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Building a Bonanza - 1/2/2003 10:19:25 PM   
swill



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Status: offline 		Kenn,

ahhhh - just getting to that point in the construction process - I've held off because I'm thinking of ordering fiberglass parts, rather than using the ABS that comes in the kit. Yes, the cabin area is removable (from formers F2 to F7, if I remember off the top of my head). The cabin/canopy is one piece and there is a plywood frame you glue to the bottom of it.

you first install the wood blocks to receive the hold down screws, then fit the plywood bottom frame. Sand that so it matches the profile of the fuse and then glue the canopy/cabin to that. Then you work on fitting it to the formers F2 and F7. You can download the manual from the TF website to see for yourself.

On a little HOB Bonanza I built, it was pretty much the same way, 'cept it's non-removable. You can just use filler to accomodate and make a smooth transition. We'll see. I have yet to order the parts, just got back from LOTS of holiday travels.

- Scott

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Building a Bonanza - 1/3/2003 5:27:44 AM   
wulf190



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Status: offline 		Good description of the process. I used the f/g parts myself from Fiberglass Specialties, was very happy with them. The fit of the windows is precise to the cutouts of the fiberglass outlines for the windows. Be CAREFUL when using the dremel sander here as you wont have a lot to play with if you stick close to the lines on the f/g. I got a great fit with all of the windows, even the front windscreen which had a little warpish effect to it, wasn't noticeable in the final product. The cockpit itself is not removable, only the top of the fuse (the f/g part) which mounts to the cabin crutch described above. Be advised that if you want to have some space in the fuse area, the cockpit kit takes it ALL. Mine looks like the back of my stereo cabinet with all of the wires tied off and air lines routed in the fuse formers, kind of a mess to get everything hooked up at the field, but seems to work well enough, so no complaints here.

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Building a Bonanza - 1/3/2003 7:05:28 AM   
cubflipper02



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Status: offline 		Guys,I'm building the T-34 from Topflite,pretty much the same airplane besides the tail and cockpit area.Is the cowl on the Bonanza the same as the T-34?I'd like to go with fiberglass instead of the abs.

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Building a Bonanza - 1/7/2003 7:36:44 AM   
swill



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Status: offline 		Latest update - got to work on the final details of the wing this past weekend (after a month and a half break, glad to be back!) Anyway, cut out the ailerons and fitted the flaps. Cut the 'holes' for the retracts and fit all the hatches for ailerons & flaps.

Worked on getting all the fits to look nice (at the aileron to wing, aileron to flap, flap to wing root, etc) Have yet to hook up the air lines to the retracts and try those out - so I don't want to sheet the center section til I know everything works.

Will post some pics of the fuse shortly - today also fitted the wing and installed the bolts for that ('nother story with 3 trips to Home Depot involved). Anyway, enjoy.

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Bonanza - 1/7/2003 7:40:42 AM   
PT21Flyer



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Status: offline 		Looking good swill. I sure wish I was as far along as you are with my T-34. Keep up the good work.

Jerry
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Building a Bonanza - 1/7/2003 8:11:06 AM   
swill



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Status: offline 		Jerry, same here - yours looks good, too. Want to come over and make the scale doors for mine? What engine have you decided on?? I know it may be overkill (more so with the Webra), but I'm thinking either a Webra 120 (26 oz without muffler) or OS/Saito 120 (Saito 28.9 oz, OS 31.2 oz). I know we need weight up front - and a Saito 100's very light... OS 91FX would probably work, but the Webra is the same price and I love the way Webra's run in general. However, will need to find an acceptable muffler.

Here's the backend... one half hinged and trial fit. Going to use Du-Bro pinned hinges, instead.

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Power - 1/7/2003 8:34:44 AM   
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Status: offline 		swill,

I've got an ASP .91 new in box that I've had for many years. It's a silver head that was before the red heads.

I modified all my control surfaces and am using Robart pinned hinges set back in rounded leading edges.

Jerry

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Building a Bonanza - 1/8/2003 1:18:50 AM   
swill



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Status: offline 		Our friends at TF have discontinued the cockpit kit!! I bought *everything* for this kit (including the cockpit kit, which I backordered from Tower last Nov). Got a letter from Tower stating my order could not be fulfilled because it's discontinued.

emailed GP asking where I could locate one and they offered this

[COLOR=blue]"As far as getting a cockpit for the Bonanza, I can offer a couple of avenues of approach, short of scratchbuilding one, which is not an excercise for the faint of heart.

One is to check on Ebay. Quite a lot of R/C items have been popping up on this site recently, and chances are good that given a little time, the item you want will show up. Another is to post on rcuniverse.com that you are looking for the cockpit kit. Once again, chances are good that sooner or later, someone will have what you want.

Another thing to check is aftermarket manufacturers. Dynamic Balsa (dbalsa.com) makes cockpit kits and may make one for this model. You also might get a response from an aftermarket firm on rcuniverse.com." [/COLOR]

DUH!

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Cockpit Kit - 1/9/2003 4:09:54 AM   
Bill Yonescu


 

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Status: offline 		Hi!,

I also am in the process of building the TF Bonanza. I also back-ordered the Cockpit kit and after 3 months I got a post card saying sorry but it's been discontinued. I then went to the Tower Web Page and noticed the Cockpit kit was removed from my backorder list. I also noticed the Cockpit kit was still showing as "Mid December" so I reordered it. Guess what?.. I was sent two Cockpit kits at the end of December. Then I got another card saying they have been discontinued.

Tower does have them, in fact I sent the my second one back a week ago. If you call customer service and don't let them say "no", I think you will get one.

Good Luck and keep up the nice work.

Bill

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Building a Bonanza - 1/10/2003 8:53:01 AM   
Shangri-La


 

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Status: offline 		Swill,
I have been following your progress on the Bonanza. I have alot of interest in it since I have the kit also. I plan on building it in the near future. I sent you an E-Mail concerning your cockpit kit.
You're doing a wonderful job building the Bonanza.

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Building a Bonanza - 1/10/2003 9:01:43 PM   
swill



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Status: offline 		Thanks guys, you've been very helpful! I'll see what Tower has to say for itself and then if that doesnt pan out (alredy paid the shipping costs) then I might contact you Shangri-La.

Waiting on my engine (from member GeeBee), an OS 120 SP! At 38 oz, that should solve a lot of the tail heavy problem ... and waiting on f/glass parts from Fiberglass Specialities. He has to make them and said will ship in 3 weeks.

- Scott

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Cockpit Kit - 1/14/2003 9:15:20 PM   
Bill Yonescu


 

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Status: offline 		I just got an e-mail from Tower saying they have the cockpit kits "in limited quantities"

Bill

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Building a Bonanza - 1/16/2003 2:47:50 AM   
JohnVH



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Status: offline 		Some spectacular looking models! Makes me want one! Now if I could find a Piper Warrior...

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Building a Bonanza - 1/16/2003 3:00:13 AM   
hattend



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Status: offline 		[QUOTE]Originally posted by JohnVH
Some spectacular looking models! Makes me want one! Now if I could find a Piper Warrior... [/QUOTE]

Here's an Arrow...close enough?

http://www.internet-rc.com/pipar2byav.html

Don

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