I will be starting this forum about the 33% World Models Ultimate. All input and suggestions are welcomed
The model was bought on eBay from sylvian at a reasonable price it was posted/shipped To Gibraltar (Europe) I received the model in 14 day from the date of shipping.
The Ultimate arrived in three boxes the Cowl, Wings and Fuselage. I must say I am quite impressed,
33% Ultimate (yellow) Item # A173S1 Code No.: A173S1 Wing Span: 76 in / 1930 mm Wing Area: 2100 sq in / 135.5 sq dm Flying Weight: 23-25 lbs / 10440-11350 g Fuselage Length: 82 in / 2080 mm Engine Required: 100 cc gasoline engine Radio Required: 6-channel radio w/ 9 high torque servos
< Message edited by Francis L M -- 5/1/2008 1:11:28 PM >
Just to get the ball rolling, I decided to change the decoration on the model I removed all of the top and bottom Wing including the tail plane colour decals. I also decided to remove the entire white ultra coat from the bottom part of the fuselage. My little helper is my niece
The fuselage was placed on top of a scale, As I decided to weigh all the parts that will be added to the model as I go along.
The fuselage on its own weighed 1.475kg
I also weighed the engine box as this is the first thing I was going to do to the model. Just to let you guys now that the total weight includes the four struts and mounting screws That will later be holding the frame of the top wing.
Here you have the picture of the engine box being added to the fuselage. I have not used all the parts as it is not necessary, I have added some ply strips to re enforce the two main struts and balsa triangle on every angle. I will be also adding fibreglass epoxy to the all of the box to re enforce the engine box when I finish.
I re-weighed the fuselage and I have not gained any unnecessary extra weight. I have taken the measurements and prepared the firewall for a ZDZ80RV-J (ZDZ SUPER 80) prior to gluing the firewall in place
Well I have decided to keep the miler hinges on the kit this will save me 200gr to the total Weight. I bought 1Mtr of Profilm/Oracover and I cut strips of 3cm-1”1/4 to the total length of the control suffices, after applying CA to all the hinges I then started to re-enforce the hinging point by placing the strips of ProFilm ironed on over the hinges.
< Message edited by Francis L M -- 5/1/2008 12:44:49 PM >
I have been using this method for quite some time, and I can say for a model with foam veneered wings is one of the best ways, Or shall I say the way I prefer the most.
By using this method which is lighter smoother and you will gain more efficiency on your control surfaces. As there is no air gap between the trailing of the wing and the leading edge of your control surfacethis this will make your models perform better in flight.
The motor that ill be using is ZDZ80RV-J. The Engine manufacturer has added two control horns for the throttle and choke looks good, I need to grind of the existing arms on the carburettor.so i can place the horns supplied.
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