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Curare from Scratch - 4/8/2007 5:42:37 PM   
nxtdoor


 

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Status: offline 		I've mentioned several times in others posts I was working on a Curare from MAN plans so I decided I should give you all a look.

I thinned the airfoil to a 13%. I want it to go fast. I also widen the fuse to accomdate a Kraft 16 oz. tank since I have a Jett Fire 90 for it.

Has flaps per the MAN plans. Worked great on my last one in the 70's!

Doing the landing gear currently.

I plan to fiberglass the whole thing. I made it from contest balsa so it is very light.

I will post a few more pictures soon.

I am really looking forward to flying it. I loved my first one back in the 70's.

Jeff

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RE: Curare from Scratch - 4/8/2007 8:47:46 PM   
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Status: offline 		Looks great!

Are you using an MK bellcrank?

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RE: Curare from Scratch - 4/8/2007 9:25:32 PM   
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Status: offline 		Nice work and keep the post coming. What is that below and in front of the horizontal stab opening?

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RE: Curare from Scratch - 4/9/2007 12:54:28 AM   
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Status: offline 		Nice! Keep us informed.

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RE: Curare from Scratch - 4/9/2007 1:08:53 AM   
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Status: offline 		Wow...That Looks Great!! Please do keep the pics coming!!

As mentioned above...That looks like you are using the MK Bell Crank assy(or similar)?? If so I'd like to defiantly hear how that works out...

Thanks...

Chuck

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RE: Curare from Scratch - 4/9/2007 3:46:54 AM   
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Status: online 		That is a beautiful plane. I'm looking forward to more pics.

David

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RE: Curare from Scratch - 4/9/2007 1:58:35 PM   
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Status: offline 		It should certainly be ballistic with the Jett up front. Thanks for posting pics.

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RE: Curare from Scratch - 4/9/2007 2:32:03 PM   
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Status: offline 		Very nice....

was wondering if you built in a bit of a tunnel on the other side of the fuselage to partially accomodate the pipe .... or if you were going to just run the pipe along the fuselage side (stock shape)

Bob


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RE: Curare from Scratch - 4/10/2007 2:20:54 AM   
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Status: offline 		Yes, I am using an MK bell crank. I did not want to run individual pushrods. The MK may be messier aero wise, but I will have enough power to overcome that for sure.

I did not create a tunnel. I didn't use one on my last one and it was a fine flyer, so felt no need for the extra work.

I will post a few more pictures as soon as I get out to take them.

Thanks.

Jeff

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RE: Curare from Scratch - 9/7/2007 5:48:14 PM   
BTerry



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Status: offline 		Jeff, do you have an update for us? This plane is too beautiful to keep to yourself!

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RE: Curare from Scratch - 9/7/2007 5:58:31 PM   
nxtdoor


 

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Status: offline 		Well, as a matter of fact, I will start back on this plane this weekend. got side tracked a little.

I have mounted the stab since, got the retracts fitted. Need to get the rudder control figured out. Then it's time to start glassing.

Will post a picture or two this weekend.

jeff

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RE: Curare from Scratch - 9/14/2007 4:02:15 PM   
RCBuilder42yrs



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Status: offline 		Yeaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh Babbbbbbbbbbbbyyy!

Your going to LOVE that Jett 90! Be aware, that Dub puts a disclaimer, in the packaging, which warns, that buying only 1 Jett engine is like trying to eat 1 peanut. They become habit forming! ;-)

You will definitely have a Fine Ballistic Bird!

More PICTURES !!!!!!




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RE: Curare from Scratch - 9/16/2007 12:24:45 AM   
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Status: offline 		Looks like a beaut!!! Makes me wish I kept mine; But, after being in a house trailer that was burning, The foam and fiberglass ended up melted and twisted. I have thought of building another one and get back into pattern flying. Have the perfect engine for it too. A Super Tigre series X 61 rear exhaust with tuned pipe.
Good luck,
Bobcat

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RE: Curare from Scratch - 9/16/2007 2:50:35 AM   
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Status: offline 		bobcat10_4 that's interesting about your Curare. My original one had a ST X61 Rear exhaust in it. Good engine and plane combo at the time.

RCBuilder42yrs I am looking forward to trying my Jett. This plane will flat scream with it I bet.



Jeff

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RE: Curare from Scratch - 9/22/2007 7:08:28 PM   
nxtdoor


 

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Status: offline 		Here are the additional pictures I promised.

Note the unique steering solution. Small strong servos make this possible.

You can also see the plywood insert in the fuse for the MK bellcrank.

Have mounted the stab and the retracts.

All the block in the nose and elsewhere fully hogged out for lightness.

Jeff

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RE: Curare from Scratch - 9/22/2007 10:09:48 PM   
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Status: offline 		That's Beautiful!!

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