This engine was turning 8300 rpm on a 18/8 right out of the box. Within 3/4 gallon of break in mix it picked up an additional 200 rpm with an expected, additional, 100 rpm once seated.

For now @ 8500 rpm with the 18/8 it showed 15.5 lbs. of thrust. Once seated and the rpms top off it will get the 18/10 prop and there should be a significant increase in thrust. Joe


_____________________________

Stranger in a strange place.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to drumbum)
       Post #: 13

RE: Great planes ultimate 160 - 9/23/2005 7:16 AM   
drumbum



Posts: 1834
Score: 110
Joined: 7/31/2004
Last Login: 4/14/2013
From: Lynchburg, VA, USA
Status: offline 		i guess we will find out how it does . EXTRA ADDICTs ultimate should be arriving soon

_____________________________

Lee Durham,
http://lee3d.tripod.com

Hide Signatures

(in reply to AcroJo)
       Post #: 14

RE: Great planes ultimate 160 - 10/1/2005 12:17 AM   
EXTRA ADDICT


 

Posts: 744
Score: 105
Joined: 8/7/2004
Last Login: 3/22/2011
From: huddleston, VA, USA
Status: offline 		I got my Ultimate today!!! This plane is built very light and the construction is top notch! I have one minor spot to fix THANKS TO UPS ! I will post my progress as I assemble it here. Oh the rudder is 18 1/2 inches tall it is huge! The ailerons are double beveled and quite large too. It should be an awesome 3D machine!!!

Hide Signatures

(in reply to drumbum)
       Post #: 15

RE: Great planes ultimate 160 - 10/2/2005 9:00 AM   
BoneDoc



Posts: 976
Score: 100
Joined: 9/28/2004
Last Login: 4/18/2011
From: San Antonio, TX, USA
Status: offline 		Please do post the build

_____________________________

Josh

Hide Signatures

(in reply to EXTRA ADDICT)
       Post #: 16

RE: Great planes ultimate 160 - 10/2/2005 11:01 AM   
alpsat



Posts: 100
Score: 100
Joined: 2/5/2004
Last Login: 7/5/2012
From: istanbul, TURKEY
Status: offline 		What will be the powerhouse? And please post the estimated dry weight.

_____________________________

Alp

Hide Signatures

(in reply to EXTRA ADDICT)
       Post #: 17

RE: Great planes ultimate 160 - 10/2/2005 4:54 PM   
EXTRA ADDICT


 

Posts: 744
Score: 105
Joined: 8/7/2004
Last Login: 3/22/2011
From: huddleston, VA, USA
Status: offline 		Well I will be running an OS BGX 3500 to start off but I plan on getting a Brisson 2.4 later on when I get the cash together. I have assembled the bottom wing, installed the cabane struts in the fuse I hope to complete the build this week. I will get some pics later on and post them because the ones on Tower do it no justice at all!

Hide Signatures

(in reply to alpsat)
       Post #: 18

RE: Great planes ultimate 160 - 10/2/2005 6:30 PM   
BoneDoc



Posts: 976
Score: 100
Joined: 9/28/2004
Last Login: 4/18/2011
From: San Antonio, TX, USA
Status: offline 		is it really as light as advertised? I'm just puzzled that it could be this light when the rest of the similar sized ultimates are aound 16-18 lbs. This is a 50cc sized ultimate (bw WS), but by weight, it's more of a 40cc size.

_____________________________

Josh

Hide Signatures

(in reply to EXTRA ADDICT)
       Post #: 19

RE: Great planes ultimate 160 - 10/2/2005 7:23 PM   
AcroJo



Posts: 2279
Score: 105
Joined: 1/25/2003
Last Login: 6/18/2010
From: Clarks Summit, PA, USA
Status: offline 		Whats it weigh? Joe

I'm a stupid head. I see all the specs in the first post.

< Message edited by cumn thru -- 10/2/2005 7:43 PM >

_____________________________

Stranger in a strange place.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to BoneDoc)
       Post #: 20

RE: Great planes ultimate 160 - 10/3/2005 1:31 AM   
EXTRA ADDICT


 

Posts: 744
Score: 105
Joined: 8/7/2004
Last Login: 3/22/2011
From: huddleston, VA, USA
Status: offline 		Yes I think it will come out very light. The fuse is made up of mostly stringers and light ply. The turtle deck is all foam but the firewall and motor box are built very strong. I will post some weights as soon as Drumbum gives me my scales back.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to AcroJo)
       Post #: 21

RE: Great planes ultimate 160 - 10/3/2005 2:39 AM   
BoneDoc



Posts: 976
Score: 100
Joined: 9/28/2004
Last Login: 4/18/2011
From: San Antonio, TX, USA
Status: offline 		where can you get postal scales anyway?

_____________________________

Josh

Hide Signatures

(in reply to EXTRA ADDICT)
       Post #: 22

RE: Great planes ultimate 160 - 10/3/2005 4:42 AM   
drumbum



Posts: 1834
Score: 110
Joined: 7/31/2004
Last Login: 4/14/2013
From: Lynchburg, VA, USA
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: EXTRA ADDICT

Yes I think it will come out very light. The fuse is made up of mostly stringers and light ply. The turtle deck is all foam but the firewall and motor box are built very strong. I will post some weights as soon as Drumbum gives me my scales back.


oh you need em?

< Message edited by drumbum -- 10/3/2005 4:43 AM >

_____________________________

Lee Durham,
http://lee3d.tripod.com

Hide Signatures

(in reply to EXTRA ADDICT)
       Post #: 23

RE: Great planes ultimate 160 - 10/5/2005 2:45 AM   
EXTRA ADDICT


 

Posts: 744
Score: 105
Joined: 8/7/2004
Last Login: 3/22/2011
From: huddleston, VA, USA
Status: offline 		Well here is my progress with the Ultimate. I must say I am very impressed with the fit and quality of this ARF it is one of the best I have put together so far!

Attachments
Click to see fullsize image.
Click for fullsize 		Click to see fullsize image.
Click for fullsize 		Click to see fullsize image.
Click for fullsize


Hide Signatures

(in reply to drumbum)
       Post #: 24

RE: Great planes ultimate 160 - 10/5/2005 2:48 AM   
BoneDoc



Posts: 976
Score: 100
Joined: 9/28/2004
Last Login: 4/18/2011
From: San Antonio, TX, USA
Status: offline 		Lookin' good. Keep the build progress coming

_____________________________

Josh

Hide Signatures

(in reply to EXTRA ADDICT)
       Post #: 25

Page:   [1] 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10   next >   >>  
All Forums >> RC Airplanes >> 3D Flying! >> Great planes ultimate 160
Page: [1] 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10   next >   >>  




Jump to:


 
Google 



Search | Marketplace | Event Calendar | Local Clubs | Magazine | Product Ratings | New Products | Discussion Forums

Photo Gallery | Instructor Search | Field|Track|Marina Search

Advertisers | Hobby Vendor Resources | Rate Manufacturers | Sign In/Sign Up

SITE MAP!   : :   FORUM RULES

RC Universe is a service of Internet Brands, Inc. Copyright © 2001-2013.

Charities we support that also need your help
Yorkie Rescue | Humane Society | ASPCA | Crohn's-Colitis America


0.688RCU1